Architecture Interior Design Books

The major theme of this book is the relationship between structural design and architectural design. The various aspects of this are brought together in the last chapter which has been expanded in this second edition, partly in response to comments from readers of the first edition, partly because my own ideas have changed and developed, …

Structure and Architecture by Angus J. MacDonald Read More »

Structure as Architecture presents a comprehensive analysis of the indispensable role of structure in architecture. An exploration, as well as a celebration, of structure, the book draws on a series of design studies and case study examples to illustrate how structure can be employed to realize a wide range of concepts in contemporary architecture. By …

Structure as Architecture: A Source Book for Architects and Structural Engineers Book by Andrew Charleson Read More »

There is a fundamental dierence between science and and technology. Engineering or technology is the making of things that did not previously exist, whereas science is the discov- ering of things that have long existed. Technological results are forms that exist only because people want to make them, whereas scientic results are informations of what …

Lecture notes STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS AND SYSTEMS FOR ARCHITECTS by Victor E. Saouma Read More »

1. Purpose. This manual provides guidance for designing reinforced concrete hydraulic structures by the strength-design method. Plain concrete and prestressed concrete are not covered in this manual. 2. Applicability. This manual applies to all HQUSACE/OCE elements, major subordinate commands, districts, laboratories, and field operating activities having civil works responsibilities.

The initial concept on which the series was prepared was that of principles of building under the headings functional requirements, common to all building, with diagrams to illustrate the application of the requirements to the elements of building. Subsequent changes in the use of traditional materials and the use of new materials in novel forms …

Construction of Buildings (Volumes 1 to 5) by R.Barry 7th edition Read More »

The site design and construction reference of the design professions. Newly designed and containing 40 percent completely new content, Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture, Second Edition, continues to be the most complete source of site construction standards and data for the design and planning professions and related academic disciplines. It maintains and enhances its emphasis …

Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture Book by Charles W. Harris and Nicholas T Dines Read More »

THE FOUNDATION OF ANY 3 D visualization is the linework found in its architectural drawings . Just like a contractor needs drawings to erect a building , a 3 D artist needs drawings to create a visualization . Understanding a set of architectural drawings is critical to efficient and accurate work in 3 ds Max …

Understanding Architectural Drawings: A Guide for Non-Architects Read More »

In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as …

The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book updated & revised: Everything Interior Designers Need to Know Every Day by Chris Grimley , Mimi Love Read More »

Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory. This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out …

101 Things I Learned in Architecture School (The MIT Press) by Matthew Frederick Read More »

Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This classic work is a collection of essays written by Le Corbusier advocating for and exploring the concept of modern architecture. The book has had a lasting effect on the architectural profession, serving as the manifesto for a generation of architects, a subject …

Towards a New Architecture Paperback by Le Corbusier Read More »

From the rising-star designer and author of the hit blog, Elements of Style, a full-color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style. Elements of Style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can …

Elements of Style Designing a Home & a Life By Erin Gates Read More »