The Power of Place: Urban Landscapes as Public History

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Winner, 1995, category of Archeology and Anthropology, Professional/Scholarly Publishing Annual Awards Competition presented by the Association of American Publishers, Inc.




Based on her extensive experience in the urban communities of Los Angeles, historian and architect Dolores Hayden proposes new perspectives on gender, race, and ethnicity to broaden the practice of public history and public art, enlarge urban preserva... More >>

The Power of Place: Urban Landscapes as Public History

LEED Materials: A Resource Guide to Green Building

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Since its launch in 1993 by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program has become the standard measure of sustainability for buildings worldwide. Successfully reaching one of four LEED certification levels—Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum—requires specific point totals, which differ among building types. Getting certified, in addition to altruistic benefits, allows building owners to take advan... More >>

LEED Materials: A Resource Guide to Green Building

For the Love of Old: Living with Chipped, Frayed, Tarnished, Faded, Tattered, Worn and Weathered Things that Bring Comfort, Character and Joy to the Places We Call Home

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This stunning volume focuses on the qualities of the old things in our homes (the patina of an old table, pewter dulled by age, old floorboards that creak) and how to live with and incorporate them into our personal aesthetic. Divided into chapters by the qualities of old—peeling, dried, tarnished, faded, chipped, frayed, rusty, and mossy—this unique book not only pays tribute to furniture, textiles, china, silver and other accessories with these qualities but a... More >>

For the Love of Old: Living with Chipped, Frayed, Tarnished, Faded, Tattered, Worn and Weathered Things that Bring Comfort, Character and Joy to the Places We Call Home

Architect: The Work of the Pritzker Prize Laureates in Their Own Words

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Thirty-three of the world’s most accomplished and inspiring architects—Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 28 more—express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in this visually stunning, one-of-a-kind collection

The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigious international prize for architecture. Architect presents all 33 recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and captures in pictures and in their own words the aw... More >>

Architect: The Work of the Pritzker Prize Laureates in Their Own Words

City Walks: Chicago: 50 Adventures On Foot

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The perfect bring-along accessory for exploring Chicago like a native. Walks include:
Millennium Park
The Loop
Magnificent Mile
Navy Pier
...And more!... More >>

City Walks: Chicago: 50 Adventures On Foot

Mountain Houses

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Double-height living rooms warmed by crackling fires; cozy bedrooms under the eaves, beds piled high with down comforters; rustic kitchens with rough-hewn wood beams—mountain houses offer the perfect winter refuge. And in the spring, when the weather turns warm, doors and windows are flung open to take in views of verdant valleys and pristine lakes.

Nowhere is the beauty of living in the mountains more evident than in the Alps, where the spectacular landsca... More >>

Mountain Houses

Deck Designs: Plus Pergolas, Railings, Planters, Benches

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For homeowners, one of the most challenging aspects of building a deck is choosing a design that works both functionally and aesthetically. Deck Designs, an updated and expanded edition of Creative Homeowner+s leading deck book, offers a comprehensive guide to planning and choosing a deck that enhances the home while also serving the family+s needs.The first part of the book covers topics such as how to decide on a design, tips on identifying uses for the structure,... More >>

Deck Designs: Plus Pergolas, Railings, Planters, Benches