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
buildinganadu.com, 2018. Paperback. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) are a form of residential infill housing that are poised to revolutionize housing in the United States. Unlike other urban development trends, this one is being driven by homeowners, not professional developers. Through case studies, expert interviews, firsthand anecdotes, images, and data analysis, Backdoor..... 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
NFPA, 2019. 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
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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
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
3/1/2021. Biographical Note: Patrizia Piccinini is an interior design journalist who has written for several Italian newspapers and has been on the editorial staff of Marie Claire Maison since 1998. Lorenzo Pennati is an interiors and advertising photographer. He collaborates with many Italian and international publications, and also with furniture and design companies. Publisher Marketing: A tribute..... More
SEAOC / ICC, 2020. 2018 IBC® SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manual, Volume 1: Code Application Examples This series provides a step-by-step approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code® and referenced standards. Volume 1 contains code application examples based on the IBC and ASCE 7-16, including determination..... More
Island Press, 9/2020. From Los Angeles to Boston and Chicago to Miami, US cities are struggling to address the twin crises of high housing costs and household instability. Debates over the appropriate course of action have been defined by two poles: building more housing or enacting stronger tenant protections. These..... More
the electrical training ALLIANCE, 2020. Significant Changes to the NEC 2020 is an invaluable resource for electricians, electrical inspectors, electrical contractors, and electrical engineers.The textbook focuses on the most important changes between the 2017 and 2020 NEC.The National Electrical Code (NEC) is the most widely recognized and accepted electrical standard..... More
Monacelli, 2022. Named to the 2022 Architectural Digest AD100 list Named to the 2022 Elle Decor A-List Over the past forty years, Thomas Kligerman has been immersed in the history of residential architecture, weaving together sources from English and European traditions with the American vernacular, particularly the puebloan style of the Southwest and the..... 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