For the practicing architect, landscape architect as well as the student.

Covering everything from theory to actual construction, this insightful guide presents a thorough examination of a variety of construction and cladding types that illustrate the science and aesthetics of building envelopes.

Text Language Is English, German And French.

A comprehensive guide to the design and execution of sophisticated exterior building enclosures Focused on the design process for architects and related professionals, this book addresses the design and execution of sophisticated exterior ...

House Colors is the most comprehensive resource ever compiled on choosing exterior house colors.

these guidelines, a supplement to those for Boston's Back Bay residential district, apply to the special needs of business for changes to existing structures in this business zone; covers demotion or new construction or exterior alteration ...

The most comprehensive single source available for hassle-free exterior wall construction, this plain-language guide offers easy-to-follow strategies for calculating loads and stresses--ranging from concrete and steel bearing walls to glass ...

A renowned architect offers up fifty visions of the perfect home, each capturing the essential harmony among the four classic elements of design--site, floor plan, exterior elements, and interior details.

What Not to Build - Over 50 before and after examples--and over 300 photos--that show how any house can be improved by sound design - How to apply timeless design principles that are often forgotten in today's houses - Good design for ...