For more than forty years, the beautifully illustrated Architecture: Form, Space, and Order has served as the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. In this fifth edition, more recent additions to the architectural panoply illustrate how contemporary digital and building technologies have influenced the development of architectural forms and spaces and how architectural siting and design have responded to the call for more environmentally responsible buildings. ...

An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass

Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. The international selection includes early modernist houses from the 1930s, such as Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, and glamorous mid-century LA villas like Pierre Koenig’s Case Study #22, alongside outstanding contemporary examples, where new innovations have made even mo...

A colour illustrated study of some thirty houses in various rural environments which have been built or converted or rehabilitated for modern comfortable living.

‘Met Karakter! Getekend, Lies’ is een bijzonder en persoonlijke publicatie. Liesbeth van der Pol neemt ons mee aan de hand langs haar manier van denken, kijken en werken. Daarbij spelen de aquarellen en schetsen die ze van jongs af aan maakt een zeer belangrijke rol. Een architect die tekent lijkt op het eerste gezicht niet zo opzienbarend. Maar Liesbeth van der Pol gebruikt haar aquarellen en schetsen niet op de doorgaans functionele wijze. Het werk vormt nadrukkelijk een verkennende en ...

Europese architectuur wordt gekenmerkt door een voortdurende uitwisseling van culturen, ideeën en invloeden. In de afgelopen decennia is dit proces geïntensiveerd. Ideeën die in één regio zijn ontwikkeld, kunnen migreren en elders vruchten voortbrengen. Bestaande conventies binnen de architectuur worden zo bevraagd, aangevuld en hervormd. In dit nummer van OASE wordt de poëtica van het architectonisch ontwerpen behandeld, die voortkomt uit het complexe web van Europese ideeënuitwisseli...

A fascinating exploration of the possibilities and potential of concrete as a building material, showcasing the most innovative and striking examples from around the world.

Transform your architectural projects with “The Fundamentals of Architectural Design.” Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, this book will prove a rich source of information on how to solve problems related to architectural design.

The book provides a practical and concise roadmap for students, architects, and designers alike. It guides the designer step-by-step in a simple way through all phases of the design process: from site in...

The story of the designing Marker Wadden is unique. In only a couple of years, a completely new group of artificial islands has been created in the Markermeer. This archipelago is composed mainly of marshes and shallow waters, and is designed a perfect habitat for bird colonies. Only the main island is accessible for visitors.The story of the designing Marker Wadden is unique. In only a couple of years, a completely new group of artificial islands has been created in the Markermeer. This arch...