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...

This book features a collection of interiors by 77 of the country's leading interior designers. Examining the different sources of inspiration for ...

Ideas, ideas, ideas... they filled the rooms highlighted in 1950s advertising by Armstrong, the leading maker of flooring and ceiling products. Her...