Architecture

Faces & Spaces: 40 Years Aedes Architecture ForumThis comprehensive collection looks back at four decades of the Aedes Architecture Forum, one of the world's most esteemed spaces for architecture and...

Chicagoland Dream Houses explores the city's twentieth-century residential landscape, shaped by diverse architects and builders. This engaging study sheds new light on the evolution of Chicago's...

The Free Street Manifesto challenges the traditional dominance of private cars in German cities. A creative-academic alliance presents forgotten qualities of streets and opportunities for communal...

Visual Discoveries: A Collection of Sections showcases notable section drawings throughout history, highlighting their versatility and artistic potential. This image-forward book explores how...

A Glass Labyrinth in Venice by Robert McCarter explores the work of architect Kashef Chowdhury and his installation at the 2016 International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. The...

Hannover: Architectural Guide provides an in-depth look at 361 notable buildings and architectural groups in Hannover. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of styles and periods, from the...

Born on the 4th of July: The Gauntlet, Glastonbury is a comprehensive archaeological study of a unique site in the heart of Glastonbury town centre. Conducted between 2005 and 2007, the research was...

Urban Design Practice: An International Review offers a comprehensive overview of urban design practice worldwide. This in-depth guide features contributions from local experts and provides valuable...

Architecture, Democracy, and Emotions explores how buildings and spaces were designed to convey democratic values in Europe from 1945 onwards.The book examines the emotional politics of housing and...

This guide to the rebound effect in home heating provides a comprehensive overview of this phenomenon and its implications for energy saving initiatives. The author explores how technological...

Discover inspiring deck designs and ideas for your outdoor living space with over 200 full-color photographs. This comprehensive guide features plans and building instructions to help you create a...

Louis C. Tiffany and the Art of Devotion is a beautifully illustrated volume showcasing the decorative elements designed by Louis C. Tiffany for many of America's leading congregations. The book...

Inches Geleta by Heinz Wirz is an in-depth exploration of the work of two renowned architects, Matteo Inches and Nastasja Geleta. Since 2012, they have been designing buildings that are deeply rooted...

Building Paradise Episodes in Paradisiacal Thinking by Harry Francis Mallgrave is a sweeping historical study that seeks to construct a garden ethic for the design arts. It explores how our recent...

Karl Langer: A Modernist Architect in Tropical Australia This book tells the story of Karl Langer, an architect who shaped modern architecture in tropical Australia. Despite his European training and...

The Florentine Villa: A History of Architecture and Landscape. This volume presents a fresh perspective on the Florentine villa, challenging traditional interpretations of its development. Through...

Explore the spaces that spark creativity and innovation. Labs, studios, and workshops are hubs of artistic expression and practical implementation, yet they exist outside the realm of traditional...

Chip Sullivan's Cartooning the Landscape explores the intersection of art and landscape design through the unique medium of comic strips. Originally published in Landscape Architecture Magazine,...

The Design Process and the Art of the Single Family Home by Richard Bertman is an insightful exploration of the creative process in design. Through a detailed examination of his own design work,...

Passages: Essential Links in the City of the 21st Century This book explores over 150 completed passage projects from around the world, analyzing methods for action and their impact on urban...

This annual publication showcases the most innovative examples of contemporary Mexican architecture, featuring both established and emerging studios. It provides an overview of Mexico's architectural...

Digital Fabrication in Interior Design: Body, Object, Enclosure explores the innovative relationship between digital fabrication technology and interior design. This book repositions experimental...

Public parks are a crucial component of livable communities, and this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about their role in urban planning.From rationales for existence to...

This collection showcases some of the world's most exceptional hostels, selected for their outstanding interior design, comfort, and services. From historic buildings to modern conversions, these...

Automatic for the City: Designing for People in the Age of the Driverless Car Riccardo Bobisse and Andrea Pavia explore how automated vehicles will change our lives, presenting opportunities and...

A History of London Transport: The Nineteenth Century By T. C. Barker and Michael Robbins Published by Routledge in 2015, this book provides an authentic portrait of the growth of London's public...

Bike Share: A 50-Year History and Future of Urban Mobility This book provides an in-depth examination of the major developments in bike share programs over the past five decades. It focuses on...

Reconstructing Architecture: Critical Discourses and Social Practices By Thomas A. Dutton and Lian Hurst Mann Published in 1996 by U of Minnesota Press, this book explores the complex relationship...

We Own the City: Empowering Community Practice in Architecture and Urban Planning By Francesca Miazzo, Trancity This book explores how urban dwellers are taking ownership of their neighborhoods,...

Bar Locks and Early Church Security in the British Isles examines the measures taken to secure church buildings from their earliest times until the later medieval period. A particular focus is placed...

Infrastructuring: Four Conversations on Cultural Infrastructure by Susannah Haslam explores the concept of cultural infrastructure and its role in shaping our understanding of art, architecture, and...

Urban gardening and agriculture have become essential elements of sustainable urban planning in the face of persistent urbanization and limited resources. However, a consideration of the...

Transport Policy and the Environment by David Banister presents a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between transport and the environment. This major research programme brings together...

Rural and Urban Architecture Between Two Cultures explores how the cultures of town and countryside interact in architecture. This collection of essays, written by an international range of...

This comprehensive study explores the diverse range of structures built for railroads in North America during their heyday. From high-rise office buildings to resort hotels and roundhouses, James D...

Enabling the City explores how interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches can drive urban transformation at a local level in the 21st century. This collaborative book balances enthusiasm for...

Urban Lessons of the Venetian Squares explores the unique qualities of Venice's squares and their potential to inform modern urban design. By examining the physical characteristics of these spaces,...

Urban planning and regeneration are deeply rooted in cultural practices. As China's cities strive to be competitive globally, they're transforming their historic urban fabrics into vibrant places...

Along Route 66 documents the architectural styles found along America's most famous road. From Chicago to Santa Monica, this book explores the buildings and people that made up the culture of the...

La+ Geo: Exploring the Intersection of Landscape Architecture and Environmental AwarenessThis collection of essays delves into the ways in which humans interact with their environment, exploring the...

Notes from the Underdog: An Exploration of Urban Agriculture in PortoThis book tells the story of ten gardens in Porto, Portugal, that have transformed urban brownfield sites into productive spaces...

Eric Owen Moss. The Uncertainty of Doing This monograph showcases the work of Eric Owen Moss, one of the most innovative North American architects working today. Known for his ability to breathe new...

House and Home: Cultural Contexts and Ontological Roles by Thomas Barrie explores how domesticity has played a fundamental role in human existence. This book examines the cultural and ontological...

Haute Couture Architecture: The Art of Living Without Walls is a thought-provoking exploration of sustainable living and its connection to nature. This book presents a new paradigm for building and...

The Augmented City: A Paradigm Shift by Maurizio Carta In this thought-provoking book, Maurizio Carta explores the concept of the city as a dynamic system that can be augmented to improve our lives...

Design-Build: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Craft, Service, and Research in Design and Practice. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the design-build model, a partnership between...

The Denver Art Museum's north building, designed by mid-century Italian master architect and designer Gio Ponti, is an architectural icon in the American West. Opened in 1971, this seven-story...

Planning Latin America's Capital Cities, 1850-1950 is a comprehensive work that explores how European influences shaped the culture, architecture, and planning of Latin America's capital cities in...

This book explores the connection between digital fabrication and the design build studio in both academic and professional settings. It presents 17 essays and case studies from well-known scholars...

The Iron Bridge: A Revolutionary Engineering Achievement In 18th-century Britain, a groundbreaking project aimed to connect two industrial hubs across the Severn River. The result was the iconic Iron...

The Fundamentals of Architecture, 2nd Edition is an introduction to the basic ideas that inform architecture. It unravels the complexity of the discipline to explain its process and make it more...

The restaurant has long been an integral part of urban culture, reflecting and shaping societal values. Its design is deeply rooted in ideas about comfort, sociability, and the good life. This unique...

Architecture of Bali: A Visual Study of Traditional and Modern Forms This comprehensive study of Balinese architecture presents a visual exploration of its origins, elements, variations, and...

Understanding how people interact with outdoor environments is crucial for creating spaces that promote health, safety, and belonging. This book explores the human factors at play in landscape...

Seeing Through Gulf Cities Urbanization in and from the Arab Peninsula explores the complex relationships between urban development, architecture, and social change in the region.This collection of...

Discover the science behind the world's most amazing skyscrapers. This book takes you behind the scenes to explore how these incredible structures were designed, constructed, and engineered.From the...

This comprehensive guide explores the deterioration, examination, repair and preservation of buildings constructed with concrete, a material ubiquitous in modern construction.Practical Building...

Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop: Bioclimatic Ceramic Assemblies IV presents research in terra cotta design, developed through collaboration between architectural firms and Boston Valley...

The Space Between by Hyla Architects explores the relationship between architecture and its environment. This collection of 25 case studies showcases the firm's approach to creating livable homes...

A messy house with children can be a happy one. For lifestyle journalist Joni Vandewalle, a cluttered home is not just aesthetically pleasing, but also essential for her young family's well-being. In...

Designing spaces that engage all our senses is essential for creating inclusive and effective environments. However, traditional design approaches often focus solely on visual elements, neglecting...

The Gwozdziec Synagogue: A Study of 18th-Century Polish Jewish Architecture and Worship. This book offers a unique interpretation of the art and architecture of a pre-modern wooden synagogue, set...

Open House Designing Spaces for Living by Simon Lamunière explores the concept of temporary housing in architecture, art, design, and humanitarian aid. This substantial contribution to international...

Village in the City offers a unique perspective on the rapid urbanization process in China over the last two decades. This phenomenon has given rise to numerous "villages in the city", each with its...

Arup's Tall Buildings in Asia: Stories Behind the Storeys by Goman Wai-Ming Ho presents the latest developments in tall building design and engineering through detailed case studies from East Asia...

This provocative collection of essays explores the development of modern architecture in the Middle East from the early twentieth century to present day. It examines how architectural modernism...

The Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide offers a comprehensive overview of the region's built environment. Spanning 49 chapters and over 850 selected buildings, this seven-volume set provides a...

This comprehensive study guide for interior codes is an essential companion to the industry's reference of choice. It offers complete coverage of major codes and standards that apply to interior...

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019 presents a selection of outstanding examples of sustainable and socially relevant architecture from around the world. Since 1980, this prestigious award has...

Wildwood's Neon Nights & Motel Memories is a visual journey through the Doo Wop architectural style and spirit that has defined Wildwood, New Jersey. This book explores the evolution, preservation,...

Detailed social and cultural commentary accompanies this volume on Kerala's wooden architecture. Miki Desai's work explores the socio-cultural and tectonic aspects of this distinctive style, which is...

The Juan Soriano Museum of Morelos: A Cultural Space Reborn. In 2014, Mexican architects Javier Sánchez and Aisha Ballesteros were commissioned to build a new museum in Cuernavaca dedicated to the...

Palm Beach style is a unique expression of elegance and romance that permeates this iconic destination. This book explores the lives and work of architect John Volk and artist-preservationist Jane...

American Building: The Environmental Forces That Shape It is a seminal work that explores the intricate relationships between buildings, their occupants, and the environment. First published in 1947,...

Discover how modern city apartments have evolved in design and furnishing. This comprehensive collection showcases over 100 stunning photographs of urban dwellings from around the world.New trends...

Praxis of Collective Building Narratives on Philosophy and Construction explores the connections between the philosophy of collective building and the stories of large construction projects.The...

Sketchbook 12.05.98 documents a pivotal moment in the work of one of the UK's most renowned architectural practices. This collection of drawings, models and collages offers a unique insight into the...

The Fragmented Politics of Urban Preservation: Beijing, Chicago, and ParisThis comparative analysis explores how urban preservation is shaped by diverse political and social actors in three major...

Concrete Mushrooms: Reusing Albania's Abandoned Bunkers The legacy of Enver Hoxha's rule still lingers in Albania's landscape, with 750,000 bunkers dotting the hills, fields, beaches and roadsides...

Suburbs and the meaning of suburbanism have undergone significant changes over time and across different geographical locations. This volume brings together diverse disciplines such as history,...

This book explores how the Nazi regime used cultural landscape as a means to shape the nation and promote its ideology. By reshaping the physical environment, the Nazis created a new cultural...

Alt-Form Indeterminacy and Disorder by Viola Ago explores the current state of architecture, where traditional formalisms are being challenged by emerging trends in art, design, and popular image...

Soppelsa: A Focus on Space and Project Program The Soppelsa Architekten approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of spaces, exploring their qualities, materialization, proportions, and light...

The Architectural Sketches of Henning Larsen A collection of drawings that reveal the personal journey of an architect and his approach to working with architecture before digitalization. Henning...

Architecture and the Virtual by Marta Jecu explores how contemporary artists use digital tools to create immersive architectural experiences. Through in-depth interviews with seven artists and...

The Metropolis and its Image Constructing Identities for London, c. 1750-1950 by Dana Arnold. This book explores how London's image has been shaped over time, from specific architectural styles to...

The Hilton hotel chain was a ubiquitous presence in post-war Europe and the Middle East, offering a unique blend of modernity and familiarity to American businessmen and tourists. For local...

Theatres of Architectural Imagination explores the connections between architecture and theatre, encouraging imagination in building design and social spaces. This volume examines the relationship...

Caren Rideau shares her unique approach to creating vibrant and functional spaces in her home. As a kitchen designer and vintner, she draws inspiration from her diverse cultural heritage to bring...

Sergei Tchoban Lines and Volumes: Encounters with the Architect, Artist, Collector and Museum Founder offers a unique insight into the thoughts and working methods of renowned German architect Sergei...

The Return of Nature challenges your understanding of nature and its role in architectural sustainability and green design. This book invites you to critically examine your approach to these...

Lighting Beyond Edison offers practical advice for creatively lighting every room in your home. As incandescent lighting continues to decline, this guide helps you make the most of LEDs. With over...

Christie Johnson Coffin and Jenny Young explore twelve fundamental questions about how places meet human needs in "Making Places for People". This second edition builds on the core ideas while...

The Cathedral of the Holy Apostles of Kars (930-943) is a seminal work by Thierry Jm, first published in 1978. This French edition explores the architecture of this historic site, shedding light on...

This treatise on digital architecture explores the meaning and role of architecture in our modern era. Building on the works of Vitruvius and Alberti, Ludger Hovestadt examines the intersection of...

The Geometry of Environment: An Introduction to Spatial Organization in Design by Lionel March and Philip Steadman is a unique fusion of art and mathematics. First published in 1971, this book...

The Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference provides a comprehensive resource for architects and engineers. This handy guide covers key concepts such as load determinants, thermal sources and...

Building on its rich history and unique urban plan, Savannah's built environment is a fascinating tapestry of buildings that interact with their surroundings. This comprehensive guide explores the...

Worship Sound Spaces: Architecture, Acoustics and Anthropology This edited collection brings together specialists from architecture, acoustic engineering, and social sciences to explore the sound...

Baltimore's rich cinematic heritage is revealed in Flickering Treasures, a captivating exploration of the city's forgotten movie theaters. From grand downtown palaces to modest neighborhood venues,...