Architectural Guides Books

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1. Vernacular Architecture of West Africa

   By Jean-Paul Bourdier, Trinh T. Minh-ha

   The living environments of hundreds of African ethnic groups offer a variety of ideas and construction practices which contradict the over-played image of primitive huts that have come to represent rural Africa. Each house or group of houses is conceived not only to shelter the family but also to...

   March 2011 | 978-0-415-58543-9 | Hardback (Routledge)

2. The EcoEdge: Urgent Design Challenges in Building Sustainable Cities

   By Esther Charlesworth, Rob Adams

   Presenting diverse case studies of contemporary sustainable urban practice from Europe, Africa, India, South America, the USA and Australia, this book offers the reader a fantastic wealth of practical material from a range of internationally renowned authors. Each practical case study has...

   February 2011 | 978-0-415-57248-4 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Best Tall Buildings 2010: CTBUH International Award Winning Projects

   Edited by Antony Wood

   The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is the world’s foremost authority on tall buildings. This book is the culmination of the annual awards process in which the CTBUH recognizes outstanding tall buildings from the past year. One winner is chosen from each of four...

   November 2010 | 978-0-415-59404-2 | Hardback (Routledge)
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   The Architect's Portfolio: Planning, Design, Production

   By Andreas Luescher

   The creation of a successful portfolio is a vital skill needed by architectural students and professionals alike. In a highly competitive global market the accomplished representation of the architect’s work must be able to turn opportunities into triumphs. This book offers a fresh step-by-step...

   July 2010 | 978-0-415-77901-2 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Twenty Buildings Every Architect Should Understand

   By Simon Unwin

   Have you ever wondered how the ideas behind the world’s greatest architectural designs came about? What process does an architect go through to design buildings which become world-renowned for their excellence? This book reveals the secrets behind these buildings. He asks you to ‘read...

   March 2010 | 978-0-415-55252-3 | Paperback (Routledge)