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The World's Great Wonders

How They Were Made & Why They Are Amazing

by Lonely Planet ...

Series series Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher*Go beyond the visual spectacle of the world's 50 greatest wonders, and discover what makes them such amazing places. With stunning images and expert illustrations, experience and appreciate the most famous sights on earth in an exciting new way.Author: Lonely PlanetAbout Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's ... Read more

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher*Go beyond the visual spectacle of the world's 50 greatest wonders, and discover what makes them such amazing places. With stunning images and expert illustrations, experience and appreciate the most famous sights on earth in an exciting new way.Author: Lonely PlanetAbout Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's
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Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home

Enjoying Life in the 21st Century

by Kevin McCloud ...

Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing.In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin’s beautifully written text brings insight ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing.In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin’s beautifully written text brings insight
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How to Build Shipping Container Homes With Plans

by John Davidson ...

TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:ADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:DISADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:CONTAINER SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS:NEW OR USED CONTAINER:PERMITS AND REGULATIONS:CHAPTER TWOFOUNDATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:SITE CONDITIONS:CLIMATE:MARKET FACTORS:BUILDING DESIGN:EXCAVATION AND FOOTINGS:TYPES OF MATERIALS USED FOR... ... Read more

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TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:ADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:DISADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:CONTAINER SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS:NEW OR USED CONTAINER:PERMITS AND REGULATIONS:CHAPTER TWOFOUNDATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:SITE CONDITIONS:CLIMATE:MARKET FACTORS:BUILDING DESIGN:EXCAVATION AND FOOTINGS:TYPES OF MATERIALS USED FOR...
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Kevin McCloud’s Principles of Home

Making a Place to Live

by Kevin McCloud ...

A practical paperback edition of the landmark design manifesto from the UK’s favourite design guru.In this inspirational yet also practical paperback Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. Kevin’s beautifully written text brings insight and understanding to enjoying life in the 21st century, but crucially he offers detailed, ... Read more

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A practical paperback edition of the landmark design manifesto from the UK’s favourite design guru.In this inspirational yet also practical paperback Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. Kevin’s beautifully written text brings insight and understanding to enjoying life in the 21st century, but crucially he offers detailed,
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150 Best Cottage and Cabin Ideas

by Francesc Zamora ...

Filled with hundreds of color photographs, this comprehensive handbook in the highly successful 150 Best design series showcases the latest in successful small house design from some of today’s most distinguished international architects and designers.Bursting with ideas for designing, building, and decorating, this outstanding compendium features an extensive collection of cottages and cabins ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

Filled with hundreds of color photographs, this comprehensive handbook in the highly successful 150 Best design series showcases the latest in successful small house design from some of today’s most distinguished international architects and designers.Bursting with ideas for designing, building, and decorating, this outstanding compendium features an extensive collection of cottages and cabins
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B is for Bauhaus

An A-Z of the Modern World

by Deyan Sudjic ...

This book is not a dictionary, though it tells you all you need know about everything from Authenticity to Zips. It's not an autobiography, though it does offer a revealing and highly personal inside view of contemporary culture.It's an essential tool kit for understanding the modern world. It's about what makes a Warhol a genuine fake; the creation of national identities; the mania to collect. It ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

This book is not a dictionary, though it tells you all you need know about everything from Authenticity to Zips. It's not an autobiography, though it does offer a revealing and highly personal inside view of contemporary culture.It's an essential tool kit for understanding the modern world. It's about what makes a Warhol a genuine fake; the creation of national identities; the mania to collect. It
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Universal Principles of Interior Design

100 Ways to Develop Innovative Ideas, Enhance Usability, and Design Effective Solutions

by Chris Grimley, Kelly Harris Smith ...

Series series Rockport Universal
Explore 100 concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful visualization and application of interior design.Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of Interior Design pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in practice. By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed and ultimately better design ... Read more

$63.47 NZD

Explore 100 concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful visualization and application of interior design.Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of Interior Design pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in practice. By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed and ultimately better design
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Drawing for Interior Design Second Edition

by Drew Plunkett ...

This book covers all stages of visual presentation as part of the interior design process, from the most basic initial sketches to fully developed computer-generated visualizations.Following a brief introduction four chapters take the reader through the design process, from the basics to conception, presentation and production.This second edition includes more practical advice on techniques, more ... Read more

$6.99 NZD

This book covers all stages of visual presentation as part of the interior design process, from the most basic initial sketches to fully developed computer-generated visualizations.Following a brief introduction four chapters take the reader through the design process, from the basics to conception, presentation and production.This second edition includes more practical advice on techniques, more
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Architecture 101

From Frank Gehry to Ziggurats, an Essential Guide to Building Styles and Materials

by Nicole Bridge ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
**A crash course in designing and constructing buildingsToo often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep.** Architecture 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures.Featuring only the most important facts, building ... Read more

$11.41 NZD

**A crash course in designing and constructing buildingsToo often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep.** Architecture 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures.Featuring only the most important facts, building
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Creating Winning Bids

by Basil Sawczuk ...

'Creating Winning Bids' sets out the key stages in the production of a winning bid. Based on tried and tested methods, and using a simple step-by-step process, it will improve your chances of success in what can otherwise seem a daunting and complex process. Distilling the author’s experience of over 25 years of bidding in the public and private sectors, it is packed with practical tips about what ... Read more

$94.99 NZD

'Creating Winning Bids' sets out the key stages in the production of a winning bid. Based on tried and tested methods, and using a simple step-by-step process, it will improve your chances of success in what can otherwise seem a daunting and complex process. Distilling the author’s experience of over 25 years of bidding in the public and private sectors, it is packed with practical tips about what
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Emotions and Architecture

Forging Mediterranean Cities Between the Middle Ages and Early Modern Time

Edited by Francesca Lembo Fazio, Valentina Tomassetti ...

Series series Routledge Research in Architectural History
Emotions and Architecture: Forging Mediterranean Cities Between the Middle Ages and Early Modern Time explores architecture as a medium to arouse or conceal emotions, to build consensus through shared values, or to reconnect the urban community to its alleged ancestry.The chapters in this edited collection outline how architectonic symbols, images, and structures were codified – and sometimes ... Read more

$117.99 NZD

Emotions and Architecture: Forging Mediterranean Cities Between the Middle Ages and Early Modern Time explores architecture as a medium to arouse or conceal emotions, to build consensus through shared values, or to reconnect the urban community to its alleged ancestry.The chapters in this edited collection outline how architectonic symbols, images, and structures were codified – and sometimes
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Home Inspection Lessons

by James Bell ...

As I started my Home Inspection business, I knew I had to grow my knowledge quickly to be a ‘great’ Home Inspector, not just a competent one. I figured the easiest way to learn more about each topic was to force myself to research, learn, and write on each topic. The intention of this book is to share what I learned and to give other new and current Home Inspectors a glimpse into my efforts to ... Read more

$13.98 NZD

As I started my Home Inspection business, I knew I had to grow my knowledge quickly to be a ‘great’ Home Inspector, not just a competent one. I figured the easiest way to learn more about each topic was to force myself to research, learn, and write on each topic. The intention of this book is to share what I learned and to give other new and current Home Inspectors a glimpse into my efforts to
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Patrimônio 4.0

by Pedro Henrique Gonçalves, Ana Paula Nishimoto Ito, Ariane Magda Borges, Bruna Farina, Caio Cardoso Lucena, Carina Folena Cardoso Paes, Clarissa Sartori Ziebell, Claudia Feierabend Baeta Leal, Fabíolla Xavier Rocha Ferreira Lima, Gabriela Linhares da Silva, Giovana Nunes, Mariana Kimie da Silva Nito, Maria Aparecida de Barros Silva, Monice Cristina da Silva, Natalie Johanna Groetelaars, Patricia Pizzatto Mussoi, Paula Neris dos Santos, Sandra Schmitt Soster, Sarah Yasmin Pereira Marques, Thaiz Amorim Thomaz, Vanda Alice Garcia Zanoni ...

simbiose entre o mundo físico e suas representações digitais (por meio de dados, parâmetros e modelos) permeia todos os campos da cultura e da produção contemporânea. Na área do patrimônio arquitetônico e urbanístico, não poderia ser diferente, e diversas tecnologias digitais têm sido empregadas para documentar, representar, interpretar, gerenciar e divulgar sítios arqueológicos, bens ... Read more

$15.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

simbiose entre o mundo físico e suas representações digitais (por meio de dados, parâmetros e modelos) permeia todos os campos da cultura e da produção contemporânea. Na área do patrimônio arquitetônico e urbanístico, não poderia ser diferente, e diversas tecnologias digitais têm sido empregadas para documentar, representar, interpretar, gerenciar e divulgar sítios arqueológicos, bens
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Ecotono urbano

Introducción conceptual para la alternatividad al desarrollo urbano

by Andrés Cuesta Beleño ...

Las intervenciones urbanas en la ciudad, el campo, las áreas periféricas o límites se han constituido en un referente importante por las articulaciones que se demandan entre el territorio intervenido para el continuo crecimiento y desarrollo urbano o rural. Esta obra aborda las aproximaciones conceptuales realizadas en torno al concepto del ecotono urbano, llamado también espacio de transición ... Read more

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Las intervenciones urbanas en la ciudad, el campo, las áreas periféricas o límites se han constituido en un referente importante por las articulaciones que se demandan entre el territorio intervenido para el continuo crecimiento y desarrollo urbano o rural. Esta obra aborda las aproximaciones conceptuales realizadas en torno al concepto del ecotono urbano, llamado también espacio de transición
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Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction

by Dennis J. Hall, Nina M. Giglio ...

Series Book 18 - Graphic Standards Field Guide series
A must-have reference to more than 100 common residential conditions—from accessibility issues to working with zincPractical information that the architect, engineer, contractor and homeowner can access quickly, with over 230 supporting tables photos and detailsIdentifies frequently used reference standards, acceptable practices, and other relevant resourcesQuick, reliable answers to your most ... Read more

$131.99 NZD

A must-have reference to more than 100 common residential conditions—from accessibility issues to working with zincPractical information that the architect, engineer, contractor and homeowner can access quickly, with over 230 supporting tables photos and detailsIdentifies frequently used reference standards, acceptable practices, and other relevant resourcesQuick, reliable answers to your most
... Read more
Residential Surveying Matters and Building Terminology

In Alphabetical Order

by Les Goring ...

This is an ideal reference book for students (undergraduates and postgraduates) studying Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture, etc. It should also be of use to the Construction-related legal profession, Property Managers and Letting Agents. Builders (and homeowners, interested in identifying faults in their property), should also benefit from this book.Residential Surveying ... Read more

$138.61 NZD

This is an ideal reference book for students (undergraduates and postgraduates) studying Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture, etc. It should also be of use to the Construction-related legal profession, Property Managers and Letting Agents. Builders (and homeowners, interested in identifying faults in their property), should also benefit from this book.Residential Surveying
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Experiência do lugar arquitetônico

dimensões subjetivas e sensoriais das ambiências

by Cristiane Rose Duarte, Cybelle Miranda, Ethel Pinheiro, Luiz de Jesus Silva ...

"Ao colocar a ambiência no centro das questões espaciais, tem-se por objetivo (...) não apenas perceber uma paisagem ou medir um ambiente, mas experienciar a trama situacional e experimentar a contextualização sensível da vida social. É, portanto, em direção a uma sensibilidade compartilhada, corporificada, encenada, afetada e situada que a ambiência conduz, com suas ferramentas conceituais e seus ... Read more

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"Ao colocar a ambiência no centro das questões espaciais, tem-se por objetivo (...) não apenas perceber uma paisagem ou medir um ambiente, mas experienciar a trama situacional e experimentar a contextualização sensível da vida social. É, portanto, em direção a uma sensibilidade compartilhada, corporificada, encenada, afetada e situada que a ambiência conduz, com suas ferramentas conceituais e seus
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Das Bücherschloss (Band 3) - Eine uralte Prophezeiung

Magisches Kinderbuch für Mädchen und Jungen ab 8 Jahren

by Barbara Rose ...

Illustrated by Annabelle von Sperber ...

Eine besondere Botschaft Becky Librum ist mit ihrem Vater in ein echtes Schloss gezogen, in dem sie ein geheimes Stockwerk mit einer riesigen Bibliothek entdeckt. Und nur Becky kann die Bücher davor retten, für immer zu Staub zu zerfallen.Die Freunde Becky und Hugo müssen sich schleunigst in die Welt der Bücher hineinlesen. Doch zuvor offenbart Glimmerias Kristallkugel ihnen eine uralte ... Read more

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Eine besondere Botschaft Becky Librum ist mit ihrem Vater in ein echtes Schloss gezogen, in dem sie ein geheimes Stockwerk mit einer riesigen Bibliothek entdeckt. Und nur Becky kann die Bücher davor retten, für immer zu Staub zu zerfallen.Die Freunde Becky und Hugo müssen sich schleunigst in die Welt der Bücher hineinlesen. Doch zuvor offenbart Glimmerias Kristallkugel ihnen eine uralte
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The Diné Hogan

A Modern History

by Lillian Makeda ...

Series series Routledge Research in Architecture
Over the course of their history, the Navajo (Diné) have constructed many types of architecture, but during the 20th century, one building emerged to become a powerful and inspiring symbol of tribal culture. This book describes the rise of the octagonal stacked-log hogan as the most important architectural form among the Diné.The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian reservation in the United States ... Read more

$117.72 NZD

Over the course of their history, the Navajo (Diné) have constructed many types of architecture, but during the 20th century, one building emerged to become a powerful and inspiring symbol of tribal culture. This book describes the rise of the octagonal stacked-log hogan as the most important architectural form among the Diné.The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian reservation in the United States
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La ciudad de los ricos y la ciudad de los pobres

by Bernardo Secchi ...

Bernardo Secchi (1934-2014) es uno de los urbanistas más influyentes de las cinco últimas décadas. A su fecunda práctica profesional ha unido una continua y destacada labor de divulgación a través de múltiples libros y artículos. De este modo, ha contribuido a un entendimiento, explicación y crítica de la ciudad y el territorio, que resultan imprescindibles para cualquier proyecto de futuro. La ... Read more

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Bernardo Secchi (1934-2014) es uno de los urbanistas más influyentes de las cinco últimas décadas. A su fecunda práctica profesional ha unido una continua y destacada labor de divulgación a través de múltiples libros y artículos. De este modo, ha contribuido a un entendimiento, explicación y crítica de la ciudad y el territorio, que resultan imprescindibles para cualquier proyecto de futuro. La
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Architectural Exaptation

When Function Follows Form

by Alessandro Melis, Telmo Pievani, Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez ...

Series series Routledge Research in Architecture
Architectural Exaptation: When Function Follows Form focuses on the significance and the originality of the study of exaptation. It presents exaptation as an opportunity to extend architectural design towards more sustainable approaches aimed at enforcing urban resilience.The use of exaptation’s definition in architecture supports the heuristic value of cross-disciplinary studies on biology and ... Read more

$117.72 NZD

Architectural Exaptation: When Function Follows Form focuses on the significance and the originality of the study of exaptation. It presents exaptation as an opportunity to extend architectural design towards more sustainable approaches aimed at enforcing urban resilience.The use of exaptation’s definition in architecture supports the heuristic value of cross-disciplinary studies on biology and
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Global Housing Projects

25 buildings since 1980

by Josep Llu's Mateo ...

The world is merging into one global system of goods, people and information. This book explores the social, cultural, and economic phenomena of globalization through housing. The Chair of Architecture and Design at the ETH in Zurich examines the last 25 years of housing development. This book is a historical criticism with the built projects as protagonists. Housing typologies have been chosen as ... Read more

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The world is merging into one global system of goods, people and information. This book explores the social, cultural, and economic phenomena of globalization through housing. The Chair of Architecture and Design at the ETH in Zurich examines the last 25 years of housing development. This book is a historical criticism with the built projects as protagonists. Housing typologies have been chosen as
... Read more
Le Palais de Saint-Cloud

Souvenirs historiques - Son histoire et sa description

by Jean Vatout, Ligaran ...

Extrait : "C'est un des mystères de l'esprit humain que notre prédilection pour le récit des grandes catastrophes, et pour les lieux qui leur doivent une triste célébrité. Le lecteur, en parcourant l'histoire, attache involontairement un regard plus avide sur les pages ensanglantées par le malheur ou par le crime ; et le voyageur, en parcourant les palais, recherche avec plus d'empressement la ... Read more

$24.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Extrait : "C'est un des mystères de l'esprit humain que notre prédilection pour le récit des grandes catastrophes, et pour les lieux qui leur doivent une triste célébrité. Le lecteur, en parcourant l'histoire, attache involontairement un regard plus avide sur les pages ensanglantées par le malheur ou par le crime ; et le voyageur, en parcourant les palais, recherche avec plus d'empressement la
... Read more
Septic Tank Options & Alternatives

Your guide to conventional, natural andeco-friendly methods & technologies

by Féidhlim Harty ...

Septic Tank Options & Alternatives is a user-friendly guide through the maze of selecting an eco-friendly sewage treatment option for your home. With so many different treatment systems and technologies available, it can be a challenge to make the choice that really reflects your values and priorities. This book lists conventional and alternative sewage treatment systems and outlines the pros and ... Read more

$11.99 NZD

Septic Tank Options & Alternatives is a user-friendly guide through the maze of selecting an eco-friendly sewage treatment option for your home. With so many different treatment systems and technologies available, it can be a challenge to make the choice that really reflects your values and priorities. This book lists conventional and alternative sewage treatment systems and outlines the pros and
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