This comprehensive sourcebook by Virginia McLeod contains newly commissioned scale drawings of every type of architectural detail taken from 100 of the best contemporary houses from around the world. Published by Laurence King.

The English edition of EAU 2004 contains the safety concept with partial safety factors in accordance with the Eurocodes and German standard. Compared to the printed edition this CD-ROM incorporates modifications adopted by technical annual reports since 2006.

This publication by Ken Yeang and Lillian Woo is the first guide to the terminology of sustainable design. The illustrated dictionary provides over 1500 definitions and explanations of ecodesign terms and is an essential reference for architects, planners and engineers. Published by Routledge.

"Glass in Building" opens up a whole range of fascinating design possibilities for the planning architect. It offers a clear, compact, and illustrated overview of the material-appropriate use of this varied and versatile material in building. Published by Birkhäuser.

This publication is a plea for the unity of theory and practice in architecture. It provides theoretical concepts, examines the current situation and proposes alternative strategies and models of thought and action within the creative process. Published by Junius.

This book presents 100 selected buildings beginning in the ancient world right up to the present day. Special is the arrangement of the buildings on a spatial analysis pointing at new and exciting correlations. Published by Anton Pustet Verlag.

As the European Union sets its priorities for the coming five years, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) has launched its Declaration and Policy on Architecture and Sustainability. Read more on the details of the Declaration...

Pavlos Lefas' Dwelling and Architecture: From Heidegger to Koolhaas explores the influence of Martin Heidegger's concept of dwelling in disputing major imperatives of modern architecture. This Jovis publication is a book on both the history of architecture and the history of ideas.

The planning and design of photovoltaics is increasingly shifting to the forefront and is thus becoming a new challenge for architecture. Claudia Lüling presents in this Jovis publication a huge variety of design of photovoltaic modules, showing realized buildings as examples.

The visions of town planners communicate the universal pursuit of happiness. Taking twelve European examples this book published by JOVIS sheds some light on the different viewpoint of planners and users of urban planning projects.