Download or read book An Encyclopaedia of Architecture Historical Theoretical and Practical written by Joseph Gwilt and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 1424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Architecture written by Cyril M. Harris and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defines and illustrates architectural terms relating to building style, structural components, and architectural ornaments.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Architecture written by R. Stephen Sennott and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2004 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A balance of sophistication and clarity in the writing, authoritative entries, and strong cross-referencing that links archtects and structures to entries on the history and theory of the profession make this an especially useful source on a century of the world's most notable architecture. The contents feature major architects, firms, and professional issues; buildings, styles, and sites; the architecture of cities and countries; critics and historians; construction, materials, and planning topics; schools, movements, and stylistic and theoretical terms. Entries include well-selected bibliographies and illustrations."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Architecture Aalto Alvar to Concrete General Principles written by Joseph A. Wilkes and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1988 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Knowledge Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fully updated edition of DK's bestselling Knowledge Encyclopedia Change the way you see the world with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet. This fully updated third edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia will continue to fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on a huge range of topics. You'll find yourself totally absorbed in complex subjects, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, stunning photographs, and awe-inspiring 3D images. Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks display. Look at what makes the human brain so special and find out how the body's cells make energy. Journey through history from the earliest life forms right up to our world today. From Viking raiders and Samurai warriors to robotics and chemical reactions, amazing animals, the human body, the marvels of history, and more are visualized in incredible detail, inside and out, providing a mind-blowing introduction to every aspect of human knowledge.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Architects and Architecture written by Dennis Sharp and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1991 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Architecture written by William Dudley Hunt and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1984 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of World Architecture written by Henri Stierlin and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Architectural Plans Details and Elements written by John Theodore Haneman and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sourcebook of inspiration for architects, designers, others. 1880 line drawings on 70 plates. Bibliography. Captions.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World Cultures and habitats written by Paul Oliver and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into three volumes, the Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture is a basic resource for this new area of study. As stated in Oliver's introduction "Vernacular architecture is now the term most widely used to denote indigenous, tribal, folk, peasant, and traditional architecture." Volume 1 discusses broad concepts such as 'typologies', 'symbolism and decoration', 'environment' and 'materials and building resources'. Volumes 2 and 3 survey vernacular architecture worldwide, arranged by continent followed by region. Both secular and sacred structures are included in this encyclopedia. The structures and building methods discussed are considered within their particular social and environmental context, disregarding political divisions where appropriate. This encyclopedia also provides line drawings, photographs and some architectural plans. [BQP 2/7/02; MJR 2/12/02].
Download or read book The Grove Encyclopedia of Medieval Art and Architecture written by Colum Hourihane and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 4064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers unparalleled coverage of all aspects of art and architecture from medieval Western Europe, from the 6th century to the early 16th century. Drawing upon the expansive scholarship in the celebrated 'Grove Dictionary of Art' and adding hundreds of new entries, it offers students, researchers and the general public a reliable, up-to-date, and convenient resource covering this field of major importance in the development of Western history and international art and architecture.
Download or read book Dictionary of Architecture and Construction written by Cyril M. Harris and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1975 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and expanded, this Fourth Edition of the most trusted reference in architecture offers the most comprehensive coverage of architectural and construction terms available. This classic dictionary now features nearly 25,000 definitions (including 2,800 new terms), 2,500 illustrations (including 200 new illustrations), and maintains its extraordinary visual appeal and easy-to-read page design.Prepared by a renowned architectural editor in association with expert contributors and incorporating the work of many standards groups, the book presents clear, concise definitions of terms in nearly 80 working areas. The Fourth Edition covers new industry terms which have emerged due to changes in engineering and building technologies, organizations, materials, and legal developments, and has been expanded to include more historic architectural styles. New terms include:LegalArchitectural Barriers ActWheelchair AccessibleMaterialsFibrous ConcreteLatex MortarPolymer-Based StuccoConcrete Compliance ConformityRefractory MortarOrganizationsBuilding Research Establishment (formerly Building Research Station) of Great BritainASTMHistoric Architectural StylesAnglo-PalladianismFrench VictorianIsabellinoMudajarMozarabicNeo-Rococo
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture written by James Stevens Curl and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style, this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons), from Sir Francis Bacon and Imhotep to Liang Ssu-ch'eng and Francis Inigo Thomas. The text is complemented by over 260 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections, and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles. This third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture has been extensively revised and expanded, with over 900 new entries including hundreds of definitions of garden and landscape terms such as Baroque garden, floral clock, hortus conclusus, and Zen garden-design. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. The full bibliography to the first edition (previously only available online) has also been fully updated and expanded, and incorporated into this new edition. This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architectural and garden history. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students, professional architects, art historians, and anyone interested in architecture and garden design, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture written by Philip Goad and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the iconic images of Australian homesteads, beach houses and the billowing sails of the Sydney Opera House lies a rich and enthralling history of how Australians have responded to natural and urban environments, and in turn shaped Australian culture and society. The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture is the first major work of reference to be published on Australian architecture. This magnificent book documents and analyses Australian architecture and architects from indigenous beginnings to colonial, modern and contemporary eras. With over 1000 entries from 200 contributors, and 500 photographs and drawings, The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture provides an unparalleled compendium of architectural knowledge. It is essential reading for all who care about the built environment.
Download or read book American Homes written by Lester Walker and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Homes is the classic work of American house architecture. From the Dutch colonial, to the New England Salt Box, to the 1950s prefab, this unrivaled reference and useful guide to 103 building styles pays homage to our country's housing heritage. American Homes opens the window onto the rich landscape of all the places we call home. Award-winning architect Lester Walker examines hundreds of styles of homes—more than any other survey of American domestic architecture—and helps us understand the history of each style, why it developed as it did, and the practical and historical reasons behind its shape, size, material, ornament, and plan. Hundreds of sequenced drawings illustrate the evolution of our most beloved housing styles, like the colonial English Cottage, which grows before our eyes from a simple square of posts and beams to a fully constructed home with hand-split cedar clapboards and an intricately thatched roof. There's also the Italianate, whose roof displays its intricate carved brackets and is topped with a cupola that serves to filter light to the interior of the home. Annotated floor plans offer insight into the structure of these homes, and with it, a good measure of inspiration. No wrought-iron railing, white stucco wall, or gingerbread gable goes neglected. Every idiosyncratic detail and decoration of each of these uniquely American designs is delicately drawn. American Homes is the perfect reference for enthusiasts of architecture, history, and American studies. It is also the ideal inspiration for anyone who lives in or dreams of living in a classic American home.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Architecture 5 Volume Set written by and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1990-03-20 with total page 4166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architect written by Virginia McLeod and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive sourcebook, containing newly commissioned scale drawings of every type of architectural detailtaken from 100 of the best contemporary houses. Over 700 detailed drawings of walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, and staircases feature keys explaining construction techniques and materials used. Each drawing is cross referenced to other details from the same building. This is an invaluable reference for all architects, showing the best examples of residential detailing from around the world. A bonus DVD includes all of the drawings featured in the book.
