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Can a graphic designer be a catalyst for positive change? Breaking down the concept of “green design” step-by-step, respected industry leader Brian Dougherty captures the ability of designers to communicate, persuade, and ultimately spread a socially and ecologically responsible message to both consumers and corporations. Green Graphic Design reframes the way designers can think about [...]

Offering a unique look at interior design, Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, Seventh Edition fully covers the nonstructural materials available to interior designers. With an eye on the environment, it provides a firm understanding of the products, properties, and uses of all materials, from floors, walls and ceilings to installation, and recycling. Going beyond [...]

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“Explains how to create a professional-quality paint job to enhance the interior and exterior of one’s home…” PAPER CLIPSAugust 2008
Smart Guide: Painting shows readers how to paint their homes and achieve professional-quality results. Through step-by-step photography, the book covers paint and tools selection, surface preparation, and the proper techniques for painting walls, woodwork, ceilings, siding and [...]

Announcing the new revised edition of the classic industry reference! Landscape Graphics is the architect’s ultimate guide to all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design and landscape architecture. Progressing from the basics into more sophisticated techniques, this guide offers clear instruction on graphic language and [...]

Review”A top choice for serious architecture students.”  —School Library Journal”An extraordinary book.” —Chicago Tribune”Loaded with projects, this book introduces maturing minds to the principles that guide architects and engineers as they design and construct buildings and bridges.”  —School Shop
The Art of Construction outlines the basic principles necessary to build bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural structures. [...]