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1	Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning more books like this by Leland M Roth "This clearly written, fully illustrated survey of Western architecture defines and explains structure, function, history, and meaning. Architecture is examined as a cultural phenomenon as well as an a" see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.98! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture more books like this by Mario George Salvadori Between a Nomad's Tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to building methods from ancient times to the present day. see all copies from $6.60! new only from $9.36! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design more books like this by Edward Allen, Aia, Joseph Iano At your fingertips—reliable, usable answers to thousands of technical and code-related questions When you're in the preliminary design phase of an exciting project, you need fast reliable answers to important questions about building codes, egress planning, structural systems, and mechanical systems. This second edition of the book that ... see all copies from $54.99! new only from $59.24! \| SVS
4	Experiencing Architecture, 2nd Edition more books like this by Steen Eiler Rasmussen A classic examination of superb design through the centuries. see all copies from $4.77! new only from $15.70! \| SVS
5	Interior graphic and design standards more books like this by S C Reznikoff Complete technical information and dimensioned drawings for all interior work. Information on manufactured components and custom casework details for both commercial and residential sites. see all copies from $32.71! new only from $68.20! \| first editions \| SVS
6	How Buildings Work: The Natural Order of Architecture more books like this by Edward Allen, Aia (Illustrator), David Swoboda (Illustrator) What do buildings do, and how do they fuction? Edward Allen's new book provides a full and elegantly articulated answer to these fundamental questions about architecture. "A house of snow in the Arctic obeys the same physical laws as one of bamboo in the tropics," writes Allen, "and a steel-framed skyscraper is not so far removed from a tree ... see all copies from $4.05! new only from $28.81! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Timeless Way of Building more books like this by C. Alexander The theory of architecture implicit in our world today, Christopher Alexander believes, is bankrupt. More and more people are aware that something is deeply wrong. Yet the power of present-day ideas is so great that many feel uncomfortable, even afraid, to say openly that they dislike what is happening, because they are afraid to seem foolish, ... see all copies from $33.32! new only from $35.73! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Interior Design Course: Principles, Practices, and Techniques for the Aspiring Designer more books like this by Tomris Tangaz Presenting all the design principles and techniques needed for creating beautiful rooms, this "DIY" guide advises readers on how to think visually and develop distinctive, personal styles of their own to give living interiors an elegant, professionally finished look. see all copies from $11.00! new only from $11.00! \| SVS
9	Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail more books like this by Matthys Levy, Mario G Salvadori Whenever a building, bridge, tunnel or dam collapses, it is front page news. Now two of the world's premier structural engineers take readers on a journey through the history of structural disasters, from the Parthenon and Rome's Coliseum to the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. 200 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Architectural Sketching and Rendering: Techniques for Designers and Artists more books like this by Stephen Kliment (Editor) Do you want to become more confident sketching buildings with a pen or pencil? How about refining your skill in rendering the projects you are designing? Whether you are a designer, an architect, an artist or a student interested in architecture, this volume, filled with a broad range of sketching and rendering techniques and styles, offers the ... see all copies from $6.45! new only from $9.27! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Portfolio Design more books like this by Harold Linton A finely tailored portfolio is the most important tool a candidate can bring to an application for graduate school or a design grant or competition, or to a job interview. Portfolio Design shows anyone in the environmental design fields-architecture, urban planning, landscape design, interior design-how to assemble a portfolio that reflects his or ... see all copies from $4.33! new only from $22.50! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Basic Blueprint Reading and Sketching more books like this by C Thomas Olivo Develops marketable skills and a solid foundation for reading and interpreting industrial drawings (blueprints) and preparing technical sketches. Includes a completely revised introduction to CAD, CAM, NC, and CNC drawings. Updated to ANSI, AWS, and other standards. An Instructor's Guide, Electronic Instructor's Resource Kit includes of over ... see all copies from $2.25! new only from $41.00! \| first editions
13 view cover	Design and Form: The Basic Course at the Bauhaus and Later more books like this by Johannes Itten see all copies from $20.00! new only from $39.76!
14 view cover	Exploring drafting: basic fundamentals more books like this by John R. Walker Exploring Drafting is designed for use in introductory courses at any instructional level in which drafting fundamentals and basic drafting techniques are stressed. This outstanding edition retains the solid content and features that have made it a popular introductory text, while updating the applications to modern practices. Exploring Drafting ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions
15 view cover	Interior Design Reference Manual: A Guide to the NCIDQ Exam more books like this by David Kent Ballast For the thousands of interior designers in the United States and Canada each year who take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification exam, the Interior Design Reference Manual is the ultimate study guide -- the only one recommended by the NCIDQ. The Interior Design Reference Manual covers all exam topics -- ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $68.00!
16 view cover	Architectural Principles in the Age of Humanism more books like this by Rudolf Wittkower Focusing on the principal architects of that time-from Alberti to Palladio-this bestselling classic explains the true significance of certain architectural forms, bringing to light the connections between the architecture and culture of the period. With publication scheduled to coincide with that of Architectonics of Humanism, this important ... see all copies from $3.98! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer more books like this by William Pena, Kevin Kelly, Steven Parshall The classic programming guide for architects and clients-fully updated and revised Architectural programming is a team effort that requires close cooperation between architects and their clients. Problem Seeking, Fourth Edition lays out a five-step procedure that teams can follow when programming any building or series of buildings, from a small ... see all copies from $5.71! new only from $37.44! \| SVS
18 view cover	Architect? a Candid Guide to the Profession, Revised Edition more books like this by Roger K Lewis This revised edition of the best basic guide to the architectural profession includes new information pertinent to current education and practice and addresses issues and concerns of great interest to students choosing among different types of programs, schools, firms, and architectural career paths. see all copies from $9.59! new only from $14.90! \| SVS
19 view cover	Rural Studio: Samuel Mockbee and an Architecture of Decency more books like this by Andrea Oppenheimer Dean, Timothy Hursley, Andrea Oppenheimer For almost ten years, Samuel Mockbee, a recent MacArthur Grant recipient, and his architecture students at Auburn University have been designing and building striking houses and community buildings for impoverished residents of Alabama's Hale County. Using salvaged lumber and bricks, discarded tires, hay and waste cardboard bales, concrete rubble, ... see all copies from $8.25! new only from $12.78! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Graphic Thinking for Architects & Designers more books like this by Paul Laseau The essential design companion–now in an up-to-date new edition For architects, drawing is more than a convenient way to communicate ideas; it is an integral part of the creative process that has a profound impact on thinking and problem-solving. In Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers, Third Edition, Paul Laseau demonstrates that more ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $25.81! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Color Drawing: A Marker/Colored Pencil Approach for Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior and Graphic Designer more books like this by Michael E Doyle Updated to include the latest information on materials and brands, Color Drawing is a dependable guide to the techniques of illustration and their uses. Included are tips for achieving difficult effects, and material on color theory, composition, and preparing finished presentations. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
22 view cover	Lettering for Architects and Designers more books like this by Martha Sutherland The second edition of this bestselling text incorporates a new section showing students how to locate and choose lettering for different kinds of projects. Coverage includes lettering styles commonly used on a wide range of presentations. see all copies from $17.48! new only from $72.07!
23 view cover	Architectural Rendering Techniques: A Color Reference more books like this by Mike W. Lin Architecture and drafting students and professionals alike will find a rich range of instructional and ready reference materials in this source. The author demonstrates proven techniques for clearly expressing a wide variety of architectural forms - from loose sketches and easy line drawing, to detailed renderings and final presentations. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $42.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Sketching and Rendering of Interior Spaces more books like this by Ivo Drpic Bolivian architect Ivo Drpic demonstrates how using simple equipment and easy-to-master techniques, anyone can progress from free-flowing doodles to completely professional presentation quality renderings of interior spaces, saving themselves time and the high cost of hiring professional renderers. gatefold. see all copies from $12.88! new only from $16.49! \| SVS
25 view cover	The State of Architecture at the Beginning of the 21st Century more books like this by Bernard Tschumi (Editor) In March 2003, Bernard Tschumi convened forty of the world's leading architectural designers and theorists -- Elizabeth Diller, Peter Eisenman, Zaha Hadid, Steven Holl, Rem Koolhaas, Greg Lynn, Winy Maas, Thom Mayne, Ben van Berkel, Mark Wigley, Alejandro Zaera-Polo, and many others -- for a conference at Columbia University. The exceptional array ... see all copies from $14.02! new only from $15.00! \| first editions

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