Looking at diverse visions of the modern house, before placing them in the context of the technological and aesthetic concerns of architects, this text features illustrations and architectural drawings for every project, covering various aspects of contemporary house architecture.
A vital look at new city living, featuring seventy of the world's most innovative, extreme and ingenious houses.
The narrative explores the evolution of postwar liberalism in California, highlighting key events such as grassroots organizing, the election of Governor Pat Brown in 1958, and the impactful civil rights movements of the 1960s. It also examines the subsequent political landscape, focusing on the liberal resistance to the rise of the new right during the 1970s, showcasing the dynamic interplay of social movements and political change in the state.
A Different Perspective on Parenting (A Practical Guide to Building Cooperation and Connecting With Your Child)
Focusing on effective parenting strategies, this book offers practical advice for parents struggling with yelling at their children. It emphasizes techniques to foster positive communication and discipline, encouraging parents to replace screaming with constructive teaching methods. By providing actionable tips, the guide aims to improve parent-child relationships and promote a calmer household environment, ultimately helping parents nurture their children's emotional well-being and development.
The penthouse is perhaps the most iconic of all living spaces. The word implies wealth, with an emphasis on space, views, and an enviable urban lifestyle. But when did our domestic aspirations start to look skyward? Is the contemporary penthouse a purely elitist space, or are there mass-market solutions that might open up the roofscapes to everyone? Penthouses are aspirational, conjuring up a life with an undeniably sexual edge – Playboy magazine even developed its own penthouse concept for an early issue. They also imply a sense of mystery and power, these are the homes of industrialists, media moguls and film stars, elevated high above the rest of humanity. Penthouse Living presents a selection of architecturally adventurous and dramatic penthouse projects from around the world, including modernist icons, cinematic visions and futuristic concepts, as well as a history of the penthouse, recent projects and tomorrow's icons. Penthouse Living will open the door to just a few of these exclusive spaces, an in-depth look at the developing architectural response to living on high.