| 1. |  | Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
from John Wiley & Sons
Customer Review:
This book was incredibly helpful. It was just what I wanted and needed. It was in perfect condition. This book completely overviews, with detail, the many different areas of materials used in architecture and construction, from the past to the present. Very detailed and very accurate. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | Shelter
from Shelter Pubns
Customer Review:
I saw this book at my brother's house and immediately knew I had to buy it for my husband. It is a high quality reprint of an older book and has that "60's" feel. Much excellent info and lots of great pictures. Very eclectic. We got it specifically for the info on Geodesic Dome houses but there's... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | Transmaterial 2: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine Our Physical Environment
from Princeton Architectural Press
Price: $35.00
Customer Review:
As a designer I try to stay up on the evolution of products and new and developing products. As quickly as technology is moving and changing this is a huge and massive task. That is why when I came across this book I purchased it...and it did not disappoint! WoW. I like the lay out too, one or two... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 4. |  | Sun, Wind & Light: Architectural Design Strategies, 2nd Edition
from Wiley
Price: $65.92
Customer Review:
An excellent book. A must have for any architect, builder, interior designer...
Just buy it. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | From Control to Design: Parametric / Algorithmic Architecture
from Actar
Price: $31.32
Customer Review:
Created with contributions from a wealth of experts and featuring a conversation between architecture writer Sanford Kwinter and GNUFORM studio co-founder Jason Payne, Control to Design: Parametric/Algorithmic Architecture is a thoughtful presentation of six independent practices that each engage in... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | Materials for Design
from Princeton Architectural Press
Price: $40.00
Customer Review:
thing you wont see in avery book, they go further, projects not that known wich is great | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | In Detail: Building Simply
from Birkhäuser (Princeton Architectural Press)
Price: $53.52
Customer Review:
Very informative and gives a clear precise description of varying types on renovation and adaptive reuse. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | Good Green Homes
from Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Price: $26.37
Customer Review:
This book gives a good understanding of what it means to be "green". Great examples of homes and "greenability" for all levels.
If you are interested in learning about the different meanings of being green at the residential level, this is a great starting point.
There are books that will... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | Build Your Own Stonehenge (Running Press Mini Kits)
from Running Press Miniature Editions
Price: $6.95
Customer Review:
Loved it. Bought 5. I use it to accent terrain features for 15mm and 25mm figures. | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | The Barefoot Architect
from Shelter Publications, Inc.
Price: $12.21
Customer Review:
This is the first English translation of The Barefoot Architect (TBA), which was originally written in Spanish in Mexico in 1982. Obviously written with a Third-World audience in mind, TBA nevertheless has a multitude of useful ideas that could be incorporated into North American buildings. At first... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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