This title offers a window into the roles and construction of Michigan family farms. Michigan's family farms form the backbone of the state. One need only see the Centennial Farm signs that dot the sides of the state's country roads to understand that. Hemalata Dandekar shows in her new book just how connected those family farm buildings are to the families that inhabit them. Eight family-farm case studies display farm buildings' relationship to the land they sit on, their function on the farm, the materials they're made with, the farm enterprises themselves, and the families who own them. Photographs, plans, elevations, and sections of typical, exemplary traditional farm buildings show the aesthetic and architectural qualities of those types of buildings across the state. The ways in which the buildings serve the productive activities of the farm, shelter and nourish the people and livestock, yield a living, and enable the aspirations of farm people are shown in the words and photographs of the farmers themselves. The buildings form a window into the lives of Michigan's family farms and into the hearts and minds of the people who have lived and worked in them their entire lives.

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With "McMansions" increasingly giving way to "tiny" houses, the desire to downsize and be more ecologically and economically prudent is a concept many are beginning to embrace. Focusing on dwelling spaces all under 1,000 square feet, TINY HOUSES (Rizzoli, April 2009) by Mimi Zeiger aims to challenge readers to take a look at their own homes and consider how much space they actively use.
Ranging from tree houses to floating houses, TINY HOUSES features an international collection of over thirty modular and prefab homes, each one embodying "microgreen living," defined as the creation of tiny homes where people challenge themselves to live "greener" lives. By using a thoughtful application of green living principles, renewable resources for construction, and clever ingenuity, these homes exemplify sustainable living at its best.

In "The Appearances of Memory," the Indonesian architectural and urban historian Abidin Kusno explores the connections between the built environment and political consciousness in Indonesia during the colonial and postcolonial eras. Focusing primarily on Jakarta, he describes how perceptions of the past, anxieties about the rapid pace of change in the present, and hopes for the future have been embodied in architecture and urban space at different historical moments. He argues that the built environment serves as a reminder of the practices of the past and an instantiation of the desire to remake oneself within, as well as beyond, one's particular time and place.

Addressing developments in Indonesia since the fall of President Suharto's regime in 1998, Kusno delves into such topics as the domestication of traumatic violence and the restoration of order in the urban space, the intense interest in urban history in contemporary Indonesia, and the implications of "superblocks," large urban complexes consisting of residences, offices, shops, and entertainment venues. Moving farther back in time, he examines how Indonesian architects reinvented colonial architectural styles to challenge the political culture of the state, how colonial structures such as railway and commercial buildings created a new, politically charged cognitive map of cities in Java in the early twentieth century, and how the Dutch, in attempting to quell dissent, imposed a distinctive urban visual order in the 1930s. Finally, the present and the past meet in his long-term considerations of how Java has responded to the global flow of Islamic architecture, and how the meanings of Indonesian gatehouses have changed and persisted over time. "The Appearances of Memory" is a pioneering look at the roles of architecture and urban development in Indonesia's ongoing efforts to move forward.

Essential information for the design of housing

"Building Type Basics for Housing, Second Edition" is your one-stop reference for the essential information you need to confidently begin the design process and successfully complete the design for housing, large or small, on time and within budget. Members of the award-winning design firm Goody Clancy share their firsthand knowledge to guide you through all aspects of designing and building residences. The book presents knowledgeable, real-world advice for architects, planners, engineers, and developers to create excellent residential design projects for a variety of housing types.

This updated edition offers a new collection of detailed project examples that represent the best in today's housing designs, including more information on sustainable design and a fresh look at mixed-use developments increasingly popular in urban areas. It walks the reader through the guidelines, planning concepts, and lessons learned--from single-family detached homes and townhouses to multi-family, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings. Coverage also includes essential topics such as community planning, site layout, zoning and code issues, parking strategies, and the selection of building materials.

This new edition:

Asks and answers twenty questions that frequently arise in the early phases of a residential commission

Provides a number of residential examples--new to this edition--from the last decade, covering the full range of housing densities

Is illustrated with numerous photographs, diagrams, plans, and sections

Shows how to obtain financing, approvals, and support for developments

Includes new information on sustainability, which is incorporated throughout the book

This conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get moving quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information instantly and saves professionals countless hours of research.

This early work on Italian Villas and their Gardens is a beautifully illustrated look at the subject. Chapters include; Florentine Villas, Sienese Villas, Roman Villas, Villas near Rome, Genoese Villas, Lombard Villas and Villas of Venetia. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all historians Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

From the moment a project is launched, the team at Ferguson & Shamamian work in close collaboration with the world s leading decorators, landscape designers, and artisans to create contemporary houses anchored in tradition and regional character. Distinguished by their dedication to craftsmanship and creativity, the firm s residences balance artistic integrity, historic precedent, and the latest innovations in design, but always with a sense of comfort and innate elegance that endures for generations. The captivating stories behind these singular homes are revealed through gorgeous photography and texts narrating the genesis and evolution of each property. Working closely with their clients and teams of exceptional designers and craftspeople, Ferguson & Shamamian created these distinctive, one-of-a-kind homes that embody the personalities of their owners yet are timeless in their design. An extensive section of drawings and plans enriches the narrative and offers a glimpse inside the firm s creative process.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS AND CLIENTSWritten by a successful practitioner of both residential and commercial architecture, this hands-on resource enables you to transfer and expand your architectural design skills and successfully integrate single-family residential design into your professional practice. The Architect's Guide to Residential Design discusses typical residential design issues, such as budgets and construction schedules, and offers guidelines for interacting with design-conscious clients. This detailed handbook presents a comprehensive methodology for the process of designing, pricing, and constructing single-family homes. Six real-world case studies, each featuring a unique site, budget, program, and set of circumstances, are included. The Architect's Guide to Residential Design covers: Houses as an architectural practice How houses differ from commercial and institutional architectural projects Design and documentation for architect-designed houses Bidding and negotiating with contractors Cutting the contract with both owners and contractors Construction administration and the building process

This is a special release of never before seen home designs with unique floorplans based on historical architecture. For anyone with an interest in architecture or a dream to build a special home. Multiple innovative and practical home designs featuring environmentally friendly ideas and ideas to fit in with surroundings with strong historical connection. From Luxury to budget efficient designs, this book is ideal to explore every personal wish in where we live.

The story of the prefabs at Stewards Green, Epping, has been compiled from local newspapers, Council minutes, and most importantly, the memories of the residents themselves, in their own words. They have also contributed over 30 wonderfully evocative sketches and photographs. The book begins in the war years, with eye-witness accounts of air-raids and the damage they caused in Epping. Then we eavesdrop on Committee meetings, as local councillors struggled to provide post-war houses for all those couples who were married but had no home of their own. We learn about the Government's Temporary Housing Programme, and discover how and why the "Tarran"-type prefabs came to be at Stewards Green. Next we hear the reaction of the residents themselves, as they explain how thrilled they were with their new prefabs and all the "mod cons," which even included gas refrigerators. They recall how they made ends meet during times of shortages - potato-picking, rabbiting, back-garden hens, making rag-rugs etc. Those who were children at the time talk about playing on the central green and in the fields. Events such as the Coronation Party and the prefab that went up in flames are remembered. The corner shops and local characters are described, and much, much more The story concludes in the mid 1960s with the demolition of the prefabs and the re-development of the area. This Local History book not only describes the Stewards Green prefab estate, but also provides a glimpse of a way of life in the middle of the Twentieth Century.

This early work on Italian Villas and their Gardens is a beautifully illustrated look at the subject. Chapters include; Florentine Villas, Sienese Villas, Roman Villas, Villas near Rome, Genoese Villas, Lombard Villas and Villas of Venetia. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all historians Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The house, throughout history, in every place in the world, has been built to provide shelter from the elements. The dwellings that have resulted are as different as the people that have built them, the social norms that prevailed at the time and place in which they were built and the natural environment that they adapted to. Studying them now in a comprehensive way allows us to understand the social, political, economic and religious conditions that existed for their inhabitants. They are a three-dimensional record of culture. Twenty-four pages of color images, along with black and white images through three volumes, illustrate the homes of people throughout the world. Volume 1: Ancient Times to the Late Middle Ages Volume 2: Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution Volume 3: Post Industrial Revolution to the Present. Volume 1: The earliest forms of personal dwellings were constructed out of ice, stone, mud, and other materials locally found. Whether a tent or simple dwelling for an ordinary citizen, or a palace for a royal family, each house met the needs of its occupants, and tells us their economic circumstances, community position, and climate and environment. *Arctic igloos *Native American dwellings *Aztec and Incan dwellings *Egypt: Old, Middle, and New Kingdom Houses *Nubian mud houses *China: houses from 1600 to 1027 B.C. *India: houses of the Muguls *Japan: prehistoric and early Japanese house forms *traditional Korean courtyard house *Aboriginal dwellings (Australia) *Britain: Woodhenge, Anglo Saxon villages, rural farms *Switzerland's alpine cabins *Crete: houses of the Minoans *Greece: Mycenae, Greek village architecture through Byzantine and Ottoman influence *Rome: Etruscans, houses during the Roman Empire *Germany's medevial houses *France's Romanesque houses *Mesopotamia *Jordan: houses of Petra *Arabian Gulf: bedouin tents, houses, and palaces *Israel: Jericho & Jerusalem Volume 2: In the Americas, Native dwellings were now accompanied with some of the first homes built by Colonial settlers from Eruope. The style of homes differed due to the extremes in climate. In Africa, the Middle East, and south Asia, duality in homes also existed, with homes built by European occupants side by side with that of the local residents. As building skills and materials advanced, it is interesting to see the adaptations of homes to their regions, such as the canal houses in the Netherlands and the houses of New Orleans with balconies and courtyards to counteract the heat. *The Americas: East Coast: Native shelters, first English settlement houses South: colonial urban and rural houses, plantation homes, New Orleans houses with courtyard and balconies Central: Pioneer dwellings, log cabin and sod house *Western and Southwestern: Mexican ranchos, Victorian gingerbread in San Francisco, bungalows *Central and South America: Spanish colonial influence on houses *Africa: Egypt: under French and British occupation; duality of homes that were either colonial or local style *Europe: Great Britain: greatcountry houses France: chateaux Italy: Baroque and Rococo styles Netherlands: canal houses *Middle East and South Asia: duality of houses due to colonial occupation *East Asia/Australia: Japan: houses in the Tokugawa era China: houses in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties *Australia: houses in the major cities Volume 3: The Industrial Revolution made possible the massproduction of traditional construction materials such as brick and lumber, as well the manufacture of new ones, such as float glass, steel and reinforced concrete. This revolutionized house design because conventional solid bearing walls could be replaced with steel or reinforced concrete columns, and glass walls, allowing more flexible floor plans and light.The need for resources to feed the Industrial Revolution led to Colonial enterprise, which imposed foreign styles on indigenous societies. Independence movements after World War II resulted in a re-translation of vernacular traditions. . The advent of the "information age" in the late 1960's coincided with the theoretical challenge to the Modern Movement in the developed world, called Post-Modernism, which reflected a general trend towards diversity and a return to tradition.This was followed by Deconstructivism and then a move toward ecological awareness. *North America: Betsy Ross house, Mark Twain house, Monticello, The Gulf house, Frank Lloyd Wright house, Sheats Goldstein House *Central America: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo house *South America: Parana River house *Africa: Egypt: Hamid Said House, Ghana: Scott house, the Capetown houses of South Africa *Europe: Great Britain: Heathcote, worker's housing, Willow Road, Richard Roger's house in Mayfair *Italy: Casa Bianchi*Norway: Red House *Middle East: Suliaman Palace in Saudia Arabia Israel: Modernist houses in Tel Aviv *Asia: Japan: Platform House China: Great Wall Commune India: Sarahhai Villa *Australia: The West Coast House. (Please note this is a small selection from the author's huge list. If more houses are needed, ask AE).

The Medina -- the Old City -- of Fez is the best-preserved, medieval walled city in the world. Inside this vibrant Moroccan community, internet cafes and mobile phones coexist with a maze of donkey-trod alleyways, thousand-year-old sewer systems, and Arab-style houses, gorgeous with intricate, if often shabby, mosaic work.

While vacationing in Morocco, Suzanna Clarke and her husband, Sandy, are inspired to buy a dilapidated, centuries-old riad in Fez with the aim of restoring it to its original splendor, using only traditional craftsmen and handmade materials. So begins a remarkable adventure that is bewildering, at times hilarious, and ultimately immensely rewarding.

"A House in Fez" chronicles their meticulous restoration, but it is also a journey into Moroccan customs and lore and a window into the lives of its people as friendships blossom. When the riad is finally returned to its former glory, Suzanna finds she has not just restored an old house, but also her soul.

Ever since his self-proclamation as part of the "New York Five," Richard Meier has risen through one top commission after another to the dizzy heights of architectural stardom. From Madison Square Garden to Shenzhen, China, his sleek, luminously white modernism has created some of the most high-profile and distinctive buildings of the 20th and 21st centuries. Meier's portfolio is as varied as it is illustrious. He has worked with Roman treasures (Ara Pacis Museum), seaside resorts (Jesolo Lido Village), civic centers (San Jose City Hall), and private clients in the Hamptons. On each project, Meier's hallmarks are careful grid plans and expansive use of white surfacing and glass. The buildings are as much beacons of brilliance from the exterior as they are temples to clarity and purpose inside. This introductory book traces Meier's complete career to explore the making of a cult architect. With abundant images, we take in all his most famous projects, such as the Getty Center in Los Angeles, as well as his most recent works such as the OCT Shenzhen Clubhouse in Shenzhen, China; and the Burda Collection Museum in Baden-Baden, Germany. About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Architecture series features: an introduction to the life and work of the architect the major works in chronological order information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings approximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts, and plans)

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

"What makes a great house in the city? This title examines what has worked well in some of the most successful housing types throughout the world - from old to new, high rise to low rise, innovative to conventional. Authors Robert Dalziel and Sheila Qureshi critically examine what they believe are the most significant elements of urban housing design: adaptability and flexibility, construction and sustainability, space and light, appearance and threshold, and density and urban form. A House in the City concludes by proposing a pioneering approach to the town house: incorporating insights from these most important elements of urban housing, culminating in an aesthetically-pleasing family home that can adapt to changing needs. Illustrated with aerial views, plans, sections and photographs, A House in the City will be of use to all who strive to deliver high quality urban housing for the 21st century, including architects, planners and developers."

Reproduced from a rare original, this 1893 catalog provides nearly 800 detailed illustrations of stair railings, mantels, gables, moldings, and ornaments. Its varied, unusual examples of woodwork make it particularly valuable - woodturners, cabinetmakers, architects, preservationists, restorationists, designers, and students of Victoriana will find it inspiring and instructive.

This book reviews the 162 passive solar home designs chosen for awards, providing drawings and descriptions. It also discusses selection of solar alternatives, commonly-made thermal mistakes, construction details, energy calculations, and more.