New Wood Architecture Ruth Slavid Yale University Press, 2005 Despite its legacy as a traditional building material, timber is experiencing a renaissance as contemporary architects and designers increasingly come to appreciate its sustainability, versatility, and beauty. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs and drawings, New Wood Architecture features over 40 contemporary projects from around the world by leading architects including Shigeru ...             The Architect's Studio Companion, 3rd Edition4 reviews Edward Allen, Joseph Iano Wiley, 2001 For professionals and students alike! + Easy read, great info. + Great choice for architecture students! + Students opinion             Structure and Architecture, Second Edition2 reviews ANGUS J MACDONALD Architectural Press, 2001 Enhanced with an expanded and re-written chapter + Excellent book Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Angus MacDonald's Structure & Architecture showcases the relationship between architecture and structural engineering using both historical and contemporary examples. 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Norton & Company, 2004 Great to Sharpen Portfolio, or create a Porfolio + MAGNIFICO Y EXCELENTE LIBRO + Great Starting Point for Gathering Ideas This was a required book for a senior level course I took in college. However, with a job change 2 years out of school, I found myself very pleased to reference it again. There are very good examples of good and bad portfolios, and tips on what employers are looking for. I gleaned much ...             Dictionary of Architecture and Construction (Dictionary of Architecture & Construction)6 reviews Cyril M. Harris McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005 The Standard by Which Others are Compared + Complete, Easy to Use + Ideal gift for a graduate headed to design school? + Just right for you             The Professional Practice of Architectural Detailing1 review Osamu A. Wakita, Richard M. Linde Wiley, 1999 Decent Book This book has some valuable information in it regarding architectural drawings. 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