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"In this revelatory study of one of the great architects in British history, Vaughan Hart considers Christopher Wren's (1632-1723) interest in Eastern antiquity and Ottoman architecture, an interest that would animate much of his theory and practice. As the early modern understanding of antiquity broadened to include new discoveries at Palmyra and Persepolis, Wren disputed common assumptions about the European origins of Classical and Gothic architecture,...

Drawings in pencil, pen, charcoal, sepia, wash, watercolor, chalk and crayon, the work of 442 artists culled from 174 collections.

"This book explains, in layman's terms, the vague sense of unease we've all had with traditional architecture done incorrectly for the past half-century, and provides the tools for doing it right again. The first tool is a fully illustrated Lexicon of nearly 240 terms we should all know, but probably don't. It's hard to ask for something if you don't know what to call it. It's also hard to say it if you don't know how to pronounce it, so the Lexicon...

"Now in its third edition, this visual handbook for wood-frame construction delivers completely updated information about the latest materials, building methods, and code revisions. Over 50 new and revised drawings cover energy-efficient construction, advanced framing, designs for high wind and earthquake zones, and installation details for new building materials. Whether you're setting a foundation, erecting a partition wall, or flashing a window,...