Text in English and German. The architect and photographer Rolf Reiner Maria Borchard, who is professor of design principles at the Muthesius-Hochs...

At the urban scale the harbour is a grandiose meeting between the town and the fjord landscape, representing an interesting interface between the l...

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...

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...

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

Experience the explosiveness of water jets streaming skyward or the stillness of an infinity edge through 48 award-winning pool, spa, and water env...

Showcases the most innovative designs of water-inspired applications from around the globe. Presents winners of the Global AquaTekture Visionary Aw...

This thorough guide, the second of two volumes, displays and discusses American original architecture, including Pueblo, Spanish Revival, Ranch, Ca...

This thorough guide, the second of two volumes, displays and discusses American original architecture, including Pueblo, Spanish Revival, Ranch, Ca...

Situated at the intersection of public realm, urban design and site specific art, Martha Schwartz Partners has over 35 years of experience designin...

This book presents documentation, reflection and critical analysis of two award-winning projects Monash Steps and Stawell Steps. These linked proje...

Turn any outdoor space into a personal paradise with these inspiring ideas. Over 330 beautiful color images present hardscape design elements to su...

The accelerating pace of world urbanisation has been one of the most significant developments of the twentieth century. This development has had gr...

A historic overview of the parks the Olmsted companies created in New Jersey primarily for the county park commissions in Essex, Union, and Passaic...

For over 350 years Parisians have designed and preserved phenomenal public outdoor spaces. In this book Jacqueline Widmar Stewart follows the fine-...

Concrete pavers are one of the hottest pavements around homes, commercial buildings, and urban spaces. Designers know that the selection of pavemen...

Here is the ultimate portfolio featuring some of the most advanced interlocking concrete paver technology available today. Over 300 full color imag...

Includes a wonderful circular patio centered around a firepit, to a demonstration walkway that illustrates how to lay basketweave, running brick, a...

Pervious concrete offers an exciting and economical alternative to traditional paving materials. Avoiding runoff and water pollution, these pavemen...

Community planner Susan Guyette presents the first field-tested model of development planning that addresses the special concerns of Native America...

What makes a garden regionally appropriate? Fifteen private gardens designed by leading landscape architects answer that question for Northern Cali...

What makes a garden regionally appropriate? Fifteen private gardens designed by leading landscape architects answer that question for arid Southern...