The national park system ranks among our most magnificentachievements and the story of its creation reveals how the Americanlandscape shaped our history and character and continues to do soalmost 175 years after painter George Catlin first proposed “anation’s Park.” In these lavishly illustrated pages, award-winning author KimHeacox chronicles our changing visions of wildness from the 17thcentury, when the first settlers built towns around shared commons,to 1916, when the National Park Service initiated a new kind ofcommon–unspoiled parkland held in trust for Americanseverywhere. Here are explorers like Daniel Boone, Kit Carson, and John WesleyPowell, who reported wonders so amazing they were met withdisbelief. Here too are farsighted leaders like Thomas Jefferson,Theodore Roosevelt, and other sponsors of such parks as Yosemiteand Yellowstone. In spectacular counterpoint, 100 illustrations unveil a pristinenew world that awed the artists and photographers from EadweardMuybridge to Ansel Adams. An

"In presenting us with a vision of organic exuberance andhuman delight, which ecology and ecological design promise to openup for us, McHarg revives the hope for a better world." --LewisMumford *"This century's most influential landscape architecturebook." --Landscape Architecture *In the twenty-five years since it first took the academicworld by storm, Design With Nature has done much to redefine thefields of landscape architecture, urban and regional planning, andecological design. It has also left a permanent mark on the ongoingdiscussion of mankind's place in nature and nature's place inmankind within the physical sciences and humanities. Described byone enthusiastic reviewer as a "user's manual for our world,"Design With Nature offers a practical blueprint for a new,healthier relationship between the built environment and nature. Inso doing, it provides nothing less than the scientific, technical,and philosophical foundations for a mature civilization that will,as Lewis Mumford ecsta

Get the comprehensive guide to the sustainable design ofschools. The elementary and secondary school buildings and campuses builttoday are the schools of the future. Sustainable SchoolArchitecture is a guide to the planning, architecture, and designof schools that are healthy, stimulating, and will conserve energyand resources. Written with the needs of architects, constructionprofessionals, educators, and school administration in mind, thebook provides a road map for sustainable planning, design,construction, and operations. By its very nature, a school is often the centerpiece of itscommunity and, therefore, well positioned to take the lead ininfluencing environmental awareness. Building on this point,Sustainable School Architecture shows how eco-friendly practicesfor school construction can create an environment that youngstudents will emulate and carry into the world. Written by expertson sustainable school design, this book: Focuses on the links between best sustainable practices and thespecific need

The spas of today are fuelled by a holisticawareness that is rapidly becoming a givenin today's fast-paced society. As more peopleare getting in touch with their inner well-beingspas are the top choice destination for thoseafter a balanced lifestyle. From inner cityspas catering to busy executives to luxuriousresorts dotting the fringes of exotic islands,each spa featured in the book was designed for the ultimate relaxation and pampering ofthe mind and soul, with some even picking upsome awards along the way. With the Asia-Pacific region fast establishingitself as a leader in spa design, this titleshowcases page after page of spa aestheticsin a delightful manner that is bound tocapture the interest of spa worshippers, spaoperators, designers, architects and thedesign-savvy public. With a visually stunningarray of eye-catching photographs, WithinSpas showcases a great variety of the leadingspas in the Asia-Pacific region designed toappeal to the senses and promote an innersense of well-being.

Get a comprehensive introduction to the profession of interior design. Today's interior designer is a professional who understands and practices the principles of good design and calls upon a wide range of other abilities, from interpersonal skills in working with clients to good business practices that keep projects on track to a knowledge of building codes and health and safety issues. Get a comprehensive overview of both the field of interior design and the many areas of expertise you'll need for a successful career as an interior designer with this guide. A few of the concepts covered are: The history of interior design through the ages. The process of interior design, from development of a design concept to analysis of built spaces to design development presentation, and more. The elements and principles of design. Working with residential, commercial, cultural, and institutional spaces. Environmentally healthy design. Lighting, interior furnishings, a

Persian art and architecture have a rich heritage thatstretches far beyond the borders of modern-day Iran, from theAbbasid monuments of Baghdad to the splendid Timurid buildings ofSamarqand and Bukhara. This book follows a historical path acrossthe Iranian world and examines the artistic legacies of greatrulers and their dynasties, from the rebirth of Persian art underthe Seljuqs to the magnificent structures built by Timur-i Lang inSamarqand and the cultural flowering that occurred under theSafavid dynasty and beyond. Palaces, mosques, madrasas andmausoleums display a mesmerizing decorative complexity, with formand ornament combining to create an indivisible whole. Spectacularpolychrome tiles, intricate brickwork, curling arabesque motifs andcalligraphic in*ions attain a transcendent beauty, designed toreflect both the temporal power of the rulers who commissioned themand the heavenly glory of creation.

Everyone involved in a building project wants to achieve a betterbuilding but design quality means different things to clients, users, architects, cost consultants and contractors. Negotiating design priorities is an important part of the development process. The Design Quality Manual helps give an objective evaluation of the qualitative aspects of design. Matrices with five defined levels of quality have been developed that cover the key areas of architecture, environmental engineering, user comfort conditions, whole-life costs, detail design and user satisfaction. These can be scored by a visual survey and professional judgement and then augmented by scientific measurement where possible (e.g. temperature, lighting and sound levels). The resultant scores allow comparisons in terms of overall and specific aspects of building performance and design quality.

Modem jhas adopted the work: space as a second habitation, although it can also be considered as the most important space of habitation, the first home for most of the population, who spend far more time in front of the com-puter and the telephone than sitting on the sofa in their true homes. For this reason some of the greatest advances in technology and construction concen-trate on making the working environment more pleasant and favourable. This book offersan interesting sample of exemplary office spaces designed by architects of international fame. These space)us work areas have been effi- ciently distributed according to criteria of ergonomics and well-being, and com- bine an interesting interior design with the most recent technologies. Included are floor plans, technlcal specifcations,materials used and commen-tary on each project, all provided by the designing architects themselves. Herzog & de Meuron, Kauffmann Theilig & Partner, Schmidt, Hammer & Lassen, Wiel Arets are

This practical foundation course in architectural design offers key advice on the principles, practice and techniques of the subject. Dealing with much more than just the technical aspects of drawing, it introduces the reader to the visual language of architecture, encouraging them to think spatially and question the built environment. All architecture students, and anyone interested in the creative side of architecture, will find this book an invaluable tool and reference.

With its vivid yellows，glowing reds，cool blues，and lush greens，Tropical Asian Style evokes the riches of Southeast Asia。Gorgeous color photos of homes from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur demonstrate essential design elements：living spaces open to nature，and accents of wood， textiles，and earthenware。This is a coffee-table book that will enlighten and entertain with its discussion of local crafts，such as basketware，batik，lacquerware，furniture，terra cotta， ikat weaving，Thai silk，garden sculpture，and more。Its sumptuous full-page spreads--from a saltwater pool above the surf in Phuket to a lovely open-air bathroom accented with old beams and seashells——will beckon you to exotic locales and entice you to add a little Asian flavor （a carved teak daybed，a decorative weaving，or more simply，a hammock on the veranda） to your home。

American architecture generally conjures up great names like Frank Lloyd Wright, Robert Venturi,Richard Meier, and Peter Eisenman. The young contemporary architecture scene in the United Statestends to be less well known. With small yet ambitious projects, these young architects demonstrate theirinspired handling of the influences of different schools and regions and the traditions of othercultures. This book presents the most important representatives of the new generation of architects and- in anintroductory essay- examines what contribution the United States has to make to international devel-opments in architecture today.

With house designs constantly evolving,it is hard to keep up with current trends.As new materials and technologies are introduced,the way we build our homes is also being reshaped. Whether you are looking for a new urban home,mountain retreat,need some guidance in the remodeling of a home,want to introduce some ecological aspects to your dwelling of desperately want a home,but have a Limited budget,you are bound to find what you are looking for in 200 TIPS FOR HOUSE DESIGN. Featuring full-color photographs,floor plans,this book features tips for building with wood,glass,stone steel,as well as plenty of ideas of sea house,mountain house,urban and country homes,homes on distinctive lands,ecological house,remodels,big ideas for small houses and limited budgets and even private residential complexes and the houses of the future,A 20-page setion at the end focuses on specific tips for kitchens,bathrooms,bedrooms,storage and many other interior decoration ideas.

Store Windows No。13 presents new and innovative promotional， seasonal and advertising ideas for all seasons and occasions， and any type of sale。Inexpensive， easily found or recycled materials frequently make up the most successful displays。You will see the proof of this statement in the 176 pages filled with 250 full-color photographs of the very best in store window displays。 Learn from the best window designers and display artists that it isn’t how much money you spend， it is how clever， imaginative and ingenious they are， and how he/she translates those ideas into reality using a modest budget。 Included are examples from department and specialty stores as well as famous brand name and designer shops and boutiques illustrating a wide spectrum of window design solutions that can be easily and inexpensively adapted。This is a resource book full of idea starters， a constant source of display and merchandising ideas。

袁东升、陈召忠、孙义干编著的《园林绿化工程施工质量控制手册(附光盘)》内容包括：工程施工准备、园林绿化工程材料验收及检验、绿化栽植工程施工及质量检验、园林建筑物和构筑物及小品工程的质量检验、园路和铺装工程施工及质量检验、园林水景工程施工及质量检验、假山和置石工程施工及质量检验、园林灌溉和排水工程施工及质量检验、园林供电照明施工及质量检验、园林绿化工程质量验收。书后光盘提供常用表格的电子版文件，以方便大家使用。 本书内容详实、全面，理论简练、要点突出，实用性、针对性、可操作性强。重点突出园林绿化分项工程施工工艺和质量验收标准、施工过程的质量控制以及工程质量验收资料管理表格的应用。本手册可作为园林绿化工程施工及监理人员的工具用书，也可作为园林绿化工程施工技术人员培训学习的参考资

The power of simplicity is fundamental to minimalist living .It is the purest essence of the home and interior ,with no redundancy or frills.although widely seen today.minimalism only took flight when Luminaries such as john pawson,Claudio silvestrin,peter zumthor and alberto campo baeza brought about far =reaching changes in the world of contemporary architecture and interiors with their minimalistic designs.This book presents 12 recently completed projects by leading architects and designers who are all worthy ambassadors of the "less is more"principle.

Minda， formerly a pupil of Katharina Sieverding’s in Berlin， has been working since 2003 on a series of photographs that explore questions of homeland， exile and collective identity。Here， photos of Romania， Paris， Munich and Berlin are collected in the first book on her work。

The possibilities to design or modify the space in a home can be limited; one faces restrictions on the constructed surface space or the land to build on as well as economic and regulatory limitations. But even so, architects create innovative and origi-nal proposals that adapt to the requirements of the owners. The projects presented in this volume are the result of the changes made in private residences. The objective of these interventions is to enlarge spaces, personalize rooms, improve the distribu-tion of space and make its use more rational. The diversity of the typologies that are shown in this book reflects the possibili-ties that can be developed to achieve these objectives. In this volume, we discover how to make the most out of the space in the home, starting from different buildings that present, in each case, specific particularities.

Starting from first principles and using the practical experience of developing sustainable communities cost–effectively, One Planet Living cuts through the confusion. It presents a clear and simple framework that will allow students, developers, surveyors, engineers, policy–makers, architects and planners to structure their thinking. It will no doubt be the standard introductory text for design professionals and the development and planning industry.

How much may a steel frame be out of plumb? What are the expected variations of a precast concrete panel? What is required to successfully detail finish materials on masonry? Updating and expanding on its popular first edition, the Handbook of Construction Tolerances, Second Edition remains the only comprehensive reference to the thousands of industry standard tolerances for the manufacture, fabrication, and installation of construction materials and components-- including all-important accumulated dimensional variations. Covering new materials and techniques developed since the book was first published, the Second Edition of this easy-to-use reference features: More than 100 drawings illustrating the tolerance concepts； New sections on measuring compliance with tolerance standards; right-of-way construction; autoclaved aerated concrete; tilt-up concrete panels; interior stone wall cladding; structural insulated panels; decorative architectural glass; laminated architectural flat glass and b

Following the success of the earlier titles in this series,"Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture" provides analysis ofboth the technical and the aesthetic importance of details inmodern glass architecture. Featuring the work of renownedarchitects from around the world, this book presents 50 of the mostrecently completed and influential glass designs for residential,public and commercial architecture. Each project is presented withcolour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as wellas numerous construction details. There is also a de*ive text,detailed captions and in-depth information for each project,including the location, client, architectural project team, mainconsultants and contractors. The projects are presented in clearand concise layouts over four pages. All of the drawings are styledin the same consistent way and presented at standard architecturalscales to allow for easy comparison. There is also a CD-ROM whichcontains all the drawings as printed in the book, in both EPS a