From the Ferris wheel to the integrated circuit, feats ofengineering have changed our environment in countless ways, big andsmall. In Remaking the World: Adventures in Engineering, DukeUniversity's Henry Petroski focuses on the big: Malaysia's1,482-foot Petronas Towers as well as the Panama Canal, a cutthrough the continental divide that required the excavation of 311million cubic yards of earth. Remaking the World tells the stories behind the man-made wondersof the world, from squabbles over the naming of the Hoover Dam tothe effects the Titanic disaster had on the engineering communityof 1912. Here, too, are the stories of the personalities behind the wonders, from the jaunty IsambardKingdom Brunel, designer of nineteenth-century transatlanticsteamships, to Charles Steinmetz, oddball genius of the GeneralElectric Company, whose office of preference was a batteredtwelve-foot canoe. Spirited and absorbing, Remaking the World is acelebration of the creative instinct and of the men and women

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886 1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture. The creator of the Barcelona Pavilion (1929), the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois (1945 1951) and the Seagram Building in New York (1954 1958), Mies was one of the founders of a new architectural style. Well known for his motto "less is more," he sought a kind of refined purity in architectural expression that was not seen in the reduced vocabulary of other Bauhaus members. His goal was not simply building for those of modest income but building economically in terms of sustainability, both in a technical and aesthetical way; the use of industrial materials such as steel and glass were the foundation of this approach. Though the extreme reduction of form and material in his work garnered some criticism, over the years many have tried mostly unsuccessfully to copy his original and elegant style.

The word 'penthouse' applied to a dwelling evokes wide spaces, magnificent views and the hippest urban lifestyle, The penthouse is probably the most iconic of all living spaces, implying a sense of wealth and power, and is also surrounded by an aura of mystery.Through a selection of the most up-to-date penthouse projects all over the world, the reader will become absorbed by these lavish, dashing and exclusive spaces.

While in the past the aim of any hotel was just to be considered like a“home away from home”，nowadays，the design of these venues has evolved into something else：imaginatively designed spaces，colorful rooms and daring structures，always offering the best service and accomodations，and a welcoming atmosphere that makes the guest never want to leave。Hotels cool Design presents a worldwide selection of the latest additions to the universe of hip，stylish and boutique hotels。

If ever there was an opportunity to enrich British infrastructure in the new spirit of architecture, the millennium has delivered it. The coincidence of the new century and the availability of vast resources from the profits of the National Lottery has led to a transformation of architecture in Britain unthought of just a few years ago. Not only the largest covered structure in the world - the Millennium Dome, on which views are divided - but fourteen landmark projects including museums, bridges, state-of-the-art visitor attractions, and botanic gardens; plus nearly two hundred smaller projects on the themes of revitalising cities, encouraging environmental sustainability, supporting the community, and investing in education. The selection presented here, made on the advice of our editorial board and consultants includes more than twenty projects from both major architects and innovative and younger practices now given unexpected opportunities, together with an exhaustive listing of all of them.

Born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier (1887-1965) adopted his famous pseudonym after publishing his ideas in the review L`Esprit Nouveau in 1920. The few buildings he was able to design during the 1920s, when he also spent much of his time painting and writing, brought him to the forefront of modern architecture, though it wasn`t until after World War II that his epoch-making buildings were constructed, such as the Unit d`Habitation in Marseilles and the Church of Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp.

"Superb. [A] first-rate narrative" (The Wall Street Journal )about the controversial construction of New York's beloved originalPenn Station and its tunnels\ As bestselling books like Ron Chernow's Titan and DavidMcCullough's The Great Bridge affirm, readers are fascinated withthe grand personalities and schemes that populated New York at theclose of the nineteenth century. Conquering Gotham re- creates theriveting struggle waged by the great Pennsylvania Railroad to buildPenn Station and the monumental system of tunnels that wouldconnect water-bound Manhattan to the rest of the continent by rail.Historian Jill Jonnes tells a ravishing tale of snarlingplutocrats, engineering feats, and backroom politicking packed withthe most colorful figures of Gilded Age New York.

This volume features different styles of kitchens and baths, up-to-date materials, colors, and the most recent technology-in short: a broad variety of inspiring ideas.

Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was one of the 20th century's great visionaries, both in the fields of furniture design (he created the ubiquitous Knoll "Tulip" chairs and tables, for example) and in architecture. Among his greatest accomplishments are monuments that shaped architecture in postwar America and became icons in themselves: Washington D.C.'s Dulles International Airport, the very sculptural and fluid TWA terminal at JFK Airport in New York, and the 630-foot high "Gateway to the West," the Arch of St. Louis. Marrying curves and dynamic forms with a Modernist aesthetic, he brought a whole new dimension to architecture.

Thedesignofcoffeeshopsisincreasinglyonthemove.Wherecafeshavetraditionallybeenviewedasplacesprincipallytoenjoyacoffee,theyhaveevolvedtoshowabroadrangeofmultifunctionalpurposesandamenities:Theycan,forinstance,existascozylunch-timemeetingspotsbeforeabruptlytransformingintovibrantlate-nightbarsaftersundown.Cafe!BestofCoffeeShopDesignshowsthewidescopeofdifferentcafeconcepts,includingcoffeebarsasintegralpartsofcutting-edgemultipurposebuildings,flagshipstoresandtraditionalshopswithacontemporarytwist.The40projectsfeaturedcompriseanextensivevarietyofdesignsandstyles,rangingfromminimalist,strictandreduced,toopulentandextravagant.

Bloomsbury，Notting Hill or Kensington in London，and Tribeca，SoHo of Chelsea in New York are some of the trendiest and most renowned neighborhoods in the world.Through a selection of the most elegant and luxurious apartments located in these two metropolis，created by the hottest architects and interior designers，the reader will find itself transported to the chic and opulent world of their dwellers.

The kitchen and the bathroom are, functionally speaking, the most important rooms in the house. Through and extensive selection of images, in this volume the reader will find a source of inspiration and ideas to plan and decorate both kitchens and bathrooms, in a wide variety of styles: rustic, maximalist, modern, minimalist...

Filled cover-to-cover with gorgeous full-color photographs of inspirational home ideas from around the world, Houses DesignSource showcases myriad examples of wonderful design solutions. This beautiful volume considers the many factors, which impact the design of a home, including location, climate, and space. Also featured are green homes, prefab houses, renovated residences, and more.

London is swinging again. The latest design trends, the best musicals, the most innovative plays and films are born in the capital of Cool Britannia. What catches on in Notting Hill, Soho and Hoxton now influences taste as far away as the North Cape and Tierra del Fuego. At the same time, the city on the Thames, one of the most cosmopolitan on the planet, is home to people from every corner of the world and has assimilated many of their traditions and tastes. With over 300 pages of rich color photographs, London Interiors takes an intimate look at more than 40 private residences, among others the Indian-inspired hideaway of musician Talvin Singh and an amusing houseboat moored in Kew. From a 1930s penthouse at Highpoint Two, landmark of British Modernism, via the eccentric home of a Royalist living among Lady Di memorabilia to a loft crammed with sexy kitsch.

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

In an aeg full of stress and urgency, owning a getwawy home has be-come the dream ofmany city dwellers. This volume showcases houses designed for escape and relaxaton all over the world:from small moun-tain cabins or grand farmhouses to dramatically settled beach houses or lake shore cottages, any environment portrayed in Vacation Houses is the perfect place to unwind.

When it comes to decorating with sophistication and flair, great style doesn't have to come with a big price tag. The editors of Budget Living magazine, the leading experts on living large and spending small, give readers the lowdown on design and show how to transform a home into a haven----without breaking the bank. From tiny studios to sprawling houses, this innovative do-it-yourself guide will inspire readers to add color, wit, and chic style to every room in the home. From floor plans and storage opportunities to quirky finishing details and small-scale projects, this book teaches you everything you need to know, including: How to use color to energize and unify your home； Where to find distinctive pieces that bring panache to any room； What you can do yourself-and when to defer to the experts； How planning ahead and thinking creatively can save you thousands of dollars； Why sometimes the smartest thing you can do is splurge on something you really love. 作者简介

The unique and notable work being done by contemporary architects is generously presented in this illustrated volume. Their designs can be understood as homes intended to be interpretations of life and the environment. Each of the forty examples included in Houses is represented by a wide array of perspectives and details of the houses, apartments and lofts these sophiticated architects have developed.

The Case Study House program (1945 1966) was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique. The program, which concentrated on the Los Angeles area and oversaw the design of 36 prototype homes, sought to make available plans for modern residences that could be easily and cheaply constructed during the postwar building boom. Highly experimental, the program generated houses that were designed to redefine the modern home, and thus had a pronounced influence on architecture American and international both during the program's existence and even to this day. This compact guide includes all projects featured in our XL version, with over 150 photos and plans and a map of where all houses are (or were) located.

This volume，through a selection of the world’s greatest examples of terraces，porches，balconies.patios and gazebos，will provide inspiration to homeowners who would like to extend the physical limits of their home by developing a link between interior and exterior，while ctrating a place of calm and tranquility in which to relax and be at ease。

Once strictly applied to the reconversion of old warehouses and industrial spaces, the concept of loft has evolved since its conception in 1960s, and now it applies to any open--plan space. This evolution has allowed the architects and designers to go beyond the while walls and exposed beams, resulting in an explosion of new materials, colors and textures. Whether they house a dwelling, a working space, or both, these tendencies are presented in this volume through the latest projects of world-renowned architects and designers.