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American Architecture
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Author : Leland M. Roth
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-05-04
American Architecture written by Leland M. Roth and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-04 with Architecture categories.
More than fifteen years after the success of the first edition, this sweeping introduction to the history of architecture in the United States is now a fully revised guide to the major developments that shaped the environment from the first Americans to the present, from the everyday vernacular to the high style of aspiration. Eleven chronologically organized chapters chart the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the growth and development of American towns, cities, and suburbs, while providing full description, analysis, and interpretation of buildings and their architects. The second edition features an entirely new chapter detailing the green architecture movement and architectural trends in the 21st century. Further updates include an expanded section on Native American architecture and contemporary design by Native American architects, new discussions on architectural education and training, more examples of women architects and designers, and a thoroughly expanded glossary to help today's readers. The art program is expanded, including 640 black and white images and 62 new color images. Accessible and engaging, American Architecture continues to set the standard as a guide, study, and reference for those seeking to better understand the rich history of architecture in the United States.
Source Book Of American Architecture
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Author : George Everard Kidder Smith
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 1996
Source Book Of American Architecture written by George Everard Kidder Smith and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Architecture categories.
Scorched Earth is the first book to chronicle the effects of chemical warfare on the Vietnamese people and their environment, where, even today, more than 3 million people—including 500,000 children—are sick and dying from birth defects, cancer, and other illnesses that can be directly traced to Agent Orange/dioxin exposure. Weaving first-person accounts with original research, Vietnam War scholar Fred A. Wilcox examines long-term consequences for future generations, laying bare the ongoing monumental tragedy in Vietnam, and calls for the United States government to finally admit its role in chemical warfare in Vietnam. Wilcox also warns readers that unless we stop poisoning our air, food, and water supplies, the cancer epidemic in the United States and other countries will only worsen, and he urgently demands the chemical manufacturers of Agent Orange to compensate the victims of their greed and to stop using the Earth’s rivers, lakes, and oceans as toxic waste dumps. Vietnam has chosen August 10—the day that the US began spraying Agent Orange on Vietnam—as Agent Orange Day, to commemorate all its citizens who were affected by the deadly chemical. Scorched Earth will be released upon the third anniversary of this day, in honor of all those whose families have suffered, and continue to suffer, from this tragedy.
Identifying American Architecture
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Author : John J. Blumenson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 1995
Identifying American Architecture written by John J. Blumenson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Architecture categories.
Have you ever been intrigued by a beautiful building and wondered when it was built? Identifying American Architecture provides the answer to such questions in a concise handbook perfect for preservationists, architects, students, and tourists alike. With 214 photographs, it allows readers to associate real buildings with architectural styles, elements, and orders. Identifying American Architecture was designed to be used--carried about and kept handy for frequent reference. Every photograph is keyed to an explanatory legend pointing out characteristic features of each building's style. Trade bookstores order from W.W. Norton, NY
A History Of American Architecture
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Author : Mark Gelernter
language : en
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Release Date : 2001
A History Of American Architecture written by Mark Gelernter and has been published by Manchester University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Architecture categories.
Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration? And why did American buildings grow so tall in the last decades of the 19th century. This book explores the history of American architecture from prehistoric times to the present, explaining why characteristic architectural forms arose at particular times and in particular places.
American Architecture And Urbanism
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Author : Vincent Scully
language : en
Publisher: Trinity University Press
Release Date : 2013-04-29
American Architecture And Urbanism written by Vincent Scully and has been published by Trinity University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-29 with Architecture categories.
A classic book authored by the foremost architectural historian in America, this fully illustrated history of American architecture and city planning is based on Vincent Scully's conviction that architecture and city planning are inseparably linked and must therefore be treated together. He defines architecture as a continuing dialogue between generations which creates an environment across time. This definitive survey extends beyond the cities themselves to the American scene as a whole, which has inspired the reasonable balanced, closed and ordered forms, and above all the probity, that he feels typifies American architecture.
American Architecture
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Author : Cyril M. Harris
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Release Date : 1998
American Architecture written by Cyril M. Harris and has been published by W. W. Norton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Architecture categories.
Defines and illustrates architectural terms relating to building style, structural components, and architectural ornaments.
A History Of American Architecture
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Author : Mark Gelernter
language : en
Publisher: UPNE
Release Date : 2001
A History Of American Architecture written by Mark Gelernter and has been published by UPNE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Architecture categories.
Presents a history of American architecture, from the first civilizations in America to the present.
Native American Architecture
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Author : Peter Nabokov
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1990-10-25
Native American Architecture written by Peter Nabokov and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-10-25 with Architecture categories.
For many people, Native American architecture calls to mind the wigwam, tipi, iglu, and pueblo. Yet the richly diverse building traditions of Native Americans encompass much more, including specific structures for sleeping, working, worshipping, meditating, playing, dancing, lounging, giving birth, decision-making, cleansing, storing and preparing food, caring for animals, and honoring the dead. In effect, the architecture covers all facets of Indian life. The collaboration between an architect and an anthropologist, Native American Architecture presents the first book-length, fully illustrated exploration of North American Indian architecture to appear in over a century. Peter Nabokov and Robert Easton together examine the building traditions of the major tribes in nine regional areas of the continent from the huge plank-house villages of the Northwest Coast to the moundbuilder towns and temples of the Southeast, to the Navajo hogans and adobe pueblos of the Southwest. Going beyond a traditional survey of buildings, the book offers a broad, clear view into the Native American world, revealing a new perspective on the interaction between their buildings and culture. Looking at Native American architecture as more than buildings, villages, and camps, Nabokov and Easton also focus on their use of space, their environment, their social mores, and their religious beliefs. Each chapter concludes with an account of traditional Indian building practices undergoing a revival or in danger today. The volume also includes a wealth of historical photographs and drawings (including sixteen pages of color illustrations), architectural renderings, and specially prepared interpretive diagrams which decode the sacred cosmology of the principal house types.
Source Book Of American Architecture
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Author : George Everard Kidder Smith
language : en
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Release Date : 1996
Source Book Of American Architecture written by George Everard Kidder Smith and has been published by Princeton Architectural Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Architecture categories.
This survey provides a unique overview of 1,000-years of architectural development.
Icons Of American Architecture
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Author : Donald Langmead
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2009-03-05
Icons Of American Architecture written by Donald Langmead and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-05 with Architecture categories.
What turns a building into an icon? What is it about some structures that makes their history and legend even more important than their original intended use, making them a part of American, and world, popular culture? Twenty four buildings and structures, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the White House, the Hotel del Coronado, and the Washington Monument are presented here, along with their roles in fiction, film, music, and the imagination of people worldwide. Approximately twenty five images are included in the set, along with sidebars featuring additional structures.