Architectural Reference

Architect's one-stop materials database. Never before have architects had their own database of construction materials packed with the information ...

In The Architecture of Value, Craig Park updates his 2002 publication "Design. Market. Grow!" with an expanded collection of observations and lesso...

Contract negotiation is an essential function in the marketing process. Learn how to reach agreements and satisfy all parties involved. For archite...

This reference provides invaluable techniques and tools for giving effective design and marketing presentations. Whether presenting yourself, your ...

Jean Valence explores how the architect's interest in professional development has increased as a result of the national trend in state initiatives...

In this Fourth Edition, Muller provides students with a vehicle for understanding the language of architecture and construction, and practitioners ...

Significantly updated with revisions to nearly all 200-plus details, this Second Edition of Architect's Handbook of Construction Detailing provides...

An all-in-one architectural practice toolkit! AIA Kemper Award winner James R. Franklin's Architect's Professional Practice Manual is a no-nonsense...

This Second Edition contains a comprehensive and in-depth presentation of lighting fundamentals. The text continues to focus on both natural and ar...

Constant technological advancements are opening up dramatic new possibilities for the built form; at the same time architects are developing innova...

This book is designed to serve as an introduction for architects wanting to make intelligent decisions on how to pick glazing for their building de...

In this unique visual dictionary of architect's the author abandons the alphabet, instead clustering terms around 68 basic aspects of architectural...

Architects must be proficient in a variety of business practices to contribute to, manage, or launch a successful firm. They are responsible for th...

Wealth is the fuel that frees us to meet any challenge, to build meaningful practices, to attract the best and brightest people, to be selective in...

A practical guide and resource for architects, builders, engineers, facility managers, developers, contractors, and design consultants. Smart Build...

The art of branding your professional service firm is one of the most misunderstood and often under-utilized skills in the industry. Your brand is ...

Presented in a clear structure and user-friendly style, Paul Smith�s Structural Design of Buildings goes through all the structural aspects of a ...

This is the perfect reference for architects and designers! Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders gives you the best introduction to b...

How would you define pathology? Everyone might have a bit different of a pathology definition, but pathology is the science of diseases. The defini...

Place Advantage: Applied Psychology for Interior Architecture is the perfect guide for architects, landscape architects, interior designers, and an...

Francis D.K. Ching brings to life a masterfully crafted text about the space and design that inhabits architecture.  Study the evolution and reason...

This guide is a great introduction to the world of Urban Design and everything associated with it.  From vocabulary terms to structures, tools and ...

As time goes on what should we do with the architecture of the past?  This is a question that will continue to press society as we move into bigger...

Carbon emissions from our business and office buildings are only getting worse each year. This essential guide will help you create ZNE (Zero Net E...