The inside story on 6,000 years of personal and public space, from cave dwellings to the sleek interiors of modern skyscrapers. Now includes a CD-ROM with an interactive timeline.

An expanded edition of this comprehensive and highly acclaimed reference work, bringing the story of western architecture up to date.

Combining a survey of Western architecture, including Pre-Columbian America, with an introduction to architecture from the Middle East, India, Russia, China and Japan.

Offers a thorough introduction to the entire field of architecture.

Exhibition Design offers a thorough grounding in the principles of designing for exhibitions.

Aimed at architectural students, providing an accessible introduction to all aspects of architectural technology, with photographs, historical examples and an exploration of current computer techniques.

Featuring more than 100 of the most significant and influential buildings of the twentieth century.

Through its detailed descriptions of glass, concrete, wood, metals and plastics - covering their unique properties, histories and various forms - this book lays the educational foundation for any aspiring architect

Addressing the renewed interest in the material aspects of architecture, covering the history, theory and future of materials in their cultural and technical contexts.

Featuring more than 100 of the most significant and influential buildings of the 20th century, with texts explaining architectural features and influences.

Featuring 95 of the most significant buildings of the 21st century, each with an introduction linking them to iconic examples from the 20th century.

Featuring more than 100 of the most significant houses of the 20th century, with scale plans, elevations, sections and site plans specially redrawn for this book.