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Bonsai & penjing : ambassadors of peace & beauty

Tác giả: Ann McClellan

This book tells the awe-inspiring stories of bonsai and penjing trees in the collection of the National Arboretum in Washington D.C. It details their valuable role in international diplomacy and as instruments of American presidential influence. It also describes their inclusion in world's fair ...

Garden city : supergreen buildings, urban skyscapes and the new planted space

Tác giả: Anna Yudina

How can our urban jungles be transformed into skyscraper forests that help our cities provide new forms of sustenance, from urban farms to breathing buildings?The topic is increasingly in the public eye, and the answer is already cropping up on our streets. Garden City captures the growing global ...

Building for change : the architecture of creative reuse

How can we build a sustainable future in a time of climate change and dwindling resources? 'Building for Change' collects the strategies of reuse together, demonstrating their power for change through groundbreaking projects from some of the world's leading architects. From waste repurposed as ...

Contemporary architecture : masterpieces around the world

Conversion and sustainability have gained significantly in importance, and great innovative architecture has emerged in new regions. The most diverse projects from temporary exhibition halls to mega airports are compiled and vividly presented in concise texts, accompanied by images and drawings. ...

The new modernist house : mid-century homes renewed for contemporary living

Tác giả: Patricia Callan

The intuitive design, sun-lit spaces, and tranquil vibe of modernist houses have an enduring appeal today. But can these homes be updated for contemporary living while maintaining the integrity of the original architecture? The New Modernist House presents twenty-one mid-century homes respectfully ...