Architecture: interior design Books

A visual celebration of novelty and “honeymoon” hotels from the couple behind the hugely popular TikTok phenomenon, A Pretty Cool Hotel Tour In 1963, the savvy owners of the Cove Haven Resort in the Poconos...

Remodelista.com is the go-to, undisputed authority for home design enthusiasts, remodelers, architects, and designers. Unlike sites that cater to all tastes, Remodelista has a singular and clearly defined aesthetic: classic pieces trump designs that are...

Thousands of interior design professionals have come to rely on The Interior Design Business Handbook for comprehensive, accessible coverage of the essential procedures, tools, and techniques necessary to manage a successful interior design business. The...

This comprehensive text addresses the ins and outs of downsizing, company mergers, and information technology?and how they affect workspace design. It will helps you successfully manage the players, agendas, and technology of today's office space...

How to produce clear and concise contract documents for interior design and construction, along with proven management techniques. The book defines project phases, responsibilities of the parties, scheduling, monitoring the performance of team members,...

Based on the International Building Code (IBC), this updated and expanded edition of the industry standard covers today?s diverse materials, regulations and requirements, specification formats, and more. Just as detailed as the specifications it...

You don't have to learn your lessons the hard way anymore.Most designers have to learn their lessons through time andexperience when it comes to the business and legal aspects ofstarting and running an interior design firm. Now, Interior DesignLaw and...

The Only Comprehensive Guide to Brick Specifically for Landscape Architects "Nothing remarkable about a brick, is there? A brick is a brick so far as most people are concerned. And it is not a very beautiful thing, is it? But what you can do with it!"...

Redefining Designing From Form to Experience C. Thomas Mitchell Redefining Designing: From Form to Experience offers a comprehensive new theory of design in which user needs and wishes are central. This landmark work focuses on design in terms of human...

A landmark successor to the acknowledged classic, Architects on Architecture American Architecture Ideas and Ideologies in the Late Twentieth Century Paul Heyer From the author of the best-selling Architects on Architecture, here is an important new...

Most interior designers who own - or plan to own - their own firms are at a disadvantage because they lack formal business training. This book provides them with essential information on accounting, financial analysis, revenue operation, contracts,...

Bringing together design data from different sources for every type of room in every major building type, this manual covers proportions, materials and finishes, lighting, fire safety, electrics, communication, acoustics and HVAC, along with all major...

Daylighting is the process of incorporating natural lighting into the design of buildings. The new edition of this concise resource makes theory, calculations, and execution crystal clear with straight-to-the-solution examples and uncluttered language...

Business essentials and marketing strategies to help your firmsurvive and thrive . . .As a design professional running your own small firm, you expect towear many hats--designer, office manager, project manager--all in aday's work. But strategic...

Wine tourism is experiencing exponential growth and the pressure is now on wine producers to commission the best architects to create appealing spaces that will celebrate and promote the culture of wine. Today's winery is designed as much for the winery...

Discover the latest insights in marketing and client relationsfor interior designersTo be a successful interior designer, it's essential to market yourself and your firm effectively. A must-read for interior designers establishing a client base, as well...

Private houses, museums, restaurants, pubs, a former cinema, and numerous little-known treasures jostle for attention in this beautifully photographed collection of weird and wonderful interiors in England. Often featuring deliberate references to the...

In a critical reassessment of chinoiserie, a style both praised and derided for its triviality, prettiness and ornamental excesses, Stacey Sloboda argues that chinoiserie was no mute participant in eighteenth-century global consumer culture, but was...

This book examines the cultural impact of colonialism on both colonizer and colonized via analysis of the domestic interiors and public spaces of empire within the Indian Subcontinent, contrasting representations of such spaces within contemporary...

This fascinating collection provides a chronologically arranged set of case studies looking at how interior design has constantly redefined itself as a manifestation of culture, from the eighteenth century to the present day. The book looks at the...

Make the acquaintance of two of New Orleans' most beloved hosts and concert pianists, Michael and Quinn, who sure do know their shindigs.From seasonal celebrations to iconic book clubs to lavish parties for friends, family, and charities (both local and...

The senses in interior design examines how sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste have been mobilised within various forms of interiors. The chapters explore how the body navigates and negotiates the realities of designed interiors and challenge the...

Featuring dozens of high-quality photographs, schematic designs and insightful commentary this Japanese architecture book is a must-have for architects or collectors.The past five years are widely considered to have been the most innovative period in...

Revised with a new foreword by Matthew Stavros.Houses and Gardens of Kyoto presents over 500 photos of the finest examples of traditional Japanese architecture from every major historical period in this new edition of a favorite classic. Kyoto,...

The Art of Japanese Architecture provides a unique overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern...

Japanese homes speak to the soul and provide a contemplative environment from which to experience the world. Japan Style offers rare glimpses into twenty exquisite traditional homes in Japan. The lavish photographs in this volume demonstrate how Japanese...

Escapology: Modern Cabins, Cottages and Retreats is a stunning book of modern-day retreats - bucolic weekend escapes by the sea, remote getaways in the woods, and rustic mountain hideouts - to inspire peaceful and quiet living. The authors...

How to Achieve Style and SustainabilityGreen Interior Designis the most comprehensive guide to sustainable building, designing, and decorating on the market. This beautifully illustrated guide covers every detail of your home - from the drywall to the...

The readers of Veranda expect escape: every issue presents stunning interiors in lush layouts. And that's exactly what this dream book delivers. These 30 homes are among the most spectacular ever featured in the magazine, with breathtaking rooms both...

This book explores the beginnings of the interior design profession in nineteenth-century France. Drawing on a wealth of visual sources, from collecting and advice manuals to pattern books and department store catalogues, it demonstrates how new forms of...

Sri Lanka Style showcases 30 of the finest traditional and modern dwellings in Sri Lanka.Reflecting its location and status as a hub of Indian Ocean trade from time immemorial, the tropical island of Sri Lanka has always been open to...

Tropical Style presents thirty-five contemporary houses, apartments and resorts that evoke the essence of "Malaysian Style" - a combination of indigenous cultural forms, foreign influences, natural building materials, local craftsmanship and adaptations...

Howcan houses be upgraded to meet today's demands - from living comfort via energyefficiency to digital requirements? How can the fusion of historic and newelements be utilized as a design element? The continued use of existing residential buildings, be...

Who wants to live how? The most diverse life patterns and lifestyles are reflected in the way a person designs his or her home. Architects and interior designers have to get involved with the individual character of their clients, they have to...

A stunning portfolio of residential and commercial projects from award-winning internationally renowned design house Studio Indigo Founded in London in 2005 by architect and creative director Mike Fisher, Studio Indigo is a multi-lingual,...

From wallpaper and flooring to furniture and accessories, Christiane Lemieux explores the elements of resilient home design. In this beautiful, lavishly illustrated 400-page volume, she covers the traditions, tools, and major players in the home-goods...

A sumptuous picture book of style and design inspiration from award-winning Australian stylist Sibella Court. Imaginarium is a glorious large-format book of images that reflect the things that inspire and motivate interior stylist, historian and...

In Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of...

The latest volume in the 150 Best series, 150 Best Tiny Home Ideas showcases a wide selection of urban and rural homes from around the world that exemplify tiny home living.  Filled with detailed, full-color photographs, comprehensive layout...