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Planning a new or refurbished public library means considering not only facilities for collections, services, staff and users, but examining also the local context, reviewing the library image, and developing relationships with other community facilities...

The Architectural Review V1, Part 2: And American Builders������� Journal (1869) is a book written by Samuel Sloan. It is a comprehensive guide to American architecture and builders' practices during the late 19th century. The book is divided into...

The Tablet From Yuzgat: In The Liverpool Institute Of Archaeology (1907) is a book written by Archibald Henry Sayce. The book is a detailed account of an ancient tablet that was discovered in Yuzgat, a city in Turkey. The tablet is believed to be from...

""The Story of New York"" is a historical account of the city of New York from its early beginnings to the late 19th century. Written by Elbridge Streeter Brooks and originally published in 1888, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

The Schuyler Mansion at Albany: Residence of Major-General Philip Schuyler, 1762-1804 is a historical book written by Spirit of Seventy-Six. The book describes the life and times of Major-General Philip Schuyler, who was a prominent figure in the...

Découvrez l'architecture communale à travers les édifices qui la composent tels que les hôtels de ville, les écoles ou les fontaines. Richement illustré, ce livre vous invite à découvrir des bâtiments souvent méconnus du grand public et à comprendre leur...

Detroit’s unique and partly abandoned cityscape has scarred its image around the world for decades. But in the last several years journalists have begun to view the city through a different lens, focusing on the wide range of contemporary artists...

Profitable Partnering in Construction Procurement is a compilation of papers presented at the CIB W92 Symposium held in Chaing Mai, Thailand in January 1999. This volume, drawing on contributions from leading experts in construction contract procurement...

The purpose of this book is to help employers and their advisers (especially their Quantity Surveyors) in drawing up all the contracts required on a normal UK building project.

Examining the transformation of transparency as a metaphor in West German political thought to an analogy for democratic architecture, this book questions the prevailing assumption in German architectural circles that transparency in...

The growing movement towards evidence-based healthcare design has largely emphasised a change of culture and attitudes. It has advocated for new ways of working, but until now, it has not focused on equipping healthcare clients and their designers with...

El Manuelino. El arte portugués en la época de los Descubrimientos acerca a los esplendores de una época que introdujo magistralmente a Portugal en la Edad Moderna. Aprovechando la formidable aventura de los Grandes Descubrimientos...

This book explores the importance of architecture designed for the well-being of users. The creation of healthy architecture involves aspects of design, materials, environmental parameters, and intended use of both outdoor and indoor spaces to facilitate...

This book tells the story of the restoration of Farnborough Hall, a historic farm in Warwickshire, England. Simmons uses photographs and text to show how the project brought new life to a neglected property, and how it became a centerpiece of the local...

Since the end of World War II, security and defence have played a major role in European politics. With the European Union's increasing role on the global stage and with today's war on terrorism, security and defence issues have dramatically gained...

Whereas the past decades have seen a profound reconsideration of eighteenth-century visual culture, the architecture of that century has undergone little evaluation. Its study, unlike that of the early modern period or the twentieth century, has...

School-House Architecture Illustrated is a fascinating historical work on school architecture from the late 1800s. Authored by Samuel F. Eveleth, a noted architect of the era, this book offers a range of innovative design ideas for school buildings. From...

This historical record of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building was published in 1906. The book provides a detailed look at the architecture, decoration, and historical significance of the building, which remains an important landmark in the state's...

This collection of essays by leading scholars and practitioners addresses a timely and essential question: How can we design, plan, and sustain built environments that will foster health and healing? With a salutogenic (health-promoting) focus, Healthy...

Parking Structures provides a single-source reference for parking structure designers, builders, and owners. This third edition is still the only such book. It addresses how to select the best functional and structural...

Islamic Art in the West Bank and Gaza explores a period during the reigns of the Ayyubid, Mamluk and Ottoman dynasties, when numerous pilgrims and scholars from all quarters of the Muslim world came to Palestine. The great dynasties commissioned...

A Discovery in Living Art tells the story of the exchanges between the furthest frontier of the Maghreb and Al-Andalus for more than five centuries. Political and social circumstances gave birth to a crossroad of cultures, techniques and artistic styles...

The Umayyads: The Rise of Islamic Art presents a journey through the great artistic and cultural flourishing that gave birth to the formative phase of Islamic art during the 7th and 8th centuries. The Umayyads unified the Mediterranean and Persian...

Asset building has become an increasingly important component of socialwelfare policy in recent years. For families seeking to build assets throughhome ownership, raising credit scores is often a key element of their prepurchaseefforts. Low income and...

Fields of Learning thoroughly explains the rich history of one-room schoolhouses, and their metamorphosis through time. Their history has merit standing alone, but Fields of Learning also completes their history using 14 illustrations...

ATTENTION!   “I landed and fought on lwo Jima.    I saw with my own eyes our flag go up on Mount Suribachi……Rodney's book is a must-read Bible for all Marines and people who cherish this sacred symbol of...

Colonel Charles Dahnmon Whitt was born and raised in Tazewell County, Virginia in the little coal town of Raven. He graduated from Richlands High School and served four years in the Navy. He has resided in Flatwoods KY since 1970. He made a living as a...

E. M. Shilstone was a very influential genealogist and head of the Barbados Museum.

Explore the rich history and unique architecture of the Phillips Exeter Academy and its surrounding area through the eyes of Frank H. Cunningham in this engaging collection of sketches.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Explore the history of rural school buildings in Ontario with this detailed and informative study by the Ontario Department of Education. This book offers detailed plans and specifications for a range of rural school buildings, along with clear and...

Explore the fascinating history of one of New York's most iconic buildings with this detailed account of the Peerless Motor Car Company. This comprehensive guide delves into the unique architecture, design, and cultural significance of the building,...

First published in 1904, this pioneering work on school design and construction was influential in the development of modern educational architecture. With practical advice on everything from window placement to classroom acoustics, Modern School Houses...

Adapting Building for Changing Uses discusses the comprehensive refurbishment of buildings to enable them to be used for purposes different to those originally intended.For those involved in the often risky business of conversion of buildings from one...

The third book in this series is written by a team of interdisciplinary teachers and professionals, led by Mike Waterhouse and Geoff Crook, is aimed at students and professionals in the built environment who wish to develop their management and business...

Understanding the Importance of Quality ControlQuality control is an essential aspect of any industrial engineering process. It ensures that products and services meet the required standards and specifications, guaranteeing customer satisfaction and...

"Perduti luoghi ritrovati" raccoglie le foto che Roberta Giuffrida ha fatto a Poggioreale, borgo del trapanese abbandonato dopo il terremoto del Belìce. Con le fotografie di questo libro Roberta Giuffrida ha vinto il primo premio del concorso "Un luogo...

Pèlerinage, Sciences et Soufisme: L'art islamique en Cisjordanie et à Gaza s'intéresse à une époque où, sous le règne des dynasties ayyoubide, mamelouke et ottomane, la Palestine accueillait les...

This Construction Site Log Book is the perfect tool to track and organize the details regarding the management of building sites and daily job activities. Tracking employees, subcontractors, equipment & materials will help keep your jobs running...

Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of England's castles and abbeys with this lavishly illustrated guide. With contributions from leading historians and architects, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in English history and...

Plongez au cœur de l'histoire du château de Versailles grâce à cet album richement illustré. Vous y découvrirez l'évolution du château à travers les siècles, son architecture et ses célèbres jardins. Un livre indispensable pour découvrir l'un des sites...

Burghley House, located in Northamptonshire, England, is one of the most magnificent stately homes in Britain. This guide, written by the architect Thomas Blore, provides a detailed tour of the house and its history. Blore's elegant prose and meticulous...

This classic work on library architecture and design is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and development of public libraries. Champneys draws on his experience as an architect and consultant to provide detailed information and...

Dieses Buch beschäftigt sich mit Bade- und Schwimmanstalten und deren Geschichte. Felix August Helfgott Genzmer geht dabei auf architektonische Aspekte, die Nutzung und gesellschaftliche Bedeutung ein.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This book is an indispensable guide to designing and constructing schools. The author, a renowned architect, provides a comprehensive overview of school architecture from planning and design to construction and maintenance. The text is accompanied by...