This completely updated edition of the best-selling guide to cable installation for voice and data provides installers with the details of proper LAN cabling and gives network and IT managers the basi
A comprehensive guide to the capabilities and limitations of a new kind of communications service available for companies. The service allows increasing the bandwidth in small steps, rather than havin
This third book in The New Style series offers a panoramic look at some of the most innovative cabin designs throughout the country. Cabins: The New Style is a collection of gateways for the modern
Small-scale architectural masterpieces are showcased in this beautifully illustrated, meticulously documented book devoted to some of the most innovative home designs of recent years.
How do you maximize living space in increasingly small and expensive apartments that are being built in cities around the country? This stunningly illustrated book reveals how renowned architects -- i
Rooms Outside the House presents an innovative range of building types for rooms and freestanding structures that will extend the living space of your home. Building structures beyond the walls of you
A townhouse is a residence that many find combines the best amenities of a single–family home and a condominium. By definition, a townhouse is a home that is attached to adjacent houses, which
Through exquisite photography and drawings, this book presents romantic and dramatic cottages in a range of styles from the contemporary to the traditional.Placing particular emphasis on interior des
Tree houses are no longer just for children. With the growing excitement surrounding tree house architecture, adults around the world are building their own treetop hideaways -- savoring the childhood
Following up on the successful book 25 Houses under 2500 Square Feet, this title will continue to explore, though case studies, the joys of living in compact, well designed homes. The 25 houses prese
In an effort to blur the distinction between the interior and exterior surroundings of the home, clients are demanding that architects come up with designs that fully integrate the two realms. Through
"Private Towers conjures up images of wealth and royalty.Yet owning a private tower, whether for use as a residence or for recreation, can be remarkably inexpensive. This book features 12 private towe
For the typical American homeowner, Great Houses on a Budget presents case studies from across the country that achieve high style at an affordable cost. Most homeowners can only fantasize about own
What makes a sustainable house a sustainable home?NEW SUSTAINABLE HOMES will address that question by presenting a wide range of projects where the architect and client have made a conscientious effor
The is the latest addition to the best-selling 25 series, all of the the apartments and lofts featured here are under 1,000 square feet and highlight the latest architecture and design innovations. A
The perfect pool has arrived! The New American Swimming Pool provides 40 dazzling case studies of what's hot and what's not in swimming pool design today. Say goodbye to the kidney-shaped and rectangu
An illustrated showcase of the latest innovations in bathroom design From oversize stone bathtubs with cascading waterfall faucets to steam rooms and saunas with "smart toilets," "Luxury Bathrooms" p
Hundreds of full-color photographs and diagrams highlight a collection of practical design solutions from professional landscape designers for small garden spaces, including creative ideas for small t
The apartments and lofts featured here highlight the latest architecture and design innovations, with an emphasis on open space and materials such as glass, plastic, steel, and stone. The book explo
An in-depth look at state-of-the-art prefabricated and modular homes—the most popular, economical, and stylish options in housing today PreFab Now explores the best prefabricated houses on
