About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition is the latest update to the book that shaped and evolved the landscape of interaction design. This comprehensive guide takes the worldwide shift to smartphones and tablets into account. New information includes discussions on mobile apps, touch interfaces, screen size considerations, and more. The new full-color interior and uniq…
The Story of Modern Architecture provides concise and reliable information on key cultural and historical topics. Highlights: Chronological presentation of the most important themes More than 150 illustrations with detailed explanations Supplementary cards on special related themes and the history of the events Time lines, illustrations, and maps Index of subjects and names"
Building skills over the course of centuries and in various cultures - from the pyramids of Giza to Coop Himmelblau. Find out all about construction styles and techniques from the dawn of architecture to the present day, their technical and artistic features as well as the major personalities that shaped them
Plastic has moved from a supporting role to being a new star among construction materials. It is versatile, light-weight, flexible and moisture resistant. Plastics are easy to handle, durable and attractive at the same time ? they are used for whole const
Mobility is a challenge that architecture has always had to confront; Aristotle was merely the first to philosophize about it. In the present age of digital madism, the art of building, with its traditional focus on immobility in fixed places, finds itself confronted by the temptation to relinquish its characteristic rootedness and to abandon itself to the irresistible pull of mobility. In coun…
50 of the world's greatest structures explored through spectacular pictures. Every important architectural style, from ancient Egyptian to postmodern, is shown in detail with annotations to highlight important features. Featured sites illustrate changes in architecture in both eastern and western cultures, with examples of the work of great architects from Christopher Wren to Lloyd Wright. A…
Buildings are ideas expressed in bricks and stone and steel. As you read about the 60 landmarks in this book, you'll discover why buildings look the way they do. Then you can use crayons, markers, and your imagination to change the buildings to suit your