Plummer (emeritus, architecture, U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) has undertaken an unusual presentation of icons and new gems of Scandinavian architecture. He has arranged presentation of some 50
Shelter and natural light are fundamental elements of architecture. The first is concerned with protection from natural elements; the second with the creative and sometimes spiritual interaction betwe
How does the experience of turning a door handle, opening a door from one space into another, affect us? It is no wonder that the door, one of the most elemental architectural forms, has such metaphor
Considers the many effects of natural illumination in contemporary buildings. This title offers an introduction to the history of architecture, seen through the advances and experimentation put forwar
The product of fifteen years of work by top herpetologists, this book is a comprehensive examination of the amphibians and reptiles of Arkansas, featuring over 136 species and subspecies. With over fi
The many diverse amphibians and reptiles found in Arkansas are presented in this thorough volume, with color photos of each and entries that include a description and details on distribution, habitat
