Merrell, 10/2020. Paperback. From the Publisher: Some of the finest architectural structures in India are to be found below ground: these are its ancient stepwells. Stepwells are unique to India; the earliest rudimentary wells date from about the 4th century CE, and eventually they were built throughout the country, particularly..... More
Rizzoli, 03/2020. A celebration of the uniquely vibrant, rustic, and modern architecture and interiors of the winemaking regions of Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Wine Country Living presents more than twenty-five innovative spaces for living in the winemaking regions of Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Here is a portrait..... 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, 07/01/2017. An Interpretive Manual and Checklist. From the ICC: Understanding new accessibility requirements for public buildings, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and public housing in California is made easier with this newly updated bestseller. CalDAG is the only book available combining and cross-referencing the 2016 California Building Code (CBC)..... More
McGraw-Hill, 2020. Master the practice of designing structures with cross-laminated timber. This comprehensive guide explains the design standards, safety protocols, and codes and regulations engineers need to know to use cross-laminated timber as a structural building material. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, Cross-Laminated Timber Design: Structural Properties, Standards, and Safety introduces..... More
Island Press, 8/01/2020. Hard Cover. From Island Press:Making a city that works for children creates a city that better serves all of its residents across ages and abilities. Yet we have created unsafe street conditions for children in cities around the world. Every day, more than 500 children die in road..... More
NFPA, 2016. Yes expensive, but SO worth the extra money for the history, applications, and explanations of each code section. Ever wonder what the difference is between an NFPA® handbook and a code or standard? We’re glad you asked. NFPA codes and standards both provide requirements for achieving outcomes. Handbooks take..... More
Heyday Books, 2018. Obi Kaufman. Publishers Blurb:This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path and outside normal conceptions of California, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies, and histories in exquisite maps and trail paintings. Based on decades of exploring the backcountry of the Golden State, artist-adventurer Obi Kaufmann blends science and art to illuminate the..... More
Heyday, May 2019. Publisher Marketing: Obi Kaufmann, author of the best-selling California Field Atlas, turns his artful yet analytical attention to the Golden State's single most complex and controversial resource: water. In this new book, full-color maps unravel the braided knot of California's water infrastructure and ecosystems, exposing a history of..... More
Taunton Press, 06/15/2016. Meticulous drawings cover every detail of frame construction, from basement to roof. From the Publisher; The revised and updated edition of this classic reference volume reflects all the latest innovations in residential frame construction. Ideal for builders, architects, students or anyone interested in building their own..... 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, 2020. 2018 IBC® SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manual, Volume 2: Examples for Light-Frame, Tilt-up, and Masonry Buildings This series provides a step-by-step approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code® and referenced standards. Volume 2 contains code application examples of light-frame, tilt-up, and masonry..... 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
USG Corporation / Wiley, 08/01/2014. 7th Edition. From the Publisher: An invaluable reference of construction procedures for gypsum drywall, cement board, veneer plaster, and conventional plaster. An illustrated, comprehensive, and authoritative guide on all facets of gypsum construction. You'll find the newest product developments, installation methods, fire- and sound-rated construction..... More
Thames & Hudson, 2020. From the Publisher: "In Japanese life and culture, there has never been a clear distinction between art, craft and design. Generations of artisans have for centuries forged and refined their crafts, which have become the envy of the modern world. Regions of Japan are renowned for..... More