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Book SynopsisRoughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? This title reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2010 Book Award, Society for American Archaeology "David W. Anthony argues that we speak English not just because our parents taught it to us but because wild horses used to roam the steppes of central Eurasia, because steppedwellers invented the spoked wheel and because poetry once had real power... Anthony is not the first scholar to make the case that Proto-Indo-European came from this region [Ukraine/Russia], but given the immense array of evidence he presents, he may be the last one who has to... The Horse, the Wheel, and Language brings together the work of historical linguists and archaeologists, researchers who have traditionally been suspicious of each other's methods. [The book] lays out in intricate detail the complicated genealogy of history's most successful language."--Christine Kenneally, The New York Times Book Review "[A]uthoritative ... "--John Noble Wilford, New York Times "A thorough look at the cutting edge of anthropology, Anthony's book is a fascinating look into the origins of modern man."--Publishers Weekly (Online Reviews Annex) "In the age of Borat it may come as a surprise to learn that the grasslands between Ukraine and Kazakhstan were once regarded as an early crucible of civilisation. This idea is revisited in a major new study by David Anthony."--Times Higher Education "Starting with a history of research on Proto-Indo-Europeans and exploring how this field for obvious reasons assumed an ethno-political dimension early on, leading PIE scholar Anthony moves on to established facts ... then shifts his focus to the interrelation of the three essential elements of horse, chariot, and language and how the first and second provided the means for the spread of Indo-European languages from India to Ireland. The bulk of the book contains the factual evidence, mainly archaeological, to support this argument. But a strength of the book is its rich historical linguistic approach. The combination of the two provides a remarkable work that should appeal to everyone with an interest not just in Indo-Europeans, but in the history of humanity in general."--K. Abdi, Dartmouth College, for CHOICE "David Anthony's book is a masterpiece. A professor of anthropology, Anthony brings together archaeology, linguistics, and rare knowledge of Russian scholarship and the history of climate change to recast our understanding of the formation of early human society."--Martin Walker, Wilson Quarterly "The Horse, the Wheel, and Language brings together the work of historical linguists and archaeologists, researchers who have traditionally been suspicious of each other's methods. Though parts of the book will be penetrable only by scholars, it lays out in intricate detail the complicated genealogy of history's most successful language."--Christine Kenneally, International Herald Tribune "The Horse, the Wheel and Language maps the early geography of the Russian steppes to re-create the lost world of Indo-European culture that is as fascinating as any mystery novel."--Arthur Krim, Geographical Reviews "In its integration of language and archaeology, this book represents an outstanding synthesis of what today can be known with some certainty about the origin and early history of the Indo-European languages. In my view, it supersedes all previous attempts on the subject."--Kristian Kristiansen, Antiquity "A key book."--David Keys, IndependentTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi PART ONE: Language and Archaeology 1 Chapter One: The Promise and Politics of the Mother Tongue 3 Ancestors 3 Linguists and Chauvinists 6 The Lure of the Mother Tongue 11 A New Solution for an Old Problem 15 Language Extinction and Thought 19 Chapter Two: How to Reconstruct a Dead Language 21 Language Change and Time 22 Phonology: How to Reconstruct a Dead Sound 24 The Lexicon: How to Reconstruct Dead Meanings 32 Syntax and Morphology: The Shape of a Dead Language 36 Conclusion: Raising a Language from the Dead 38 Chapter Three: Language and Time 1: The Last Speakers of Proto-Indo-European 39 The Size of the Chronological Window: How Long Do Languages Last? 39 The Terminal Date for Proto-Indo-European: The Mother Becomes Her Daughters 42 The Oldest and Strangest Daughter (or Cousin?): Anatolian 43 The Next Oldest Inscriptions: Greek and Old Indic 48 Counting the Relatives: How Many in 1500 BCE? 50 Chapter Four: Language and Time 2: Wool, Wheels, and Proto-Indo-European 59 The Wool Vocabulary 59 The Wheel Vocabulary 63 When Was the Wheel Invented 65 The Signifi cance of the Wheel 72 Wagons and the Anatolian Homeland Hypothesis 75 The Birth and Death of Proto-Indo-European 81 Chapter Five: Language and Place: The Location of the Proto-Indo-Europe an Homeland 83 Problems with the Concept of "the Homeland" 83 Finding the Homeland: Ecology and Environment 89 Finding the Homeland: The Economic and Social Setting 91 Finding the Homeland: Uralic and Caucasian Connections 93 The Location of the Proto-Indo-European Homeland 98 Chapter Six: The Archaeology of Language 102 Persistent Frontiers 104 Migration as a Cause of Persistent Material-Culture Frontiers 108 Ecological Frontiers: Different Ways of Making a Living 114 Small-scale Migrations, Elite Recruitment, and Language Shift 117 PART TWO: The Opening of the Eurasian Steppes 121 Chapter Seven: How to Reconstruct a Dead Culture 123 The Three Ages in the Pontic-Caspian Steppes 125 Dating and the Radiocarbon Revolution 126 What Did They Eat? 128 Archaeological Cultures and Living Cultures 130 The Big Questions Ahead 132 Chapter Eight: First Farmers and Herders: The Pontic-Caspian Neolithic 134 Domesticated Animals and Pontic-Caspian Ecol ogy 135 The First Farmer-Forager Frontier in the Pontic- Caspian Region 138 Farmer Meets Forager: The Bug-Dniester Culture 147 Beyond the Frontier: Pontic-Caspian Foragers before Cattle Arrived 154 The Gods Give Cattle 158 Chapter Nine: Cows, Copper, and Chiefs 160 The Early Copper Age in Old Europe 162 The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture 164 The Dnieper-Donets II Culture 174 The Khvalynsk Culture on the Volga 182 Nalchik and North Caucasian Cultures 186 The Lower Don and North Caspian Steppes 188 The Forest Frontier: The Samara Culture 189 Cows, Social Power, and the Emergence of Tribes 190 Chapter Ten: The Domestication of the Horse and the Origins of Riding: The Tale of the Teeth 193 Where Were Horses First Domesticated? 196 Why Were Horses Domesticated? 200 What Is a Domesticated Horse? 201 Bit Wear and Horse back Riding 206 Indo-European Migrations and Bit Wear at Dereivka 213 Botai and Eneolithic Horseback Riding 216 The Origin of Horse back Riding 221 The Economic and Military Effects of Horseback Riding 222 Chapter Eleven: The End of Old Europe and the Rise of the Steppe 225 Warfare and Alliance: The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture and the Steppes 230 The Sredni Stog Culture: Horses and Rituals from the East 239 Migrations into the Danube Valley: The Suvorovo-Novodanilovka Complex 249 Warfare, Climate Change, and Language Shift in the Lower Danube Valley 258 After the Collapse 260 Chapter Twelve: Seeds of Change on the Steppe Borders: Maikop Chiefs and Tripolye Towns 263 The Five Cultures of the Final Eneolithic in the Steppes 265 Crisis and Change on the Tripolye Frontier: Towns Bigger Than Cities 277 The First Cities and Their Connection to the Steppes 282 The North Caucasus Piedmont: Eneolithic Farmers before Maikop 285 The Maikop Culture 287 Maikop-Novosvobodnaya in the Steppes: Contacts with the North 295 Proto-Indo-European as a Regional Language in a Changing World 299 Chapter Thirteen: Wagon Dwellers of the Steppe: The Speakers of Proto-Indo-European 300 Why Not a Kurgan Culture? 306 Beyond the Eastern Frontier: The Afanasievo Migration to the Altai 307 Wagon Graves in the Steppes 311 Where Did the Yamnaya Horizon Begin? 317 When Did the Yamnaya Horizon Begin? 321 Were the Yamnaya People Nomads? 321 Yamnaya Social Organization 328 The Stone Stelae of the North Pontic Steppes 336 Chapter Fourteen: The Western Indo-European Languages 340 The End of the Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture and the Roots of the Western Branches 343 Steppe Overlords and Tripolye Clients: The Usatovo Culture 349 The Yamnaya Migration up the Danube Valley 361 Yamnaya Contacts with the Corded Ware Horizon 367 The Origins of Greek 368 Conclusion: The Early Western Indo-European Languages Disperse 369 Chapter Fifteen: Chariot Warriors of the Northern Steppes 371 The End of the Forest Frontier: Corded Ware Herders in the Forest 375 Pre-Sintashta Cultures of the Eastern Steppes 385 The Origin of the Sintashta Culture 389 Warfare in the Sintashta Culture: Fortifications and Weapons 393 Tournaments of Value 405 Sintashta and the Origins of the Aryans 408 Chapter Sixteen: The Opening of the Eurasian Steppes 412 Bronze Age Empires and the Horse Trade 412 The Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex 421 The Opening of the Eurasian Steppes 435 The Srubnaya Culture: Herding and Gathering in the Western Steppes 437 East of the Urals, Phase I: The Petrovka Culture 441 The Seima-Turbino Horizon in the Forest-Steppe Zone 443 East of the Urals, Phase II: The Andronovo Horizon 448 Proto-Vedic Cultures in the Central Asian Contact Zone 452 The Steppes Become a Bridge across Eurasia 456 Chapter Seventeen: Words and Deeds 458 The Horse and the Wheel 459 Archaeology and Language 463 Appendix: Author's Note on Radiocarbon Dates 467 Notes 471 References 507 Index 547

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Book SynopsisSee more than 350 of the world''s greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world''s most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day.From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world''s most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features. This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world- Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details- Close

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Book SynopsisIt is now over a decade since the much-loved Great British Railway Journeys series set off on its incredible run discovering the cultural, social and engineering landscape of the United Kingdom through the prism of George Bradshaw''s Handbook to rail travel. Veteran politician and ex cabinet minister Michael Portillo has since presented eleven seasons of this ever-popular show on BBC Two, covering every part of the existing train network in Britain, as well as others that were closed as a result of the Beeching Report in 1963. Across a decade of these journeys, Portillo has celebrated how every corner of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was opened up by the railway line as a result of the Industrial Revolution, thus giving fans a unique insight into our shared past of train travel since the Victorian era. With the anniversary, this new collection will celebrate Michael''s top fifty journeys from the hundreds he has covered, adding more insiTrade ReviewThis remarkably beautiful and insightful collection is a testament to the natural wonder of the UK * Magic Radio Book Club *Lovely * The Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisIn our imaginings of Paris, painter and graphic artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) has no small role to play. In his prints, posters, paintings, and drawings, the artist immortalized the city’s Belle Époque nightlife and put the northern neighborhood of Montmartre on the global map of creative-hedonist hotspots. The son of old French nobility, Toulouse-Lautrec seems to have been drawn early on to visions of a demimonde, centering his attention on the dance halls, cabarets, and brothels of Montmartre and adopting famed dancers and singers as his subjects, most notably Jane Avril. His works include both lively performance scenes and quiet, tender “after-hours” portraits such as The Sofa and In Bed. Stylistically, he mastered both bold graphics, as celebrated in his promotional posters of Jane Avril, and a loose yet evocative sketchwork. Though he died aged just 36, due to complications from alcoholism and syphilis, Toulouse-Lautrec’s cultural influence was immense. This introductory book takes a walk through his world of singers, dancers, musicians, and prostitutes to reveal an artist of great humanity, striking figurative skill, and a pronounced sense for the energy and stories of a city.

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Book SynopsisConcise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of How to Draw a Line to the complexities of color theory.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day.Trade Review"When it comes to reading the excellent text and looking at the beautiful illustrations of The Architectural History of Venice .. . take your time. Make the pleasure last. Savor this new book. . . . Anyone can enjoy it whether as an armchair preparation for or a substitute for an actual visit or as a way to recall the pleasures of an actual visit."—Leonard R. N. Ashley, Bibliothèque d’Humanisme et Renaissance"The Architectural History of Venice has now emerged in a wholly updated form, replenished with excellent new colour illustrations. It is the ideal companion for anyone seeking to evade the day-trippers and embark, with the help of Howard’s knowledge and insights, on an exploration of the city’s buildings. This is a hugely rewarding and accessible book."—Modern Painters"Well documented and superbly illustrated. . . . This will surely remain the standard work on the subject, based on acquaintance with the architecture of western Asia as well as that of Venice about which she has written the best brief history."—Hugh Honour, New York Review of Books"First published in 1980, Howard’s Architectural History of Venice hasbecome an indispensable guide to the architectural treasures of Venice. This new, revised and enlarged version further improves on the first edition: new chapters have been added to explore the most recent architectural developments in Venice. . . . This beautifully illustrated, handy, one-volume discussion of the architectural history of Venice will appeal as much to an audience already familiar with the classic first edition as to a new generation of readers."—Gabriele Neher, The Art Book

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Book SynopsisThe modern Cyprian town of Polis Chrysochous - 'City of Gold' - lies above the city of Arsinoe and the earlier city - kingdom of Marion. Combining archaeological investigation and historical analysis, this book relates the discoveries establishing that these cities had close ties with Greece and with regions from Egypt to Anatolia.Trade ReviewBest Book of the Year, 2012—Philadelphia Inquirer * Philadelphia Inquirer *

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring collection of the writings of two of the 20th century's most brilliant and influential designersTrade Review"It’s hard to review this extraordinary compilation without quoting line after line of sharp humor and brilliant insights."—Michael Webb, Architectural Review"This new publication is a genuinely invaluable addition to the Eames literature and a must-read for any one interested not only in the couple but also in the practice and nature of design."—Christopher Wilk, V&A Magazine"A standard resource to which scholars will turn for many years to come."—John Stuart Gordon, Yale University Art Gallery

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Book SynopsisThe seventh edition of the highly successful The City Reader juxtaposes the very best classic and contemporary writings on the city. Sixty-three selections are included: forty-five from the sixth edition and eighteen new selections, including three newly written exclusively for The City Reader. The anthology features a Prologue essay on How to Study Cities, eight part introductions as well as individual introductions to each of the selected articles. The new edition has been extensively updated and expanded to reflect the latest thinking in each of the disciplinary and topical areas included, such as sustainable urban development, globalization, the impact of technology on cities, resilient cities, and urban theory. The seventh edition places greater emphasis on cities in the developing world, the global city system, and the future of cities in the digital transformation age. While retaining classic writings from authors such as Lewis Mumford, Jane Jacobs, and LTrade Review…the definitively complete reader on urban problems and policies.Peter Hall, University College London…a "must read" book…comprehensive, authoritative and just plain fun.Eugenie Birch, Professor of Urban Planning and Design, University of Pennsylvania…A book for all generations of urbanists.Margaret Wilder, Executive Director, Urban Affairs Association… the single most authoritative collection of foundational readings in urban studies and planning today. Tridib Bannerjee, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Southern California … an indispensable widely read book in the world which provides a collection of classical and contemporary seminal literature for understanding the multidisciplinary complexities of our cities.Anthony G.O. Yeh, Chair Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, The University of Hong Kong, Secretary-General, Asian Planning Schools Association … the best single "go-to" volume for young scholars interested in how cities work, and how they can be made to work better.… As a one-stop source for historical and contemporary theory and practice… still unbeatable.John Landis, Professor of Urban Planning and Design, University of Pennsylvania … an indispensable resource across all the fields concerned with the study of city.Michael Hibbard, Professor Emeritus of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon… a magnificent job… Essential reading as our world turns into one dominated by cities.Michael Batty, Bartlett Professor, University College London…should be on the required list for all individuals interested in urbanismRoger Caves, Professor of Urban Planning, San Diego State University… an excellent, international resource for all urbanists… a really useful global overview of contemporary developments in urban studiesRobin Hambleton, Professor of City Leadership, University of the West of England…a continuing invaluable and reliable global resource for urban and regional planners tackling complex issues in an increasingly urbanising world.Barbara Norman, Foundation Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Department, University of Canberra… an inclusive introduction that captures the major topics and readings in urban studies.Susan S. Fainstein, Senior Research Fellow, Harvard University Graduate School of Design… the definitively complete reader on urban problems and policies.Peter Hall, University College London… a "must read" book…comprehensive, authoritative and just plain fun.Eugenie Birch, Professor of Urban Planning and Design, University of Pennsylvania…A book for all generations of urbanists.Margaret Wilder, Executive Director, Urban Affairs Association… the single most authoritative collection of foundational readings in urban studies and planning today. Tridib Bannerjee, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Southern California … an indispensable widely read book in the world which provides a collection of classical and contemporary seminal literature for understanding the multidisciplinary complexities of our cities.Anthony G.O. Yeh, Chair Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, The University of Hong Kong, Secretary-General, Asian Planning Schools Association … the best single "go-to" volume for young scholars interested in how cities work, and how they can be made to work better.… As a one-stop source for historical and contemporary theory and practice… still unbeatable.John Landis, Professor of Urban Planning and Design, University of Pennsylvania … an indispensable resource across all the fields concerned with the study of city.Michael Hibbard, Professor Emeritus of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon… a magnificent job… Essential reading as our world turns into one dominated by cities.Michael Batty, Bartlett Professor, University College London… should be on the required list for all individuals interested in urbanismRoger Caves, Professor of Urban Planning, San Diego State University… an excellent, international resource for all urbanists… a really useful global overview of contemporary developments in urban studiesRobin Hambleton, Professor of City Leadership, University of the West of England… a continuing invaluable and reliable global resource for urban and regional planners tackling complex issues in an increasingly urbanising world.Barbara Norman, Foundation Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Department, University of Canberra… an inclusive introduction that captures the major topics and readings in urban studies.Susan S. Fainstein, Senior Research Fellow, Harvard University Graduate School of DesignTable of ContentsPart 1: The Evolution of Cities Part 2: Urban Culture and Society Part 3: Urban Space Part 4: Urban Politics, Governance, and Economics Part 5: Urban Planning History and Visions Part 6: Urban Planning Theory and Practice Part 7: Urban Design Part 8: Urban Future and Global Challenges

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Book SynopsisEven in the computer age, freehand sketching is the designer’s most useful tool for notation, design exploration, and graphic communication.

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Book SynopsisIn this book Pallasmaa progresses his case for a multi-sensory approach to architecture, espoused in The Eyes of the Skin , by taking a wider view of the role of embodiment in human existential reactions, experiences and expressions as well as the processes of making and thinking.Trade Review"The Thinking Hand is a superb piece of writing. A primer not just for architecture, but for life." (Blueprint, July 2009) "...beautifully illustrated sequence of essays...It is philosophical, emotional and, unusually for architectural theory, as clear as a building made of glass." (The Guardian, August 1st 2009)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Embodied Existence and Sensory Thought 010 Chapter One: The Mysterious Hand 024 The Multiple Essences of the Hand What is the Hand? Hand, Eye, Brain and Language Hand as Symbol Gestures of the Hand Languages of the Hand Chapter Two: The Working Hand 046 The Hand and the Tool The Hand of the Craftsman Collaborative Craftsmanship Architecture as Workmanship Chapter Three: Eye–Hand–Mind Fusion 070 Experimentation and the Art of Play Skill and Boredom Eye, Hand and Mind Chapter Four: The Drawing Hand 088 Drawing and the Self Tactility of Drawing The Computerised Hand Primacy of Touch: Hapticity of Self-image Unconscious Touch in Artistic Experience Chapter Five: Embodied Thinking 106 Creative Fusion The Work of Thinking: The Value of Uncertainty Resistance, Tradition and Freedom Thinking Through the Senses Embodied Memory and Thought Existential Knowledge Chapter Six: Body, Self and Mind 122 The Body as Site The World and the Self The World and the Mind Existential Space in Art Chapter Seven: Emotion and Imagination 130 Reality of Imagination The Gift of Imagination Reality of Art Art and Emotion Artistic Experience as Exchange Chapter Eight: Theory and Life 140 Theory and Making Opposition of Theory and Making Architecture as Image of Life The Task of Art Index 153 Photo credits 159

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Book SynopsisThe new student edition of the definitive reference on architectural interiors Interior Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a carefully edited treatment of the authoritative Interior Graphic Standards Professional Edition. Designed and organized to give students the specific information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying architectural interiors. New topics include accessible design basics, computing technologies, fire-resistive construction, fire protection systems, security and communications systems, interior equipment, evidence-based design, and climate considerations. In addition, this second Student Edition offers more material on residential design, is packed with more than 1,300 informative illustrations, and includes the latest coverage for students to find real help understanding the critical material they need for the core classes required by all curriculums. Additional revisions to this edition Table of ContentsPREFACE xi SECTION 1 DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS 1 CHAPTER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES Human Factors 3 Anthropometrics and Ergonomics 3 Human Behavior 10 Wayfinding 11 Mapping 11 Wayfinding and Age 11 Signage and Wayfinding Clues 12 CHAPTER 2 ACOUSTICAL PRINCIPLES Basics of Acoustical Design 13 Sound 13 Frequency 13 Sound Absorption Properties of Materials 13 Room Acoustics 14 Properties of Sound 14 Use of Sound-Absorptive Materials 14 Sound Transmission 15 Transmission Loss 15 Noise Reduction 15 Sound Isolation 15 Impact Noise Reduction 15 Sound Control 17 CHAPTER 3 ACCESSIBLE DESIGN BASICS Accessibility 18 Definitions 18 Accessibility Standards Terms 18 ADA and FHAA Design Requirements 18 Knee and Toe Clearances 19 Reach Limits 20 Protruding Objects 21 Accessible Routes 22 Components of Accessible Routes 22 Location of Accessible Routes 22 Floor and Ground Surfaces 22 CHAPTER 4 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN BASICS Sustainable Design Principles 24 Depletion of Natural Resources 24 Climate Change 24 Principles 25 Design Considerations 25 Sustainability Strategies 25 Energy 25 Lighting and Daylight 25 Water 25 Sustainable Materials 25 Indoor Air Quality 26 Environmental Quality Terms 26 Sick Building Syndrome 26 Personal Control 26 Interior Rating Systems and Certifications 27 U.S. Green Building Council 27 LEED Rating System 27 CHAPTER 5 DESIGN BASICS Evidence-Based Design 29 Computational Research 29 Social Science Research 29 Physical and Natural Science Research 29 Building Codes 29 Codes and Regulations Affecting Interiors 29 International Building Code Provisions 30 Programming 33 Programming Process 33 Contract Documents 34 Contract Documents for Commercial Interiors 34 Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Contracts 34 Detailing Concepts 35 Construction Specifications 37 Computing Technologies 38 Computer-Aided Design and Building Information Modeling 38 Integrated Project Delivery 38 Virtual Collaboration 38 Future Developments 39 Digital Fabrication 39 SECTION 2 BUILDING ELEMENTS 41 CHAPTER 6 BUILDING STRUCTURE AND SHELL Substructure 43 Wall Foundations 43 Subgrade Enclosures 43 Slabs on Grade 44 Superstructure 45 Seismic Considerations 45 Superstructure Framing 46 Floor Construction Assemblies 57 Wood Floor Framing 57 Steel Joist Floor Framing 59 Floor Decks and Slabs 60 Roof Construction 62 Roof Types and Framing 62 Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses 63 Glue-Laminated Construction 64 Roof Decks, and Slabs 65 Attic Ventilation 66 Stairs and Ramps 66 Stairs 66 Handrails, Balustrades, and Guards 69 Ramps 78 Exterior Vertical Enclosures 79 Exterior Wall Weather Barriers 79 Exterior Enclosure Walls 80 Roof Windows and Skylights 87 CHAPTER 7 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION Fire Resistive Construction 89 Fire-Retardant Wood Treatment 89 Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies 89 Fire-Resistance-Rated Openings 91 Board Fire Protection 93 Penetration Firestop Systems 93 Seismic Considerations 93 Basic Seismic Design 93 Seismic Detailing for Designers 94 Interior Construction Components 95 Gypsum Board Assemblies 95 Concrete Masonry Units 114 Architectural Concrete 116 Stone Walls 117 Glass Unit Masonry 118 Prefabricated Partitions 120 Windows and Glazing 125 Interior Doors 131 Entrances and Vestibules 148 Raised Floor Construction 148 Thermal and Moisture Protection 149 Interior Finishes 150 Interior Specialties 150 Wall Finish Requirements 162 Integral Wall Finishes 163 Wood Wall Finishes 166 Tile Wall Finishes 175 Metal Wall Finishes 181 Wall Surface Coverings 183 Paints and Coatings 188 Floor Design Considerations 190 Hard Flooring 191 Wood Flooring 198 Resilient Flooring 201 Resilient Flooring Installation 204 Carpet, Carpet Tile, and Mats 205 Ceilings 213 Building Services 223 Conveying Systems 223 Plumbing Systems 231 Mechanical Systems 247 Fire Protection Systems 254 Electrical Systems 259 Lighting 265 Communications Systems 272 Security Systems 280 CHAPTER 8 EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS Equipment 283 Toilet and Bath Equipment 283 Vending Equipment 285 Personal Care Equipment 286 Laundry Facilities 288 Teller and Service Equipment 290 Cleaning and Recycling Equipment 292 Furnishings 292 Furnishing Contracts and Tests 292 Textiles for Interior Furnishings 294 Cabinetry and Casework 299 Countertops 306 Art and Accessories 313 Furniture 315 Plantings 318 Window Treatments 321 CHAPTER 9 INTERIOR PROJECT TYPES Commercial Spaces 326 Offices 326 Conference Rooms 343 Residential Spaces 349 Kitchens 349 Furnishings and Equipment 354 Residential Lighting 357 Visitability 358 Aging in Place 359 Continuing Care Retirement Communities 365 Healthcare Facilities 369 Inpatient Hospitals 369 Ancillary Departments 372 Healthcare Casework 379 Healthcare Furniture 381 Retail Spaces 382 Types of Retail Spaces 382 Fixture Placement 382 Retail Equipment 383 Retail Lighting 383 Hospitality Spaces 384 Hotels 384 Restaurants 390 Educational Facilities 402 Early Childhood and Kindergarten 402 Elementary, Middle, and Junior High Schools 404 High Schools 405 Lecture Halls and Auditoriums 410 Libraries 413 Performance Spaces 419 Planning Criteria 419 Performance Equipment 421 Museums 421 Museum Design Considerations 421 Museum Exhibit Casework 421 Museum Lighting 423 Museum Security 425 Athletic and Fitness Spaces 425 Courts, Alleys, and Rinks 425 Gymnastics 426 Table Sports and Darts 427 Fitness Spaces 428 Saunas and Steam Rooms 430 Animal Care Facilities 431 General Design Concept 431 Animal Housing 431 Adoption Facility 434 Existing Building Interiors 435 Historic Preservation, Restoration, and Adaptive Reuse 435 Existing Hazardous Materials 436 Recycling Construction and Demolition Waste 438 APPENDIX Classical Interior Architectural Elements 439 GLOSSARY 449 INDEX 455

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Book SynopsisThe oldest and most influential book ever written on architecture, this volume served as a guide to Bramante, Michelangelo, Palladio, Vignola, and countless others. It describes the classic principles of symmetry, harmony, and proportion as well as the ancients'' methods, materials, and aesthetics. Authoritative translation by a distinguished Harvard professor.

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Book SynopsisA architecture book that follows the story of brick from 5,000 bc to its use in building today, via the vast baths and basilicas of ancient Rome, through the wonders of Gothic brick in Germany, the majestic temples of Pagan and Mughal mosques in Iran, to its modern revival.Trade Review'Wonderful … highly seductive for any architect, with page after page of beautiful large photographs of every conceivable way of using brick … the pictures, juxtapositions and themes are compelling' - RIBA Journal'As a visually seductive and accessible account of its subject, this book is unlikely to be bettered for many a year' - The Architects’ JournalTable of Contents1. The first brick buildings in Egypt and Mesopotamia • 2. Rome and early Islam • 3. Medieval Europe and later Islam • 4. The Renaissance: Europe and the world • 5. The Eighteenth Century • 6. Industry and romanticism in the 19th century • 7. Tradition, innovation and renewal – the 20th century • 8. Conclusion – ideas for the future

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Book SynopsisIn this richly illustrated book, MacDonald analyzes the original design and construction of one of the grand architectural statements of all ages, discusses the technology that made it possible, and explores its metaphorical meaning.Trade ReviewThe Pantheon is an informative and extremely well organized [book on] one of the most important and influential buildings in world history. Throughout, the language is appealing...Not only a coherent summary of the history, description, and analysis of the building, but also a discussion of the relevant architectural issues within a larger framework. * Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians *MacDonald describes the Pantheon's structure in some detail, against the background of contemporary architecture and building methods...and he gives a brilliant resume of its influence on other architects from just after its building to the 1950s...an exceptionally well constructed and readable book. * The Economist *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 1. In The Temple of The Whole World 2. The Building Proper 3. Background and Principles of Design 4. The Problem of Meaning 5. 'The Most Celebrated Edifice' Bibliography Notes List of Illustrations Index

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Book SynopsisServes as a guide to vital features of the architectural and social inheritance of the West. This work describes twenty types of buildings; and includes national monuments, libraries, theaters, hospitals, prisons, factories, hotels, and many other public buildings. It contains more than seven hundred illustrations.Trade Review"A monument of lively scholarship, and also a most revealing anthology. . . . Gloriously informative. It brims with curious details."---Raymond Mortimer, Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisSurveying the city's life from Christian Antiquity through the Middle Ages, this book focuses on monuments of art and architecture as they reflect the historical events, the ideological currents, and the meaning Rome. It tells a story in which the heritage of antiquity intertwines with the living presence of Christianity.Trade Review"Krautheimer's book shows us what history and art history can be when they are truly combined."--Speculum "It would be difficult to find a word other than masterpiece to describe this book."--Church History "Everyone should be grateful for this learned and humane work, which combines a powerful grasp of the principles and minutiae of the history of Western art with a detailed topographical grasp of this complex city."--The New York Review of Books "The new edition of the Profile is a welcome return of an unsurpassed study of a period of Rome's history that is difficult to tell ... [It] is difficult to find fault in such an undertaking or to review its significance when few would dare attempt the same project today."--C.M. Richardson, The Art BookTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Foreword xvii Marvin Trachtenberg Preface xxiii Part I Image and Reality CHAPTER ONE Rome and Constantine 3 CHAPTER TWO The Christianization of Rome and the Romanization of Christianity 33 CHAPTER THREE The Times of Gregory the Great 59 CHAPTER FOUR Rome between East and West 89 CHAPTER FIVE Renewal and Renascence: The Carolingian Age 109 CHAPTER SIX Realities, Ideologies, and Rhetoric 143 CHAPTER SEVEN The New Rebirth of Rome: The Twelfth Century 161 CHAPTER EIGHT The Thirteenth Century: An Epilogue 203 Part II Forma Urbis Romae Medievalis CHAPTER NINE The Evidence 231 CHAPTER TEN The Inheritance 237 CHAPTER ELEVEN Growth of the Borgo 261 CHAPTER TWELVE The Abitato 271 CHAPTER THIRTEEN Houses, Towers. and Mansions 289 CHAPTER FOURTEEN The Disabitato and the Lateran 311 APPENDIX Chronological List of Popes 327 Bibliographical Note 329 Abbreviations of Frequently Cited Works 331 Notes 335 INDEX I Places and Subjects 373 INDEX II People 385

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Book SynopsisA polemic against America's architectural eclecticism, commercial skyscrapers, and misguided urban planning. It moves from a general statement of the conditions of modern culture to applications in the fields of architecture and urbanism at broadening scales.Trade Review"The endpapers of Modern Architecture--which Princeton University Press has reissued in a facsimile of its original 1931 edition--are embellished with Wright aphorisms that recall the improving mottoes typically displayed in Arts and Crafts interiors... The Princeton reprint has an authoritative introduction by the architectural historian Neil Levine."--Martin Filler, New York Review of Books "Perhaps some people think you can have too many books on Frank Lloyd Wright, but I believe there's always room for more. This year, it's a scholarly duo from Princeton University Press: The Essential Frank Lloyd Wright: Critical Writings on Architecture, edited by Wright scholar Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer (453 pages, $49.95) and the essential Modern Architecture: Being the Kahn Lectures for 1930, with a new introduction by Neil Levine (115 pages, $29.95)."--Mary Chandler, Rocky Mountain News Praise for the original edition: "Exuberant, confessedly romantic, insistently individualistic, at times even florid and rhetorical, [Modern Architecture] is still (and I say it, who fought my rising enthusiasm at every turn of a page) the very best book on modern architecture that exists."--Catherine Bauer, New RepublicTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION PREFACE CHAPTER 1: MACHINERY, MATERIALS AND MEN CHAPTER 2: STYLE IN INDUSTRY CHAPTER 3: THE PASSING OF THE CORNICE CHAPTER 4: THE CARDBOARD HOUSE CHAPTER 5: THE TYRANNY OF THE SKYSCRAPER CHAPTER 6: THE CITY

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Peter Eisenman, Winner of the Kanter Tritsch Medal for Excellence in Architecture and Environmental Design, University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design""The arguments . . . . written here with Iturbe in such an exceptionally didactic and succinct way, and illustrated so unmistakably, as to be rare amid the current proliferation of obscure and turgid architectural theories."---Preston Scott Cohen, The Week"Lateness is the latest in a series of analogies and concepts that Peter Eisenman has used to interpret architecture, and that have defined the analytic methods that have made him a great teacher throughout his career. . . . The arguments . . . are written . . . in such an exceptionally didactic and succinct way, and illustrated so unmistakably, as to be rare amid the current proliferation of obscure and turgid architectural theories. . . . What really stands out are the penetrating formal analyses of the selected exemplars."---Preston Scott Cohen, Architectural Record"In a time when our neo-modern zeitgeist has resulted in increased isolation through the guise of individualism, Eisenman and Iturbe here offer up an alternative perspective—something outside our fixation with conventions and universality, probing the possibility of a world view that is free of the shackles of form and time. Lateness will be of value to both students using parametric tools, alongside their professors who continue to teach Venturi and Giedion’s critical discourses, with the book’s authors providing food for thought in our digital age, as well as being an update to Benjamin’s famous angel of history."---Sean Ruthen, Spacing"Novel…Lateness has to be lauded for its attempt to sort out an architect’s relation to and engagement with history and time. – Michael Bell, CAA.Reviews"

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Book SynopsisArchitects today incorporate principles of sustainable design as a matter of necessity. But the challenge of unifying climate control and building functionality, of securing a managed environment within a natural setting--and combating the harsh forces of wind, water, and sun--presented a new set of obstacles to architects and engineers in the mid-Trade Review"Design with Climate has had an extremely important impact on the practice of sustainable design, and is perhaps even more relevant today than when it was when originally published in 1963. In many ways the book was ahead of its time."—Peter Anderson, author of Prefab Prototypes: Site-specific Design for Offsite Construction"Design with Climate is a seminal work of continued relevance, and is especially needed as architects relearn the basics of climatic design in order to right the causes and effects of global warming."—Bruce Haglund, University of IdahoTable of ContentsPART 1. CLIMATIC APPROACH I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1 The Earth and Life - Animal Life and Shelter - Human Life and Shelter - Adaptation of Shelter to Climate - Similarities Around the World - Community Layouts and Climate - Regional Character - Climate Balance - To Find a Method - Summary II. THE BIOCLIMATIC APPROACH 14 The Effects of Climate on Man - Shelter and Environment - The Comfort Zone - Relation of Climatic Elements to Comfort - The Bioclimatic Chart III. REGIONAL EVALUATION 24 Climatic Evaluation by Region - Bioclimatic Needs by Region IV. CLIMATIC ELEMENTS 32 Factors in Weather - Radiant Heat Transfer PART 2. INTERPRETATION IN ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES V. SITE SELECTION 44 Microclimatic Effects - Effect of Topography - Natural and Built-Up Surroundings - Criteria for Site Selection VI. SOL-AIR ORIENTATION 53 Bound to the Sun - Recent Theories - Sol-Air Approach - Regional Adaptation - Regional Application VII. SOLAR CONTROL 63 The Structure - Transmission of Radiation and Heat - Economy of Shading Devices - Design of Shading Devices - Shading Effects of Trees and Vegetation - Obstruction of Surroundings - Summary of Method VII. ENVIRONMENT AND BUILDING FORMS 84 Morphology in Nature - Impact of External Forces on Buildings - Criterion of Optimum Shape - Conclusions for Basic Forms of Houses - Regional Effects on Large Building Shapes - Morphology of Town Structures IX. WIND EFFECTS AND AIR FLOW PATTERNS 94 Wind and Architecture - Wind Analysis - Local Factors in Wind Orientation - Windbreaks - Flow Patterns Inside Buildings - Summary of Procedures in Wind Control X. THERMAL EFFECTS OF MATERIALS 113 Opaque Materials and Indoor Temperature Balance - Heat Entry on the Surface - Moisture Effects - Deterioration of Materials - Heat Transmission of Materials - Resistance Insulation, or Heat Capacity Effects - Time Lag and Calculation Methods - Balanced Insulation - Summary PART 3. APPLICATION XI. HELIOTHERMIC PLANNING 126 Comfort Criteria - Calculating Thermal Behavior of Structures - Method of Approach for Heliothermic Planning - Thermal Behaviors - Heat Analysis of Structures in Temperate Zone, Cool Area, Hot-Arid Area, Hot-Humd Area - Summation of Regional Conclusions XII. EXAMPLES IN FOUR REGIONS 153 Architectural Application to Community Layouts APPENDIX A. Technical Notes 178 APPENDIX B. The Thermoheliodon 180 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES 186 INDEX 189

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shortlisted for the 2017 Urban Design Book Award, Urban Design Group""Before our cities were grids of asphalt, brick, and steel, they were islands, wetlands, and deserts. For centuries, urbanism relied on the engineer to reconstruct the natural environment around the built environment. But in our era of populist environmentalism, urbanism looks more than ever to the landscape architect. This book reflects on the transformation in which the landscape architect, by adapting human infrastructure to nature, is really the ultimate urbanist." * Metropolis *"In Landscape as Urbanism, one of the field's pioneers presents a powerful case for rethinking the city through landscape. Generously illustrated, [the book] examines works from around the world by designers ranging from Ludwig Hilberseimer, Andrea Branzi, and Frank Lloyd Wright to James Corner, Adriaan Geuze, and Michael Van Valkenburgh." * ArcSpace *"Rich in bold ideas."---Jared Green, The Dirt"For decades, New Urbanism was the only acceptable form of urban planning in the United States. In the past 15 years, however, several challengers have appeared on the scene, none bolder than the landscape urbanism movement. Spearheaded by Charles Waldheim, who chaired the Department of Landscape Architecture at Harvard's Graduate School of Design (GSD) from 2009 to 2015, the movement and its protagonists argue that landscape, more than buildings, has fundamentally changed the way cities urbanize in the 21st century. Waldheim's new book, Landscape as Urbanism . . . reflects on the origins of landscape urbanism and theorizes about its continued cultural relevance."---Samuel Medina, Metropolis"Talking about landscape urbanism is more like telling a story than theorizing a practice, and Waldheim tells this story well, with an authority arising from his key role in developing landscape urbanism. . . . As a history teacher faced with endless questions from students who love the idea of it but can't really work out what it is, I am grateful to Waldheim for his new book: Now I can give some readings that have some clarity, accompanied by great writing."---Julian Raxworthy, Landscape Architecture Magazine"Charles Waldheim, Irving professor of landscape architecture, advances a theoretical underpinning for breaching the barriers that have separated urbanism and landscape; the aim is a more coherent view of what cities can be." * Harvard Magazine *"[A] thorough and highly researched book."---David Sisam, Canadian Architect"A timely and fascinating book."---National Urban Design Awards 2017"Suffice to say, as one of the leading voices and purveyors of landscape urbanism, there is no better guide to the subject than Charles Waldheim. As such, Landscape as Urbanism: A General Theory stands in a league of its own, not only as a summary of Waldheim's work on the subject to-date, but also as a convincing and powerful argument for the relevance of landscape as a lens through which the contemporary city must be engaged."---Erick Villagomez, Spacing

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Book SynopsisA curated list of more than 250 must-see destinations organized geographically from Maine to FloridaTrade Review"For daydreamers and explorers alike, Phaidon's new design-led travel guide to the USA's East Coast is the perfect companion... Road trips are as American as apple pie, diners and, it seems, émigré Mid-Century Modern architects... [A] beautifully curated guide... Provides an insight into the movement's iconic buildings as well as hidden gems along the way. Whether you decide to read it and daydream or book a trip and explore in person is up to you."—BrummellMagazine.co.uk"The great American road trip is a rite of passage glorified by numerous literary icons, filmmakers and photographers alike, but in Phaidon's new tome, Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: East Coast USA, writer Sam Lubell and photographer Darren Bradley challenge the reader to uncover the east coast's rich architectural stories on a route less travelled."—AnOthermag.com"A field guide to modern architecture."—Albany Times-Union Tribune"Provides an introduction to the revelatory and inspiring charm of the East Coast's Mid-Century Modern masterpieces."—ArchDaily"Pure joy for architecture and design lovers... with enticing photographs illustrating an incredible adventure... This book is a feast to the eyes. The lovely images of the constructions put me right in the mood to think about a design-led trip. It has a lot of information from each building that makes you never stop turning the pages. Even after putting the book down, I found myself picking it up to check out more details about the places listed in this fantastic guide."—HotAndChilli.com"A compact book through which readers can explore the history behind each Modernist structure – and perhaps find a bit of inspiration to see the sights themselves."—Culture Trip"A great gift for any architect with wanderlust or a Mid-century fascination."—Metropolis Online"An indispensable companion for travels up or down I-95, and an ideal pendant to the authors' 2016 West Coast guide, this beautifully photographed book gets away from the usual subjects and introduces you to the modernism of New Hampshire, the commercial architecture of Harlem, and sublime beauties in Sarasota."—Curbed"These themed travel guides cater to travel and architecture lovers everywhere."—PeterGreenberg.com"The handsome design, new color photography, and informative text make it a pleasant journey."—Architectural Record Online

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Book SynopsisA spectacular, visually rich monograph on one of the most visionary architecture firms of the twenty-first century led by 2016 Pritzker Prize-winner Alejandro AravenaTrade Review"Good-looking, charming and a celebrity in his native Chile, the surprise winner of this year's Pritzker cares more about solving social problems than exercising his artistic chops."—New York Times"The role of the architect is now being challenged to serve greater social and humanitarian needs, and Alejandro Aravena has clearly, generously and fully responded to this challenge."—Pritzker Prize Jury"Alejandro Aravena works inside paradoxes, seeing space and flexibility in public housing, clarity in economic scarcity, and the keys to rebuilding in the causes of natural disasters."—TED"Chile happens to be producing some of the world's most gifted architects right now, a generation that includes Aravena."—The New York Times"One of the most visionary architectural firms of the 21st century: Elemental. Their model philosophy of a more responsible approach to architecture is demonstrated throughout the new read. Discover their innovative work with incredible imagery, stunning architectural photography and sketches from Aravena's own personal notebook."—Enki"A new cloth-bound volume from Phaidon which chronicles two decades of the firm's evolution."—Metropolis Online"Chilean architecture practice Elemental may not be even 20 years old, but it has already made its mark on the 21st-century architecture scene... The way the book is put together represents well the firm's design approach; it is meticulously planned, delving into a wealth of drawings and sketches that tell the story behind the practice's history and its growing list of commissions."—Wallpaper.com"Beautiful... One of the most visionary architects of the 21st century... One of the most exciting talents in modern architecture... Famed for their pioneering, socially engaged approach, the Chilean architects specialise in innovative, powerful and humane public-interest projects, with notable buildings not only in Chile but also the United States, Mexico, Switzerland and China. Featuring sketches and drawings from Aravena's personal notebooks as well as countless previously unpublished photos of Elemental's work, the book offers a thorough exploration of the practice's often unusual working methods and outlook - and is designed to be as irreverent as the designers themselves. Arevena's own text brings to life his thoughts on - and personal sense of responsibility for - civil society and the built environment... Moving beyond the usual remit of a design monograph, the book also explores the formative experiences of its partners."—HoleandCorner.com

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Book SynopsisDraw Like an Artist: 100 Buildings and Architectural Forms shows readers step by step how to draw a global survey of culturally significant buildings and their details, from ancient to modern.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION How to Use This Book Tips on Architectural Sketching & Drawing RESIDENTIAL Barcelona Pavilion | Barcelona, Spain Farnsworth House | Plano, Illinois, USA Villa Tugendhat | Brno, Czech Republic Fallingwater | Mill Run, Pennsylvania, USA Villa Savoye | Poissy, France Weissenhof Estate | Stuttgart, Germany Reflection of Mineral | Tokyo House in Abiko | Abiko City, Japan Victorian Painted Ladies | San Francisco, California, USA Markthal | Rotterdam, Netherlands Robie House | Chicago, Illinois, USA High Line at 520 West 28th Street | New York City Rietveld Schr der House | Utrecht, Netherlands Villa Mueller | Prague, Czech Republic Bay window detail | Copenhagen, Denmark Qiyunshan Tree House Hotel | China The Silo | Copenhagen, Denmark Valley Villa | Vilnius, Lithuania Tree House | Cape Town, South Africa Beirut Terraces | Beirut, Lebanon DYEJI | Luanda, Angola Rimrock | Spokane, Washington, USA Rural House | La Garrotxa, Spain Concrete Box House | Houston, Texas, USA Marble House | Bangkok, Thailand Five Terraces and a Garden | Quarteira, Portugal Sharifi-Ha House | Tehran, Iran COMMERCIAL (OFFICES / ADMINISTRATIVE) Dancing House | Prague, Czech Republic The Gherkin | London Chrysler Building | New York City Oculus, World Trade Center | New York City The Flatiron Building | New York City Central Radio & TV Tower | Beijing Salk Institute for Biological Studies |La Jolla, California, USA Sugamo Shinkin Bank | Kawaguchi, Japan Selfridges Building, Birmingham | Birmingham, England VitraHaus | Weil am Rhein, Germany Learning Hub | Singapore Antwerp Port House | Antwerp, Belgium Antinori Winery (staircase detail) | Bargino, Italy INSTITUTIONAL / EDUCATIONAL Bauhaus | Dessau, Germany Tietgenkollegiet | Copenhagen, Denmark Institute for Contemporary Art, Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, Virginia, USA Innovation Center, University of Chile | Santiago, Chile HISTORIC / SACRED / MONUMENTS Giza Pyramid Complex | Giza City, Egypt Hagia Sofia | Istanbul The Parthenon, Acropolis of Athens | Athens Taj Mahal | Agra, India Colosseum | Rome Sainte Marie de La Tourette | L’Arbresle, France Notre-Dame du Haut | Ronchamp, France Leaning Tower of Pisa | Pisa, Italy Cathedral of Brasilia | Brasilia, Brazil Sagrada Familia | Barcelona, Spain Stonehenge | Wiltshire, England The Great Buddha Hall of Tōdai-ji | Nara, Japan Prague Castle | Prague, Czech Republic Lotus Temple | Delhi, India CULTURAL (MUSEUMS / GALLERIES / LIBRARIES) Ribbon Chapel | Hiroshima, Japan Notre-Dame de Paris | Paris Centre Georges Pompidou | Paris Louvre Pyramid | Paris Vessel | New York City Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | New York City Guggenheim Museum Bilbao | Bilbao, Spain Sydney Opera House | Sydney, Australia Experimenta Building | Heilbronn, Germany Heydar Aliyev Center | Baku, Azerbaijan Oslo Opera House | Oslo, Norway Hoki Museum | Midori-ku, Chiba, Japan Oscar Niemeyer Museum | Curitiba, Brazil Niter i Contemporary Art Museum | Rio de Janeiro The Twist Gallery | Jevnaker, Norway Neue Nationalgalerie | Berlin Elbphilharmonie | Hamburg, Germany Harbin Opera House | Harbin, China Enzo Ferrari Museum | Modena, Italy ArtScience Museum | Singapore BRIDGES Tower Bridge | London Golden Gate Bridge | San Francisco, California, USA Charles Bridge | Prague, Czech Republic Sheikh Zayed Bridge | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Brooklyn Bridge | New York City Millau Viaduct | Millau, France Pont du Gard | Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France Stari Most | Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Rialto Bridge | Venice, Italy Ponte Vecchio | Florence, Italy Erasmus Bridge | Rotterdam, Netherlands Sydney Harbour Bridge | Sydney, Australia Jade Belt Bridge | Beijing TOWERS / HIGH-RISES / SKYSCRAPERS Burj Khalifa | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Eiffel Tower | Paris Big Ben | London Space Needle | Seattle, Washington, USA Nakagin Capsule Tower | Tokyo Axel Towers | Copenhagen, Denmark Hearst Tower | New York City SPORTS FACILITIES Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) | Beijing LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Stage of Forest | Jilin, China Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisEncompassing two thousand years of building history, The Architecture Reader includes 40 key texts from Alberti, Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Gropius, Venturi, Gehry, and many more. The writings address persistent concerns in architecture and design, including the role of the architect and the relationship of architecture to nature, art, and science. The carefully chosen texts provide a taste of the multiplicity that characterises historical and contemporary views of architecture. Krista Sykes organises the selections chronologically and introduces each with a helpful commentary, contextualising the author and the salient issues covered in the piece. The excerpts appear in a variety of formats, including interviews, manifestos, lectures and treatises, and are representative of the varied sometimes conflicting approaches to building and design. In combination, they provide a fascinating overview of significant concepts within the field of architecture.

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Book SynopsisThe gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e.Table of ContentsPreface xi 3500 BCE 1 Ritual Centers 6 Beginnings of China’s Civilizations 8 Mehrgarh and Early Indus Settlements 11 The Village Networks of Mesopotamia and the Balkans 12 Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt 19 European Developments 21 2500 BCE 25 The Indus Ghaggar-Hakra Civilization 30 Margiana 33 Early Empires of Mesopotamia 34 Egypt: The Old Kingdom 38 Architecture and Food 45 Stonehenge 46 Megalithic Temples of Malta 48 The First Civilizations of South America 50 1500 BCE 53 The Minoans and Knossos 60 Egypt: The New Kingdom 64 Hittite Empire 75 Mycenaean Civilization 77 Poverty Point 80 Shang Dynasty, China 81 Civilization of the High Andes 84 800 BCE 87 The Olmecs 90 Chavín de Huántar 94 The Iron Age 96 The Etruscans 97 Greece: The Geometric Period 101 Kingdom of Kush 105 Saba/Sa’abia 106 Temple of Solomon 107 Zhou Dynasty, China 108 The Aryan Invasion and Varanasi 111 Neo-Assyrian Empire 113 400 BCE 117 The Achaemenid Empire 120 Greece and the Mediterranean 124 The Hellenistic Age 141 Mauryan Dynasty and Early Buddhism 148 China: The Warring States Period 150 0 153 The Founding of Rome 158 Bibracte 164 Augustan Rome 166 Post-Augustan Rome 170 Rock-Cut Tombs 177 Northern Palace at Masada 180 Taxila: The Gandharan Cosmopolis 181 Qin Dynasty, China 182 Development of Mahayana Buddhism 185 The Maya 191 200 CE 197 Roman Empire 202 The Parthian Empire 220 Aksum 220 Amaravati Stupa 222 Caitya Hall at Karli223 Anuradhapura 224 Han Dynasty China 225 Teotihuacán 228 Moche and Nazca Civilizations 231 North Amazon Societies 234 Ohio’s Hopewell Mounds 235 400 CE 237 Ajanta Caves 244 Establishment of Chinese and Central Asian Buddhism 247 The Sassanian Empire 251 Hindu Renaissance 254 Mahabodhi Temple 256 Sigiriya 257 The Pyu, Mon, and Funan 258 Emergence of Christianity 259 Post-Constantinian Age 264 Tomb of Theodoric the Great 265 Kofun Period: Japan 266 Zapotecs of Oaxaca 268 600 CE 271 Age of Justinian 278 Armenian Architecture 284 Vishnu Deogarh and Elephanta 286 The Five Rathas 289 Southeast Asia 291 Sui and T’ang Dynasties 293 Nara Period: Japan 297 800 CE 303 Rise of Islam 312 Mahaviharas at Nalanda 319 Rajasimhesvara and Virupaksha Temples 320 Kailasnath at Ellora 322 Samye, Tibet 324 Indonesia at a Crossroads 325 Hindu Kingdoms of Cambodia 328 Korean Buddhism 331 Foguang Monastery 332 Europe and the Carolingians 334 Tikal 338 Mayan City-States 341 Tiwanaku 344 Quirigua 346 Guayabo 346 1000 CE 347 Mayan Uxmal 356 Cahokia 358 Serpent Mound 359 Pueblo Bonito 360 Seljuk Turks 362 Muqarnas 367 The Fatimids 368 Rise of the Rajput Kingdoms 370 Cholamandalam 382 Polonnaruwa 384 Song Dynasty China 386 Liao Dynasty 388 Pure Land Buddhism 391 Byzantine Revival 392 Ottonian Germany 396 The Normans 399 Pilgrimage Churches 403 Tuscany 404 1200 CE 407 Vrah Vishnulok (Angkor Wat) 416 Kingdom of Pagan 420 Sanju-sangen-do 422 Itsukushima Shrine 423 Southern Song Dynasty 424 Mongol Empire 426 Delhi 428 Africa 431 Fontenay Abbey 438 Medieval Scandinavia 440 Europe: The High Middle Ages 441 Nasrid Sultanate and the Alhambra 449 Toltec Empire 452 Chichén Itzá 452 1400 CE 455 The Americas 460 Republic of Venice 469 Ottoman Empire 470 Italian Renaissance 474 French Châteaux 482 Mamluk Sultanate 484 Timurid Dynasty 486 Deccan Sultanates 488 Ming Dynasty China 491 Joseon Dynasty 496 Muromachi Japan 497 Ayutthaya 500 1600 CE 501 Architecture of the Eurasian Power Bloc 501 Tokugawa Shogunate 504 Ming Tombs 512 Potala Palace 516 Voyages of Zheng He 519 Mughals 520 Vijaynagara 527 Bijapur 529 Isfahan 530 Suleymaniye Complex 533 Kremlin’s New Churches 535 Dogon of Mali 537 Palladio 539 Baroque Italy 542 Spanish Invasion of America 552 Atrios 553 Colonial Forts 554 Amsterdam 556 Place Royale 558 Elizabethan England 559 Church of Santo Domingo 561 Ryoanji 562 1700 CE 563 Colonialism 568 The Louvre and the Hôtel 573 Château de Versailles 576 St. Petersburg 578 Rationalization and the Age of Reason 580 Johann Balthasar Neumann and the New Neresheim 582 China and the European Enlightenment 584 Qing Beijing 588 Joseon Dynasty of Korea 591 Mallas of Nepal 592 Kyoto’s Odoi and Shimabara 593 Edo (Tokyo) 594 Nayaks of Madurai 596 Jaipur 597 Nurosmaniye Mosque, Istanbul 598 The Anglican Church 599 Whigs and the Palladian Revival 602 1800 CE 605 Tash-Khovli 610 Jaipur and the End of the Mughal Empire 611 Darbar Sahib 613 Wat Pra Kaew 614 Neoclassicim vs. Romanticism 616 Washington, DC 627 Nationalism 629 Colonial Calcutta:The Esplanade 632 Greek Revival 634 Industrial Revolution 637 Shakers 641 August Welby Pugin and the English Parliament Building 642 Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc 644 Architectural Preservation 645 Bibliothèque Ste.-Geneviève 646 Kanamaru-za 648 Qianlong’s Universal Vision 650 Synagogues 654 1900 CE 657 Public Sector Architecture 662 Railroad Stations 665 The Athenaeum 666 National Museums 667 World’s Fairs 668 Global Arts and Crafts Movement 669 Central Park 674 Paris and Haussmann 675 The Passage 677 École des Beaux-Arts 678 Chettinad Mansions 680 Colonial Modernism 681 Henry Hobson Richardson 682 The Global Bungalow 684 Shingle Style 684 Campus Architecture in the United States 686 Art Nouveau’s Maison Tassel 687 Rise of Professionalism 688 International City Beautiful Plans 688 The Garden City Movement 691 International Beaux-Arts 692 Skyscrapers 693 Casa Batlló 695 Frank Lloyd Wright 697 African Land Grab 699 Kyoto National Museum 700 Myongdong Cathedral 700 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Building 700 Concrete 701 Adolf Loos 703 The Factory Aesthetic 704 Deutsche Werkbund 705 German Concrete 706 Expressionism 707 New Delhi 710 Mombasa 711 Asplund and Lewerentz 712 Frank Lloyd Wright and the Mayan Revival Style 713 Dutch Kampung 714 De Stijl Movement 715 Friedrichstrasse Office Building 716 Russian Constructivism 717 The Bauhaus 720 Le Corbusier and Vers une Architecture 722 Lovell House 724 1950 CE 725 Modernism 726 Postmodernism 780 Magney House 786 Globalization Today 787 Glossary 801 Bibliography 811 Illustration Credits 821 Index 825

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Book SynopsisThe first European edition of Francis DK Ching s classic visual guide to the basics of building construction. For nearly four decades, the US publication Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction.Trade ReviewIf a highly descriptive and well illustrated guide to building construction is what you are after, look no further. (Civil Engineering, 1 November 2014) In summary, this European version of an established book is welcomed and deserves to take its place alongside more advanced and detailed texts on the shelves of students as well as university, college and office libraries. (Building Engineer, April 2014) This is a comprehensive primer (The RIBA Journal, May 2014)Table of ContentsPreface 1 The Building Site 2 The Building 3 Foundation Systems 4 Floor Systems 5 Wall Systems 6 Roof Systems 7 Moisture & Thermal Protection 8 Doors & Windows 9 Special Construction 10 Finish Work 11 Mechanical & Electrical Systems 12 Notes on Materials 13 Construction in the Middle East A Appendix Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDouglas Spencer teaches and writes on critical theories of architecture, landscape and urbanism. A regular contributor to Radical Philosophy, he has also written chapters for collections such as Architecture Against the Post-Political (2014), Landscape and Agency (2016) and This Thing Called Theory (2016). He has published numerous essays in journals such The Journal of Architecture, AD, AA Files, New Geographies, Volume and Praznine. He teaches at the AA's Graduate School of Design at the Architectural Association and at the University of Westminster, London.Trade ReviewSpencer draws a direct intellectual lineage from neoliberalism’s original thinkers through the unlikely corridors of late-20th-century countercultural and avant-garde thought, all the way into the glistening hallways of today’s most acclaimed contemporary architectural firms. * Los Angeles Review of Books *This book marks a milestone in architectural criticism, and the questions it addresses could not be more important or urgent ... Its bold, unflinching description of architecture’s complicity with the powers that be makes it an indispensable reference for all those concerned with the social and political meaning of their work, * Journal of Architectural Education *The Architecture of Neoliberalism is a devastating portrait of contemporary architecture as the phantasmagoria of neoliberal capitalism. Spencer deftly deconstructs the current architectural ideology as a melange of counter-cultural tropes and vitalist celebrations of flexibility, empowerment, spontaneity, and the market as the final arbiter of freedom. The result is a powerful plea for critique in the face of the architectural prophets who proclaim ‘there is no alternative’. * Benjamin Noys, Professor of Critical Theory, University of Chichester, UK *“Neoliberalism” is commonly used as an epithet today to denounce a late-capitalist architecture in cahoots with the forces of real estate development and the marketplace. Douglas Spencer is the first to provide a detailed history of this term and to analyze its modes of operation, its architectural expressions, and its ideological subterfuges. An absolutely timely, lucid, important critique. * Joan Ockman, Distinguished Senior Fellow, University of Pennsylvania School of Design, USA *This book marks a milestone in architectural criticism, and the questions it addresses could not be more important or urgent. * JAE (Journal of Architectural Education) *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Architecture, Neoliberalism and the Game of Truth 1. The Art of Neoliberal Governmentality 2. The Spatial Constitution of the Neoliberal Subject 3. Architecture Theory: From May '68 to the 'Real' of the Market 4. Labour Theory: Architecture, Work and Neoliberalism 5. Festivals of Circulation: Neoliberal Architectures of Culture, Commerce and Eduction 6. Neoliberalism and Effect: Architecture and the Patterning of Experience Conclusion: The Necessity of Critique Bibliography

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