John Ruskin 
The Nature of Gothic [PDF ebook] 
A Chapter of the Stones of Venice

The fine arts are traditionally seen to have intrinsic value: that is, they are valuable in themselves. But this poses a problem for architecture: its works are designed to serve our purposes, and th …

* Case studies from the US, South America, Africa, Asia and Australasia illustrate international and relevant best practice in resort design * Gives practical guidance on all aspects of designing a l …

This management handbook explains the skills and systems needed by all those involved in managing the countryside. It deals with the process of management, national trends, establishing local policie …

This is a design guide for architects, engineers, and contractors concerning the principles and specific applications of building information modeling (BIM). BIM has the potential to revolutioni …

In this incisive study of the biological and cultural origins of the human self, the author challenges readers to re-think ideas about the self and consciousness as being exclusive to humans. In thei …

Landscape and branding explores the way landscape is conceptualised, conceived, represented and designed by professionals in a brand-driven age. Landscape – incorporating tangible physical space as w …

First published in 1996. An introduction to development control, a topic of interest to students of planning or urban studies, with a comparative flavour, drawing particularly on the USA, France and …

Mega-events have long been used by cities as a strategy to secure global recognition and attract future economic investment. However, while cultural mega-events like the European Capital of Culture h …

Professional practice courses often suffer from a boring reputation, but there’s nothing dull about this updated, cornerstone edition of Professional Practice 101, which renders accessible the art an …

The ongoing debate among practitioners and in academia about the meaning and understanding of Islamic architecture will be energized by this book. It contains essays by architects and academics from …