Albert Frederick Calvert 
Moorish Remains in Spain [PDF ebook] 
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This book seeks, through an examination of the form and content of his texts, to extend our understanding of Adolf Loos and his role in the struggle to define the nature of modernity in Vienna at the …

For the first time, this book brings the insights, methodologies and visions of film to the practice of architecture. Walls Have Feelings poses unanswered questions from our immediate past, crucial f …

Immigrant Pastoral examines the growth of new Mexican heritage communities in the Midwest through the physical form of their cities and neighborhoods. The landscapes of these New Communities contrast …

The amusement parks which first appeared in England at the turn of the twentieth century represent a startlingly novel and complex phenomenon, combining fantasy architecture, new technology, ersatz d …

Filled with practical advice for all aspects of the construction manager”s role, this invaluable book fills a need for training in this essential subject, to ensure greater efficiency on site and sm …

Bringing together ideas from the fields of sociology, economics, human geography, ethics, political and communications theory, this book deals with some key subjects in urban design: the multidimensi …

Writing Spaces examines some of the most important discourses in spatial theory of the last four decades, and considers their impact within the built environment disciplines. The book will be a key r …

Since the Conservative government of the late 70s introduced its stringent spending policy, a ”value for money” ideology has dictated most new approaches to policy management. As a result, monitori …

Now includes Worked Examples for lectutrers in a companion pdf! The fourth edition of this volume presents design principles and practical guidance for key hydraulic structures. Fully revised and upd …

Glass has long transformed the architectural landscape. From the Crystal Palace through to the towering glass spires of today”s cities, few architectural materials have held such immense symbolic re …