Tony Fretton Architects: buildings and their territories by Fretton, Anthony

“…This is a comprehensive overview on the work of renowned London architect Tony Fretton. After graduating from the reputable Architectural Association in 1982 Fretton opened his own architect's office. …”

AEIOU : articles, essays, interviews and out-takes by Tony Fretton by Fretton, Anthony

“…Collected articles, essays, interviews and out-takes by Tony (Anthony) Fretton. As an architect he has said 'Words, the most collective form of communication, thread their way through the projects, in explanations to clients and constructors, and as my means, along with drawings, of explaining the projects to my collaborators, to myself and to the wider world.'…”

The process of design thesis in landscape architecture

“…It is a profession that helps design a ‘place’ that connects land and human, which has many applications, from a small scale design project to a more significant and large scale urban design as well as regional planning projects. Landscape Architect is indeed the person who designs outdoor environments. …”
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International energy futures: Petroleum prices, power and payments by Choucri, Nazli

“…[this] attests amply to the genuine professionalism and laudable research design acumen of its intellectual architect”. Christopher Joyner, American Political Science Review…”
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Ancients and Moderns in Europe

“…Paddy Bullard, John Evelyn as modern architect and ancient gardener: ‘Lessons of perpetual practice’<br/> 10. …”

Plant material booklet 1: palms of Malaysia by Said, Ismail, Abdul Rashid, Shahrulizam

“…This book is intended as quick reference for landscape architects, architects and urban planners in identifying palms for landscape planning and design of open spaces, recreational areas, residential landscape and street planting. …”
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Tropical tree for urban environment: their microclimatic properties by Shahidan, Mohd Fairuz, Mohd Shariff, Mustafa Kamal, Hon, Beatrice Jia Qi

“…Given the environmental contributions of trees to the environment especially towards human thermal comfort in tropical climate, knowledge that contribute to the proper selection of trees species for thermal performances is essential for landscape architects, architects and other related urban professionals as well as to interested urban residents.…”
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The mosque as a community development centre: Programme and architectural design guidelines for centemporary muslim societies by Mohamad Rasdi, Mohamad Tajuddin

“…This book can be used by architects and planners in deriving design concepts of mosque which can better serve the Muslim community. …”
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Coyer and the Enlightenment by Adams, L

“…Coyer and La Chalotais: architects of educational reform <br/> V. The ideological question <br/> VI. …”

ARCASIA architectural timeline chart : Malaysia by Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Abdul Jamal, Hamdan, Chan, Hean Kee

“…This book is a project by the ARCASIA Committee for Architectural Education (ACAE), contributed by 17 Institute of Architects in ASIA i.e. Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India,Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau,Malaysia, Mongolia,Nepal, Pakistan,Philippines, Singapore,Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam. …”
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An introduction to Japanese city planning by Ho, Chin Siong

“…It is useful for town planners, architects and other related built environment profesionals who would like to know more about Japanese cities and Japanese urban planning practices. …”
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Disclosing horizons: architecture, perspective and redemptive space by Temple, Nicholas

“…This study examines the influence of perspective on architecture, highlighting how critical historical changes in the representation and perception of space continue to inform the way architects design. Since its earliest developments, perspective was conceived as an exemplary form of representation that served as an ideal model of how everyday existence could be measured and ultimately judged. …”
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Houses in Malaysia: Fusion of the east and the west by Wan Ismail, Wan Hashimah

“…The significance of the book is to establish the factors that contribute to the architectural thinking of the local architects besides clarifying the current trend or direction of the present style in Malaysia. …”
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Transactions of the Seventh International Congress on the Enlightenment

“…La musique, le théâtre et leur public / Music, theatre and their audience <br/> 3. Architectes et mécènes / Architects and art patronage <br/> 4. …”

Labyrinth: Knossos, myth and reality

“…He employed a team of archaeologists, architects and artists, and together they built up a picture of the Bronze Age community that had occupied the elaborate building. …”

Proceedings of 9th Windsor Conference Making Comfort Relevant

“…The driving theme of the 9th Windsor conference was the need to make the results we obtain from comfort research more accessible and widely applied. How can we help architects and engineers design better, more comfortable buildings? …”
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Louis de Fontanes by Savariau, N

“…Il retrace ce qu’a mené le jeune collégien des Oratoriens de Niort, poète désargenté, ami des Lumières et admirateur des philosophes, à travers les vicissitudes de la Révolution à se faire législateur, adjoint de Bonaparte et un des architectes du programme d’enseignement national qui vit le jour aux premières années du dix-neuvième siècle. …”