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An English emigre who became America's first professional architect, Benjamin Henry Latrobe put his stamp on the built landscape of the new republic. Latrobe contributed to such iconic structures as the south wing of the US Capitol building, the White House, and the Navy Yard. He created some of the early republic's greatest neoclassical interiors, including the Statuary Hall.

A groundbreaking volume from the president and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club makes the profound argument that to preserve the environment, a revolution must take place in which every person becomes a champion for nature and the outdoors. In The Outdoor Citizen, John Judge coins the term "the outdoor citizen" delivering his remarkably persuasive argument that we must all become citizens of the natural world, owning and instilling in the next generation a keen interest in the outdoors and reconnecting with life's most essential foundation: nature.

Everyone wants a home that is beautiful and clutter-free. But most of us are unsure how to get there without breaking the bank. Popular interior designer Shannon Acheson takes the guesswork out of creating a lovely home. Home Made Lovely is a mindset: Decorating should be about those who live there, rather than making your home into a magazine-worthy spread.

Because of the way technology has impacted real estate sales, buyers and sellers have greater access to information and even the ability to direct the sales process. While knowing market information is helpful in real estate sales, most people still lack a key aspect: expertise. By presenting an inside view on sales, McLaughlin provides a guide for maximizing the value of the sale and purchase of homes.

John Ota was a man on a mission - to put together the perfect kitchen. He and his wife had been making do with a room that was frankly no great advertisement for John's architectural expertise. It just about did the job but for a room that's supposed to be the beating heart of a home and a joy to cook in, the Otas' left a lot to be desired. And so John set out on a quest across North America, exploring examples of excellent designs throughout history, to learn from them and apply their lessons to his own restoration.

La población urbana se duplicará en cuarenta años, algo que obliga a la transformación holística y sostenible del modelo de ciudad. Para Martha Thorne, decana de IE School of Architecture and Design y directora ejecutiva del Pritzker Architecture Prize, el gran reto de la arquitectura está en su capacidad para hacer metrópolis, que serán más densas y poseerán una alta calidad urbana y una mayor calidad de vida para los residentes.

Это книга о дверях и порогах: о входах в доисторические святилища, египетские, греческие и римские храмы, средневековые соборы, крепости, дворцы и виллы. Она о том, что делает их особенными — о символическом смысле, который вложили в них создатели. Каждая дверь знаменует собой переход, а порог — это некий рубеж между двумя реальностями, граница двух миров и двух состояний. Двери неразрывно связаны с понятиями изменения и эволюции, а порой становятся связующей нитью между сном и реальностью, светом и тенью, неведением и мудростью.

Architects in 1970's Houston struggle to keep up with the town's growth. Relegated to two story apartment projects, with no urban plan, Bogota Architects cannot compete with waves of outsider developers with money and plans for high rise structures. In a stream of consciousness style, the author swims through days at the office. It is all the stuff Ayn Rand forgot to say in the Fountainhead.

Help! My House is a Mess: A Simple Guide to Organizing Chaos in Your Home is your ultimate guide to reclaiming control over your living space and creating a peaceful, organized home. With practical advice, proven strategies, and step-by-step methods, you'll learn how to tackle even the most challenging areas of your home. Whether you're facing an overflowing closet, a chaotic kitchen, or a never-ending laundry pile, this book provides you with the tools to not only tidy up but to maintain lasting order.

In Battle of the Skyscrapers, we take you through the evolution of humanity's tallest architectural wonders. Crossing oceans and spanning the years since the first skyscraper, this book clues you in on how different eras and cities have aimed for the sky over the decades, observing the shifts in culture, economy, wealth, power, and technology that have driven humanity's race to go even higher.

Ciudades de 15 minutos (o de 20 para los expertos menos ambiciosos): este es un poderoso concepto urbanístico que se ha popularizado en los últimos años y que se basa en la idea de diseñar ciudades en las que los servicios y actividades esenciales (trabajo, educación, compras, salud, etc.) estén ubicados a no más de 15 minutos a pie o en bicicleta de los hogares de los residentes.

Ancient Chinese thought linking the destiny of man to his surroundings. It aims to make sure that individuals board harmony with their surroundings. The Chinese have a clear belief in Ch'i, and it's incorporated into several aspects of their life. The astronomical history of feng shui is evident within the development of instruments and techniques. You don't need to be a professional designer or a feng shui expert in order to have a beautiful, comfortable home.

The future of our cities is not what it used to be. The modern-city model that took hold globally in the twentieth century has outlived its usefulness. It cannot solve the problems it helped to create - especially global warming. Fortunately, a new model for urban development is emerging in cities to aggressively tackle the realities of climate change. In Life After Carbon, urban sustainability consultants Pete Plastrik and John Cleveland assemble this global pattern of urban reinvention from the stories of 25 "innovation lab" cities across the globe.

This guide takes you on a transformative journey toward a more organized and stress-free life by embracing the power of decluttering. From overwhelmed to empowered, you'll discover practical strategies to reduce physical clutter in your home, streamline your daily routines, and create mental clarity. This book breaks down decluttering into manageable steps, helping you to identify what truly matters, let go of unnecessary possessions, and design a space that supports your well-being and peace of mind.

This highly understandable and entertaining book distils best practice research on science communication into accessible chapters, supported by case studies and examples. With practical advice on everything from messages and metaphors to metrics and ethics, you will learn what the public think about science and why, and how to shape scientific research into a story that will influence beliefs, behaviours and policies.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by limited storage, cramped layouts, or a lack of natural light in your home? How to Master the Art of Small Space Living offers you a roadmap to create a comfortable, functional, and beautiful home—no matter the size. This guide tackles the unique challenges of small space living and introduces you to innovative techniques for transforming tight quarters into a sanctuary of style and efficiency.

Ya anticipábamos en la tema 24, dedicada al arte isabelino y plateresco, lo convencional de tla duración de un periodo artístico. A esa convencional división cronológica se le añade la necesidad de reducir a dos temas la arquitectura renacentista española. Ante tamaña dificultad, hemos huido de los caminos habituales, buscando la mejor realización práctica de los temas. De este modo, podemos asegurar una visión completa de la arquitectura renacentista a través de las series 24 y de esta.

Entendemos por arquitectura barroca un estilo de construcción y decoración característico, que comienza a instalarse en Europa a finales del siglo XVI y perdura sin trascendentales variaciones hasta la segunda mitad del XVIII. El siglo clave, pues, del arte barroco es el XVII. Las fronteras exactas de este modo arquitectónico no pueden determinarse, pues, aunque tradicionalmente venía concediéndose a Lorenzo Bernini la paternidad simbólica del estilo, la historiografía actual descubre antecedentes barrocos en hombres de tanta importancia como Miguel Ángel.

No vamos a tener, a partir de 1920, arquitectos geniales que creen algo impensado, pero sí van a surgir muchos constructores con ganas de reformar lo antiguo y de introducir una nueva sensibilidad estética en la pálida y enfermiza arquitectura española. Como el número de obras y de autores se multiplica por momentos y en la mayoría de los casos falta perspectiva suficiente para valorar la obra de los más recientes, hemos decidido hacer una selección provisional, que en ningún momento pretende ser canónica.

Nos encontramos ante un producto artístico plena­mente oriental. El problema de que los árabes no fueran creadores de formas artísticas propias no resta mérito alguno a su labor. Las soluciones arquitectónicas por ellos adoptadas habían sido empleadas por persas y bizantinos desde muchos siglos atrás, pero lo cierto es que sólo los árabes lograron hacer de este arte un arte universal.