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Shane Thompson: Making a Sub-Tropical Architecture - Thryft
Paul Thomas, Louise Noble  | L'arcaedizioni

Shane Thompson: Making a Sub-Tropical Architecture

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Shane Thompson's approach to architecture is as refreshing as it is essential. His designs deeply rooted in the sub-tropical landscape of Australia showcase how climate, habitat, and culture can blend seamlessly through modern design. If you have an interest in sustainable architecture or you're looking to understand how buildings can exist in harmony with their environment, this book offers a compelling exploration of those concepts, enriching your knowledge with beautiful visual examples.
The Modern Garden
Jane Brown | Thames & Hudson Ltd

The Modern Garden

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If you're someone with a keen eye for modern aesthetics and a passion for outdoor spaces, "The Modern Garden" can be an insightful addition to your collection. It delves into current garden design trends, offering inspiration and practical advice for creating a serene and stylish retreat that aligns with contemporary tastes and lifestyles. Whether you're a professional designer or a gardening enthusiast, this book could help bring a fresh perspective to your green endeavors.
Thai Garden Style - Thryft
William Warren | Periplus Editions

Thai Garden Style

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If you have a passion for gardening under challenging conditions or an interest in the exotic allure of tropical landscapes, "Thai Garden Style" is a delightful escape. The book's vivid imagery will transport you into serene spaces that marry nature's wild beauty with human artistry. It's an inspiring glimpse for garden enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by Thai culture.
Rural England: Cottage and Village Life

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Dive into "Rural England" if you're enamored by the idyllic charm and rich history of English village life. Peter Hampson Ditchfield presents a tapestry of traditions and snapshots of country living that may appeal to your nostalgia or curiosity about the pastoral past. It's a cozy, educational journey through time without leaving your favorite reading nook.
Living on the Water - Thryft

Living on the Water

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If you've ever dreamed of a life intertwined with the tranquility of water, "Living on the Water" could be the escape you're seeking. Delve into a collection of breathtaking homes across the globe, each offering a visual and narrative journey that's as soothing as the waters they overlook. It's a visual feast that could redefine your idea of what makes a house a dreamy, peaceful haven.
Remote Luxury: Top Resorts Down Under
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If serene escapism paired with indulgent comfort sounds like your idea of a perfect getaway, 'Remote Luxury' would be a delightful read. It offers a vicarious journey through the most exquisite and isolated resorts of Australia and New Zealand, places where the world's tumults are replaced by tranquil natural beauty and exceptional hospitality. It's ideal for dreamers and planners of next great adventures alike.
Tropical Modern - Thryft
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BARRENECHE RAUL A | Thames Hudson

Tropical Modern

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Recommendation: - If you are interested in contemporary architecture and love the use of local materials, this book is a treasure trove of inspiration. - This book showcases how modern houses have evolved in tropical regions, featuring open floor plans, exterior courtyards, patios, and stucco with a local twist. - It is a great read for architecture and design enthusiasts looking to explore the fusion of regional and international styles.
Landscape Architectural Research - Inquiry, Strategy, Design - Thryft
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M. Elen Deming, Simon Swaffield  | Wiley

Landscape Architectural Research - Inquiry, Strategy, Design

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Landscape Architectural Research provides a comprehensive overview of research methods specifically tailored for landscape architecture. It emphasizes the importance of applying scientific methodology in the design process, to achieve better design solutions and to enhance the credibility of landscape architects with clients and allied professionals.
Houses and Gardens of Kyoto - Thryft
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Akihiko Seki, Thomas Daniell  | Tuttle Publishing

Houses and Gardens of Kyoto

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For all the damage that has occurred over the centuries, for all the relentless and destructive modernization still taking place today, Kyoto, imperial capital for more than a millennium, remains a rich, inexhaustible archive of Japanese cultural history.Houses and Gardens of Kyoto introduces a broad array of Kyoto's traditional houses from every period of the city's history. They range from summer villas to townhouses, from monumental Buddhist temples to insubstantial garden pavilions, from personal homes to traditional inns. All have their associated outdoor spaces, whether condensed courtyard gardens, picturesque stroll gardens, "dry landscape" stone gardens or the "borrowed scenery" of distant landscapes.Both exquisite photo album and fascinating historical study, Houses and Gardens of Kyoto is sure to be the standard reference work on this topic for many decades to come.
Tropical Architecture - Thryft
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This forward-thinking survey considers the challenges of making buildings that withstand the vagaries of climate, economy, and limited resources. Although the tropics cover nearly forty percent of the world’s surface, from rain forests to dry desert regions, the architecture of this climactically extreme geographic area has largely gone unnoticed. With exploding populations and numerous ecological and economic concerns, the regions are looking increasingly toward sustainable solutions. In this unique study Wolfgang Lauber explores the ways traditional, pre-colonial structures were better adapted to the area’s topography and climate than more modern structures built by European settlers. Numerous photographs, illustrations, and plans examine the continuum of tropical architecture—from the mud hut to the colonial mansion, from bamboo sheds to high-rises, from spontaneous building to urban planning. Studies of the works of such contemporary architects as Rem Koolhaas, Oscar Niemeyer, and Renzo Piano show how modern theories can be adapted to the vernacular cultures in Africa, the Americas, and Asia to create buildings that are both humane and ecologically sound.
Awesome Kharkiv : Interesting things you need to know - Thryft
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Анна Копилова | January 1, 2018

Awesome Kharkiv : Interesting things you need to know

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Kharkiv is an ambitious city. It is full of seemingly contradictory  it is a highly industrialised city, a centre for scientific research and I.T., home to the first skyscrapers built in Ukraine. Yet it is also a cultural centre, home to many outstanding writers and artists, and in recent times Kharkiv has seen rapid development in gastronomy and of an authentic underground culture. Kharkiv can be considered Ukraine s intellectual centre, being home to more universities and places of learning than even the capital, Kyiv.Kharkiv was the first capital of Soviet Ukraine and is thus also a historic city, full of architectural landmarks which testify to its rich past. It is unique, surprising, and a place which its residents are proud to call home. With this book, we are pleased to share with you our love to Kharkiv! The book is neither a guide nor a manual.  Rather, it s an insight into the city we adore one that is wonderful, fascinating and strange. In its pages, you ll find references to major historical events, famous and talented residents, art, culture, sports, literature, traditions and even beloved street food.Inside Awesome Kharkiv you will chapters on history, culture, food, places, nature, sports, technology gorgeous photos and images throughout the bookbeautiful layout insightful and short texts explaining interesting things you need to know about Kharkiv, including historical and cultural context fun factsAbout The Awesome The Awesome Series travel books are best selling in Ukraine since 2012. Loved by locals and visitors alike, they are a genuine take on the Ukrainian art, cities, culture, food and traditions.

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