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When much of our existing housing stock was built, lifestyles were very different. This means that a large portion of architects' work has been adapting these older buildings, rather than building afresh. The challenge, then, is to adapt our old buildings to our new ways of living, without destroying what we value about these older homes. Adapting often mean adding more space, such as extensions, roofs, or even basements, while maintaining the original facade. This book is about the challenge of adapting our old buildings to our new lifestyles in lots of different and creative ways.

This book is a compilation of some of the most interesting townhouses in recent years. These homes make the most out of space in creative ways to construct light-filled spaces, endless staircases, curtain walls, and facades that spread the street, or alternately, enclose enchanting gardens and interior patios.

Prefabricated architecture is becoming an important trend in the world of contemporary design. Modularity allows for greater design flexibility and makes homes more affordable, while architectural projects made with recycled loading containers are becoming increasingly popular--and increasingly necessary given the need for more sustainable construction. This book presents fourteen eco-friendly, sustainable home projects made of materials like wood and steel, plus ideas for container homes.

In modern architecture, natural stone is now thought of as material that provides both elegance and sustainability, which can transform both residential and commercial buildings and is a first choice for both its durability and ecological qualities. The houses in this volume have been built in line with bioclimatic principles and have all received high praise for the ingenious combinations of materials used in their exterior design.

The newest architectural trend: rolling houses in the most literal sense of the word. If not built on wheels, other forms of mobile home can easily be carried on a truck and moved to the places their owners desire. These tiny houses include main spaces that function as both kitchen and living room, tend to have a small loft for the bedroom, and are best used to store only those items with an essential use.

Energy efficiency and sustainable green standards have emerged in developed countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. This book explains this new direction in the construction of buildings through three parts, with illustrative examples of several types of homes: prefabricated, rehabilitated, and made with natural materials. The three R's in the construction of a home are: recycle, reduce, and reuse. The first part of this book explains how we can reduce the amount of waste. The second part is dedicated to new technologies in the house. The third part deals with ideas for alternative homes (cave houses, houses on trees, camouflage, etc).

In 1940s and '50s America girlie magazines couldn't show much, so publisher Robert Harrison lured his readers in with vibrant covers by top pin-up artists Earl Moran, Billy DeVorss, and Peter Driben. This edition celebrates this eye-catching candy with every cover of Beauty Parade, Wink, Titter, Eyeful, Flirt, and Whisper, from 1942 to 1955.

Creating your own jewellery doesn't need to involve complicated techniques and expensive tools. With just a few steps, this book shows you how to make simple, fun items in no time at all. And all the projects are easy to customize or adapt to your own particular style.

With more than 300 photographs from the likes of Steven Meisel, David LaChapelle, Peter Lindbergh, and Corinne Day, this book is a visual testimony to the world's highest-earning model. Breathtaking images from Gisele's breakthrough in the late '90s through to her most recent campaigns are accompanied by personal tributes from friends,...

Explore the unique pictorial language of Domenikos Theotokopoulos, the single-minded painter known as El Greco ("The Greek") and hailed as a proto-modern genius of the 16th century. This vivid introduction presents El Greco's most important works to reveal an oeuvre of drama, experimental color and form, and even the beginnings of abstraction.

Savor this collection of vintage sexy photographs, a century's worth of naughty pictures sourced from the collection of connoisseur Mark Rotenberg. From early monochromes of daringly dropped drawers to seductively waxed handlebar mustaches, this delicious surfeit of 19th- and early 20th-century erotic photographs spans the sensual to the comedic.

A fascinating look at some of the most unusual and unique hotels designs - both inside and out - from around the world

Gordon Matta-Clark (1943-78) died at only 35 of pancreatic cancer and has since become a cult figure of late 20th-century art. Trained in architecture at Cornell, he went on to question the field's conventions in vivid projects--performance and recycling pieces, space and texture works and word games--some of which excised holes into existing buildings or assembled deeds to New York City alleys and curbs. The artist used a variety of media to document his work, including film, video and photography. His work and words, while sophisticated enough to make him an "artist's artist," and colossal and outgoing enough to draw public attention and affection, were always also grounded in social or political convictions. In the early 1970s, Matta-Clark developed the idea of "anarchitecture," which encompassed his interest in voids, gaps and left-over spaces. Gordon Matta-Clark: Experience Becomes the Object collects five essays and ten individual interviews with various friends and family members of Matta-Clark's. Together, they outline a biographical profile and offer an analysis of the historical period in which the artist developed his short but successful career. New, never-before-published material and photographs as well as an exclusive link to the documentary Crosswords: Matta-Clark's Friends by Matias Cardone are also included.

Key vocabulary arranged by topic. Ensures students always have the vocabulary they need for learning and revision. Vocabulary Books available in packs of 8.

An inspiring selection of innovative architecture projects featuring enclosed green spaces.

Bing and his friends are making Eggy Heads today, in another fun adventure!

A fantastic look at innovative garden design projects from around the world

Showcases the latest trends and innovations in interior design for small homes.

In the charming Natural Remedies cozy series "with a terrific premise" (Library Journal), naturopathic doctor Willow McQuade must solve the murder of her beloved aunt after she's found dead in her natural health store with her family's valuable skin cream formula stolen. Dr. Willow McQuade, ND, a twenty-eight-year-old doctor specializing in natural remedies, has decided to take sabbatical and visit her Aunt Claire, the owner of Nature's Way Market and Cafe in idyllic Greenport, Long Island. The idea of rest and relaxation is quickly forgotten when Willow arrives from a morning meditative walk to discover her Aunt Claire dead in the store, a strange almond-like smell emanating from her mouth and a bottle of flower essences by her side. Despite her Zen nature and penchant for yoga, Aunt Claire had a knack for getting into confrontations with folks. An activist, she held weekly meetings for different causes every week in the store. The police want to believe the death is accidental?but Willow thinks she may have been poisoned. Things get worse when Aunt Claire's valuable recipe for a new natural age-defying formula, Fresh Face, is stolen during a store break-in, and an attempt is made on Willow's life. Desperate for a way out of the mess, she turns to a handsome young cop Jackson Spade. Will they be able to solve the case…the natural way?