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AIA Detroit AIA Detroit Eric J. Hill,Eric Hill,John Gallagher "This completely new guide to Detroit architecture provides a fresh, in-depth look at the city of Detroit itself as well as a number of distinctive environments outside the city proper. Like its pred… OL10619166W
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
Shapes in buildings Shapes in buildings Rebecca Rissman Uses photographs of buildings, with repetetive text, to show what shapes they contain. OL11961031W
Exploring Georgian Dublin Exploring Georgian Dublin Pat Dargan 93 p. : 24 cm OL11985454W
The architectural project The architectural project Alfonso Corona Martínez "The Architectural Project considers the practice of architectural design as it has developed during the last two centuries. In this challenging interpretation of design education and its effect on d… OL12038213W
Designing indoor solar products Designing indoor solar products Julian F. Randall Photovoltaic technology - or the direct conversion of light into electricity - is the fastest growing means of electricity generation today, however it is generally used outdoors. Relatively little a… OL13642775W
The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty Ann Heinrichs Describes the history of one of the largest statues in the world, the Statue of Liberty. OL14853671W
The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty Dana Meachen Rau Introduces the history and symbolism of the famous New York City landmark, the Statue of Liberty. OL14859749W
Walls of Fear Walls of Fear Kathryn Cramer Horror anthology edited by Kathryn Cramer and including stories by Chet Williamson, Edward Bryant, Garry Kilworth, Gene Wolfe, Greg Cox, Gwyneth Jones, Ian Watson, Jack Womack, James Morrow, Jessica … OL14914299W
The story of the gold at Sutter's Mill The story of the gold at Sutter's Mill R. Conrad Stein Presents the scene in California after gold was discovered on John Sutter's land in 1849 and the subsequent fortunes made and hearts broken. OL15036491W
Super structures of the world Super structures of the world Stuart A. Kallen Surveys notable structures built by humans, from ancient dwellings to modern amusement parks. OL15042181W
Skyscrapers and towers Skyscrapers and towers Chris Oxlade Describes how skyscrapers are different from towers and how both are constructed. OL15077720W
Audel Complete Building Construction Audel Complete Building Construction Rex Miller You can build on this foundation Whether construction is your livelihood or you're just planning a home addition, you need to know the latest about materials, methods, and more. From locating the … OL15091053W
Energy Management Systems & Direct Digital Control Energy Management Systems & Direct Digital Control Richard A Panke Written with the building owner or facility manager in mind, this plain English guide to use of energy management systems and direct digital control covers the full spectrum of hardware and software … OL15177151W
Building for tomorrow Building for tomorrow Nicola Barber Includes such topics as computer-aided design, new methods of building, new ways to use glass, green buildings, building for leisure and pleasure, floating worlds, and cities for the next century. OL15270211W
Boston landmarks commission's evaluation of significance system with criteria and explanation of gr… Boston landmarks commission's evaluation of significance system with criteria and explanation of gr… Boston Landmarks Commission (Boston, Mass.) ...a description of the six categories used by the Boston Landmarks Commission in evaluating architectural and historical resources in Boston and the significance of each; this item was in the BRA co… OL15671320W
Fenway project completion report Fenway project completion report Boston Landmarks Commission (Boston, Mass.) ...part 1 includes brief history of the Fenway and reviews architectural styles; recommends candidates for nomination to the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, for Boston landmark districts and ar… OL15716437W
Design of buildings for wind Design of buildings for wind Emil Simiu "ASCE 7 is the US standard for identifying minimum design loads for buildings and other structures. ASCE 7 covers many load types, of which wind is one. The purpose of this book is to provide struc… OL15946676W
Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2011 Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2011 Don Bokmiller "Master all the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP. Revit MEP has finally come into its own, and this perfectly paced reference covers all the core concepts and functionality of this fast-… OL15998727W
The tall buildings reference book The tall buildings reference book Antony Wood,David Parker "As the ever changing skylines of cities all over the world shows, tall buildings are an increasingly popular solution to growth in today's urban areas. Whether they are residential, workplace or mix… OL16499254W
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