In Britain, The book many people refer to isMcKay’s Building Construction.Originally published in three volumes over an eight year period, the recent re-publication has combined them into one book. The books are so popular in England that when they briefly went out of print, students were e...
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Another option in England isPeriod House, by Jackson & Day, which goes into extensive detail about common interior architectural elements for restorers. In Germany, the best book on period construction I’ve found isKonstruction Und Form Im Bauen, by Friedrich Hess. There are lots of very nice...
Implementing web accessibility is more than just a compliance measure; it’s a powerful way to enhance your brand image. In the competitive landscape of e-commerce, having an accessible website sets your brand apart. It shows your commitment to inclusivity, reaching out to every potential custome...
She also dresses her hair in different styles, such as long braids, a tight bun or leaves it loose and decorated with a neat bow. "My husband once took a business trip to Shanghai during the 1980s. He bought me lots of dresses. When I wore the outfits around my hometown, people's...
Never fall in love with an idea. They're whores: if the one you're with isn't doing the job, there's always, always, always another. —Chip Kidd 73 The web is more a social creation than a technical one. I designed it for a social effect - to help people work together - and ...
Environmental problems represent one of the most intensive focuses in the world. At present, the rate of environmental damage caused by peoples’ consumption of products and services is still far faster than the rate of regeneration, processing, and recycling of natural ecosystems. In the face of...
Word that Colt’s multishot Paterson weapons had been effective against Indians in Texas prompted a government order for 1,000 pistols during theMexican-American War, and Colt resumed firearms manufacture in 1847. In 1855 he built the world’s largest private armoury in the South Meadows area ...
t have to be that subtle. It could be a bricked up window, a stairway in an odd but obviously not original location. or maybe the wallpaper in a room is torn in one corner, revealing three other layers behind it, or there are scorch marks on the wooden kitchen floor in front of ...
Because woodworking using had tools was labor intensive, and because prices for items like furniture was usually set by local organizations, only surfaces which were seen were finished to a highly smooth surface. here’s a photo of the underside of a table in the Chicago Art Institute. You ca...