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1	A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction more books like this by Christopher Alexander add to wishlist In this volume, 253 archetypal patterns consisting of problem statements, discussions, illustrations, and solutions provide lay persons with a framework for engaging in architectural design. see all copies from £23.05! new only from £29.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	International Building Code more books like this by International Code Council add to wishlist Featuring time-tested safety concepts and the very latest industry standards in material design, the 2009 International Building CodeA(R) offers up-to-date, comprehensive insight into the regulations surrounding the design and installation of building systems. It provides valuable structural, fire-, and life- safety provisions that cover means of ... see all copies from £13.71! new only from £16.30!
3	The death and life of great American cities more books like this by Jane Jacobs add to wishlist Jane Jacobs sets out to produce an attack on current city-planning and rebuilding in America and to introduce new principles by which these should be governed. Throughout the post-war period, planners temperamentally unsympathetic to cities have been let loose on the urban environment. Inspired by the ideals of the Garden City or Le Corbusier's ... see all copies from £7.90! new only from £9.66! \| first editions
4	Architectural Graphic Standards more books like this by Charles George Ramsey, Harold Reeve Sleeper add to wishlist Prepared by the American Institute of Architects Bruce Bassler, Student Edition Editor, and John Ray Hoke, Jr., FAIA, Editor in Chief, Architectural Graphic Standards Architectural Graphic Standards has been the bedrock design reference for architects, builders, and engineers for almost seventy years. This book gives students their own new edition ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £24.30! \| first editions
5	What Style is It?: A Guide to American Architecture more books like this by John C Poppeliers, S Allen Chambers, Jr. add to wishlist When was it built? Why does it look that way? What style is it? What Style Is It? provides a portable, easy-to-use guide to identifying American architecture on the road or in your own community. This Revised Edition presents new photographs and line drawings, a concise, illustrated glossary, and accessible information on twenty-two major styles ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £8.73! \| first editions
6	Facilities Planning more books like this by James A Tompkins, PH.D add to wishlist New production techniques, new material handling equipment, larger investments, higher expectations - when it comes to facilities planning there is no room for "business as usual." Today every company must insist on the highest return on their investment, not just to prosper, but to survive. Updated with the latest advances, "Facilities Planning, ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £18.07! \| first editions
7	Skyscrapers more books like this by Andres Lepik add to wishlist This title reveals every facet of the skyscraper as an architectural icon. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.74! \| first editions
8	Image of the City more books like this by Kevin Lynch add to wishlist The classic work on the evaluation of city form. see all copies from £9.59! new only from £14.10! \| first editions
9	The Lighthouse Encyclopedia: The Definitive Reference more books like this by Ray Jones add to wishlist Packed with a wealth of fascinating facts and engrossing history, as well as full-colour and vintage photographs, this stunning volume contains everything a lighthouse lover could ever ask!"The Lighthouse Encyclopedia" is a one-stop resource offers a wealth of information on: the unique history of lighthouses; key figures and their contributions; ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.24! \| first editions
10	Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects more books like this by David Kent Ballast add to wishlist Interior Construction and Detailing for Designers and Architects is a timesaving reference for design professionals working in either commercial or residential construction. A comprehensive resource on materials, finishes, construction assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and planning standards, this book will boost the ... see all copies from £8.42! new only from £47.48! \| first editions
11 view cover	The classical language of architecture more books like this by John Summerson add to wishlist The author's purpose is to set out as simply and vividly as possible the exact grammatical workings of an architectural language. see all copies from £6.52! new only from £12.79! \| first editions
12 view cover	Interior Graphic Standards more books like this by Maryrose McGowan, Kelsey Kruse add to wishlist The interior construction of a building includes everything inside of the structural shell from interior partitions and floor systems to wall covering and carpeting. With over 3000 illustrations, this book is the most complete and authoritative professional reference on interior construction available and is the definitive interior design ... see all copies from £36.58! new only from £54.83! \| first editions
13 view cover	Great Fortune: The Epic of Rockefeller Center more books like this by Daniel Okrent add to wishlist A New York Times Notable Book for 2003. see all copies from £4.98! new only from £4.98! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Managing Sport Facilities more books like this by Gil Fried add to wishlist When most people enter a sport facility, they are usually unaware of the host of decisions that have been made before and during the event to ensure an enjoyable experience. Sport facility managers make these decisions, which range from ordinary maintenance issues to more critical issues such as how much staffing is necessary for various events. ... see all copies from £26.71! new only from £37.39!
15 view cover	Design of Cities: Revised Edition more books like this by Edmund N Bacon add to wishlist In a brilliant synthesis of words and pictures, Edmund N. Bacon relates historical examples to modern principles of urban planning. He vividly demonstrates how the work of great architects and planners of the past can influence subsequent development and be continued by later generations. By illuminating the historical background of urban design, ... see all copies from £10.27! new only from £17.49! \| first editions
16 view cover	History of Urban Form Before the Industrial Revolution more books like this by A E Morris add to wishlist Provides an international history of urban development, from its origins to the industrial revolution. This well established book maintains the high standard of information found in the previous two editions, describing the physical results of some 5000 years of urban activity. It explains and develops the concept of 'unplanned' cities that grow ... see all copies from £31.82! new only from £47.84!
17 view cover	Skyscrapers more books like this by Judith Dupre add to wishlist "Skyscrapers" is a lavish and appropriately soaring celebration of the world's most spectacular buildings. From the ancient Lighthouse at Alexandria to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, from the Empire State Building to the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, the 50 buildings represented in this magnificent book leap off the page in words and more than 200 ... see all copies from £1.46! new only from £9.66! \| first editions
18 view cover	Collage City more books like this by Colin Rowe add to wishlist This book is a critical reappraisal of contemporary theories of urban planning and design and of the role of the architect-planner in an urban context. see all copies from £16.63! new only from £17.46!
19 view cover	Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery more books like this by Charles J Kibert add to wishlist Reflecting the latest developments in the green building movement, and updated to include coverage of LEED 2009, "Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, Second Edition" guides construction and design professionals through the process of developing commercial and institutional high-performance green buildings in today's ... see all copies from £32.80! new only from £43.86! \| first editions
20 view cover	Tilt: A Skewed History of the Tower of Pisa more books like this by Nicholas Shrady add to wishlist One of the indisputable Wonders of the World, its listing silhouette is instantly recognizable the world over. Now Nicholas Shrady tells the story of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, from its curse-ridden beginnings - construction was halted for a century after the erection of the first four stories in 1173 - through earthquakes, world wars, the ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
21 view cover	How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architectural Styles more books like this by Carol Davidson Cragoe add to wishlist This practical primer is a handbook for decoding a building's style, history, and evolution. Every building contains clues embedded in its design that identify not only its architectural style but also the story of who designed it, who it was built for, and why. Organized by architectural element (roofs, doors, windows, columns, domes, towers, ... see all copies from £11.06! new only from £11.06!
22 view cover	Designing Disney: Imagineering and the Art of the Show more books like this by John Hench, Peggy Van Pelt, Ph.D. add to wishlist "Designing Disney" sets into history and puts into context the extraordinary contributions of John Hench, who, at the age of 94, continued to come into his office at Imagineering each day. His principles of theme park design, character design, and use of color have made him a legendary figure. Young Adult. see all copies from £10.78! new only from £10.78! \| first editions
23 view cover	City in the Sky: The Rise and Fall of the World Trade Center more books like this by James Glanz, Eric Lipton add to wishlist Like David McCullough's "The Great Bridge, City in the Sky" is a riveting story of New York City itself, of architectural daring, human frailty, and a lost American icon. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £14.34! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Elements of Style: A Practical Encyclopedia of Interior Architectural Details from 1485 to the Pres more books like this by Stephen Calloway, Elizabeth Cromley (Editor) add to wishlist The styles that have had the greatest impact on American and British architectural details over the past 500 years are presented in more than 1,400 photos and over 3,000 analytical line drawings & engravings. see all copies from £9.34! new only from £66.05! \| first editions
25 view cover	How Buildings Work: The Natural Order of Architecture more books like this by Edward Allen, Aia (Illustrator), David Swoboda (Illustrator) add to wishlist Illustrated with hundreds of illuminating line drawings, this classic guide reveals virtually every secret of a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies--and why some buildings do this so much better than others. Drawing on things he's learned from the many buildings he ... see all copies from £6.85! new only from £20.32! \| first editions

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