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What do we hope to get out of seeing a famous piece of art? Jeannie Marshall asked that question of herself when she started visiting the Sistine Chapel frescoes. She wanted to understand their meaning and context—but in the process, she also found what she didn’t know she was looking for. All Things Move: Learning to Look in the Sistine Chapel tells the story of Marshall’s relationship with one of our most cherished artworks.

Having a home that’s chic and sophisticated is not a matter of money—and you don’t need to have a limitless budget and limitless time to achieve it. Having a home that’s stylish and enjoyable, and that makes you feel glad and fulfilled, is a technique, and as a technique, it can be learned. In this little but substantial guide, architect and style author Chiara Giuliani shares priceless tips and practical hints to create a chic, soothing, and welcoming home through little but impactful changes to its decoration and organization. In the manual, which is enriched with beautiful ...

A HISTORY OF THE WATER CLOSET follows the development of the water closet, or toilet, beginning with privies in monasteries and ending with London's sewer system clean-up in the 19th century. Included are descriptions of the various types of chamber pots, toilet furniture, gadgets and mechanical devices invented prior to the toilet as we know it today. The final chapter of the book covers the emergence of indoor bathing, and early indoor plumbing in both England and France. A HISTORY OF THE WATER CLOSET, and 18th & 19th CENTURY ENGLISH WOMEN AT SEA by Marilyn Clay were both named to ...

The California gold rush of 1849, created fortunes for San Francisco merchants, whose wealth depended on control of the city's docks. But ownership of waterfront property was hotly contested. In an 1856 dispute over land titles, a county official shot an outspoken newspaperman, prompting a group of merchants to organize the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance. The committee, which met in secret, fed biased stories to the newspapers, depicting itself as a necessary substitute for incompetent law enforcement.

Since cities emerged 10,000 years ago, they have become one of the most impressive artifacts of humanity. But their evolution has been anything but linear - cities have gone through moments of radical change, turning points that redefine their very essence. In this book a renowned architect and urban planner who studies the intersection of cities and technology argues that we are in such a moment. The authors explain some of the forces behind urban change and offer new visions.

Leslie Kern expone lo que está oculto a simple vista: las desigualdades sociales construidas en nuestras ciudades, hogares y vecindarios. Kern ofrece una visión alternativa de la ciudad feminista. Asumiendo el miedo, la maternidad, la amistad, el activismo y las alegrías y peligros de estar sola, Kern traza un mapa de la ciudad desde nuevos puntos de vista, presenta un enfoque feminista interseccional de las historias urbanas y propone que la ciudad es quizás también nuestra mejor esperanza para dar forma a un nuevo futuro urbano.

As climate change has escalated into a crisis, the reuse of existing structures is the only way to even begin to preserve our wood, sand, silicon, and iron, let alone stop belching carbon monoxide into the air. Our housing crisis means that we need usable buildings now more than ever, but architect and critic Aaron Betsky shows that new construction—often seeking to maximize profits rather than resources, often soulless in its feel—is not the answer.

One of the best and most affordable strategies people can employ to combat global warming is to improve the energy and water efficiency of their homes. Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies provides homeowners with advice, tips, and projects to reduce costs, increase energy efficiency, and cut down on waste and pollution. After performing a do-it-yourself home energy audit, readers create an action plan based on their personal goals.

RAISE Your Value is the ultimate guide to elevating Architecture and Engineering firms out of the trap of commoditization. Learn how to Uncover Hidden Value, Design a Winning Advantage, and Charge More. As your firm pursues business, your staff must navigate difficult conversations around fees and pricing every day. Pressures from existing and potential new clients to lower fees often force your team to give away profits and avoid asking for change orders to get the work and “be competitive.”

Supreme among the wonders of antiquity, unrivaled by the achievements of later architects and builders, the Great Pyramid of Gizeh bears mute witness to an unknown civilization which, having completed its predestined span, passed into oblivion. Eloquent in its silence, inspiring in its majesty, divine in its simplicity, the Great Pyramid is indeed a sermon in stone.

Are you struggling with the onset of seasonal blues as winter settles in after Christmas? Feeling the chill of winter after the holiday sparkle fades? "The Cottagecore Winter" is here to help you gaze beyond the holidays and redefine the magical chills of winter. #1ST BEST SELLER IN SEASONAL CRAFTS #1ST BEST SELLER IN INTERIOR DESIGN DECORATION & ORNAMENT - Find joy and purpose in winter beyond the holiday season. - Read the author's personal shared winter adventures that will warm your heart. - Embrace the magic of winter with slow living, cozy recipes, and whimsical decorating. - ...

Le Corbusier famously said, "A house is a machine for living in." We now confront the litany of environmental challenges associated with the legacy of the architectural machine: a changing climate, massive species die-off, diminished air and water quality, and resource scarcities. Brook Muller offers an alternative: water-centric urban design that fosters sustainability, equity, and architectural creativity.

Imagine this: stepping into a room where you instantly felt more at ease, where you felt comfortable and connected to tradition and nature. A room that embraced you with its serene energy, a sanctuary from the noise and chaos of the modern world.

2 Popular Shipping Container Homes Manuscripts in 1 Book: Shipping Container Homes: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Living in a Shipping Container Home and Tiny House Living Including Ideas and Examples of Designs Shipping Container Homes: The Step-By-Step Guide to Shipping Container Homes and Tiny house living, Including Examples of Plans and Designs Manuscript 1: The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Container Homes Out of all the possible building materials available for homes, the last thing you might expect to hear about is shipping containers – yes, the same steel, rectangular ...

In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell - host of public radio's award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place - introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up.

Our buildings are making us sick. Our homes, offices, factories, and dormitories are, in some sense, fresh parasites on the sacred Earth, Nahasdzáán. In search of a better way, author Jim Kristofic journeys across the Southwest to apprentice with architects and builders who know how to make buildings that will take care of us. This is where he meets the House Gods who are building to the sun so that we can live on Earth. Forever.

An illuminating guide to a career as an architect written by art and design journalist Janelle Zara and based on the real-life experiences of two experts in the field - required listening for someone considering a path to this fascinating profession.

If you're a lover of history and have a passion for preserving the past, then our new eBook, "Saving History," is the perfect read for you! With a comprehensive guide to historic preservation, this eBook covers everything from the early history of religious architecture to contemporary techniques in preserving historic structures. Take a deep dive into the niche focus of preserving religious buildings with case studies on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the seismic retrofit of St. Vibiana Cathedral in Los Angeles. Learn about the impact of politics and religion on preservation, ...

"Vastu Shastra," an ancient Indian discipline, forms a crucial part of Indian architecture. The term combines "Vastu," meaning dwelling, and "Shastra," meaning science or technology, reflecting its focus on the principles of designing and constructing buildings. In modern times, infrastructure developers often loosely apply the concept of Vastu compliance. The developers must balance government construction norms and regulations, skyrocketing land and construction material prices and user aspirations against the competitive market backdrop. Impulsive planning and disorderly and chaotic ...

A group of notable writers - including UK poet laureate Simon Armitage, Julian Barnes, Margaret MacMillan, and Jenny Uglow - celebrate our fascination with the houses of famous literary figures, artists, composers, and politicians of the past.