4 comments about Time-Saver Standards for Building Types.

1. rich in graphics and details, perfect companion when you need quick answers, specially if you get a used book at a fantastic price like these, it is worth it!!



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   am in need of a book call newfet Architectural data so plsss help me find it plss

   from terry




3. This is a book that sometimes resembles Neufert's, but it has a lot of additional information you might need that will make easier the process of designing various types of buildings. It gives you notions, ideas, proportions, measures and everything you need to know when starting a project. A must-have to any architect (specially with these incredible low-priced used ones. I got mine for 13 bucks and it's absolutely like new).



4. Amozon.com says that they save you money on books but this book cost a cool 150 smackers even if a customer has purchased many books from them -- the book is valuable and used like a dictionary for reference -- why can't we get a resonable price for it -- Amozon.com send out thank you and promises to do their best to keep the price lowest but why do they continue to bate and switch.

3 comments about Construction Contracting, 6th Edition.

1. Although not an easy read, this book makes an excellent reference. It covers just about anything you would want to know and in detail. I would recommend it to anyone just starting out in the construction industry.



2. Valueable & Worst for gaining Contractual Knowledge



3. This book is a legendary classic in the field of general construction and is a must for personnel involved in construction management, general contracting and professional consulting. It covers all aspects of construction from company organization, estimating, field procedures, cost control, changes, punchlist, claims, labor relations and safety. The appendix contains reference standard documents and contract boilerplate from the AIA, AGC and others. It would take 20 years of work in the construction field to obtain the knowledge that this book can help to provide. This text is a must for all construction professionals.

5 comments about Classic Modern Homes of the Thirties: 64 Designs by Neutra, Gropius, Breuer, Stone and Others (Modern House in America).

1. In 1932, Philip Johnson and Henry Russel Hitchcock held a retrospective of European modern architecture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. They coined the term "International Style" to describe this newly emerging style. This show captured the imagination of many of the United States' best young architects and designers. They soon began to put an American spin on the new "International Style" of architecture.
   
   Eight years after the MOMA show, James and Katherine Ford published, "The Modern House in America". The purpose of the book was to draw attention to this new style of architecture as it was being developed in the United States. This volume was in turn republished by Dover Press in 1989 and retitled, "Classic Modern Homes of the Thirties".
   
   This volume showcases sixty four designs by such noted architects as Neutra, Gropius, Breuer, Shindler and Soriano. These works are shown with 194 photographs and 128 plans and drawings. It is important to note, these images come from a book published in 1940 and therefore lack the precision and design values that you would find in a book published today. This reprint is not a coffee table style of book. Its value is more historical in nature.
   
   What I found most interesting in this book, is to see how some of the best homes of this period start taking on an iconic stature within a few years of being constructed. Homes that are the subject of recently written monographs are shown as newly built homes.
   
   Mid-Century Modern is all the rage at the current time. There is no better volume to give an enthusiast an understanding of what forces came together to form this look. To really know Neutra, Schindler and Soriano, you have to know what they were building in the late 1930's.



2. A really super book for the price. This is a paperback reprint of a book published in America in 1940. Each house has one or more photos, inside and out, plus a plan (some a bit too small) and details about what the owners wanted, site, cost, materials, exterior and interior details etc. The black and white photos are good considering they have been taken from a printed source.
   
   The authors describe the concept of modern architecture in the short introduction and in the back each architect writes about their views on design. I must have looked through this book dozens ot times and I still love these houses. Unfortunately I bet a lot of them are no longer standing, which makes this reprint even more important as a visual record.
   
   If you are interested in this type of streamline building have a look at 'The Modern House Today' by Nick Dawe and Kenneth Powell, this has excellent color photos of sixty-three houses in England that are still standing, unfortunately the book is let down by the minimalist design. Charlotte and Peter Fiell's massive 576 page reference book '30s and 40s Decorative Art' covers Moderne houses (mostly in the US and Europe) with photos of interiors, ceramics, textiles and lighting. All three books are worth owning.
   
   ***FOR AN INSIDE LOOK click 'customer images' under the cover.



3. "Classic Modern Homes of the Thirties" is an unabridged reprint of a book first published in 1940, and thus serves as a valuable historic document. But this introduction to the "modern" style of architecture is not just a book for historians: it is visually stunning achievement that will be appreciated by all who have a passion for the art and science of home architecture.

   The book introduces the reader to 62 marvelous houses which exemplify the modern style. Architects represented include Gregory Ain, George Howe, Richard J. Neustra, Raphael S. Soriano, and many more. Detailed floor plans, exterior and interior photographs, and details of construction are included. The houses range in size from modest 1- or 2-bedroom homes to expansive, luxurious mansions.

   This book is a spectacular introduction to the vocabulary of the modern period in architecture. The photographs and floor plans capture the bold interplay of geometric shapes, the experimentation with glass and other materials, the profusion of balconies and terraces, and above all, the concern with functionality that motivated the masters of the modern.

   Co-authors James Ford and Katherine Morrow Ford have included a interesting introduction. Also included is a collection of brief statements by many of the featured architects.

   This is a great book for those interested in American cultural history, interior design, home photography, and other subjects. But at its core this book is an excellent record of and tribute to one of the most remarkable movements in the history of home architecture.




4. This is a wonderful book combining insight into "modern" residential home architecture of the 30's with a view into the lives of those who designed and lived in them. Like all Dover books, this title is remarkable well printed which allows the reader to easily see all the floorplans, pictures and other images of these homes. The text tells the reader about the family the house was built for, their lifestyle and needs, the layout and construcion details and decorating details of their home. What is remarkable is how fresh many of these homes look today and how much recent modern architecture owes the pioneers who designed these homes. Very enjoyable... anyone who appreciates architecture and history will love this book.



5. I am so glad to find a reprint of this book! It has been impossible to return the one I have on loan. Some less known but notable architects like Pietro Belluschi are included along with the big names. Details such as floor plans and original cost per square foot are a bonus.

1 comments about Step-by-Step Masonry & Concrete ("Better Homes & Gardens": Step by Step).

1. This book i chose to read speaks about masonry and concrete. Masonry is a part of construction that i was always interested in because it has somthing to do with building. This book helped me out alot because it spoked about the aspects of masonry and concrete. This book will tell you about how to mix mortar and is also known as concrete. Concrete is mixed with water and sand and dry cement. This mixer has to be at a cetain amout of ingredients to be a well mix.When the mix is done then the laying brick proccess can be done. Masons should be able to lay the bricks to the line that they use to keep the bricks straight and leveled.When they are done laying to the line they have to use the modular ruler to make sure that it is levled and that the joints are at a 3/8'.

1 comments about Best Designed Modular Houses.

1. the cover is the best project. there is not enough information or project for pre fab projects. and too general information. you can get those information in any architectural magazine.

No comments about Barns (Enthusiast Color).

1 comments about Dream Homes Southwest (Dream Homes).

1. Dream Homes Southwest is a wonderful publication. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves the look of homes in the Desert Southwest. Your eyes will have a feast and it is truly full of ideas.
   Isis Primus
   Scottsdale, AZ

No comments about Contemporary Design in Detail: Small Environments (Contemporary Design Details).

5 comments about New Bungalow, The - pb.

1. The text that accompanies the pictures in this book isn't anything to crow about. That's okay, because the photos make up for it.
   
   Most of the chapters in The New Bungalow assume that you have a bungalow to refurbish, or that you're building/buying a brand-new home and want to make it Bungalow-ish. I'm in a 1970s tract home that has no personality, and I want to add some. So the text, such as it is, isn't all that helpful.
   
   But I don't mind, because the photos are so good. There's detailed and wide-shots of both exteriors and interiors, as well as every room in the house. I must have found a dozen, "ooh, isn't that pretty!" opportunities, and three or four "hey, we could do *that* over the entryway" inspirations. In addition to structural items (such as beautiful wood staircases and suggestions about how to incorporate modern lighting), the houses are decorated in a lovely fashion.
   
   It's not the most valuable book I've found for growing my house into an Arts & Crafts inspired home. But if you're looking for inspiration, you'll find plenty here to like.



2. If your interested in the history of the Bungalow style, and what makes a house a bungalow, or if your trying to figure out who designed your bungalow then this book will be worth while reading for you. Also if your interested in building your own bungalow or remodeling an existing one, this book should be quite helpful. The downside of this book is that it looks like it was published 50 years ago even though it was published in 2001! There are a few excellent photo's, some good ones, and a bunch of computer illustrations and other images that look like they are paintings or something that has been done with a cheap digital camera and a xerox machine! Not exactly a Coffee Table book. Also it does not go into great depth on any of the subjects, but then again I did not expect it to in the first place. If you want books that go into certain chapters/subjects in greater depth then buy ones that strictly talk about remodeling or ones that only talk about Greene and Greene or Arts & Crafts homes.



3. We are building a new bungalow and have gotten a lot of ideas here. Everything from window placement to hardware detail is in this book. This book is for anyone who wishes to build or remodel in the arts and crafts style or just add arts & craft details to their home.



4. A deftly edited series of essays by architects, designers, renovators and builders Matthew Bialecki, Christian Gladu, Jill Kessenich, Jim McCord, and Sue Bacon, The New Bungalow is a truly impressive and superbly illustrated coffee table "art book quality" volume dedicated to the specific issues relating to the restoration and proper care of bungalow houses. Full-color photographs bring to life the charming and cozy interiors of a wide range of bungalow housing, and the essays offer exquisite description of these home's formation, expression, and character. A truly beautiful and elaborate guide to the style of housing especially identified by its simple economy of space, The New Bungalow is an enthusiastically recommended addition to personal and professional interior design and renovation studies reading lists and reference collections.



5. This is a nice hardcover book w/ a lot of good photos. It is good for getting ideas, but the text is really not well researched and more of an advertisement for the books contributors. Still it is nice to get additonal glimpses into what is currently being done in the "bungalow" style today. Do not buy this book if you're looking for meaty text and good instruction. Do buy this book if you are interested in some nice photos to give you some detail ideas and insight into todays bungalow stylings. It makes a nice addition to your bungalow library.

3 comments about Interior Design Details: 1,000 New Ideas for the Home.

1. As the title indicates all the details of fine design are covered and sourced. I spent days reading through this book. You don't want to miss anything.



2. I didn't find anything in here that I didn't already know. That said, sourcing interesting, contemporary / modern materials, fixtures and finishes is my job. I was just a little disappointed that it didn't feel like there were more revolutionary ideas (some of the "green" or eco-friendly materials out there are gorgeous and ground-breaking - it's a great time to be a designer.) The book is a good source of ideas for those who are interested in the field and don't have the time or inclination to do the research themselves.



3. A must-have inspirational source book for anyone planning a new home, or refurbishing an old one. Full of stylish ideas and leading-edge space solutions with international product web-links. Everything for bathrooms and kitchens, with exhaustive research on lighting, heating, doors and windows etc. I just wish it had come out a year ago! Christopher Ward