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303 pages : chiefly color illustrations, plans ; 33 cm
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English
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Who wants to live how? The most diverse life patterns and lifestyles are reflected in the way a person designs his or her home. Architects and interior designers have to get involved with the individual character of their clients, they have to understand how their clients want to live and implement this in their room concepts and designs. From the seating furniture via the wall design to the orientation of the bed to the window, all of this provides...
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128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
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English
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From the Publisher: Off the Grid Homes looks at six contemporary architectural projects that integrate alternative technologies for generating and conserving energy. Being off the grid can refer to many different aspects of energy and resource independence, from rainwater collection, to photovoltaic (PV) systems, to gray-water systems and more. Diagrams and clear explanations of technologies and their appropriate applications are provided alongside...
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223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
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English
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Rocky Mountain Modern presents the most inspiring modern residences set within the stunning landscapes of the Rockies. Perched on cliffsides or nestled into verdant valleys, with expansive picture windows framing breathtaking vistas and natural materials such as wood and stone interpreted in new ways, these striking homes reveal modern living at its best in the mountains.
68) Garbage warrior
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1 videodisc (87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Using empty beer cans, old tires, plastic bottles and other garbage, iconoclastic architect Michael Reynolds, based in New Mexico, has been building ecologically sustainable structures for 35 years. Calling his structures "earthships," Reynolds has had conflicts with government officials over inflexible zoning and housing laws, but his architectural ideas were put to use in the Andaman Islands following the 2005 tsunami.
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142 pages : illustrations, plans (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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English
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Can we get a feeling of spaciousness and well-being in an apartment when the available space is very limited? This book shows that not only is it possible, but often the solutions turn the house itself into a unique and singular space. These types of projects are also a challenge for architects, since they require bringing into play all their ingenuity, technique and talent.
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224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 29 cm
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English
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Smaller, more environmentally-friendly houses seem to be the wave of the future. As people chose to move out of cities, finances and life style will limit the size of the houses these new home owners will choose. One or both people in the home may have lost their job or the jobs may not be as secure as they were before the pandemic. Even with a future vaccine, people are aware that social distancing situations can occur again and they want to be prepared....
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260 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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English
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"An inspiring journey into the ever-popular world of cabin retreats, Modern Cabins: Return to the Wild is a much anticipated follow-up to the best selling Cabins: Escape to Nature. In today's fast-paced world, there is a growing desire among many to get back to nature to decompress. Modern Cabins: Return to the Wild illustrates the infinite possibilities in beautiful, creative cabin designs set in idyllic natural locations for a great local vacation....
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572 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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Over the years, talented architects have occasionally indulged themselves with the challenge of designing small but perfectly formed buildings. Today, with reduced budgets, many architects have turned in a more focused way to creating works that may be diminutive in their dimensions, but are definitely big when it comes to trendsetting ideas. Whether in Japanese cities, where large sites are hard to come by, or at the frontier between art and architecture,...
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