Sunrooms, greenhouses, buildings with whole walls of glass, be they private residences or municipal works - such architectural “sun catchers” are featured here. Included are architectural renderings, beautiful color photographs of the buildings, and technical information explaining why the designs work as they do to use solar energy to an optimal degree. Given the importance of solar energy, both for practical and aesthetic reasons, this book is an important source for those interested in contemporary architecture.

Language: Norwegian
Pages: 78
Illustrations: 39 Color Illustrations. 21 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8 1/2”sq
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 0.75
ISBN: 8275320062
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Code: 2804
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This is a stunning collection of photographs of the grounds and gardens of the palace at Frederiksberg, where architectural features--gazebos, stained glass windows, statuary, bridges--blend with the trees, flowers, and shrubbery that adorn this magnificent estate. The texts include some of the most treasured writers coming out of Denmark including: Søren Kirkegaard, Adam Oehlenschläger, H.C.Andersen, Holger Drachman, Johannes V. Jensen, Palle Lauring and many more.

Language: Danish
Pages: 79
Illustrations: 37 Color Illustrations.
Size: 13”x 9 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 1.75
ISBN: 8772454326
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Code: 1918
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Watch your front lawn as it transforms into a work of art. Mounds, rings, sculptures and forms you could never imagine emerge from once-flat grass lawns. A perfect example of 16 artists’ using nature’s resources, this book highlights the innovative style of these artists who use grass lawns as their medium of expression. Wonderful full page color photographs document this avant-garde phenomenon within a traditional medium, grass - intriguing it is.

Language: Swedish
Pages: 45
Illustrations: 32 Color Illustrations.
Size: 7 1/2”x 5 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 0.50
ISBN: 9187214644
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Code: 3759
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The vivid photographs of the stately grounds at Fredensborg Castle are accompanied by a detailed description of the castle from the time of Frederik IV until the present. From his travels to Italy and France as crown prince, Frederik IV began the construction of the gardens in 1692. The natural beauty of the grounds, the selection of statues and other art, and the design of the buildings are showcased in this remarkable book.

Language: Danish
Pages: 223
Illustrations: 146 Color Illustrations. 17 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 12”x 9”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 3.25
ISBN: 8700287547
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Code: 3998
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This book presents an overview of the development of public spaces and public life over the past 25 years. Provided here is a detailed description of architecturally interesting and inspiring public space strategies and projects from all over the world. Nine cities with notable public space strategies were selected for special review: Barcelona, Lyon, Strasbourg, Freiburg and Copenhagen in Europe, Portland in North America, Curitiba and Cordoba in South America and Melbourne in Australia et al.

Language: English
Pages: 263
Illustrations: Richly illustrated Color Illustrations. 55 B&W Ill
Size: 10”x 11”
Binding: Clothbound w/ jacket
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 3.75
ISBN: 8774072552
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Code: 5259
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A gorgeous book on the landscape architecture of one person, C.Th.Sørensen, from grand estates to to city gardens, from very formal gardens to gardens of nature. An inspiration to everyone in this field. Detailed drawings of plans and photographs depicting the “finished product”.

Language: English
Pages: 175
Illustrations: 56 Color Illustrations. 100 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 12”x 9 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 3.00
ISBN: 8774072234
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Code: 0919
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This book puts you in the perspective of Stockholm from a rowboat. It is a guide from water-level which makes this book so interesting. It contains information about buildings, bridges, marinas, restaurants and ferries-all seen from the vantage point of the water.

Language: Swedish
Pages: 37
Illustrations: 74 Color Illustrations. 2 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 12”x 4 1/2”
Binding: Spiralbound with Clear Acrylic cover
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 0.75
ISBN: 9179881297
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Code: 3304
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The landscape gardening of this period is Nordic Romantic Functionalism, which involves incorporating the natural vegetation and bedrock seamlessly into the yards and gardens of housing blocks. The simplicity of the buildings’ architectural design is thereby enhanced by a natural approach to its surroundings. This lovely book affords important lessons for both the architect and the landscape gardener.

Language: Swedish/ English
Pages: 117
Illustrations: 235 Color Illustrations. 29 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11”x 12”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 9154056837
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Code: 2047
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A garden can be a small portion of this world that we can manage and have control over. Through this book, you can realize your dreams of a lush, yet cosy garden, where bountiful plantlife creates a world unto itself. Learn to help your plants fully envelop this space, including the floors, walls, and roofs. A beautiful and practical book, full of inspirational photographs and plans for all different types of gardens.

Language: Swedish
Pages: 189
Illustrations: 127 Color Illustrations. 3 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9”x 7 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 1.75
ISBN: 9151837064
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Code: 3605
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Classicism in the Balkans, in Rome and Pompei and how it influenced architecture, landscape architecture and interiors in Scandinavia-- an interesing and beautiful book with many to-scale plans. Unique buildings are pictured: “The Silver Tent” at Haga, Sweden, the art museum in Faaborg, Denmark, and much more.

Language: Swedish
Pages: 168
Illustrations: 16 Color Illustrations. 66 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9”x 7”
Binding: Clothbound
Subcategory: Landscape Architecture
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Weight: 1.50
ISBN: 9185330957
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Code: 1505
Condition: In Pristine Condition
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Price: $49.50

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