Entries Tagged ‘Paperback’:
filed in PRODUCTS on Mar.28, 2010

“Who needs another history of the modern movement? Coloquhoun, emeritus professor of architecture at Princeton, shows us why in this wonderfully succinct, readable, and opinionated account of movements and formgivers, from European art nouveau to the post-war decades in America. Each of the chapters focuses on a theme or a region, ranging from the artistry [...]
Tags: architecture, history, modern, Oxford, Paperback
filed in PRODUCTS on Mar.11, 2010

Designing a home that is healthful, great looking, and responsive to the needs of the planetArm yourself with information that will helpyou find the pros who can help you keep yourhome healthy and safeSee through the clutter of conflicting claimsabout everything from building products tocleaning agentsCreate a water-wise landscape and learnattractive uses for recycled materials [...]
Tags: DESIGN, GREEN, GUIDE, Guides, home, Paperback, Sunset
filed in PRODUCTS on Mar.05, 2010

“The Simply Solar House” is unique in its practical approach to designing a highly energy efficient house using common construction materials and practices. Drawing upon their experience building a solar house in central North Carolina, the authors describe the key features of energy efficient home design in simple and easy to understand language. This book [...]
Tags: Budget, building, GREEN, HOUSE, Paperback, Simply, solar
filed in PRODUCTS on Nov.15, 2009

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 [...]
Tags: DESIGN, Graphic, GREEN, Paperback
filed in PRODUCTS on Oct.23, 2009

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 [...]
Tags: architecture, Components, Edition, INTERIOR, materials, Paperback
filed in PRODUCTS on Oct.19, 2009

Review “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, [...]
Tags: Exterior, GUIDE, INTERIOR, painting, Paperback, SMART, Step