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.

This Thames & Hudson publication offers 21 selected projects by the Spanish contemporary architect Rafael Moneo. They are presented in detail, from the initial idea through construction to the completed work. Illustrated by new colour images by arch. photographer Michael Moran.

Theaters, concert halls and opera houses are among the most fascinating architectural tasks of today. Masterpieces: Performance Architecture + Design presents 69 contemporary international projects by famous architects and up-and-coming young designers. Published by Braun.

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.

For decades, buildings by the architects Szyszkowitz + Kowalski have graced contemporary architecture with their vital and formal language. This Jovis publication includes projects up to 2010, analytical essays by F. R. Werner and a wide range of images.

This Lars Müller publication has nothing to do with space architecture. Instead, it focuses on how to approach earth in the age of space exploration. Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan and Alesseandro Poli offer new perspectives emphasizing architecture based on the production of ideas.

SOM Journal 6 is the most recent in a series that traces the conceptual leanings of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP. A jury selects the buildings discussed in the volume, in the process subjecting the office's works to external critique. Published by HatjeCantz.

This CTBUH reference guide of the what, when and where of tall and urban' provides a snapshot of tall buildings internationally, giving clear indication of current trends and directions in the tall building industry. The CTBUH publication also includes a description of the CTBUH building height criteria.

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.

This practical guide to container architecture provides an in-depth investigation into the background and evolution of this new architectural phenomenon. Detailed reports by experts in the field offer a practical reference for architects and planners. Published by Gestalten.