Gestalten, 2020. From tiny spaces...to not so tiny...innovative gardens around the world. Publisher Marketing: Step into innovative little gardens of Eden created on small terraces and city rooftops, as well as out in the suburbs and countryside. As our lifestyles become more sustainable, so does the way we interact with..... More
ICC, 2018. Wall bracing is a common source of confusion and misapplication although it is of critical importance when designing, performing plan review, building or inspecting a structure. This full-color illustrative guide was developed to help building designers, builders, building officials and others using the code in the application of..... More
WoodenBoat Books, 11/01/2004. From the Publisher: The almost forgotten craft of shifting large weights with brains instead of engines. Beginning with practical rules for moving like "Get the Ming vase out of the Room. All the way out," and "What goes up comes down heavier." This is a fascinating description..... 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
Houghton Mifflin, 10/2020. ROMAN MARS is the creator and host of the podcast 99% Invisible , boasting over one million downloads per episode. He also founded Radiotopia, a leading collective of innovative independent podcasts. He lives in Berkeley, California. KURT KOHLSTEDT is the digital director and producer of 99% Invisible. Before joining the show..... 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
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 Books, 2020. Obi Kaufman. Publishers Blurb:From the author of The California Field Atlas and The State of Water comes a major work that not only guides readers through the Golden State’s forested lands, but also presents a profoundly original vision of nature in the twenty-first century. The Forests of California features an abundance of..... 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
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 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
Island Press, 10/2019. "Better Buses, Better Cities is likely the best book ever written on improving bus service in the United States." — Randy Shaw, Beyond Chron"The ultimate roadmap for how to make the bus great again in your city." — Spacing"The definitive volume on how to make bus frequent, fast, reliable, welcoming, and..... More
Voracious, 10/2019. Cabin Porn?? Learn to make your own quiet place somewhere with this inspiring journey inside tranquil cabins and handmade homes, from the creators of the wildly popular Cabin Porn phenomenon. Cabin Porn began as an online project created by a group of friends to inspire their own homebuilding..... More