Havana has always been a dynamic city, and its unique architecture makes it one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Until recently, the clos...

Early nomadic shelters, including caves, animal skin tents, and igloos, were used for protection against wind, rain, snow, sunlight, and other forc...

In the triumvirate of dominant structural building materials—wood, metal, and masonry—each has its advantages, but none are as intertwined with the...

Text in English and German. This book presents a selection from all Tesar's creative periods and an essay introduces the background to this art and...

Heinz Tesar's architecture is associated with holistic ideas, and is 'value-conservative' in this sense. But at the same time, this architecture re...

Text in English and German. The church rises to the challenge of providing a spiritual centre for Donau City, the new residential and commercial ce...

Text in English and German. Heinz Tesar's buildings occupy a very particular place on the Austrian architectural scene, which is anyway populated b...

During my research for a previous book called Frontier Forts and Post of the Hudson’s Bay Company, I could not help but notice that there were many...

Architects who believe that designs should be based on past architecture.

Historic Architecture in Northwest Philadelphia is a colorful and comprehensive look at the rich architectural history of the Wissahickon Valley, a...

This photographic story of three dynamic neighborhoods in Philadelphia's twenty-first ward traces the evolution of each community as defined by its...

West of the Schuylkill River, what was once Blockley and Kingsessing Townships is now West Philadelphia. Here is a comprehensive look at the rich a...

Nestled among the rolling hills of South Central Pennsylvania, six counties - Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York - are home t...

Doorways, particularly front entrances, are among a building's most significant architectural features. Their powerful visual impact provides a sen...

In many years of collaboration a research group with scholars from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the United States has looked into the most rec...

Here's a wonderful opportunity to lean back in your own private study and visit more than 200 private offices, dens, and libraries. If you are look...

If German interior designers have a genius, it's for mixing modern with vintage finds and timeless classics to create looks that you don't see anyw...

Pull up a seat for a colorful tour of sound-proofed, silver-screened retreats fit for movie stars, Starship commanders, and sultans. Take an ultra-...

Chinese cities are undergoing profound changes. Urban development has transformed the townscape; low-rise structures based on courtyard type housin...

The ultimate indulgence, this home improvement is sure to make you the envy of your neighbors. A hot tub or spa, whether in a sunroom, patio, or un...

Prepare to be wowed, amused, and inspired as you visit over 100 houseboats, inside and out. Architect Kathy Shaffer follows her bliss and explores ...

Soak in a little New Orleans history while enjoying a visual tour of her homes. Known for beauty and style, New Orleans delivers as much in its arc...

Housing is a matter of great urgency around the world. In cities that drive technological change and staggering wealth, there is a fierce struggle ...

Text in English, German and Japanese. The architecture of Japan, both historic and contemporary, has attracted architects from all over the world s...

This title invites readers to discover what is fun about building. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the pe...

Of the vast variety of types of vernacular architecture, the igloo is probably the one which provokes the most curiosity and affection. In addition...

Papers from a conference about images and altars in Medieval Europe 800-1300, illuminating the interplay between materiality, liturgy, iconography ...

In the 18th century the idea of the landscape garden, which had originated in England, spread all over Europe. The geometry of the Baroque park was...

The central idea behind this book is to gather knowledge and experiences about strategies and processes that are based on Universal Design philosop...

Current design of apartment buildings is facing challenges of philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new demands and require innova...

Art Deco brings to mind a glamorous era of brilliant architecture, striking interior design, elegant furniture, and superb objets d'art. The term e...