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Publisher
Monsa
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The making of architectural projects partly or totally from recycled freight containers is getting more and more common. The need for a more sustainable construction is also becoming increasingly necessary. Lots of architects and designers have reinvented the prefabricated house with new materials and construction techniques which are easy to transport, some even able to be built in a single day in surprising locations. This book includes 16 selected...
Publisher
The Taunton Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The farmhouse is a classic American icon, combining comfort and simplicity, elegance and nostalgia, all without pretension. No matter the age or condition, these historic homesteads call to mind the pragmatism of the pioneers who worked the land and raised their families at a time when practicality was key to prosperity. But the farmhouse is more than a historic artifact. Farmhouse style continues to evolve into the 21st century, carrying with it...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your back garden, you'll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters.
Author
Publisher
Harper Design
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Composed of stunning photographs, floor plans, and insightful text, this book will help you discover how architects and designers from around the world work within a confined square footage to create innovative living spaces. 150 Best Mini Interior Ideas profiles a diverse range of homes, from rural and urban constructions to town houses and renovations. It reveals how to utilize walls, floors, and furniture to make a small room appear large, and...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Ground covers are an essential part of any garden-they suppress weeds, mask problem areas, and knit different parts of the garden together. Yet only a handful of old standbys are commonly used, resulting in dull, unimaginative landscapes. In reality, there are thousands of exciting, garden-worthy plants that make excellent ground covers-people just don't know about them. This comprehensive reference will provide both essential information and photographs...
Author
Publisher
Ilex Press
Pub. Date
[2021].
Language
English
Description
Over the last century the way that we live at home has changed dramatically. Nothing short of a design revolution has transformed our houses and the spaces within them -- moving from traditional patterns of living all the way through to an era of more fluid, open-plan and modern styles. Whether we live in a new home or a period house, our spaces will have been shaped one way or another by the pioneering Modernists and Mid-century architects and designers...
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