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Modernism crashed into the American consciousness right after the Second World War, although it had existed in the minds and works of American and German-born architects for almost 40 years prior. While it offered a new design paradigm that would transform the urban landscape from New York to New Delhi, modernism was a slow burn for residential architects. The sharp edges and simple geometries were a hard sell for the American design psyche. A group of innovative architects in the USA took Bauhaus modernism and gave it a vernacular face. They borrowed forms from the simple utilitarian buildings found in rural environments and created a new strain of modernism. Russell Abraham dubs this style 'rural modernism' - a modern aesthetic with a vernacular palette. The result of several ingenious ideas blended together to create a contemporary, sustainable and highly liveable architecture, these houses respect the past while looking forward to the future.Orienting windows to capture heat in winter and provide sun protection in summer is standard, while other sustainable design features include solar-thermal systems, subterranean heat sinks, geothermal trenches and rainwater collection systems - all of which are incorporated to make the most of the natural resources available in rural settings.

This beautifully illustrated monograph takes the reader on a journey through a number of stunning houses in the California landscape, designed and built by Berkeley firm WA Design. Since being established by David Stark Wilson in 1985, the firm has completed a broad range of new residential and commercial projects. This book focuses on WA Design's residential buildings. The firm's design philosophy emphasises the interrelationship of building and site. Each design begins as a considered response to a set of criteria dictated by the site and client. Although progressive, the firm's designs draw heavily on the local vernacular. Ordering principles borrow from the building's context and often relate metaphorically to the natural landscape, connecting the buildings to their site and surroundings in a meaningful way. Sustainable and solar features are also a crucial component in the firm's design objectives and are seamlessly integrated with the architecture.

An international best-seller featuring superlative contemporary houses redesigned in a chic, compact form, 100 of the World's Best Houses is sure to appeal to the general public and design connoisseurs alike. Created by an impressive selection of architects, there is an incredible variety of architectural styles represented here - from exquisite urban villas and resplendent country homes, to sprawling ranches and breathtaking beach houses. The picturesque surroundings of these homes are often as remarkable as the houses themselves. Featuring exciting contemporary houses from some of the greatest architects, including Hugh Newell Jacobsen (Buckwalter House), Daryl Jackson Architects (Jackson House), Glenn Murcutt (Southern Highlights House), Kisho Kurokawa (Residence), Eric Owen Moss (Lawson-Western House), Ray Kappe (Shapiro Residence), Harry Seidler Hamilton House), Steven Ehrlich (Canyon Residence), Sean Godsell Architects (Carter/Tucker House), Rick Joy (Tyler Residence), and Alberto Campo Baeza (De Blas House). Many of this these inspirational structures are accompanied by detailed plans.

Over the past few years the kitchen garden has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance as people everywhere rediscover the rich, epicurean delights of fresh home-grown produce. Although they may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, kitchen gardens have been popular for centuries. A longstanding tradition in France and England, potagers were an important element of many country homes at the turn of the 20th century. Today, the kitchen garden movement is continuously gaining momentum. Smitten by the idea of beautiful, fragrant garden spaces and an abundance of delectable produce, experienced and amateur gardeners alike are digging up their backyards to plant modern kitchen gardens. 'The Modern Kitchen Garden' shows you how to create such a garden, and eat it, too. A visual celebration of this mouth-watering concept, the book presents the history of kitchen gardens, sample garden designs and planting schemes, and a guide to growing according to the seasons, among countless other secrets to producing this most delicious type of garden.

Whether prompted by an uncertain global economy, a decrease in the average family size or a growing desire to tread more lightly on the land and share limited resources, more people are choosing apartment living than ever before. This trend, combined with a greater-than-ever range of construction and finishing materials, has led to a plethora of exciting new apartment builds and remodels worldwide. Today, both owners and architects are benefiting from the myriad of interior design and material options at their fingertips, making the dream apartment more attainable than ever before. This stunningly photographed digest of contemporary apartment designs is packed with ideas for making the most of any apartment layout, from small, compact spaces to multi-level homes. Descriptive text outlining the client's brief and architect's responses is accompanied by valuable project data, detailed plans and drawings, providing further insight into what makes these designs great. For architects, interior designers or anyone seeking to buy, build or remodel an apartment in the 21st century, this is an invaluable and inspirational sourcebook bursting with practical ideas.

This latest addition to Images' 21st Century Architecture series brings together 47 of the most stylish contemporary houses from around the world. From Australia and New Zealand, to the Adriatic Coast in Greece, to the rugged mountains of Switzerland; from the suburbs of Japan, to the glittering views from the Hollywood Hills, this diverse selection of modern houses have all been designed by some of the best residential architects working today. Complete with stunning professional colour photography, floor plans and enlightening project descriptions, 21st Century Architecture: Designer Houses will be of interest to anyone interested in beautiful houses, those who are looking for inspiration and those who like to dream.

Featured in this massive 600-page collection of residential architecture are houses as diverse in range and style as the countries in which they are located. From country estates to beachfront holiday retreats, lakeside houses to hip urban dwellings, the one thing all these houses share is quality design. Accompanied by floor plans, text and lush full-colour photography, 200 Houses is not only a beautiful coffee-table book but a valuable reference and source of inspiration.

Explores the interconnected relationship between cars and architecture - car museums, showrooms, bridges, service stations, car parks, car manufacturing plants and Grand Prix circuits Architecture and automobiles have been intrinsically linked since the dawn of the internal combustion engine - from the assembly plant to the showroom and on to that ubiquitous fixture of the artificial landscape, the service station. The streamlined forms of automobiles have often inspired architects and some have even ventured into designing their own cars. Features Foster and Partners, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, ONL, Renzo Piano, Populous, Zaha Hadid, UNStudio and Massimiliano Fuksas. Projects presented include the BMW Museum in Munich, the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, the Audi museum in Ingolstadt by 24-H, Manuel Gautrand's Citroen museum on the Champs Elyssee in Paris, and the Regio Emilia bridge by Santiago Calatrava in Italy.

Necessity is the mother of invention, and the global necessity of facing the challenges of Climate Change has unleashed the inventive powers of architects around the world, many of whom are tackling the problem in original and highly creative ways. And yet, as the projects contained in this volume attest, sustainable design doesn't necessarily preclude style and comfort, or even a little bit of luxury. With lush full-colour photography, detailed floor and site plans, and informative descriptions of each house's sustainable design elements, 'Sustainable Homes' takes the reader on a round-the-world journey, traversing a range of climates, to see how today's architects are making the most of traditional and modern design principles and technologies to create more energy efficient houses.

Treats readers to an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the most extraordinary homes along the Atlantic Seaboard -Features lavish colouome of the worlds most amazing properties ceanic splendour of s -Coast is a sensual feast designed to be enjo yed by beach lovers, architects and interior designers as well as those just looking for an escape This beautifully illustrated case-bound volume offers a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the most extraordinary homes along the Atlantic Se aboard. Featuring a range of coastal residences, from sea captains' mansions in Maine and Nantucket to classic cottages in Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod, architectural treasures in Miami and the Florida Keys, and beachside hideaways in Savannah, Cha rleston, and the Outer Banks, Coast presents a collection of some of America's finest seaside homes built over the past two decades by the country's most renowned architects and designers. Coast's sumptuous photography celebrates the beauty of the be ach in all seasons, the seaside villages, the swimming coves and their weatherworn signs, and of course the variety of beachside architecture, from the understated charm of humble clam shacks to the enduring elegance of gracious beachside mansions. A feast for beach lovers, architects, designers, and anyone who just loves escaping to the coast, this book is a tribute to seaside shelters, both grand and small.

This latest addition to IMAGES' 21st Century series presents a diverse sample of contemporary Australian and New Zealand architecture, a snapshot of how trans-Tasman architects are forging their own architectural identity and responding to their unique environments in innovative and inventive ways. From rural retreats to chic inner city dwellings, from scenic lakeside residences to suburban family homes, this collection showcases the finest examples of residential design currently being produced Downunder. Whether refashioning and reimagining existing properties or dreaming new creations from the ground up, common to all projects is the theme of cutting edge, innovative design. Accompanied by floor plans, text and lush full-colour photography, providing an intimate glimpse of the latest trends in interior and exterior design, 21st Century Houses Downunder is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in quality architecture and contemporary living.

More than 50 examples of the world's best contemporary commercial interior design.

After practicing architecture for more than fifty years and making a substantial contribution to European architecture, author and architect Alexandros N. Tombazis presents his thoughts and advice for the benefit of young architects. Each thought is presented in the form of a short essay that captures his lifelong involvement with and love for architecture and painting. The book addresses subjects such as sustainability, and the architect's responsibility toward the planet. It is extensively illustrated with sketches and photographs, most of which were taken by the author.

Architectural photographer Claudio Santini takes readers on an exclusive tour of some of the world's most beautiful green homes. The pictorial journey winds its way through chapters on photovoltaics, passive shading, recycled materials and other sustainable concepts contribute to a home's architectural aesthetic. Santini's stunning imagery sparks the imagination and illuminates the green side of work by some of California's most famous architects, including Studio Pali Fekete architects (SPF:a), Ted Tokio Tanaka Architect, LeanArch and Pugh plus Scarpa.

The power of the illustration is brilliantly demonstrated in another compact volume from New York designer Bob Gill. In this book, simply but eloquently entitled Illustration , he features many of his favorite works, completed between 1952 and 2004. Subjects for his often whimsical, but always potent illustrations range from people and things to the more fanciful characters that populate several of the children's books he has written and illustrated. Some drawings have been at the center of successful advertising campaigns, others are less overt but particularly powerful political statements. A short, witty description places each image into the context of its time and purpose.

The second book in the series, this volume presents yet more of the world's best architecture and design.