Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial books

In the 1990s Norman Foster transformed Berlin's Reichstag from a historical symbol of Germany's defeat and division...  Read More >>

Works of art make a substantial contribution to cultural identification. When they are placed in a public place,...  Read More >>

This Design and Development Guide is an essential book for those who are involved in the initiation, planning, design...  Read More >>

Fit is a book about architecture and society that seeks to fundamentally change how architects and the public think...  Read More >>

Today, architects and designers are beginning to look toward developments in new smart or intelligent materials...  Read More >>

Reshaping Museum Space pulls together the views of an international group of museum professionals, architects, designers...  Read More >>

Through a detailed study of the principal spaces of Italian cities, this book explores the relationship between...  Read More >>

With increasing use of mobile phones and VDUs, levels of background radiation and electromagnetism are rising, particularly...  Read More >>

Drawing on a number of modern and heritage design projects from Europe, the USA, the Middle East and South East...  Read More >>

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Marketing Green Building Services: Strategies for Success presents all the information key decision-makers need...  Read More >>

This popular and influential work, translated here into English for the first time, argues that modern urbanism...  Read More >>

This collection of essays is concerned with the experiences children have within the supervised worlds they inhabit,...  Read More >>

From Norman Foster's remarkable station at Canary Wharf to the Yellow-brick vaults of Baker street to the Art Deco...  Read More >>

This book sheds light on the role of Jesuit mathematicians in the widespread dissemination of ideas about military...  Read More >>

A universally recognized icon, the Statue of Liberty is perhaps the most beloved of all American symbols. Yet no...  Read More >>

Diese Studie verbindet drei aktuelle Diskurse um den stadtischen offentlichen Raum: den soziologischen und stadtarchitektonischen...  Read More >>

Now in a second edition: This handbook offers a practical systematic overview of the many uses of rammed earth and...  Read More >>

In recent years and decades, dealing with the architectural legacy of the industrial age has been an increasingly...  Read More >>

With insight into the human side of architecture, this critical assessment displays the shortcomings of modern urban...  Read More >>

With more than 500 ravishing full-color photographs, Asian Style Hotels brings you to the best hotels in Southeast...  Read More >>

Featuring hundreds of stunning color photographs and insightful commentary, this Asian design book showcases the...  Read More >>

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The smaller the space the greater the challenge to create a retail atmosphere that enhances the store's image and...  Read More >>

Showcases the inspirational design solutions gathered from 36 architecture/design firms and features over 160 international...  Read More >>