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Housing Without Houses: Participation, Flexibility, Enablement
ISBN: 9781853392924 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book presents a wide range of innovative ideas and practical methods for housing, together with illustrative examples and actual projects. Its methods are targeted to housing production in places where resources are scarce, demand is high, urgency is acute, and where change and uncertainty are a way of life. The book shows that under these conditions, efficient practice depends on methods that promote rather than hinder local action and are based on spontaneity, improvization and incremental development.
This book presents a wide range of innovative ideas and practical methods for housing, together with illustrative examples and actual projects. Its me...
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122,79 zł |
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Low Rise - High Density : Horizontale Verdichtungsformen im Wohnbau
ISBN: 9783990431764 / Niemiecki / Miękka / 178 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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140,34 zł |
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The Edwardian Home
ISBN: 9780747806318 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Edward VII became king in January 1901 and Britain, a very prosperous country after Victoria's long reign, now began a new era that woudl bring enormous changes. After the stuffiness of Victorian life, there was a desire for less clutter in the home, more fresh air and sunshine. The changes begun during the few years before the First World War would leave their mark on the whole country. This book looks at some of the varied houses of this period, including the homes of the wealthy, as well as those of the middle and lower classes. The Arts and Crafts Movement, the Georgian revival, and a...
Edward VII became king in January 1901 and Britain, a very prosperous country after Victoria's long reign, now began a new era that woudl bring enormo...
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40,94 zł |
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Solar Low Energy Houses of Iea Task 13
ISBN: 9781873936375 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The International Energy Agency's Task 13 is to advance solar building technologies. As part of that programme, 15 houses in 12 countries have been built to test new technologies and strategies for achieving low energy demand while maintaining a good indoor climate.
The International Energy Agency's Task 13 is to advance solar building technologies. As part of that programme, 15 houses in 12 countries have been bu...
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184,93 zł |
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Castles from the Air: An Aerial Portrait of Britain's Finest Castles
ISBN: 9780747587460 / Angielski / Twarda / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The castles of Britain are icons of history. They were built to mark the domains of the powerful and stood as symbols of authority. No view of great castles is as imposing and revealing as the view from above - showing off their beauty. This work shows the
The castles of Britain are icons of history. They were built to mark the domains of the powerful and stood as symbols of authority. No view of great c...
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179,34 zł |
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Topophilia and Topophobia: Reflections on Twentieth-Century Human Habitat
ISBN: 9780415403245 / Angielski / Miękka / 14 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is about the love and hate relations that humans establish with their habitat, which have been coined by discerning modern thinkers as topophilia and topophobia. Whilst such affiliations with the topos, our manmade as well as natural habitat, have been traced back to antiquity, a wide range of twentieth-century cases are studied here and reflected upon by dwelling on this framework. The book provides a timely reminder that the qualitative aspects of the topos, sensual as well as intellectual, should not be disregarded in the face of rapid technological... This book is about the love and hate relations that humans establish with their habitat, which have been coined by discerning modern thinkers as |
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243,34 zł |
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Palais de Christian VII Amalienborg, 2-Volume Set: Volume 1 -- Le Palais de Moltke, 1749-1794; Volume 2 -- Le Palais Royal, 1794-1996
ISBN: 9788772899251 / Francuski / Miękka / 627 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Containing text in French, this work presents the history and description of the palace of Christian VII at the Royal Castle, Amalienborg, in Copenhagen. It is presented in the format of a two-volume set.
Containing text in French, this work presents the history and description of the palace of Christian VII at the Royal Castle, Amalienborg, in Copenhag...
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881,28 zł |
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21st Century House
ISBN: 9781856695374 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Na příkladu 50 významných projektů, které byly navrženy, zahájeny nebo dokončeny v posledních čtyřech letech, kniha zkoumá různé vize při stavbě moderních domů a dává je dokontextu s technologickými a estetickými aspekty dnešní architektury. 21st Century House pokrývá všechny aspekty dnešní architektury, každá stavba je doplněná ilustracemia detailními náčrty. Kniha se věnuje nejen současné městské a venkovské architektuře, ale dává prostor i širším souvislostem s ohledem na sociální a ekologické požadavkykladené na dnešní architekturu....
Na příkladu 50 významných projektů, které byly navrženy, zahájeny nebo dokončeny v posledních čtyřech letech, kniha zkoumá různé vize p...
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71,48 zł |
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key urban housing of the twentieth century: plans, sections and elevations
ISBN: 9780393732467 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book features some ninety of the most influential modern housing designs of the last hundred years by some of the best-known architects in the field. Each project is explained with a concise text and photographs and specially created scale drawings, including floor plans and site plans, sections and elevations where appropriate. The projects are organized in six roughly chronological chapters tracing the history of both public and private housing around the world.
The detailed drawings allow each project to be analyzed in depth, which, alongside the author's authoritative text, will... This book features some ninety of the most influential modern housing designs of the last hundred years by some of the best-known architects in the fi...
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184,41 zł |
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Origins of the Pacific War and the Importance of 'Magic'
ISBN: 9781873410660 / Angielski / Twarda / 508 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'Magic' was the name given to the American decoding of the secret Japanese codes used in diplomatic communications before and during the Pacific War of 1941-45. This important new work, presenting a Japanese perspective, argues for the first time that in the final phase of the eight months of US-Japan talks leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor, serious mistranslations in Magic were a significant factor in the cumulative effect of mutual misunderstandings which grew between the two sides over a longer period.
In spite of the number of historians who take the opposite point of view, the... 'Magic' was the name given to the American decoding of the secret Japanese codes used in diplomatic communications before and during the Pacific War o...
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705,83 zł |
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The Roman House in Britain
ISBN: 9780415488785 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This authoritative and original work sets the results of recent archaeological research in the context of classical scholarship, as it explores three main aspects of Romano-British buildings: * general characteristics of form and structure This evidence is then used to discuss the social practices and domestic arrangements that characterised Romano-British elite society. Fully illustrated, this volume is the essential guide to how houses were built, used and... This authoritative and original work sets the results of recent archaeological research in the context of classical scholarship, as it explores thr... |
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223,87 zł |
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The Architect's Guide to Residential Design
ISBN: 9780071605632 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS AND CLIENTS
Written by a successful practitioner of both residential and commercial architecture, this hands-on resource enables you to transfer and expand your architectural design skills and successfully integrate single-family residential design into your professional practice. The Architect's Guide to Residential Design discusses typical residential design issues, such as budgets and construction schedules, and offers guidelines for interacting with design-conscious clients. This detailed handbook presents a... A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS AND CLIENTS
Written by a successful practitioner of both residential and commercial a... |
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408,89 zł |
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Children's Playhouses: Plans and Ideas
ISBN: 9780764314162 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first and only book of its kind, picturing hundreds of colorful, creative children's playhouses, from fancy Victorians to neo-classical creations, all built in a child's scale. Half a dozen of the nation's leading manufacturers are profiled, with both inside and outside images of their creations. The fanciful works pictured vary from the wildly colorful to the scale-model imitations of Mom and Dad's home, from all-askew assemblies of antiques and found objects to a sleek, abstract nautilus designed for a charitable fundraiser. For the do-it-yourselfer, plans and blueprints for...
This is the first and only book of its kind, picturing hundreds of colorful, creative children's playhouses, from fancy Victorians to neo-classical cr...
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143,42 zł |
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Master Built Pools & Patios: An Inspiring Portfolio of Design Ideas
ISBN: 9780764317477 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If you're contemplating a new pool project, and if you want it to outshine all others, this is the book for you. Here is a virtual, vicarious tour of nearly 300 spectacular swim-able waterscapes by the world's top pool builders, members of the elite Master Pool Guild. Samples of their work range from sweet little oases and brief lap pools to luxurious environments complete with waterfalls, fountains, spas, and tiki bars. Explore an endless range of shapes to complement your landscape and architecture. Experience different textures and color schemes in stone and concrete skirting, as well as...
If you're contemplating a new pool project, and if you want it to outshine all others, this is the book for you. Here is a virtual, vicarious tour of ...
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210,03 zł |
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Architectural Details from Victorian Homes
ISBN: 9780764318290 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Explore a golden age in architecture when architects, builders, and homeowners let their imaginations run wild. If you are thinking about renovating, remodeling, or building a Victorian home, this book will show you how the architectural features characteristic of turn-of-the-20th century architecture were used. Here are richly detailed 'gingerbread' trims, towers, encircling porches, balconies, cornices, belvederes, large porte-cocheres, bay windows, ornamental ironwork, elaborate chimneys, and much more. All who love Victorian architecture will be informed and inspired by over 300 full...
Explore a golden age in architecture when architects, builders, and homeowners let their imaginations run wild. If you are thinking about renovating, ...
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235,65 zł |
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Waterfront Homes: From Castles to Cottages
ISBN: 9780764318931 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Nothing matches the serenity and beauty of waterfront living. This book offers an insider's tour of more than sixty waterfront homes. You'll hear from twenty notable architects and designers from around the country as they describe their homes, inside and out. Featured are multimillion dollar castles, rustic cottages, cliffhangers, and all those homes in between, showcased here in 400 magnificent color photographs. The oldest home is from the early 1700s; the newest is not yet completed. Their sites are as varied as their designs. This enchanting resource showcases waterfront living and many...
Nothing matches the serenity and beauty of waterfront living. This book offers an insider's tour of more than sixty waterfront homes. You'll hear from...
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163,92 zł |
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The Patio Portfolio: An Inspirational Design Guide
ISBN: 9780764320507 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An inspiring collection of design ideas for patio construction, this book will help you discover ways to transform ordinary outdoor spaces into perfect outdoor environments. Over 200 beautiful color photographs show patios of all shapes and sizes, from quaint and picturesque, to grand and elegant, for any kind of budget. Your dreams will turn into exciting design realities as you visually explore dozens of patios, studying their shapes, colors, textures, and patterns. You'll be sure to find the perfect patio to suit your home's architecture and your family's lifestyle.
An inspiring collection of design ideas for patio construction, this book will help you discover ways to transform ordinary outdoor spaces into perfec...
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97,30 zł |
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Log Home Lifestyles
ISBN: 9780764322709 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For those who dream of living in a log home, this treasure trove of images will be a welcome delight . Now in its second edition, the book has been expanded to include images of 18 new homes. The first edition inspired thousands of would-be log home builders. Nearly 50 homes are pictured in all, complete with floor plans as well as gorgeous imagery of both interiors and exteriors. This is a gold mine of visual ideas for designing, building, and decorating log homes. Study these dazzling ispaces and compare house profiles, room layouts, and decorating and furnishing ideas for great rooms,...
For those who dream of living in a log home, this treasure trove of images will be a welcome delight . Now in its second edition, the book has been ex...
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189,54 zł |
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Artisan Crafted Timber Frame Homes
ISBN: 9780764324864 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Explore more than 25 finely crafted timber frame homes, inside and out. Guided by floor plans, this photographic journey takes you from an overall look at the exteriors of stately, custom-built homes, through the interiors. Whether designed to be warm and cozy, or awesome and impressive, these homes are inspiring. Pass through inviting foyers to the private worlds of timber-frame home owners. The tours include towering great rooms, dream kitchens, dens and family rooms, and the inner sanctums of master suites. Enjoy views of the open construction possible with timber frame design while...
Explore more than 25 finely crafted timber frame homes, inside and out. Guided by floor plans, this photographic journey takes you from an overall loo...
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189,54 zł |
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Half-Timber Architecture
ISBN: 9780764326677 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Enjoy an amazing assembly of historic images of half-timbered buildings from across Northern Europe. These striking, two-tone buildings range from humble cottages to turreted estate houses. More than 250 real photo and hand-tinted Victorian-era postcards provide countless opportunities to study the decorative applications of original, exposed woodwork, as well as historically-acurate roof gable angles, jetties, dormers, turrets, windows, doorways, and much more. Detailed drawings help illustrate the framing and decorative details, from mullioned windows to ornate chimneys and wainscoted...
Enjoy an amazing assembly of historic images of half-timbered buildings from across Northern Europe. These striking, two-tone buildings range from hum...
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189,54 zł |