Architecture Books

(Sub)Urban Sexscapes brings together a collection of theoretically-informed and empirically rich case studies from internationally renowned and emerging scholars highlighting the contemporary and historical geographies and regulation of the commercial...

In a groundbreaking longitudinal study, researches studied seven similar social housing neighbourhoods in Ireland to determine what factors affected their liveability. In this collection of essays, the same researchers return to these neighbourhoods ten...

Current societies face unprecedented risks and challenges connected to climate change. Addressing them will require fundamental transformations in the infrastructures that sustain everyday life, such as energy, water, waste and mobility. A transition to...

In this unique book Scott A. Bollens combines personal narrative with academic analysis in telling the story of inflammatory nationalistic and ethnic conflict in nine cities - Jerusalem, Beirut, Belfast, Johannesburg, Nicosia, Sarajevo, Mostar, Bilbao,...

Tackling issues surrounding post-development which is arguably one of the most significant debates in the field of north-south relations at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Contributors explore the possibilities and limitations of...

Sets out a roadmap to show how small changes can mean positive developments in urban transport for truly accessible cities.

Living in a contemporary developed society means having access to a myriad of ways to communicate. One can either use public or private transport to meet others and talk face to face, or use a variety of communication networks, like mobile or fixed...

More than two decades of mounting evidence confirms that the existing scale of the human enterprise has surpassed global ecological limits to growth. Based on such limits, The No-Growth Imperative discounts current efforts to maintain growth through...

Architectural facades now have the potential to be literally kinetic, through automated sunscreens and a range of animated surfaces. This book explores the aesthetic potential of these new types of moving facades. Critique of theory and practice in...

Traditionally, architecture has been preoccupied with the resolution of form. That concern helps to make photogenic buildings, which have received a great deal of attention. This book looks instead at the idea of the flows, which connects things together...

Studying the relation of architecture to society, this book explains the manner in which the discipline of architecture adjusted itself in order to satisfy new pressures by society. It offers an understanding of contemporary conditions and...

America holds more than two million inmates in its prisons and jails, and hosts more than two million daily visits to museums, figures which represent a ten-fold increase in the last twenty-five years. Corrections and Collections explores and...

Social housing appears to offer a solution for the housing of poor and disadvantaged people. The French "right to housing" offers poor and disadvantaged citizens priority in social housing allocation, and even a legal action against the State to obtain a...

This book explores what games and play can tell us about contemporary processes of urbanization and examines how the dynamics of gaming can help us understand the interurban competition that underpins the entrepreneurialism of the smart and creative city...

The ambition of the book is to investigate a possible transition in the markets for food in the Nordic countries. Six chapters from various disciplinary traditions study change and innovation within the food sectors in Denmark, Sweden and Norway; while...

This book examines citizenship as practiced in China today from a variety of angles. Citizenship in China-and elsewhere in the Global South-has often been perceived as either a distorted echo of the 'real' democratic version in Europe and North America,...

Both architecture and anthropology emerged as autonomous theoretical disciplines in the 18th-century enlightenment. Throughout the 19th century, the fields shared a common icon-the primitive hut-and a common concern with both routine needs and ceremonial...

The quality of a product or service is a measure of its ability to satisfy customer requirements. This satisfaction can be assured by the operation of a quality system which will ensure that specified requirements are met consistently and economically...

Cost models underlie all the techniques used in construction cost and price forecasting, yet until relatively recently industry has been unfamiliar with their characteristics and properties. An understanding of the various types of cost model is vital to...

This book explores incentives capable of enhancing the effectiveness of urban planning systems in Sub-Saharan Africa using economic theory as a framework. It argues that urban planning is fundamental to the achievement of sustainable and resilient...

Narratives, in the context of urban planning, matter profoundly. Planning theory and practice have taken an increasing interest in the role and power of narrative, and yet there is no comprehensive study of how narrative, and concepts from narrative and...

Bordered Cities and Divided Societies is a provocative, moving, and poetic encounter with the hearts and minds of individuals living in nine cities of conflict, violence, and healing-Jerusalem, Belfast, Johannesburg, Nicosia, Sarajevo, Mostar, Barcelona,...

This book is the first account of British Protestant conversion initiatives directed towards continental Europe between 1600 and 1900. Continental Europe was considered a missionary land-another periphery of the world, whose centre was imperial Britain...

""An Inquiry Into The Principles Of Beauty In Grecian Architecture: With A Historical View Of The Rise And Progress Of The Art In Greece"" is a book written by George Hamilton Gordon, the 4th Earl of Aberdeen, and published in 1860. The book is a...

""An Inquiry Into The History And Influence Of The Lichfield Waters"" is a book written by J. Rawson and published in 1840. The book explores the history and impact of the waters found in Lichfield, a city in England known for its mineral springs. Rawson...

""A Historical Guide to the City of Dublin"" is a book written by George Newenham Wright and published in 1825. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the city of Dublin, Ireland, and its rich history. It covers the city's origins, its growth and...

A Historical Essay On Architecture is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Hope in 1835. The book is a detailed account of the history of architecture, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. Hope's work is a valuable resource for...

A Historic Guide To Cambridge is a comprehensive guidebook written by the Society of Daughters of the Revolution in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the historical landmarks and sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts, including Harvard...

""A Historic and Picturesque Guide from Clifton, through the Counties of Monmouth, Glamorgan, and Brecknock"" is a travel guide written by George William Manby, first published in 1802. The book is a comprehensive guide to the historic and picturesque...

""An Illustration Of The Roman Antiquities Discovered At Bath"" is a book written by Richard Warner in 1797. The book is a detailed exploration of the Roman ruins found in the city of Bath, England. It contains a comprehensive description of the various...

""An Explanation Of The Map Of The City And Liberties Of Philadelphia"" is a historical guidebook written by John Reed in 1870. The book is a detailed explanation of the map of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, including the city's boundaries,...

An Examination Of The Non-Dramatic Poems In Robert Brownings First And Second Periods, To Which Is Added A Bibliography is a book written by Thomas Marc Parrott in 1893. The book focuses on the non-dramatic poems of Robert Browning during his first and...

""A Historical Inquiry Into The True Principles Of Beauty In Art, Part 1: More Especially With Reference To Architecture"" is a book written by James Fergusson in 1849. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the principles of beauty in art, with a...

""A Historical and Descriptive Guide to Warwick Castle, Beauchamp Chapel, Kenilworth Castle, Guy's Cliff, Stoneleigh Abbey, Charlecote Hall, Stratford, Coombe Abbey"" is a book written by Henry T. Cooke in 1851. The book provides a detailed description...

""A Historical And Architectural Description Of The Priory Church Of Bridlington, In The East Riding Of The County Of York"" is a book written by Marmaduke Prickett in 1831. The book provides a detailed account of the history and architecture of the...

""A Historical Account of Bilston: From Alfred the Great to 1831, Particularly of the Ancient Chapel, the Dissolution Thereof, and its Re-Establishment"" is a book written by Joseph Price in 1835. The book provides a detailed historical account of the...

""An Exploration Of Dartmoor And Its Antiquities: With Some Account Of Its Borders"" is a book written by John Lloyd Warden Page in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Dartmoor region in England, covering its history, geography, and notable...

""An Essay on Burns"" is a literary work by Thomas Carlyle, published in 1910. This book is a tribute to the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who is considered one of the greatest poets of all time. Carlyle's essay is a critical analysis of Burns' life and...

""An Epitome of Hydrotherapy: For Physicians, Architects and Nurses"" is a book written by Simon Baruch and originally published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive overview of hydrotherapy, a therapeutic approach that uses water for healing...

An Essay On The Military Architecture Of The Middle Ages is a book written by Eug�����ne Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc and published in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive study of the military architecture of the Middle Ages, with a focus on the design...

""An Episode In The Life Of Guido Reni"" is a historical novel written by Gertrude Grey and published in 1874. The book follows the life of the famous Italian painter, Guido Reni, during the 17th century. The story is set in Rome, where Reni lived and...

""An English Chronicle Of The Reigns Of Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, And Henry VI, Written Before The Year 1471"" is a historical book authored by John Silvester Davies and published in 1856. The book is a detailed account of the reigns of four English...

""An Elementary Treatise On The Construction Of Roofs Of Wood And Iron: Deduced Chiefly From The Works Of Robison, Tredgold, And Humber"" is a book written by Edward Wyndham Tarn in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to building roofs using wood and...

""A Series Of Discourses Upon Architecture In England From The Norman Era To The Close Of The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth"" is a comprehensive book written by James Dallaway in 1833. The book delves into the history of architecture in England, starting from...

A Selection of Papers on the Subjects of Archaeology and History: Communicated to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society (1864) is a collection of papers written by John Kenrick and presented to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. The papers cover various...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A Season Among The Wildflowers is a book written by Henry Wood and first published in 1883. The book is a collection of essays and observations about the natural world, specifically the wildflowers that grow in the English countryside. The author, a keen...