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Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Cities from the Ground Down With cities worldwide facing pressures from rapid urbanization, climate change, and land scarcity, underground space has become a vital resource for sustainable and resilient urban development. Underground...
A beautiful tribute to some of the UK's strangest, most charismatic structures - and an invitation to see the world around us a little differently'Richly textured and revealing... The examples gathered in Adventurous Vents are astoundingly varied in appearance and...
This book addresses the alarming state of the planet and considers a potential new role for architecture in the Anthropocene. It explores ways in which architecture could contribute to solutions, as well as how the discipline should prepare for the future. Drawing on...
This book provides an exploration of innovative geographic approaches to address the challenges posed by climate change, focusing on solutions across urban and rural contexts. Offering actionable insights, it bridges diverse disciplines to highlight practical strategies...
'A must-have... at once visually breathtaking and inspiring' Paula Sutton @hillhousevintageDiscover the positive power of 'dopamine décor'.Achieve your dream home with this 7-step formula from Elle Hervin. Find inspirational colour palettes, learn how to transform...
Offers experience-driven guidance on navigating the full building design and construction process Building Design and Construction: An Architect’s Perspective provides the foundational knowledge necessary to lead complex projects with confidence. Drawing on over 40...
Architectural design relies on distinct cognitive processes that have been the subject of research for several decades. However, in light of recent social and technological shifts reshaping the discipline, there is a pressing need for new insights to better understand...
Join Lady Carnarvon as she exclusively reveals into the daily rhythms, seasonal changes and timeless traditions of one of Britain’s most iconic stately homes.Built in a bygone era, Highclere Castle and its surrounding five-thousand-acre estate is a place steeped in...
HOW STRUCTURES WORK DESIGN AND BEHAVIOUR FROM BRIDGES TO BUILDINGS, THIRD EDITION DAVID YEOMANS Structural engineering is essential to the design of a building. How the building behaves when subjected to various forces – the weight of the materials used to build it, the...
'The Vintage Way is a lesson in quiet curation...this is thoughtful, atmospheric interiors inspo with longevity at its heart.' Fabric'Sarah has a sharp eye for curating vintage Scandinavian design, and this book - filled with inspiring home tours - will encourage you to...
This book unfolds the artistic and cultural exchanges between China, Persia, and Italy, picturing “a Transcultural Renaissance on the Silk Road” with fascinating reading of rich images. The author has been intensely engaged in the transcultural art history for more than...
Would Queen Victoria have been good value over a pint? Where can you find the most northerly pub in the UK? What is good pub etiquette and do you follow it?This isn’t just a book full of Britain’s best pubs, although rest assured, we have plenty of them. Rather, this is...
The question that regularly arises for the engineer charged with assessing an existing structure that has not deteriorated concerns how to establish the structural diagnosis of the structure. First, it is necessary to ensure that the structure, when subjected to loads...
Updated resource guiding readers through the analysis and choices required to ensure a building will perform as expected Robin Barry’s Construction of Buildings was first published in 1958 as a five-volume set and rapidly became a standard work on the subject. Following...
This book peers into the concept of conservation under the framework of sustainability. The world's architectural history is in danger due to a lack of understanding, expertise, and care. Some monuments have already been lost, and more are under threat. Heritage needs...
Explore pivotal intersections and themes between strategies for buildings and cities to adapt to shifting circumstances. Sustainable Design for Uncertain Futures introduces fourteen time-based strategies in architecture through a series of dialogues between experts....
'A love letter to all things vintage and antique. Its author, the French interior designer, Zoé de Las Cases, shares her love for seeking out second-hand treasures and how to make your home truly unique - even if your kitchen is from Ikea.' The London StandardLet...
Professor Erwin Panofsky’s study, ''Gothic Architecture and Scholasticism,'' captured and holds an eminent place in a series that is not without distinction, the Wimmer Lectures. Erwin Panofsky, in “Gothic Architecture and Scholasticism,” indicates with grace and...
A Book of the Year 2024, Nick Harkaway, Daily ExpressA Radio 4 Book of the Week'Sturdy advice, delivered with humour and the occasional splinter' Guardian‘Gorgeous . . . contains fascinating insights about working with your hands, the nature of talent, and how to create...
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