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Green construction is the building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, Johnston and Gibson present the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction.

The joy of trimwork -- Adding detail -- Window wise -- Doors and wall openings -- Columns and pilasters -- Ceiling treatments -- Staircases -- Fireplace mantels -- Built-ins and shelving -- Case studies -- Tools, how-tos, and resources

The University of Colorado Denver's Program Review Panel studies each unit under review and prepares this final program review report. The objectives of the review were to identify strengths and weaknesses of the College of Architecture and Planning and to make recommendations for program improvement. A broad range of academic and administrative matters was College of Architecture and Planning outcomes assessment, faculty activities, faculty recruitment...

This sequel to "The Not So Big House" thoughtfully considers 20 new homes and five remodels that span a broad range of styles, climates, and landscape considerations to show how the not-so-big ideal can work in any setting. Photos. Illustrations.

Discover the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities, from Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans.

"A hopeful and emotional book about seizing second chances, finding yourself, and forging your own path, set in the small town of Willow Grove, Illinois"--

"The first architects, builders, and homeowners to embrace the straw bale renaissance were excited by the energy conservation, resource recycling, and affordability of this rediscovered building material. As their movement evolved, however, it became apparent that the elegant simplicity of straw had also enabled its practitioners to tap into an undiscovered creative aquifer." "Athena and Bill Steen, co-authors of The Straw Bale House (Chelsea Green,...