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John Wiley & Sons, founded in 1807, is an independent, global publisher of print and electronic products. Wiley specializes in scientific and technical books, journals, textbooks, education materials, and professional and consumer books.
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G. Z. Brown
June 25, 2013
From the Publisher. This fully updated Third Edition covers principles of designing buildings that use the sun for heating, wind for cooling, and daylight for natural lighting. Using hundreds of illustrations and companion CD-ROM, this book... More
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David Wang
May 21, 2013
From the Publisher. The leading text on architectural research, Architectural Research Methods, Second Edition is completely revised throughout to include current trends and innovations in research, and discusses interdisciplinary... More
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Mark M. Jarzombek
May 21, 2013
From the Publisher. Starting with the dawn of human society, through early civilizations, to the pre-Columbian American tribes, Architecture of First Societies: A Global Perspective traces the different cultural formations that... More
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Perkins Eastman
May 21, 2013
From the Publisher. Building Type Basics for Senior Living is the definitive guide to the architectural and interior design of senior living homes, including assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. This second edition is... More
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Ajla Aksamija
May 21, 2013
From the Publisher. Buildings are the largest consumers of energy, and their facades present a significant opportunity for energy conservation. Written by an associate and head of the research lab at Perkins + Will, this book presents... More
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Marcela A. Rhoads
May 7, 2013
From the Publisher. By showing how the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) has been applied in various contexts and building types, this illustrated book helps readers quickly understand the requirements of the... More
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David J. Neuman
April 21, 2013
From the Publisher. Written by an expert who is the architect of the University of Virginia, Building Type Basics for College and University Facilities provides an updated essential guide to the design of college and university... More
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Lisa Springsteel
April 16, 2013
From the Publisher. The complete guide to the fashion industry, featuring interviews with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of fashion design Anyone who has ever tried to launch a fashion design career knows how... More
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Carlos Martinez Onaindia
April 16, 2013
From the Publisher. Get tactical insight from the top business-to-business branding experts and gain a global presence This comprehensive manual lays out the steps necessary for creating an iconic global identity. It uses the lessons and... More
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Daniel Tal
April 9, 2013
From the Publisher. The sure way for design professionals to learn SketchUp modeling and rendering techniques Rendering In SketchUp provides instructions for creating 3D photoreal graphics for SketchUp models using integrated... More
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James A. LaGro
April 2, 2013
From the Publisher. Blending theory with application, Site Analysis offers a cross-disciplinary perspective on the evolving practice of designing sustainable built environments. Information on understanding existing site conditions... More
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NKBA
March 26, 2013
From the Publisher. The leading resource for professional kitchen designers, Kitchen Planning is the definitive, one-stop reference based on the NKBA's Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines and the related Access Standards... More
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Steven Strom
March 12, 2013
From the Publisher. Now in its Sixth Edition, Site Engineering for Landscape Architects has long been the leading textbook used in site engineering, planning, and construction courses. It presents the complex principles and... More
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April Philips
March 2, 2013
From the Publisher. This full-color guide offers a complete overview of edible landscapes from the planning, designing, and funding to the management and maintenance of these communal spaces and ecodestinations. Featuring case studies of... More
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NKBA
February 27, 2013
From the Publisher. The leading resource for professional bath designers, Bath Planning is based on the NKBA's Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines and the related Access Standards published in 2012. This one-stop reference... More
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John Montague
February 27, 2013
From the Publisher. The best-selling guidenow completely updated to include online tutorials! Basic Perspective Drawing introduces students, both those in formal design courses and self-learners, to the basic principles and... More
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James Richards
February 27, 2013
From the Publisher. Designed to help architects, planners, and landscape architects use freehand sketching to quickly and creatively generate design concepts, Freehand Drawing and Discovery uses an array of cross-disciplinary... More
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Marianne R. Klimchuk
February 12, 2013
From the Publisher. Now in full-color throughout, the second edition of Packaging Design offers fully up-to-date coverage of the entire packaging design process, including the business of packaging design, design principles, the... More
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Mario Carpo Editor
December 26, 2012
Now almost 20 years old, the digital turn in architecture has already gone through several stages and phases. Architectural Design (AD) has captured them all—from folding to cyberspace, nonlinearity and hypersurfaces, from... More
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Selected Backlist
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Advertising by Design: Generating and Designing Creative Ideas Across Media, 2nd Edition
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Robin Landa
2010
From the Publisher. Don't miss the new updated edition of the complete guide to the creative processes behind successful advertising design.
The second edition of Advertising by Design has been developed and greatly expanded. Sill... More
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The Architect’s Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, 5th Edition
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Edward Allen
Joseph Iano 2011
From the Publisher. The Architect's Studio Companion is the only handbook the practicing architect needs. Packed with useful information, it is more than simply a reference. Edward Allen and Joseph Iano, authors of the... More
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Steven Heller
2010
From the Publisher. A revision to the bestselling visual guide to becoming a graphic designer Becoming a Graphic Designer, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive survey of the graphic design market, including complete coverage of print... More
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Robert S. Weygant
2011
From the Publisher. A cutting-edge technology, Building Information Modeling (BIM) software allows AEC professionals to produce data-intensive 3D building models that far exceed those rendered with the 2D limitations of CAD, today's... More
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Sharon Koomen Harmon
2011
From the Publisher. The only guide devoted exclusively to codes applicable to interiors, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Fifth Edition features jargon-free explanations of all the codes and standards of concern to designers and... More
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Joy H. Dohr
2011
From the Publisher. Design Thinking for Interiors is about designers and clients journeys of living design.
Dohr and Portillo take a holistic view for designing architectural interiors and address complex issues that design... More
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Alina Wheeler
2012
From the Publisher. A revised new edition of the bestselling toolkit for creating, building, and maintaining a strong brand From research and analysis through brand strategy, design development through application design, and identity... More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
Joel Katz
2012
From the Publisher. Designing Information shows designers in all fields—from user-interface design to architecture and engineering—how to design complex data and information for meaning, relevance, and clarity. Written by a... More
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Thomas Ryan
2011
From the Publisher. Based upon the best-selling book Architectural Detailing by Edward Allen and Patrick Rand, Landscape Architectural Detailing applies the same organization to the three major concerns of the landscape... More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
Juhani Pallasmaa
2011
From the Publisher. All artistic and architectural effects are evoked, mediated, and experienced through poeticized images. These images are embodied and lived experiences that take place in ‘the flesh of the world," becoming... More
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Thomas Hanrahan
Victoria Meyers 2002
From the Publisher. The work of New York architects Victoria Meyers and Thomas Hanrahan is remarkable for its interpretation of the modern world and minimalism, mixing ideas from philosophy and science.
Their palette of materials includes... More
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Kaj Johansson
2011
From the Publisher. Print production requires designers be familiar with graphic design, typography, illustration, editing, workflow management, materials, proofing, mechanical and photographic outputs, prepress processing, paper, color,... More
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Michelle Cottrell
2011
From the Publisher. This is a guide to how a project can become certified through the LEED-NC, LEED-CI, or LEED-CS rating systems of the US Green Building Council. Based on the 2009 ratings, the book will guide the readers--including... More
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Scott Doorley
Scott Witthoft 2012
From the Publisher. Based on the work of the Stanford d.schools and its Environments Collaborative, Make Space is filled with concrete ways to alter space to enhance creativity and collaboration. Highlights the details... More
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Philip B. Meggs
Alston Purvis 1983
From the Publisher. Meggs' History of Graphic Design is the unrivaled, comprehensive reference tool for graphic designers and students that was heralded as a publishing landmark by the Association of American Publishers, who... More
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Ryan E. Smith
2010
From the Publisher. Written for architects and related design and construction professionals, Prefab Architecture is a guide to off-site construction, presenting the opportunities and challenges associated with designing and... More
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Maureen Mitton
2011
From the Publisher. The only introduction to residential interior design focusing on space planning, Residential Interior Design goes beyond decorating books to uncover the relationship of interior design to the totality... More
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Alan Balfour
2012
From the Publisher. A highly original architectural history of Jerusalem's Temple Mount that doubles as a social and cultural history of the region. It is the most extensive study of the interrelated history of two monuments, Solomon’... More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
David Grahame Shane
2011
From the Publisher. Urban Design Since 1945: A Global Perspective reviews the emergence of urban design as a global phenomenon. The book opens with the urgent need to rebuild cities and re-house the millions of refugees living in... More
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