A collection of inspiring homes for design enthusiasts that puts renewable “mass timber” front and center as a unique, and beautiful, solution to t...

Take a leisurely stroll through one of the most charming and desirable areas on Martha's Vineyard -- or anywhere in the country, for that matter. F...

This essential reference is a compilation of ideas, suggestions, and design solutions taken from a variety of experts in the field. The goal is to ...

Building a green home or redesigning an existing home to be green is more than energy efficiency and preservation of natural resources. It is about...

-- Cooling cities -- Reducing energy demand -- Containing water runoff -- Preserving wildlife habitat -- Enhancing urban well-being These are a few...

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

Through architectural photography, technical diagrams, and expert prose, this book explores the environmental benefits as well as stylish and innov...

Maud Lewis a peint l’intérieur de sa minuscule maison d’une seule pièce — : pas seulement les murs, mais aussi l’intérieure et l’extérieure des por...

This book takes you through 53 homes that reflect the growing trend for environmentally friendly houses. Resource- and energy-efficient residences ...

Lilian J. Rice was given the opportunity of a lifetime in 1922, when her employer-architect, Richard Requa-passed over to her his commission to des...

World-class woodworker Sam Maloof (1916-2009), the first craftsperson to receive a MacArthur Foundation grant, inhabited his family compound in Alt...

Important examples of realised objects show the interplay of use of nature resources, and the building technology that is added on. Natural ventila...

History, industry, and architecture come alive in this book documenting the six-year transformation of one of the Southeast's largest buildings int...

The iconic minaret of Jām stands in a remote mountain valley in central Afghanistan, the finest surviving monument of the enigmatic 12th-century Gh...

By combining proven and promising wind, solar, and other clean and renewable energy technologies, individuals, businesses, and communities can inve...

Architect David Wright helped pioneer the concept of passive solar architecture, and his thoughts and experiments have helped shape the evolution o...

Built in 1889 and now home to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Spencer Mansion is a magnificent building with a rich and layered history. W...

Lime is a white, powdery substance widely used in construction, agriculture, and industry. It is manufactured by heating limestone. Small amounts m...

In recent years, over one thousand tobacco sheds have disappeared from the "Tobacco Valley." This important book systematically catalogues tobacco ...

Wildwood, New Jersey, is a seashore destination for adventure with thrilling rides, bright neon signs, fancy motels, and a good time. This book cap...