Architecture: interior design Books

Handy and inspirational tips and lists – how to reduce plastic consumption, clean with eco-friendly products and working with the seasons to bring the outdoors inside. A beautifully produced book on...

Welcome to the 'more is more' world of decorating, or as it's more commonly know in the business, Maximalism. A style that embraces the all-out: beautiful colour palettes, luxurious textiles,...

Lighting by Design provides guidance on where to find inspiration for lighting ideas, how to plan the technical detail and how to execute the plan to create safe, effective and beautiful schemes...

Recent trends in higher education, especially among the arts, have shifted focus from what faculty can provide as arbiters of wisdom and knowledge to what the students themselves bring to the...

This provocative book bridges the gap between theoretical academic writings and practical museum curating, tracing the journey from 19th-century moralist art museums to today’s 21st-century inclusive...

This book is a step-by-step guide on how to create realistic animations using Corona and V-Ray within 3ds Max. It caters to beginners and intermediate users, helping them transform static renders...

Architecture and Social Behavior (1977) is a groundbreaking study that presents the findings from a five year programme of research concerned with evaluating the impact of architectural design on...

Events are becoming more complex as their range of functions grows, as meeting places, creative spaces, economic catalysts, social drivers, community builders, image makers, business forums and...

When one enters a Collette Dinnigan-designed home there is nowhere else you would rather be. Her style is one of simple yet sophisticated beauty. Bellissima: An Australian–Italian Affair takes you...

Cate Bramble has devoted her career to highlighting the differences between 'feng shui-lite' as a fashionable pursuit in contrast to the original intentions of the Chinese masters. Here she presents...

This book frames mannerism as an inescapable stage in the creative process. The mannerist phase is usually an adolescent stage of language, preceding the consolidation of thought. It is that period,...

Architecture and Social Behavior (1977) is a groundbreaking study that presents the findings from a five year programme of research concerned with evaluating the impact of architectural design on...

The late twentieth century saw rapid growth in consumption and the expansion of retailing and services. This was reflected in the number and type of stores and locations, from regional shopping malls...

This book reveals how subjective and objective data gathered by innovative methods of measurement give us the ability to quantify stress, health, performance, and wellbeing outcomes in different...

Design education and practice are inherently social from process to implementation. This book explores the transformation in design education, as educators prepare their students to address complex...

This book explores different aspects of information—both explicit and implicit—and how it can be understood as a unified concept or as components within larger systems where human needs and...

In the post-COVID era, understanding the profound impact of digital technologies on design pedagogy is crucial. This book delves into experimental design education, showcasing projects utilising...

Well established as a classic reference and specialized textbook since its first publication in 1973, Room Acoustics combines detailed coverage with a state-of-the-art presentation of the theory and...

This book examines the indoor acoustic environment of China's care homes. Chapter 1 provides a brief introduction to the current situation in China's care homes. This includes the distribution, size,...

A Practical Guide to Post-Occupancy Evaluation offers high-level pragmatic guidance and case study examples on how to conduct a Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) to determine whether a workplace...

Architectural solutions & designs to optimize the spaces in your home without spending a fortune.Architect Laura Jane Clark, from the BBC and Netflix smash-hit series Your Home Made Perfect, has...

A design monograph series on the most remarkable architects, designers, brands and design movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, each book contains a historical-critical essay...

From the photographer and interiors writer team of Brent Darby and Vivienne Ayers, The Well-Crafted Home provides more than 15 inspiring interiors that each feature bespoke furniture, furnishings,...

Capture the Japanese-meets-Scandi trend with in-depth practical advice on how to use colour, texture, lighting and more, all accompanied by images of gorgeous interiors and inspirational showpiece...

A decadent and extravagant celebration of interior style, featuring more than 220 maximalist residential interiors, from the 1600s to the present dayThis unique visual collection celebrates the very...

"... a gorgeous compilation of interiors from the homes of famous artists past and present as a way of exhibiting each creator's 'power and legacy' - Publishers Weekly An inspiring collection of the...

'A love letter to all things vintage and antique. Its author, the French interior designer, Zoe de Las Cases, shares her love for seeking out second-hand treasures and how to make your home truly...

Tap into the growing trend for injecting colour into home decor with this elegant, thoughtful selection of interiors in every shade and hue, now available in an accessible new format! Organised by...

* * * 'Informative and entertaining, this publication is a feast for the eyes, while also thought provoking, and offers excellent inspiration for daydreaming about what makes the perfect, modern...

A collection of nine contemporary homes by architect Celeste Robbins, who imbues her modern designs with warmth and emotion In her first monograph, Chicago-based architect Celeste Robbins proves that...

A privileged peek at the homes and gardens of Montecito, the increasingly popular Southern California getaway for celebrities, designers, and creatives.Montecito is a seaside community often...

Rocky Mountain Modern is a collection of the most inspiring modern residences in the Rockies, a region with a surprising but deep history of modernist designRocky Mountain Modern presents the most...

In the House is a groundbreaking celebration of today s leading Black interior designers, a richly illustrated showcase of talent, vision, determination, and impact. With brilliant photography,...

This first monograph by New York-based Young Projects demonstrates a new approach to spatial design that embraces ambiguity at the intersections of form, type, and material.This monograph introduces...

This inspiring collection of compelling and characterful interiors will have city and country dwellers alike dreaming of carving out a personal haven far beyond the big city.Through two hundred newly...

Long known as an enclave for the wealthy and glamorous, today the Hamptons and nearby coastal communities have become a haven of seaside modernism. New Hamptons Houses showcases houses that reflect...

An extraordinary industry insider's look at glamorous, eccentric, captivating, and storied modern homes that embody California cool.For more than twenty years, globe-trotting English-born, Los...

The legendary Schumacher design house presents an inspiring interiors survey exploring the versatile and transformative use of blue and whiteDivided by style (charming, modern, boho, traditional, etc...

Incorporating both formal details and welcoming elements, a sophisticated and balanced look tailored to a sense of home, as shown through the portfolio of Foley & CoxFoley & Cox is a New York-based...

Twenty-one houses in and around Marfa, Texas, provide a glimpse at creative life and design in one of the art world s most intriguing destinations. When Donald Judd began his Marfa project in the...

The first monograph of highly sought-after interior designer Shawn Henderson, who is renowned for his serene and sophisticated interiors.Collecting fourteen stunning projects by acclaimed interior...

Recreate the magical atmosphere of Wes Anderson's best-loved movies with stylish interiors in your own home.Each chapter in this unique interiors book partners a best-loved Wes Anderson movie with a...

Vern Yip, interior designer and television star, is ready to break down the fundamental interior design elements to help you create your dream space. This interior design book delivers clear and...

Most interior decorating books save hanging pictures on the wall for last. But Natalie Papier, star of Magnolia's Artfully Designed, wants you to start with the art. To create a room you love, simply...

Once Around the Sun is a love letter to the seasons, an intimate and richly textured guide to creating a life that feels deeply rooted, wildly inspired, and profoundly connected to the place you call...

Many of your favorite new American hotels and restaurants, including MOLLIE in Aspen, Inness in upstate New York, and Raf s in Manhattan, are designed by the award-winning multidisciplinary firm Post...

This book discusses the most significant ways in which design has been applied to sustainability challenges using an evolutionary perspective. It puts forward an innovation framework that is capable...

This book discusses the most significant ways in which design has been applied to sustainability challenges using an evolutionary perspective. It puts forward an innovation framework that is capable...