Architecture: residential and domestic buildings

In Caravans, Hege Hoyer Leivestad opens the caravan door to understand how daily life is organised among Britons and Swedes who have relocated, either seasonally or permanently, to mobile homes.

One hundred years ago, the Addison Act created the circumstances for the large scale construction of municipal housing in the UK.

One hundred years ago, the Addison Act created the circumstances for the large scale construction of municipal housing in the UK.

First translated in English ten years after its original Dutch publication in 1962, this book has inspired practitioners for generations.

First translated in English ten years after its original Dutch publication in 1962, this book has inspired practitioners for generations.

Every book relating the history of modern architecture features a large number of pages dedicated to avant-garde designs and the formation of the modern movement in the interwar years, and a similar number devoted to reconstruction and expansion after the Second World War.

Constancy permits the evolution of types and characteristics to be identified, even in widely spread locations.

This is the story of the House of Osman, the imperial dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire for more than seven centuries, an empire that once stretched from central Europe to North Africa and from Persia to the Adriatic.

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 is the one date forever seared on the British national psyche.

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 is the one date forever seared on the British national psyche.

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Building or rebuilding their houses was one of the main concerns of the English nobility and gentry, some might say their greatest achievement.

Arnold Taylor, the leading expert on the subject, provides an authoritative guide to the castles, begun between 1277 and 1295, in a short compass.

The capture of Jerusalem by the First Crusade in 1099 signalled the beginning of an armed struggle in Palestine and throughout the Eastern Mediterranean which lasted until the 15th century.

In The Appearances of Memory, the Indonesian architectural and urban historian Abidin Kusno explores the connections between the built environment and political consciousness in Indonesia during the colonial and postcolonial eras.

An engaging history of The University of Alabama President's Mansion As part of The University of Alabama's 175th anniversary celebration (2006), the new edition of A Mansion's Memories includes details of the tenures of the four presidents who have served since the Mathews term.

Jefferson County, New York, has one of the richest concentrations of stone houses in America.

Healing Appalachia is a practical guide for environmentally conscious residents of Appalachia and beyond.

Healing Appalachia is a practical guide for environmentally conscious residents of Appalachia and beyond.

With today's instant communication, the way we observe other people, other cultures, and other times has altered, and been altered by, the homes we live in.

With economic restructuring, demographic shifts, and lifestyle changes, the traditional family - working father, stay-at-home mother, two to three children - is no longer the norm and the need for smaller homes at moderate cost has skyrocketed.

Adams argues that the many significant changes seen in this period were due not to architects' efforts but to the work of feminists and health reformers.

The rapid westward expansion of the United States in the early twentieth century set the stage for a new industry: mail-order homes.

An acclaimed history of Harlem's journey from urban crisis to urban renaissanceWith its gleaming shopping centers and refurbished row houses, today's Harlem bears little resemblance to the neighborhood of the midcentury urban crisis.

A richly illustrated history of below-market housing in New York, from the 1920s to todayA colorful portrait of the people, places, and policies that have helped make New York City livable, Affordable Housing in New York is a comprehensive, authoritative, and richly illustrated history of the city's public and middle-income housing from the 1920s to today.

Stone House Construction is a comprehensive study of Australian stone building techniques in a residential context, for people with an interest in building or renovating, including property owners, architects and builders.

This practical guide shows how we can contribute to conserving water, our most precious resource, in our home and garden.

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Once a seat of government as well as the private residence of its owners, the medieval castle was also a military base and stronghold for the surrounding geographical area.

When Brickbuilder, an early 20th-century trade publication, sponsored a major nationwide competition for bungalow designs, over 600 drawings were submitted by architects and draftsmen from around the country.

Reprint of rare catalog includes front or front-angled elevations, floor plans and interior sketches for dozens of authentic bungalow designs, many unique to the California landscape.

Based on a rare 1925 catalog, this showcase of one of the most beloved eras of American architecture features floor plans, construction details, and photos of twenty-six homes.

Reproduced from a rare original, this 1893 catalog offers nearly 800 detailed and authentic illustrations of superior-quality woodturnings and woodwork.

At the turn of the twentieth century, George F.

Throughout the early Victorian period, American domestic architecture was dominated by the ideas and designs of Andrew Jackson Downing (181552).

Victorian architecture, with its quirky diversity, eclectic origins, and exuberant ornamentation, continues to exert a strong attraction on today's architects, builders, and homeowners.

Gustav Stickley pioneered a form of architecture based on beauty, simplicity, utility, and organic harmony.

"e;Nothing could be more American than the simple cabin.

Cozy, charming, and distinctly Californian, the bungalow is an enduring architectural icon.

In 1927, the Chicago Tribune sponsored a competition for "e;trained men of talent, incorporating into the small home ideas of real worth, types of rare charm, and the best possible plans for comfort and convenience.

In the post-World War I era, as the economic boom of the 1920s gathered momentum, millions of Americans set out to make the dream of owning their own home come true.

The widespread interest in constructing and restoring Victorian homes makes this a must-have volume for today's builders, homeowners, architects, and preservationists.

Designs for 60 homes, from a simple four-room cottage with a front porch to a comfortable two-story home with four bedrooms, a reception hall, and pantry.

An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects.

An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects.

A must-have reference to more than 100 common residential conditions from accessibility issues to working with zinc Practical information that the architect, engineer, contractor and homeowner can access quickly, with over 230 supporting tables photos and details Identifies frequently used reference standards, acceptable practices, and other relevant resources Quick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questions When you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across.

A must-have reference to more than 100 common residential conditions from accessibility issues to working with zinc Practical information that the architect, engineer, contractor and homeowner can access quickly, with over 230 supporting tables photos and details Identifies frequently used reference standards, acceptable practices, and other relevant resources Quick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questions When you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across.