Good architecture book
353211
This book gives a good overview of computer architecture however its on the IT level.  If you want more detail on the Compute Science level with math equations this isn't the book.  You will learn a good deal of system internals
1078217
This is a great little guide book with excellent photos and a very cool cover. I bought it for my husband who is really into mid-century modern architecture. He absolutely loves it! Makes for a great little coffee table book :-)
477610
Fantastic book for any student interested / studying architecture. It contains many excellent visuals to go along with each section provided. Highly recommend this book.
2003407
Sam Clark uses up half the book before he gets into the nitty-gritty of construction methods.  This really IS a book about house DESIGN as well as construction.  As such, it's an EXCELLENT book for someone who's starting from scratch to create their own house.  The approach is extremely methodical, treating mindsets and goals as elements of the design process equal in importance to elevation drawings.
The illustrations bear particular attention.  The (black and white) photographs are well composed, and have high contrast to clearly delineate the features that are supposed to be of interest.  The line drawings are rather funky looking (in part because Clark appears not to own a ruler), but nevertheless do a very good job of illustrating what the text is talking about.  This is the case for three reasons: (1) they were created by the author, who knew EXACTLY what part of the text needed visual aids; (2) their rulerless nature means that Clark can emphasize particular features rather than focus on strict scale drawings; and (3) each one is sized independently to take up as much space as is required to depict the subject matter, without worrying about "wasting" some page area.  The end result is that the text and illustrations fit together well to make a unified whole.
For more detail on the Building part of creating a house, I'd recommend "Do-It-Yourself HOUSEBUILDING" by George Nash.  But because Nash's book doesn't come close to Clark's for clarity, I'd first read Clark's book cover-to-cover.  Then I'd keep Sam Clark's book open to the same subject area so that you can step back and get a clear overview as you get confused in the details of the Nash book.
3392134
This book is great for any architecture enthusiast. I bought this book as this is was the text book recommended for my Introduction to Architecture History course in my Master of Architecture program. It was somewhat confusing at first, but got easier to read as I kept using it. It is very complete as it includes both eastern and western architecture.  Would recommend it to anyone looking for a good architecture book.
684144
This is a large-format coffee table book with very good photography and a fine, scholary text covering British Victorian and Edwardian architecture.  My only issue with it was its relative brevity.  This book provides a good overview of the major buildings and architects of that period.  It is more than a primer, but less than an in-depth investigation.
1986029
Must have for the architecture student.  Very informative for those who are not.  Comprehensive.
3260951
This book has some of the finest examples of modern Mediterranean architecture I've seen. It has lots of beautiful photographs as well. A great buy!
1324313
I teach architecture and this is a nice reference book for the students to thumb through. The seller mailed it immediately!
4163423
This book is great with a lot of pictures, but also adequate text explaining design strategies and techniques used. It also includes floor plans of the spaces which designers can appreciate. Great book!
4501429
I purchased this book for my high school senior daughter who will pursue a degree in architecture. She borrowed this book from her art history instructor and enjoyed reading about and viewing these wonderful examples of architecture through out history and from so many interesting parts of the world that we felt it would be a good reference title.
4837629
As a trained architect who then decided to focus on architectural photography, the author is well placed to write on this subject. Better still, his writing style is crisp clear, his text instructive and his photos both useful and beautiful. Covers all the topics and key facets (as far as I'm concerned) so a great read all in all. Lots of very useful tips for your next project.
4880057
I thought this was a very good book to introducing someone to how the overall process of including an architect in a new build, addition, or modification of current structures.

There were references to a couple of AIA documents which were helpful on the contract structure. I did like a few of the different checklists and questions to ask, thought they were very helpful. The book itself was very easy to read and did a very good job of explaining the process. I had seen this recommended by a local development which requires the use of an architect in a new build and was happy I read it.
3867114
I love this book.  While not entirely comprehensive--admittedly, a tall order for a state with as much wonderful building stock as Ohio--what the author does present is with deep historical and architectural insight.  This book will delight both the architectural historian and the casual traveler.

While the emphasis is certainly on historic structures, there are examples of important modern buildings as well.  The essays included with each entry are just fantastic, as the author contemplates the art of building.  Really good stuff here.

Includes monochrome photographs for most entries, and plans and elevations for particularly notable entries.

As I mentioned before, coverage is good but can be spotty.  Oberlin, Gambier, Athens and Marietta are here, but Oxford and Yellow Springs aren't.  Chillicothe and Granville?  Yes, but with quite limited exposure.

Not as comprehensive as a guide from the BUILDINGS OF AMERICA series, but not as dry either.
4867022
This a good book that shows different styles and sizes of compact homes. There is a lot of information on remodeling also. If you are planning on building in the future, please consider getting this book, I don't think you will be sorry you did.
906655
Terrific Book - a little more oriented to buildings and interiors than to landscape. Geometry is easier to produce than organic shapes.
1296266
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Experiencing-Architecture-2nd-Edition/dp/0262680025/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Experiencing Architecture, 2nd Edition</a>
In spite of it's age the book is still like a bible for people interested in architecture and used a lot in education. The language is not too complicated, its not too technical and there are a lot of simple but good illustrations.