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A groundbreaking history of architecture told through the relationship between buildings and energyThe story of architecture is the story of humanity. The buildings we live in, from the humblest pre-historic huts to today s skyscrapers, reveal our priorities and ambitions, our family structures and power structures. And to an extent that hasn t been explored until now, architecture has been shaped in every era by our access to energy, from fire to farming to fossil fuels.In this ground-breaking history of world architecture, Barnabas Calder takes us on a dazzling tour of some of the most astonishing buildings of the past fifteen thousand years, from Uruk, via Ancient Rome and Victorian Liverpool, to China s booming megacities. He reveals how every building - from the Parthenon to the Great Mosque of Damascus to a typical Georgian house - was influenced by the energy available to its architects, and why this matters.Today architecture consumes so much energy that 40% of the world s greenhouse gas emissions come from the construction and running of buildings. If we are to avoid catastrophic climate change then now, more than ever, we need beautiful but also intelligent buildings, and to retrofit - not demolish - those that remain. Both a celebration of human ingenuity and a passionate call for greater sustainability, this is a history of architecture for our times.

Objev podobné jako Architecture - Barnabas Calder

The light of love has always found its way into even the darkest of places, from the beginning of time to the end of the world. There is a place in today s America with no electricity, no plumbing, and no modern conveniences. In this place, there is no room for dreams, no space for self-expression, and no tolerance for ambition. In the community of Acadia lives a boy named Calder with the body of a god and the heart of a warrior. He serves his family with faith and honour, but he dares to dream of more . . . especially when an angel-faced girl his age is brought to their community. To Acadia, Eden is obedient perfection, prophesized to lead them to eternal peace, but to Calder, even at first glance, she is so much more. Calder and Eden were never meant to be friends. Certainly never meant to fall in love. After all, Eden is betrothed to Acadia s leader, secluded until the day of her destiny. But as she and Calder steal fleeting moments and forbidden kisses, their hearts grow dangerously tangled, and it s too late to heed the warnings. In Acadia, they can never be together. But Acadia is all they know. If they want any chance at a future, they must risk everything to choose between the life they were taught to live and the dream their hearts want to follow.

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Kniha - autor Radek Adamec, 72 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Barnabáš je bezstarostné a dobrosrdečné štěně, které prožívá spoustu neuvěřitelných příběhů a dobrodružství. Vrtí ocáskem nejenom na děti, ale dokonce na všechny dospěláky, kteří nemají studené čumáky. Jeho zvídavá duše a bezelstná psí povaha vás zcela určitě pohladí na duši. Ne nadarmo se přece říká, že pes je nejlepší přítel člověka. Přestože Barnabáš postupně dospívá, zůstává neustále skotačivým a hravým štěnětem. A protože nejenom pes, ale i kniha je nejlepší přítel člověka, tak vám přejeme příjemné a ničím nerušené čtení. P. S. Pejskové by narozdíl od lidí studené čumáčky mít měli, protože to je známka toho, že jsou zdraví a že jim nic nechybí. Tak to hlavně nepopleťte. Volnou inspirací pro sepsání příběhů byla kniha J. Koláře - Z deníku kocoura Modroočka, která spatřila světlo světa v roce, kdy se autor knihy Příběhy štěněte Barnabáše narodil.

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A dazzling collection of quotations from the modern American artist whose mobiles are beloved worldwideCalder-isms is a collection of fascinating, irreverent, and often profound quotations from the influential modern American sculptor Alexander Calder (1898⠓1976), who is most famous for his invention of what his friend Marcel Duchamp dubbed the ⠜mobile.⠝ Often suspended from ceilings, these sculptures feature abstract elements, frequently painted in bold colors, that move and balance in changing harmony. Calder⠙s art was dynamic, unconventional, and filled with vitality⠔qualities also displayed by his words, which combine the wisdom of a philosopher with the ingenuity of a true original. Taken from interviews, writings, and other sources, the quotations in Calder-isms offer memorable insights into Calder⠙s life, mind, and, above all, art. ⠜Why must art be static? You look at an abstraction, sculptured or painted, an intensely exciting arrangement of planes, spheres, nuclei, entirely without meaning. It would be perfect, but it is always still. The next step in sculpture is motion.⠝⠜That visit to Mondrian gave me the shock that converted me. It was like the baby being slapped to make his lungs start working.⠝⠜[A mobile] has no utility and no meaning. It is simply beautiful. It has a great emotional effect if you understand it. Of course if it meant anything it would be easier to understand, but it would not be worthwhile.⠝⠜A title is just like the license plate on the back of a car. You use it to say which one you⠙re talking about.⠝⠜People think monuments should come out of the ground, never out of the ceiling, but mobiles can be monumental too.⠝⠜Bad taste always boomerangs.⠝

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Audioknihu čte Barbora Hrzánová. Barnabáš je bezstarostné a dobrosrdečné štěně. Prožívá spoustu neuvěřitelných příběhů a je šťastné, když se o ně může s někým podělit. Vrtí ocáskem nejenom na děti, ale dokonce na všechny dospěláky, kteří nemají studené čumáky. Jeho zvídavá duše a bezelstná psí povaha vás zcela určitě pohladí na duši. Ne nadarmo se přece říká, že pes je nejlepší přítel člověka. Přestože Barnabáš postupně dospívá, zůstává neustále tak trochu štěnětem.

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Elektronická kniha - ze série Calder Duet, autor Mia Sheridan, 384 stran, česky V nbsp;současné Americe existuje místo bez elektřiny, bez vodovodního potrubí a bez moderních vymožeností. Na tom místě musíte zapomenout na vlastní sny, na sebevyjádření, na ambice. A právě zde žije mladík s nbsp;tělem boha a srdcem válečníka. Silný, věrný a oddaný své rodině. Odvážil se však snít. Žije zde i dívka s nbsp;tváří anděla a kurážným srdcem. Její rodina v nbsp;ní vidí jen ztělesnění dokonalé poslušnosti. Tato dívka se však odvážila chtít to, co jí prý nikdy patřit nebude. nbsp; Calder je příběhem o boji dobra se zlem, odvahy se strachem a o tom, že světlo lásky si najde cestu i v nbsp;té nejhlubší temnotě…

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Update Your Architectural Practices for New Challenges, Environments, and Stakeholder Expectations I am continuously delighted and inspired by the work of these authors. Their first book laid the groundwork for understanding how to evolve the architecture of a software-intensive system, and this latest one builds on it in some wonderfully actionable ways. --Grady Booch, Chief Scientist for Software Engineering, IBM Research Authors Murat Erder, Pierre Pureur, and Eoin Woods have taken their extensive software architecture experience and applied it to the practical aspects of software architecture in real-world environments. Continuous Architecture in Practice provides hands-on advice for leveraging the continuous architecture approach in real-world environments and illuminates architecture s changing role in the age of Agile, DevOps, and cloud platforms. This guide will help technologists update their architecture practice for new software challenges. As part of the Vaughn Vernon Signature Series, this title was hand-selected for the practical, delivery-oriented knowledge that architects and software engineers can quickly apply. It includes in-depth guidance for addressing today s key quality attributes and cross-cutting concerns such as security, performance, scalability, resilience, data, and emerging technologies. Each key technique is demonstrated through a start-to-finish case study reflecting the authors deep experience with complex software environments. Key topics include: Creating sustainable, coherent systems that meet functional requirements and the quality attributes stakeholders care about Understanding team-based software architecture and architecture as a flow of decisions Understanding crucial issues of data management, integration, and change, and the impact of varied data technologies on architecture Architecting for security, including continuous threat modeling and mitigation Architecting for scalability and resilience, including scaling microservices and serverless environments Using architecture to improve performance in continuous delivery environments Using architecture to apply emerging technologies successfully Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

Objev podobné jako Continuous Architecture in Practice - Eoin Woods, Pierre Pureur, Murat Erder

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring British Architecture: A Very Short Introduction presents an original and engaging overview of the architecture of the British Isles, from medieval times to the present day. Avoiding the traditional approach of a chronological survey of architects and architectural style, each chapter presents a thematic exploration of key aspects of British architecture that endure across time and still have relevance today. Arnold uses illustrated chapters to aid appreciation of the artistic and cultural significance of British architecture and how it operates as a barometer of social trends. Arnold also highlights the ways in which architecture can project national and regional identities.British architecture tells of the intrinsic nature of Britishness and is an important means of understanding Britain s connection with the rest of the world. There is no doubt about the international significance of the work of recent and contemporary British architects. But Arnold also relates how a preoccupation with the past has been a constant theme in design thinking and practice. A thematic, historical understanding of British architecture in terms of its form and purpose explains much about the society and culture for which it was built. Architecture continues to shape patterns of living and social interaction and responds to new demands. Equally, debates about how best to express the nation through its architecture reveal much about Britain s perception of itself and how this is expressed at home and abroad. Finally, Arnold explores how subsequent generations can offer new interpretations and meanings that change our view of British architecture s legacy.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Objev podobné jako British Architecture - Arnold Dana

A practical introduction to architecture for aspiring teen architects Architecture is a fascinating, diverse field that blends technology, creativity, engineering, and even psychology. Discover the possibilities with this in-depth choice in architecture books for teens. Delve into the world of architecture, learn about recent innovations in sustainability and inclusivity, and uncover the details behind real architectural projects. Explore an overview of architectural movements and designers from prehistory to modern-day, and check out inspiring interviews with working professionals. With tons of practical advice for pursuing a career, you ll find out how you can become an architect and help build an environmentally responsible world from the ground up! Go beyond other architecture books for teens with: Architecture essentialsâ ”Get to know the five basic elements of architecture: structure, program, economics, aesthetics, and region. Creative career optionsâ ”Learn what it means to work in residential or industrial architecture, specialize in historic preservation, create landscapes, innovate in urban planning, and more. Real-world examplesâ ”Go behind the scenes on real architectural projects with colorful illustrations, breakdowns of the design process, and thoughtful examinations of their impact. Learn all about the role of an architect with this comprehensive selection in architecture books for teens.

Objev podobné jako Architecture for Teens - Danielle Willkens

Since Osaka World Expo ’70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book reveals how the likes of Tadao Ando, SANAA, Shigeru Ban, Kengo Kuma, and Junya Ishigami are relinking past, present, and future—building greener and smarter than ever before. A survey of Japan’s contemporary architecture scene Japan s contemporary architecture has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than eight Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize.Since Osaka World Expo ’70 highlighted contemporary forms, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Tadao Ando s geometry put Japanese building on the map, bridging East and West. After his concrete buildings, figures like Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban, and Kazuyo Sejima pioneered a more sustainable approach. Younger generations have taken new directions, in harmony with nature, traditional building, and an endless search for forms.Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book links this unique creativity to Japan s high population density, modern economy, long history, and continual disasters in the form of earthquakes. Accepting ambiguity, constant change, and catastrophe is a key to understanding how Japanese architecture differs from that of Europe or America.Derived from the XL-sized book, this affordable edition highlights 37 architects and 53 exceptional projects by Japanese masters—from Tadao Ando’s Shanghai Poly Theater, Shigeru Ban’s concert hall La Seine Musical, SANAA’s Grace Farms, Fumihiko Maki’s 4 World Trade Center to Takashi Suo’s much smaller sustainable dental clinic. An elaborate essay traces the building scene from the Metabolists to today, showing how the interaction of past, present, and future has earned contemporary Japanese architecture worldwide recognition. The editor and author Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His TASCHEN books include the Architecture Now! series and monographs on numerous major architects, including Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid. Contemporary Japanese Architecture. 40th Ed.Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.05 kg, 480 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-9572-8Edition: English, French, German

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Barnabáš je bezstarostné a dobrosrdečné štěně, které prožívá spoustu neuvěřitelných příběhů a je šťastné, když se o ně může s někým podělit. Vrtí ocáskem nejenom na děti, ale dokonce na všechny dospěláky, co nemají studené čumáky. Jeho zvídavá duše a bezelstná psí povaha vás zcela určitě pohladí na duši. Ne nadarmo se přece říká, že pes je nejlepší přítel člověka. A protože nejenom pes, ale i kniha je přítel člověka, tak vám všem přejeme příjemné a ničím nerušené čtení. P. S. Pejskové by na rozdíl od lidí studené čumáky mít měli, protože to je známka toho, že jsou zdraví a že je jim dobře. Tak to hlavně nepopleťte. Volně inspirováno knihou J. Koláře - Z deníku kocoura Modroočka.

Objev podobné jako Příběhy štěněte Barnabáše - Lenka Procházková, Radek Adamec

Barnabáš má vše – bohatou rodinu i největší dům ve městě. Přesto žije uvězněný na půdě, sní o obyčejném životě – chodit do školy, najít si kamarády a zažít radost. Ukrývá ale tajemství. Tajemství tak tajné, že o něm ještě neví ani on sám. Tajemství, které mu navždy změní život.

Objev podobné jako Barnabáš a zlatý stroj - McGannová Erika

Vydejte se na dobrodružnou výpravu za životním objevem nafrněné Pralinky a jejího věrného kamaráda Barnabáše, který by ji nikdy, za žádných okolností, nenechal na holičkách… Představte si, že máte aristokratický původ, jenž vás předurčuje k životu v nekonečném pohodlí a neutuchající péči. Představte si, že největší utrpení, kterému můžete být vystaveni, je malilinko přerostlý drápek, který by vám mohl znepříjemnit ladnou chůzi po koberci s vysokým vlasem. Přesně tak bezstarostný život vedla Pralinka. A pak se jednou všechno ošklivě zvrtlo. Bude to cesta pěkně špinavá, plná bláta, říční vody, ústrků a zimy. Ale také objevů. Pralinka zjistí, že zvířata ze sousedství dokáží žít šťastně bez zlatavých polštářků, vyhřívaných dek a koupelí, jen se svou rodinou. Že přátelství je víc než plná miska a že vůbec nevadí, že nemáte předky doložené deset generací zpět, stačí, když máte dobrou duši a radost ze života.

Objev podobné jako Barnabáš a Pralinka - Martina Macháčová

Lodní krysa Číha nás provází Zápisky skřítka Barnabáše. Ten má za úkol najít všechny ztracené diamanty, jinak bude muset zůstat na pozemském světě a už nebude moci ujídat drobky z božských koláčů, ani ucucávat nektar skýtající nesmrtelnost.

Objev podobné jako Barnabáš a ztracené drahokamy - Richard Heyduk

Kniha - autor Mia Sheridan, 352 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá V současné Americe existuje místo bez elektřiny, bez vodovodního potrubí a bez moderních vymožeností. Na tom místě musíte zapomenout na vlastní sny, na sebevyjádření, na ambice. A právě zde žije mladík s tělem boha a srdcem válečníka. Silný, věrný a oddaný své rodině. Odvážil se však snít. Žije zde i dívka s tváří anděla a kurážným srdcem. Její rodina v ní vidí jen ztělesnění dokonalé poslušnosti. Tato dívka se však odvážila chtít to, co jí prý nikdy patřit nebude. Calder je příběhem o boji dobra se zlem, odvahy se strachem a o tom, že světlo lásky si najde cestu i v té nejhlubší temnotě…

Objev podobné jako Calder (978-80-269-2062-5)

V současné Americe existuje místo bez elektřiny, bez vodovodního potrubí a bez moderních vymožeností. Na tom místě musíte zapomenout na vlastní sny, na sebevyjádření, na ambice. A právě zde žije mladík s tělem boha a srdcem válečníka. Silný, věrný a oddaný své rodině. Odvážil se však snít. Žije zde i dívka s tváří anděla a kurážným srdcem. Její rodina v ní vidí jen ztělesnění dokonalé poslušnosti. Tato dívka se však odvážila chtít to, co jí prý nikdy patřit nebude. Calder je příběhem o boji dobra se zlem, odvahy se strachem a o tom, že světlo lásky si najde cestu i v té nejhlubší temnotě…

Objev podobné jako Calder - Mia Sheridan

Velkolitrážní turistický batoh Head CALDER 50 je ideální na vícedenní túry. Zvlášť během zvýšené fyzické aktivity oceníte jeho odvětranou zádovou konstrukci. Další výhodou je přední vstup do hlavní kapsy, díky kterému máte maximální přehled ve vašich věcech. Nechybí další praktické prvky jako je pláštěnka, poutka na trekové hole nebo popruhy pro přichycení karimatky.

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Velkolitrážní turistický batoh Head CALDER 50 je ideální na vícedenní túry. Zvlášť během zvýšené fyzické aktivity oceníte jeho odvětranou zádovou konstrukci. Další výhodou je přední vstup do hlavní kapsy, díky kterému máte maximální přehled ve vašich věcech. Nechybí další praktické prvky jako je pláštěnka, poutka na trekové hole nebo popruhy pro přichycení karimatky.

Objev podobné jako Head CALDER 60 Turistický batoh, červená, velikost

The first book on the psychology of architecture. During ten years, the author met architects from more than 140 countries, but there was not one among them who could answer the question of what is the psychology of architecture. So he decided to return to university, assemble a research team in Applied Psychology of Architecture, and define and establish the entire discipline for the architectural community. This book is the first answer to the the above question. It is also the first book to summarize three years of research on the psychology of architecture. Architects create our artificial environment. They should therefore know those for whom they create it. And they should also know themselves. Karel Smejkal is a writer, architect, university teacher, doctor of science and head of research in the psychology of buildings at the Department of Architecture of the Czech Technical University in Prague. He is also a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), founder of Applied Psychology of Architecture, founder and chairman of Czech Deco Team and co-founder (with Václav Havel and Bořek Šípek) and president of INSPIRELI AWARDS, the world s largest student architectural competition.

Objev podobné jako Applied Psychology of Architecture - Karel Smejkal

See more than 350 of the world s greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way!A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world s most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day.From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world s most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features.This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth:- 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world- Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details- Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural vocabulary of the periodExplore the Architectural Wonders of the WorldPage after page is dedicated to significant architectural movements, biographies of famous architects and in-depth examinations of their masterpieces. See how and why certain features were common during specific time periods and how these amazing buildings have stood the test of time. Unique specially-commissioned CGI artworks throughout the book showcase more than 10 specific buildings, including The Pantheon and the White House.This stunning guide gives you a closer look at contemporary global architecture as well as sustainable green buildings. It s the perfect gift for architecture students, practising architects, or anyone with an interest in architecture, design, engineering, or art.

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ARCHITECTURE THE GOLD STANDARD IN INTRODUCTORY ARCHITECTURE TEXTS, FULLY UPDATED TO REFLECT THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD For more than forty years, the beautifully illustrated Architecture: Form, Space, and Order has served as the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. In this fifth edition, more recent additions to the architectural panoply illustrate how contemporary digital and building technologies have influenced the development of architectural forms and spaces and how architectural siting and design have responded to the call for more environmentally responsible buildings. It is designed to encourage critical thought and to promote a more evocative understanding of architecture. The fifth edition is updated with many new urban design and building precedents from a diverse range of cultural and geographic areasNew content focuses on the latest technology and trends in structure, construction, materials, and sustainabilityIncludes more than 800 illustrations, many hand-drawn, which demonstrate the foundations and concepts every architect must master Architecture: Form, Space, and Order distills complex concepts of design into a clear focus and brings difficult abstractions to life. It explains form and space in relation to light, view, openings, and enclosures and explores the organization of space, and the elements and relationships of circulation, as well as proportion and scale. In addition, the textâ ™s detailed illustrations demonstrate the concepts presented and reveal the relationships between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages and across cultures.

Objev podobné jako Architecture: Form, Space, and Order - Ching Francis D. K.

Praise for this boating classic:⠜The most up-to-date and readable book we ve seen on the subject.⠝⠔Sailing World⠜Deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat.⠝⠔Motor Boat Yachting⠜Clear, logical, and even interesting to read.⠝⠔Cruising WorldKeep your diesel engine going with help from a master mechanicMarine Diesel Engines has been the bible for do-it-yourself boatowners for more than 15 years. Now updated with information on fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, and other new diesel technologies, Nigel Calder s bestseller has everything you need to keep your diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently. Marine Diesel Engines explains how to:Diagnose and repair engine problemsPerform routine and annual maintenanceExtend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine

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A hands-on introduction to drawing and architecture for kids 8 to 12 Architects play an important role in helping buildings, cities, and communities thrive. If you re interested in architecture, Architecture for Kids will introduce you to all of the most important terms and skills every aspiring architect needs. You ll explore how ideas and drawings become real buildings and learn how architects see the world from new perspectives, including with a bird s eye view, from the inside, and three-dimensionally. Architecture for Kids offers: Building basicsâ ”Learn about what distinguishes different kinds of buildings, and see examples of architecture from around the world and throughout history. Fun activitiesâ ”Try interactive exercises like planning a lush green roof or drawing your dream bedroom, so you can practice thinking like an architect. Your first portfolioâ ”Write and draw directly on the pages, creating an archive of your own architectural designs! Get excited about how buildings come to be with a book full of facts and activities about architecture for kids.

Objev podobné jako Architecture for Kids - Mark Moreno, Siena Moreno

⠘If you⠙ve been waiting for someone to close the gap on social distancing, to capture the furtive problems of social media, to make you laugh at your own alienation, to wrap your mind around the narcissism of small differences, then Calder is your new best friend, and his debut collection is the must-read book of the year.⠙ Andrew O⠙HaganJulia has landed a fresh start as a chef at an up-and-coming city restaurant.Her ex-boyfriend, Nick, is flirting with sobriety and nobody else.Life should have started to take shape by now, but instead they⠙re trying to make new versions of themselves, searching for a good answer to the question: ⠘What do you do?⠙⠘An exhilarating and beautiful book by an extraordinarily gifted writer.⠙ Sally Rooney ⠘Remarkably fresh . . . Calder⠙s writing achieves that rare thing of capturing how it feels to be young.⠙ Esquire

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Elektronická kniha - autor Karel Smejkal, 176 stran, anglicky The first book on the psychology of architecture During ten years, the author met architects from more than 140 countries, but there was not one among them who could answer the question of what is the psychology of architecture. So he decided to return to university, assemble a research team in Applied Psychology of Architecture, and define and establish the entire discipline for the architectural community. This book is the first answer to the the above question. It is also the first book to summarize three years of research on the psychology of architecture. Architects create our artificial environment. They should therefore know those for whom they create it. And they should also know themselves. Karel Smejkal is a writer, architect, university teacher, doctor of science and head of research in the psychology of buildings at the Department of Architecture of the Czech Technical University in...

Objev podobné jako Applied Psychology of Architecture (978-80-88059-18-9)

Building upon the success of best-sellers The Clean Coder and Clean Code, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Uncle Bob Martin shows how to bring greater professionalism and discipline to application architecture and design. As with his other books, Martin s Clean Architecture doesn t merely present multiple choices and options, and say use your best judgment : it tells you what choices to make, and why those choices are critical to your success. Martin offers direct, no-nonsense answers to key architecture and design questions like: What are the best high level structures for different kinds of applications, including web, database, thick-client, console, and embedded apps? What are the core principles of software architecture? What is the role of the architect, and what is he/she really trying to achieve? What are the core principles of software design? How do designs and architectures go wrong, and what can you do about it? What are the disciplines and practices of professional architects and designers? Clean Architecture is essential reading for every software architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager -- and for any programmer who aspires to these roles or is impacted by their work.

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A nostalgic exploration of Britainâ ™s distinctive and architecturally significant seafront buildings from the 1920s to the new millennium.British seaside resorts enjoyed phenomenal popularity for much of the twentieth century. Told chronologically, this book is the first look at how resort architecture around the UK coast kept pace with changing fashions and the increasing competition of foreign destinations.Using vintage postcard images, Kathryn Ferry showcases the inherent playfulness of seaside architecture as it evolved from interwar classicism, through art deco and international modernism, to Festival of Britain-inspired mid-century style, then later to seafront tower blocks and the artificial beaches of 1970s leisure centres. Featuring a wide range of building types, Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture explores everything from beach huts and bandstands to lidos, piers, theatres, hotels and amusement arcades.As climate change and the soaring cost of living provoke changing attitudes to travel, Britainâ ™s seaside has witnessed renewed popularity, making now the perfect time to champion our architectural legacy of domestic tourism. Offering a compelling reassessment, Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture will appeal to fans of architecture and design who love to be beside the sea.

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From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide.Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape.Explore every significant architectural period and style in depth through critical examples.Take a tour of some of the world s most iconic buildings, beautifully illustrated with brilliant photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks.Dive deep into the pages of this book about architecture to discover:- An innovative approach to the story of architecture using iconic examples.- Explores buildings throughout history and across the world.- A combination of creative photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks to analyse every significant architectural style.- Profiles of the latest developments in architectural practice, including green technology, such as living façades.- Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution in the US- Optional 56-page reference section profiles key architects and contains profiles of additional important buildingsFind out why so many ancient Roman structures have withstood the test of time. Learn how the soaring ceilings of Gothic cathedrals are held up. And discover the architectural innovations that are helping to combat climate change.Architecture is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by the built world - its visual character and the factors that have formed it - and who wants to understand more.

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Landscape architecture plays an important role in shaping the places in which we live and work. But what is it? Landscape architects are involved, amongst other things, in the layout of business parks, the reclamation of derelict industrial sites, the restoration of historic city parks, and the siting and design of major pieces of infrastructure such as motorways, dams, power stations, and flood defences, as well as the planning of parks and gardens. Taking a historical perspective, Ian Thompson looks at both the roots of landscape architecture and the people that established it. This Very Short Introduction explores some of the misconceptions about landscape architecture and considers the discipline s origins in landscape gardening. Thompson takes a look at a number of areas, including the influence of Modernism, the difference between landscape design and landscape planning, and the way that planning legislation has driven the growth of the discipline. He also explores contemporary environmentalism, the debate as to whether landscape architecture is an art or a science, landscape architecture in the community, post-industrial projects, and its relationship with ecological urbanism.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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LEGO stavebnice - pro dospělé, vhodné od 18 let, řada LEGO® Architecture, rok uvedení 2022, balení obsahuje 827 dílků nbsp; LEGO® Architecture 21057 Singapur Nejznámější světové stavby Vydej se za nejznámějšími světovými stavbami, které byly v historii lidstva postaveny. Propracovaný LEGO® Singapur Postav si nejznámější panorama supermoderního a bohatého přístavního města Singapur. Pro milovníky historie a cestování Stavebnice potěší všechny milovníky designu, cestování, historie a architektury. 827 kostek 18+ doporučený věk Návod ke stažení LEGO® Architecture 21057 Singapur Ať už znáte zátoku Marina Bay Sands s dechberoucími mrakodrapy, parkem Supertree Grove v zahradě Gardens by the Bay na vlastní oči nebo zatím pouze z cestopisu, nbsp;LEGO® Architecture 21057 Singapur vás vždy pohltí a zcela nadchne. Propracovaná LEGO® stavba Zatím největší a nejkomplexnější...

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An illustrated celebration of architecture using shipping containers as modular building elements, resulting in affordable moveable and sustainable prefabricated homes. Architecture with containers is a form of sustainable architecture creating a very peculiar aesthetic from recycled material. It is a construction procedure based on the assembly of modular elements, in this case, containers used in maritime and rail transport of goods. They are robust, durable, economical, easily transportable, adaptable and sustainable. Their versatility makes them adaptable to the most diverse scales and needs: single-family and collective housing, shopping centres, offices, schools, hotels, restaurants, shelters, laboratories and works of ephemeral architecture.

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The publication Brno Architecture Manual: A Guide to Architecture 1900-1918 is conceived as a topographic guide consisting of 184 objects of various types - important public buildings (including religious and commercial buildings), private rental housing, villas and some of the first examples of housing built by building cooperatives or associations. These objects (along with period and recent photographs) have been ordered into ten walking trails and seven short excursions to more distant sites. The tours come with modern and historical maps that clearly show the development of the given location, information about public transport access and the starting point of the tour, and a short introduction. For each tour, the buildings are organized with a view a logical walking order and ease of access via public transport. The book reflects the city s transformation into a modern metropolis at the start of the 20th century, with a particular focus on the building boom in the city centre, where - after passionate public debate - some 200 buildings were demolished after 1896 in order to make way for modern tenements and commercial buildings. The largest urban renewal project in the history of the Czech lands significantly changed the face of the historic city centre. At the same time, showcase public building were erected on the site of the Baroque fortifications just outside the old town, which had already been torn down in the middle of the 19th century, new residential districts were developed in a broader ring around the city, and villa districts began to sprout in selected attractive localities. Immediately adjacent settlements such as the towns of Královo Pole and Husovice and the village of Žabovřesky also experienced much new development, and in 1919 they were incorporated into Greater Brno. The buildings included in this book represent the diverse range of architectural styles of the era, ranging from eclecticism and Art Nouveau (including specific variants thereof inspired by folk architecture) all the way to examples of Cubist modernism. At the end of the book, there are short profiles of the architects who were active during this period (Dušan Jurkovič, Bohumír Čermák, Franz Pawlu, Ferdinand Hrach, Leopold Bauer, Hubert Gessner, Maxmilian Monter, Friedrich Schmeer, Alexander Wielmans von Monteforte etc.). For most of the architects, these are the first monographic texts ever to be published about them. The full biographies are available on the BAM website, as are contemporary and (often hitherto unknown) period photographs and project documentation and a list of primary sources and secondary literature. The guide includes a typological index, an index of architects and a basic bibliography. Editor: Lucie Valdhansová A Short Episode on the Long Century: Michal Konečný Authors of the texts and of the architects profiles: Pavla Cenková, Dagmar Černoušková, Aleš Filip, Aleš Homola, Ladislav Jackson, Petra Hlaváčková, Jindřich Chatrný, Martin Koplík, Jana Kořínková, Karolína Králiková, Matěj Kruntorád, Veronika Lukešová, Šárka Svobodová, Tereza Štěpánová, Lucie Valdhansová, Jana Vránová Graphic design: 20YY Designers Photography: Tomáš Souček, Michaela Dvořáková, Vladimír Kiva Novotný, Libor Teplý Translation: Stephan von Pohl, Mark Worthington, Alena Všetečková Production: Veronika Jičínská Number of pages: 368 pages

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A revised and updated edition of Sir John Summerson s classic book. Derived from the principles of Greek and Roman architecture in antiquity, the classical style has long dominated the history of western architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Sir John Summersonâ ™s timeless text, as relevant today as it was when first published, distils the visual language of architecture into its core classical elements, and illustrates that building throughout the ages express an awareness of the â ˜grammarâ ™ of style and its rules even if they vary, break or poetically contradict them. From the original edifices of Greece and Rome to the recapitulations and innovations of the Renaissance; the explosive rhetoric of the Baroque to the grave statements of Neo-classicism; and finally, the exuberant eclecticism of the Victorians and Edwardians to the stripped Neo-classicism of some of the moderns; Summerson explains how every period has employed classical language to make their statement. With a new introduction by academic and architectural historian Alan Powers, this introduction continues to be one of the defining texts on the subject and is essential reading for all students of architecture.

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A comprehensive introduction to architecture and architectural history and exceptional in its approach, this book explores architecture as a current practice in relation to history and in relation to the wider context of cultures, conservation and the environment. This new edition brings in the new emphasis on sustainability, urbanism, urban regeneration and cultural identity, in order to take a holistic approach to the subject of architecture. Highly illustrated, this book enables the reader to make sense of the experience of architecture and the built environment by understanding more about the form, construction, meaning and history of the subject.

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This book seeks to improve the work lives of architects of diverse demographics who do not fit, or want to replicate, the traditional ‘24/7’ white-male architect lifestyle. Aimed at a workforce whose life and career expectations have changed drastically in recent years, it helps readers of different generations to make informed choices about their careers – enabling students, educators, and professionals to prioritise wellbeing and offer their design and practice voice to enhance a built environment for all.Work-Life Balance in Architecture examines what it means to play the ‘game of architecture’ – to choose to study and pursue a career in architecture rather than another profession. The book shows the economic, social, and professional structures within which architectural education and practice operate and reveals the impact of a corporate, neoliberal ‘big business’ mentality on wellbeing.After setting out the context exacerbating work-life imbalance, the book discusses the paths an architect may take – whether this leads to a career in practice or not in architecture at all – and how alternative gameplay moves can advantage or disadvantage those of different gender, class, ethnicity, race, or age at different career stages. It concludes by examining how the places in which an architect works, the time available to work and critiques of perpetual neoliberal economic growth can enhance the lives of all architects today.

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A richly informative and visually packed sourcebook demonstrating and explaining the function and worldwide appeal of Islamic architecture. Islamic architecture dates back 1,400 years and continues to reinvent itself up to the present day. The enormous richness of building types, regional styles, and architectural details is revealed here by a well-travelled expert guide, exploring the familiar and unfamiliar, striking a balance between famous masterpieces and unknown gems. All eras and global regions are represented, with a selective eye for some of the creative exuberance, boldness and sensitivity of Islamic architecture that has not always been widely appreciated outside of the region. Close-ups of architectural details not only describe style and function but also show the hand of the craftsman, making this reference work both useful and beautiful. Here is a wealth of information about the historical and cultural context of buildings around the world, a chance to encounter the widest Islamic community, and the deeper pleasure of immersing ourselves in the beauty of Islamic architecture.

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The first publication of artist and architect Frederick Kiesler’s epoch-spanning history of human architecture, largely unknown but still relevant.Magic Architecture was the architect Frederick Kiesler’s most ambitious book project, an epoch-spanning history of human housing from prehistory to the atomic era—and yet it was never published, as Kiesler moved on to other exhibitions and projects. Kiesler’s comparative exploration of the quasi-“magical” effects of atomic technology and contemporary telekinetic military systems and the alternative epistemology of “magic” practices associated with cave drawings and protohistoric subterranean settlements reflects his profoundly interdisciplinary perspective on the evolution of art, architecture, and design.This edition preserves Kiesler’s conception of the book as a neo-Vitruvian Renaissance treatise divided into ten parts or books that narrate an alternative history and theory of architecture. Also included are sixty composite illustrations, cut and pasted from books and popular science journals, with elaborate captions. The editors have reassembled the book’s text and illustrations from archival material, supplementing them with notes that document the evolution of the work. Introductory essays provide a chronology of Kiesler’s research and an interpretation of key themes. Appendixes offer additional textual and visual material gathered by Kiesler for the project.

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A new edition of the bestselling introduction to design styles and movements in architecture.This is an easy-to-use guide to a wide range of architectural styles, from classical times through to the post-modern era. For each style there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, a list of key architects, keywords, and major works as well as suggestions of other styles you might be interested in.This new edition now includes four brand new chapters covering Performatism, Ornamentalism, Giganticism and Bioclimatism. Understanding Architecture is a must for anyone interested in architecture and wanting to know more - whether you are a sightseer, a visitor of historic buildings or an architecture connoisseur.

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Leverage leadership knowledge to make better software architecture decisions. Think deeply but implement slowly. The overarching goal of software systems (hence, for software architecture) is to build systems that meet quality standards and that provide the highest return on investment (ROI) in the long run or within a defined period of time. A great product requires a combination of technology, leadership, and product management (including UX). Leadership is primarily about managing uncertainty and making the right judgment. To build great products, technical leaders need to combine technology, leadership, and product management knowledge, and make the right decisions. Many technical mistakes come from the gap between knowledge about these three items and judgment. In Software Architecture and Decision-Making, Srinath Perera explains principles and concepts that software architects must understand deeply and how to employ those principles to manage uncertainty. The questions and principles discussed in this book help manage uncertainty while building software architecture and provide a framework for making decisions. This book is for all technical leaders in the software industry who make holistic judgments about the systems they build and for future leaders learning the craft. Understand the importance of strong decision making with examples from great technical leaders such as the Wright brothers and Kelly Johnson Leverage five key questions and seven important principles to understand uncertainties during the design process and make strategic architectural decisions Approach the design systematically, first at the macro level and then the individual service level This definitive guide explains principles and concepts--technical and non-technical alike--that software architects, senior software engineers, and technical leads must understand to manage the inevitable uncertainty involved in building software systems and to drive success of the products for which they are responsible. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Jedinečný design a detaily Tato sběratelská stavebnice obsahuje více než 629 dílků, které vám pomohou ztvárnit nejznámější atrakce, jako jsou slavné viktoriánské domy „painted ladies“, vysoké mrakodrapy 555 California Street, Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, Coit Tower a historické památky jako Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge a ostrov Alcatraz. Každý detail je pečlivě navržen, aby odpovídal skutečným proporcím a barvám těchto staveb. Proč si vybrat LEGO Architecture San Francisco? Realistické detaily: Model přesně zobrazuje proporce a barvy ikonických staveb San Francisca. Kreativní zážitek: Stavění tohoto modelu je zábavné a zároveň vzdělávací, ideální pro děti i dospělé. Vzdělávací brožura: Součástí balení je brožura s informacemi o architektuře a historii každé budovy (v angličtině). Perfektní dárek: Skvělý dárek pro milovníky cestování, architektury a historie. Rozměry a specifikace Model má přibližně výšku 16 cm, šířku 28 cm a hloubku 7 cm, což z něj činí ideální dekoraci pro vaši poličku nebo stůl. Podstavec je pokryt modrými dlaždicemi, které znázorňují úžinu Golden Gate a obsahuje ozdobnou jmenovku s nápisem „San Francisco“. Zakupte nyní a obohaťte svou sbírku Nenechte si ujít příležitost vlastnit tento jedinečný model LEGO Architecture . Objednejte si ho ještě dnes za cenu 1 499 Kč a přidejte do své sbírky kousek historie a kultury. Klikněte na tlačítko "Přidat do košíku" a začněte svou cestu do světa architektury s LEGO. Tento model je ideální pro všechny, kdo si chtějí užít zábavu a zároveň se něco naučit. Ať už jste vášnivý sběratel, nebo hledáte perfektní dárek, LEGO Architecture 21043 San Francisco je tou správnou volbou.

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A compendium of fantastic projects by 26 of the most relevant professionals in this field. This new addition to the “Architecture Today”series presents exciting projects from around the world. Bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques, hotels, cafes... The role architecture plays in branding, marketing, and the ultimate success or failure of commercial ventures cannot be underestimated; indeed, the relationship between the architecture of these spaces and customer behaviour is an increasingly researched and highly specialised subject. This book illustrates the potential of such collaborations. A reference volume for retailers, shop designers, interior designers, window dressers, and architects.

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The definitive book on one of the foremost modernist cities and architecture destinations in the USA: Columbus, Indiana The midwestern city of Columbus, Indiana, is more than a mecca of modern architecture; it is an example of how design can help foster a remarkable community. The dozens of buildings and projects by legendary architects – from mid-century titans such as Eero Saarinen and I. M. Pei to contemporary practitioners Deborah Berke and IwamotoScott – remain integral to its urban fabric. This book explores Columbus’s optimistic program of bold new architecture and landscapes, initiated by the legendary industrialist J. Irwin Miller and local leaders, and the generations-long quest to develop the ideal American city through design excellence. This is the first in-depth history of Columbus, Indiana, demonstrating the unique convergence of civic, industrial, and social forces that produced the pre-eminent laboratory of architectural modernism in the USA. It presents a rich showcase of outstanding, generation-spanning architects and is published in association with Landmark Columbus Foundation, the civic organization behind the progressive preservation and promotion of the city’s architectural heritage, as well as the producer of the acclaimed program Exhibit Columbus, a two-year cycle of events that uses the context of Columbus to host conversations around innovative ideas and then commissions site-responsive installations in a free, public exhibition.

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An updated edition of this classic title on the origins of 20th-century ideas in architecture and the applied arts. The turn of the nineteenth century saw an extraordinary flowering of invention in architecture and design, leading to the emergence of two contrasting styles: Art Nouveau and the International Style. Professor Nikolaus Pevsner brings clarity to this period of dynamic change by tracing the origins of twentieth-century ideas in architecture and the applied arts. Featuring a new foreword by the distinguished architectural historian Kenneth Frampton, this classic title has now been updated with colour illustrations throughout.

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Buildings Across Time brilliantly explores the essential attributes of architecture by uniquely combining both a detailed survey of Western architecture, including Pre-Columbian America, and an introduction to architecture from the Middle East, India, Russia, China, and Japan. Authors have searched out the stories these buildings have to tell, considered the intentions of the people who built them, and examined the lives of those who used them. The text contains extensive descriptive narrative leavened with focused critical analysis, which both allows the book to stand alone and invites lecturers to impose their studied interpretations on the material without the danger of undue ambiguity or conflict. In a world that grows smaller by the day, it presents a global perspective, and in a discipline that concerns built objects that are often beautiful as well as functional, it is copiously illustrated, intelligently designed, and consistently usable.

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Footprint in Ecological Architecture explores how buildings impact the environment throughout their life cycle. Through sustainable practices such as using recyclable materials and renewable energy, ecological architecture aims to reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption. Additionally, it focuses on integrating with the natural environment, promoting healthier and more resilient ecosystems. This approach not only mitigates environmental harm but also contributes to regenerating the planet, making architecture a key tool in addressing climate change.

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Provocative, elegant, intriguing - Jenkins is a bold, imaginative writer, brilliant at challenging old assumptions and encouraging you to look at British architecture in a new light Rory StewartThe story of Britain is revealed through its buildings, and yet the language of architecture is a mystery to all but a few. In this enlightening history, spanning castles and cathedrals to factories and railway stations, Jenkins translates the hidden narratives infused in the facades we walk past every day.Britainâ ™s history has been formed by its politics, religion and society and these influences can be seen in the architectural styles that have shaped its landscape. From pre-Roman and the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution, Classical and Gothic styles surged and retreated from favour only to then be challenged by a new player: Modernism, a style that reflected the stunning technological advances of the second half of the twentieth century.In this narrative history, Simon Jenkins â “ the bestselling champion of our national heritage â “ introduces us to the singular, eccentric and sometimes rather ordinary characters who shaped Britain. Jenkins teaches readers to see the world anew, demystifying the elitist language of architecture so that we can all appreciate the buildings around us.

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Architects rethink and reinterpret one of the most important and innovative typologies of recent decades: the museum.Architects have been reformulating the experience of the museum and art itself, transforming the museum’s definition: The Louvre Abu Dhabi as a replica of a museum-city, inspired by Paris; the Guggenheim Museum and the Centre Pompidou as drive-through museums, shaped in an age when the car is a protagonist; the new wing of the American Museum of Natural History in New York reimagines the institution with organic forms, as a bridge over the philosophical divide between culture and nature; the Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture is built as an imitation of an art piece, to be an immersive experience of history and culture; the upcoming Cartier Foundation in front of the Louvre in Paris, with its mobile giant platforms, expresses the needs for dynamic architecture to be the site of the invention of culture.Through this analysis, the museum of the twenty-first century emerges as the most important site of experimentation for architecture and art. The essential role of the museum—as an enabler of a different kind of encyclopedia, as a necessary place in our cities in its potential to call into question the dichotomy between the urban and the wild, or as withholding a democratization potential in including new forms of technology as forms of knowledge and culture—is catalyzed through architecture. Only through the museum can we understand what art is and what its growing role in our future urban environment might be.

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Updated with expanded coverage of twenty-first century architecture, this new edition uniquely comprises a detailed survey of Western architecture as well as architecture from the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, India, Russia, China and Japan. Significant revision also includes photographs and textual discussion of around 50 new buildings. Written in a clear and engaging style, the text encourages readers to examine the pragmatic, innovative and aesthetic attributes of buildings. Artistic, economic, environmental, political, social and technological contexts are discussed. The global reach of the text is matched by a rich assortment of photographs from around the world and a greater array of detailed line drawings than in any architectural survey. The authors have created a formidable body of work that ranges over much of the worldâ ™s architectural heritage and testifies to some of the greatest achievements of the human spirit.

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In order to master the foundation of architecture, you must first master the basic building blocks of its language; the definitions, function, and usage. The Language of Architecture provides students and professional architects with the basic elements of architectural design, divided into twenty-six easy-to-comprehend chapters. This visual reference includes an introduction to architecture design, historical view of the elements, as well as an overview of how these elements can and have been used across multiple design disciplines. Whether you #39;re new to the field or have been an architect for years, you #39;ll want to flip through the pages of this book and use it as your go-to reference for inspiration and ideas. This comprehensive learning tool is the one book you #39;ll want as a staple in your library.

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In this vivid examination of a rogue architectural style, discover the roadside structures of California. Fresh discoveries and pictorial essays explore how these buildings became synonymous with the West Coast and how the power of personal expression championed any architectural establishment with structures eccentric, innovative, and bizarre. West Coast Wild California’s architectural anomalies At the dawn of the automobile age, Americans’ predilection for wanderlust prompted a new wave of inventive entrepreneurs to cater to this new mode of transportation. Starting in the 1920s, attention-grabbing buildings began to appear that would draw in passing drivers for snacks, provisions, souvenirs, or a quick meal. The architectural establishment of the day dismissed these roadside buildings as “monstrosities”. Yet, they flourished, especially along America’s Sunbelt, and in particular, in Southern California, as proprietors indulged their creative impulses in the form of giant, eccentric constructions — from owls, dolls, pigs, and ships, to coffee pots and fruit. Their symbolic intent was guileless, yet they were marginalized by history. But, over the past 40 years, California’s architectural anomalies have regained their integrity, and are now being celebrated in this freshly revised compendium of buildings, California Crazy. Brimming with the best examples of this architectural genre, California Crazy includes essays exploring the influences that fostered the nascent architectural movement, as well as identifying the unconventional landscapes and attitudes found on Los Angeles and Hollywood roadsides which allowed these buildings to flourish in profusion. In addition, California Crazy features David Gebhard’s definitive essay, which defined this vernacular movement almost forty years ago. The California Crazy concept is expanded to include domestic architecture, eccentric signage, and the automobile as a fanciful object. The editor Jim Heimann is the Executive Editor for TASCHEN. A cultural anthropologist, historian, and an avid collector, he has authored numerous titles on architecture, pop culture, and the history of Los Angeles and Hollywood, including TASCHEN’s Surfing, Los Angeles. Portrait of a City, California Crazy, and the All-American Ads series. California Crazy. American Pop Architecture. 45th Ed.Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.07 kg, 480 pages

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