Titres dans Architecture

Step behind the gilded gates and discover the extraordinary story of the world’s most famous royal residence. Buckingham Palace: Top 10 Fascinating Facts invites listeners on a captivating journey through history, architecture, and tradition, revealing the secrets and surprises hidden within one of Britain’s greatest landmarks.

For more than 850 years, Notre Dame Cathedral has stood at the heart of Paris—a Gothic masterpiece, a stage for history, and a symbol of resilience that has inspired awe across centuries. From its foundation stone in 1163 to its triumphant reopening after the devastating 2019 fire, this cathedral has witnessed kings and revolutions, processions and protests, literature and legend. It is not only a place of worship but a monument that embodies the very soul of France.

Explore the stories behind twelve iconic dining rooms in homes aroundthe world—from a Japanese samurai house to Jackie Kennedy’sWhite House—and travel through time in pursuit of the ultimate design. Dive into history's most captivating dining rooms as bestselling author and architectural...

In Top 10 Fascinating Facts About Westminster Abbey, Caspar Dene explores the hidden layers of this extraordinary building and reveals ten surprising truths that will forever change how you see it. With rich storytelling and historical insight, each chapter uncovers a new facet of the Abbey’s incredible past.

From “tomorrow’s greatest designer” (The Atlantic), a deeply researched “essential guide” (Chelsea Clinton) to how humankind designs its world and how those decisions shape us. For the majority of the world, purposefully designed spaces are often only available for those who can afford...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by clutter in your small apartment? Struggling to create harmony in your rental space? Looking for practical feng shui solutions that work in modern urban environments? This comprehensive audiobook brings ancient feng shui principles into the 21st century, specifically tailored for renters and lease-restricted spaces.

Finding quality CPD activities that provide real-world, applicable knowledge in inclusive design can be challenging in today's fast-paced world. This guide is your key to not just meeting CPD requirements but excelling beyond them, positioning you as a leader in the future of architecture. Begin your journey towards mastering inclusive design today and start creating spaces that truly matter to everyone.

For more than half a century, Ada Louise Huxtable's keen eye and vivid writing have reinforced to readers how important architecture is and why it continues to be both controversial and fascinating - making her one of the best-known critics in the world. On Architecture collects the best of Huxtable's writing from the New York Times, New York Review of Books, Wall Street Journal, and her various books. In these selections, Huxtable examines the 20th century's most important architectural masters and projects.

Imagine you're racing against a deadline for a project pitch, but your CPD hours are looming large, untouched. Maybe you're even spending your weekends poring over lengthy texts on renewable energy systems, wishing there was a way to combine this with your CPD requirements without sacrificing precious downtime—well now there is. Enter a transformative resource in sustainable architecture. This book is designed to streamline your learning process, directly aligning with your CPD requirements while enhancing your expertise in eco-friendly design.

An in-depth exploration of the design and construction of the US Capitol building, from New York Times bestselling author of Jim Henson and Becoming Dr. Seuss The Capitol is a unique biography of a place, encompassing architecture, history, politics, popular culture, and race in a fascinating...

Ce cinquième tome est l’atelier final où la théorie devient chantier: un guide précis du « travail de maçonnerie » et de l’« art de toiser » qui apprend à mesurer, estimer et organiser une opération de construction de bout en bout. Rondelet y montre comment passer de l’ouvrage projeté au prix juste, en détaillant mesures métriques vs. anciennes, conversions, unités pratiques, et toutes les composantes d’un devis: matériaux, déchets, taille, montage, mortier, faux-frais et bénéfice.

Voici le tome de la mise en œuvre: un parcours complet de la charpente et de la couverture, qui part des origines en bois jusqu’aux combles les plus savants, pour guider du choix des essences au tracé des fermes, des cintres et des toitures selon le climat et l’usage. On y apprend quand couper le bois, comment le sécher, quelles propriétés attendre du chêne, du sapin, du mélèze ou du cèdre, et pourquoi certaines pièces résistent mieux au feu, aux vers ou à l’eau en fondations sur pilotis.

National Trust houses and landscapes might seem to embody conventional family values, but for generations some very different stories were hidden away. These belong to owners now considered queer for defying the norms of sexual orientation or gender identity – sometimes blatantly, occasionally as open secrets, but most often very discreetly.

Living a simpler, happier life in a clean and cozy home environment is within reach with this helpful step-by-step guide. Clutter impacts us all in many negative ways from our mental health to weight gain and more. Bigger Living, Smaller Space will show you the path from taming chaos to harmonious living by decluttering your home and even resizing your living space. Smaller, more thoughtful homes are on the minds of many as inflation rises, along with the demands of managing and maintaining a larger home.

Os móveis são itens importantes para o quarto. Afinal, boa parte do conforto e da comodidade está diretamente ligada a eles. Além disso, desempenham um papel fundamental na decoração, pois não apenas fornecem funcionalidade, também contribuem para o ambiente e o estilo geral do espaço.

Saiba tudo que é necessário para fazer a pintura da casa sozinho. Veja também como proteger os móveis durante a pintura e o tipo adequado de tinta para cada ambiente. O cachorro da raça pinscher conquista corações com sua personalidade vibrante.

Descubra no Minibook Saúde dos Rins os alimentos e hábitos que ajudam a manter o bom funcionamento desse órgão vital. Aprenda dicas simples para cuidar melhor dos rins e promover uma vida mais saudável, prevenindo problemas e melhorando seu bem-estar. Nem sempre é simples implementar mudanças no estilo de vida. Vários aspectos podem dificultar a transformação, como adaptar a rotina aos alimentos saudáveis e a busca por tempo e energia para se exercitar.

Dicas para deixar o seu lar mais charmoso, aconchegante e se conectar com a natureza. O contato com a natureza é capaz de oferecer bem-estar e colaborar com a saúde física e mental. Nos ambientes urbanos, entretanto, tem se tornado cada vez mais difícil a proximidade com o meio ambiente. Atualmente, o ser humano passa a maior parte dos dias em espaços construídos pelo homem.

Veja como deixar sua sala de estar charmosa e aconchegante. Aprenda a importância das cores, móveis e iluminação na composição do ambiente. A sala de estar é, sem dúvida, um dos principais cômodos da casa. É um espaço adequado para receber visitas, passar bons momentos em família e relaxar. Logo, investir em uma decoração harmoniosa e funcional é essencial para realçar as melhores características que esse ambiente pode oferecer.

Muita gente deseja ter uma vida tranquila no interior ou no litoral, principalmente depois da popularização do trabalho remoto. Por isso, o arquiteto Bruno Moraes, do escritório que leva seu nome, traz recomendações para quem quer se mudar definitivamente ou montar um segundo lar. Dicas fundamentais para reformar a casa, economizar na obra, contratar profissionais e comprar os materiais.