Author : Tom Denlick
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,24 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Arbors
ISBN : 9780764331701
Over 400 photos illustrate an impressive quantity of architectural additions for the backyard, from arched gateways to grand gazebos, pretty pergolas, picture-perfect pagodas, and fascinating follies.
Author : Larry Johnston
Publisher : Meredith Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 21,38 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780696217586
Detailed, illustrated plans to build more than 50 garden structures, with construction drawings and lists of materials Expert construction advice—how to use tools, prepare sites, buy lumber, and apply outdoor finishes Tips for selecting plants that are compatible with the structures featured
Author : Scott Cohen
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 28,97 MB
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Outdoor living spaces
ISBN : 9781461086550
Whether you're looking for a pergola, patio cover, pavilion or palapa, you'll find the perfect structure for your outdoor living space in this new offering from garden design master, contractor, and construction defect expert witness, Scott Cohen. No outdoor room is complete without a bit of shelter for shade, privacy, and aesthetic appeal. Scott Cohen's newest book features 150 pages of gorgeous color photography and expert guidance to help you design a beautiful, functional structure for your backyard oasis. With specific tips and instructions, Cohen shows you how to do it right the first time by avoiding pitfalls and adding details to maximize your outdoor living enjoyment. You'll learn to create a patio structure that extends the hours and seasons you can use your backyard while enhancing the beauty and value of your property. Cohen's book features ideas to suit yards of every size and style including rustic, tropical, old world, English garden, mission, and modern. From simple screens and trellises to expansive pavilions complete with chandeliers and sound systems, Cohen shows how to create the right space for the outdoor lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Homeowners, landscape designers and builders will all find inspirational ideas and valuable advice in this must-have volume.
Author : David L. Ames
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 23,34 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN :
Author : Paul Edwards
Publisher : Barn Elms Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,59 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Arbors
ISBN : 9781899531066
This title offers both the history of the pergola - how it has been used and enjoyed over the centuries - and a manual of design and planting for today's gardener. It begins with chapters featuring the various periods when pergolas and arbours have been key elements in the garden. It then looks at four of the very best pergolas found today. It also looks at the principles of design and the choice and care of suitable plants, before giving detailed drawings for six structures. The book seeks to be both fun and instructive.
Author : Stephen Birmingham
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 22,52 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 9780815603382
This social history describes the lives of the rich and trendy who have lived at the Dakota, a New York apartment house daringly erected in 1884, too far up and on the wrong side of town. The book covers tenants such as the Gustav Schirmers, Boris Karloff, Judy Holliday and Lauren Bacall.
Author : Robin C. Moore
Publisher :
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 33,28 MB
Release : 2014
Category :
ISBN : 9780990771302
Author : Sabrina Wilk
Publisher : Dom Publishers
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,62 MB
Release : 2020-01-31
Category :
ISBN : 9783869226521
Landscape architects rely heavily on graphics to communicate content and ideas. From large-scale master plans and strategic visions, to design concepts and specific moods, through to types of vegetation and -precise construction details - at some point everything has to be explained on paper. This handbook focuses on areas which, even in the age of digital media, are still staples of the profession: drawing, graphics, and projections. Both instructional and inspirational, it covers the basics of landscape--architectural representation in an easy-to-understand way, encouraging readers to draw their ideas and develop their own graphic language and style. Showcased in these pages are many examples from landscape architecture offices worldwide, offering practical -guidance and ideas in key thematic areas: > Introduction to drawing tools, applications, and effects > Symbols in different scales, styles, and abstraction levels > Basic principles for layout and lettering > Fundamentals of orthographic and parallel projections > Drawing in contemporary landscape-architectural practice
Author : Norman K. Booth
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,26 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 9780132376198
Residential Landscape Architecture: Design Process for the Private Residence, Sixth Edition, covers the fundamentals of residential design. The text provides a thorough, how-to explanation of each of the steps of the design process--from initial contact with the client to a completed master plan. The text's numerous illustrations and useful case study examples offer a rich learning experience for students. Whether you are just starting your design career or are a current practitioner, this valuable resource is sure to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Author : Quentin Pickard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,54 MB
Release : 2008-04-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0470695447
The Architects' Handbook provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. Including over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. It includes: · a brief introduction to the key design considerations for each building type · numerous plans, sections and elevations for the building examples · references to key technical standards and design guidance · a comprehensive bibliography for most building types The book also includes sections on designing for accessibility, drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables. To browse sample pages please see http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/architectsdata
