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A History of Architecture
Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture is the first major work of history to include an overview of the architectural achievements of the 20th Century. Banister Fletcher has been the standard one volume architectural history for over 100 years and continues to give a concise and factual account of world architecture from the earliest times.
Neufert Architect's Data
By Ernest Neufert. This is an essential aid in the initial design and planning of a project. The relevant building type is located by a comprehensive index and cross reference system, a condensed commentary covers user requireements, planning criteria, basic dimensions and other considerations of function, siting aspect etc.
Interior design Illustrated
by Francis D. K. Ching, Corky Binggeli. The bestselling guide to interior design updated and expanded for a new generation. For over three decades, Francis D.K. Ching's integrated, comprehensive approach to presenting the elements of architecture and design has helped millions of students and professionals alike visualize and make sense of complex concepts.
Mechanics of Structure Vol-1
By Dr. Sh Shah And S. B. Junnarkar. This standard text-book alongwith its companion Vol. II is designed to cover the complete syllabi of the subjects of Strength of Materials and Theory and Analysis of Structures. This is one of the most comprehensive revisions since the book was first published.
Elements of Structural Analysis
By S. A. Bari. The element formulations account for axial, bending, torsional and transverse shear deformations.
Architectural Shades and Shadow
By Henry McGoodwinThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps, and other notations in the work.
Architecture: Form Space & Order
By Francis D. K. Ching. The revered architectural reference, updated with contemporary examples and interactive 3D models An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new, print copies or can be purchased separately.
A Pattern Language : Town Building Construction
By Christopher Alexander. You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, or a workshop, or a public building. And you can use it to guide you in the actual process of construction.
A Global Strategy for Housing in the Third Millennium
Edited by W.A.Allen, R.G.Courtney, E.Happold and Sir Alan Muir Wood This book outlines the emerging determinants, in a global context, for the provision of housing for the growing, shifting and changing populations. In doing so the reader will be encouraged to forsee the complementary evolution in the planning, design and construction of housing in the developed and developing world.