Examines the myriad forms of the modern chalet. This book looks at chalets built to respond to not only the mountain environment, but also seaside and urban environments, many even profiling multi-family accommodation in locations across Europe, North America, Australia, South America and New Zealand. It also includes colour photography and plans.

Features designs that show with careful planning and design, architects can somehow make a space fit a lifestyle.

K-12 school construction represents one of the largest sectors of construction of building types. Considering rising energy costs and concerns for the environment, there has never been more attention focused on the need to design schools responsibly. This book presents a collection of sustainable school projects from around the world.

Pascal Baetens' photography of nudes is critically lauded. This title features more than 200 photographs from him. It includes photographic notes and an introduction by the artist.

A collection of residential beach architecture. It features ocean views, dunescapes, seaside flora, and salty air. It also features architect-designed homes, full-time residences and holiday homes, in various beach locations.

Features 100 homes, which represent contemporary residential architecture in its myriad forms.

Peter Pran has won fifteen national and international design competitions, two AIA design honour awards, including 2004 design honour award for Telenor Headquarters, and more. He has designed buildings in USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Middle East and South America. This book looks at Pran's oeuvre, which includes a selection of his work.

Discusses the importance of architectural detailing.

Features the projects of an architect including his seminal Habitat project for the Canadian Expo '67, the National Gallery of Canada, Hebrew Union College and the restoration of the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem; the Skirball Museum and Cultural Center in Los Angeles; and housing in the USA and Southeast Asia.

Sustainable design practised at LPA is an integrated 'holistic' process that is treated no different than any other program element. This book documents a process of planning, design, construction and operations of K-12 schools where appropriate sustainable solutions can be a part of every school regardless of budget or program.

A guide to getting away from it all in both Australia and New Zealand. It intends to take you on a visual journey through the most remote of these idyllic getaways, from luxurious but laidback lodges in the Outback to sophisticated eco resorts in the rainforest and sleek retreats by the sea.

Examines the role of architects in creating comfortable, visually pleasing and functional kitchens and bathrooms. This title features a collection of interior projects examining the vast array of styles adopted by architects around the world, particularly in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Slovenia and Brazil.

Investigates the relationship of words and pictures in how we communicate. This book shows how words and pictures can combine to make powerful statements.

This text showcases the design work of Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo, the world's number one expert in creating places where people stay and play. Having specialised in resort design for over half a century, the firm has produced many landmarks.

This book documents the 30-year collaboration of one of America's finest architects and a great architectural photographer. Hugh Newell Jacobsen's projects have earned over 80 design awards, while Robert Lautman's photographs of Jacobsen's work have been published widely.

A guide to some of the world's most trendsetting bars. It serves as a travel companion for the savvy bar-hopping jet-setting crowd, as well as the would-be jetsetter.

Takes readers on a tour of some of the world's beautiful green homes. This title features chapters on photovoltaics, passive shading, recycled materials and other sustainable concepts that contribute to a home's architectural aesthetic. It demonstrates how architects have incorporated green features to create memorable residences.

Explores the design and engineering ideas, large and small, that make the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC outstanding. This book is of interest to owners and architects who aspire to design excellence.

Contains selected houses that represent the best in international residential architecture. This book features colour photography capturing interior design, and furnishings, while exterior photographs meld the house design with its environment. It lists architects from exotic locations such as the Slovenia, Bulgaria, as well as the UK, and Asia.