Architectural Structure & Design Books

A practical primer to looking at architecture and all the elements that are included in buildings, from cornices and friezes to columns and porticos - all facets of buildings are included.

Takes the reader on a tour through the history and psychology of architecture and interior design. Looking at buildings across the world, from medieval wooden huts to modern skyscrapers, this title examines sofas and cathedrals, tea sets and office complexes, as well as offering philosophical insights.

A guide to the historic heart of Brighton and Hove, the greatest of England's seaside resorts. It traces its development from late medieval fishing settlement to the 'Queen of the Watering Places', with a commentary on its unique architectural character.

Tells the story of Britain's architecture - the buildings that define a nation and which grew out of the experiences and beliefs of the British people. This account of a thousand years of change in Britain's buildings tackles these questions and many more, and is filled with several photographs and historic art.

The most complete book on this magical subject, featuring charming and extraordinary treehouses from around the world, treehouses from literature, the past, and the future, and guidelines to treehouse construction.

Presents an analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture, providing a study of the trends in detailing. This work features many of the worlds most highly acclaimed architects.

Distills the information provided in standard architectural tomes and provides an easy reference for the essential bits of information for architects. The facts this book offers ensure the project is done right. General planning guides, design data, drawing methods, and help with mathematical formulas are also included for quick reference.

In capturing the spirit of the Beijing 2008 Olympics in a virtual environment, this digital experiment offers readers a fascinating introduction to museums and their architecture in the 21st century.

Looks at how to design the form of the building itself to take advantage of natural heating, cooling, and lighting. This book shows how to best utilize active mechanical equipment to satisfy the needs not provided by nature.

Features the process and products of evidence-based design.

The ultimate ecological building resource includes examples of diverse natural dwellings, from a Hybrid Hobbit House to a thatched studio and a cob office. This volume is an encyclopedia of natural building for non-professionals as well as architects and designers. 100 illustrations & photos.

Discusses the various - and often irreconcilable - concepts of environmentally-friendly architecture, making a case for an architecture that not only focuses on technological solutions, but also tries to reconcile man and nature in its formal idiom.

Combining examples from practice with colour theory, this book helps you to understand the role and impact of colour in our urban spaces. It contains topics that include: how and why we see colour; methodologies in the documentation of traditional colours; the development of new urban palettes; and, the effect of light levels on human behaviour.

Beginners and Improvers.

A guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world. It discusses over 440 structures from those regarded as classics of modern architecture, such as L'Institut du Monde Arab in Paris and the Sydney Opera House, to buildings such as the Swiss Re building in London and the Parliamentary Library in New Delhi.

Presents everyday information for the architect/designer. This work focuses on kitchen design. It outlines information needed to design a workable kitchen, including ergonomics, services such as water and waste, appliances, and material choices for the floor, walls and ceiling. It is an easy to use reference for the drawing board, and on site.

A guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world. Divided into eight sections, it represents various movements in architecture since 1900: Arts and Crafts, Classicism, Organic, Modernism, Postmodernism, Robotic, Cities, and Futures.

A user-friendly guide to English architecture up to the mid-twentieth century, divided into styles with examples highlighted, complemented by original prints which sets this book apart from other guides.

If the 20th century was the age of the skyscraper, the 21st century belongs to the 'Big Shed' - colossal and highly engineered structures. Presenting a different vision of contemporary architecture, this volume tells the story of this important genre. It is intended for architects, architectural students and others.

What does a green home look like? What are its characteristics, and how can you ensure that you meet the highest green standards within a given budget? This book answers these questions. It explores the various construction techniques, materials, processes, and green practices that can reduce the environmental impact of the building itself.