ICC, 2021. From the ICC: Accessibility PocketBook: 2021 IBC, 2021 IEBC and ICC A117.1-2017 The vital accessibility information you need in one handy source. This helpful publication contains selected provisions from the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC®), 2021 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®) and the entire text of ICC A117.1-2017..... More
ICC, 09/01/2012. From the ICC: Building Department Administration, 5th editionThe content, compilation and organization of this unique publication is based on the expertise and practical knowledge of more than 50 building safety and resiliency professionals in government and private practice participating as authors, contributors, peer reviewers and editors, making it one..... More
Timber Press, 5/1/2021. Atkinson, Caitlin (Photographer). From the Publisher:"From windswept deserts to misty seaside hills and verdant valleys, the natural landscapes of the American West offer an astounding variety of climates for gardens. Under Western Skies reveals thirty-six of the most innovative designs--all embracing and celebrating the very soul of..... More
Thames & Hudson, May 2018. Out of stock for a couple of years, Happy it's available again!Publisher Marketing:Over the course of a career spanning more than fifty years, Seattle-based architect Jim Olson, of Olson Kundig, has made his name designing a broad range of buildings that sensitively respond to their..... More
2019. If you are seeking a solid understanding of the latest updates to the California Fire Code, Significant Changes to the California Fire Code, 2019 Edition provides just that – all in a single, easy-to-use resource! The book focuses on provisions that have special significance, are utilized frequently, or have had a...... More
Random House, 6/2020. To give you a taste of Merlin's world: yes, this is a photo (courtesy of his Twitter) of Entangled Life being eaten by fungi. Merlin's caption: Here [my book] is being devoured by Pleurotus (oyster mushrooms), which can eat many things, from crude oil to used cigarette butts. They are..... More
Taunton Press, May 2019. 5th Edition 2019. The “bible” for home renovators for over 35 years, Renovation has now been completely revised and updated to reflect the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space, and building durably.•Planning•Tools•Building Materials•Roofs•Doors & Windows•Exteriors•Structural Carpentry•Masonry•Electrical Wiring•Foundations•Kitchens & Baths•Plumbing•Finish Surfaces•Tiling•Energy Conservation•Painting•Finish Carpentry•Wallpapering•Flooring And moreAbout the..... More
ICC (International Code Council), 2020. 2020. Shipping Now! CalDAG is one of the only publications available that immediately places at your fingertips all of the applicable scoping and technical requirements for disabled access, including the specific exceptions and exclusions, that apply to a particular project. Author Michael P. Gibbens, who..... More
4/1/2022. From the #1 San Francisco Chronicle best-selling author Obi Kaufmann comes a reverential ode to the Golden State’s world-famous coastline: The Coasts of California: A California Field Atlas The Coasts of California explores the rhythms of the tides, the lives of sea creatures, the shifting of rocks and sand..... More
ICC, 2019. If you are seeking a solid understanding of the latest updates to the California Residential Code, Significant Changes to the California Residential Code, 2019 Edition provides just that – all in a single, easy-to-use resource! The book focuses on provisions that have special significance, are utilized frequently, or have had..... More
Birkhauser, 2020. From the Publisher: Berkeley landscape architect Peter Walker is one of the most seminal and prolific figures in contemporary landscape design worldwide – both as a teacher and as practitioner. Among his best-known works are Nasher Garden in Dallas, Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland and the World Trade..... More
SEAOC/ICC, 2019. From SEAOC and ICC:Since 1959, the Recommended Lateral Force Requirements “Blue Book” published by the SEAOC Seismology Committee has heavily influenced the seismic design of structures. The intent of the Blue Book up until the seventh edition (1999) was to act as a vehicle for writing recommended minimum..... More
SEAOC / ICC, 2020. 2018 IBC® SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manual, Volume 3: Examples for Concrete Buildings This series provides a step-by-step approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code® and referenced standards. Volume 3 contains code application examples of concrete construction. Moment frames, braced frames, and..... More
International Code Council, 2021. From the Publisher; The Concrete Manual, now updated to the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC) and ACI 318-19, provides the guidance and information that inspectors and other construction professionals need to become more proficient in concrete field practices and inspection. Features: Introduce concrete..... More
Princeton Architectural Press, Sept 2020. Striking, innovative, and dramatically sited, the twenty-nine projects in Tom Kundig: Working Title reveal the hand of a master of contextually astute, richly detailed architecture. As Kundig's work has increased in scale and variety, in diverse locations from his native Seattle to Hawaii and Rio de Janeiro..... More