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Manual of Biogenic House Sections

Detailed demonstration of 55 of the most architecturally compelling examples of natural and low carbon construction in houses...

Authors: Paul Lewis, Marc Tsurumaki, & David J. Lewis

Binding: Softbound with flaps

Pages: 320pp

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The Architecture of Place

To respond to the unique opportunities of each client and site, Bates Masi + Architects has developed an approach rather than a devotion to a particular style, careful study of the needs of the site and owners uncovers a guiding concept particular to each project...

Author: Bates Masi + Architects

Binding: Hardbound

Pages: 304pp

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Emergent Tokyo

DESIGNING THE SPONTANEOUS CITY

Unlike much of the existing writing on Tokyo that emphasizes its oriental uniqueness and mysterious urban chaos, this richly illustrated book offers both visitors and specialists an unparalleled understanding of the surprising yet comprehensible design principles that explain Tokyo’s most permeable, vibrant, and adaptive urban patterns...

Author: Jorge Almazán and Joe McReynolds

Binding: Softbound

Pages: 250pp

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Sanctuary

Encompassing a broad spectrum of work focused on site-sensitive design, the firm’s new monograph, Sanctuary, features a selection of projects located in such diverse locations as Hawaii, Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest...

Author: de Reus Architects

Size: 8.5″ x 11.75″ Portrait
Pages: 360pp
Binding: Hardbound
Price: $65.00

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History Reinterpreted

THE MYLES STANDISH HOTEL

'History Reinterpreted,' the second published work from celebrated architect and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects Patrick Ahearn, explores the renovation and reimagination of the 1871 Myles Standish Hotel in Duxbury, Mass., as a grand single-family residence…

Author: Patrick Ahearn

Binding: Hardbound

Size: 9” x 9” Square
Pages: 120pp

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9 Ways To Make Housing for People

Combining how-to with why-to, '9 Ways to Make Housing for People' lays out the core principles that David Baker Architects uses to help communities develop great urban housing. Written for architects and residents—as well as officials, developers, and planners—this book is a kit of parts...

Author: David Baker Architects

Binding: Hardbound

Pages: 260pp

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