Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A house in Fez A house in Fez Suzanna Clarke When Suzanna Clarke and her husband bought a dilapidated riad, or traditional courtyard house, in the Middle the ancient Medina of Fez, their friends thought they were mad. Located in a maze of donke… OL11776478W
Audel Carpenters and Builders Math, Plans, and Specifications, All New 7th Edition Audel Carpenters and Builders Math, Plans, and Specifications, All New 7th Edition Rex Miller You can count on a good planA successful building or remodeling job requires not only a plan, but also the skill to interpret it and an understanding of the mathematics behind it. Whether you are a b… OL15091047W
September 12 September 12 Gregory Smithsimon Until September 11, Battery Park City had been a secluded, wealthy enclave just west of Wall Street in downtown Manhattan, one with all the opulence of the surrounding corporate headquarters yet with… OL15952097W
Castles in the air Castles in the air Judy Corbett A fascinating account of leaving London for the wilds of North Wales to restore a crumbling castle. OL16028497W
Barn again Barn again E. Ashley Rooney "This book will be a treasured reference and source of ideas for homeowners, architects, and designers alike. Over 240 beautiful color photos and informative text explore possibilities for transformi… OL17193465W
Saratoga Saratoga George Ranalli "In 2008, renowned New York City-based architect George Ranalli completed a renovation (commissioned by the New York City Housing Authority in Brooklyn) to Brownsville's Saratoga Community Center - a… OL24296825W
Cladding of buildings Cladding of buildings Alan Brookes This book addresses the topic of lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful overview of the subject for the student and new practitioner. Written by a well-known specialist in the subject, th… OL2583237W
Architectural salvage Architectural salvage Geoffrey David West "Whether you live in a Georgian town house, a Victorian terraced property, or a 1930s semi, when it comes to carrying out repair and refurbishment work it is always better to use original materials. … OL29234175W
Historic preservation Historic preservation Swanke Hayden Connell Architects. xxvi, 681 p. : 29 cm OL6220847W