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
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
Braun Publishing, 2018. Publisher Marketing:A key symbol of globalization, containers have connected the globe for many decades, 20 or 40 feet of pure steel reduced to the essentials. Now the networking is entering its second round: Architecturally redesigned containers are present in our direct living environments as an expression of..... 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
2016. Referenced by the 2019 California CodesFrom the NFPA: Updates in the 2016 NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems help designers, engineers, contractors, and installers develop the best fire sprinkler defense for any occupancy. Fire protection challenges have changed along with construction materials and types of storage. Get equipped..... 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
ICC, 09/01/2016. From the ICC: New title available in Late August 2016! This new title is a resource to provide users of the 2016 Title 24 California Code Part 9 - Fire Code with a way of learning and understanding the changes and additions from the 2013 edition..... 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
International Code Council, 09/15/2016. From the Publisher (the ICC): If you are seeking a solid understanding of the latest updates to the California Residential Code, Significant Changes to the California Residential Code, 2016 Edition provides just that – all in a single, easy-to-use resource! The book focuses..... 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