Prefabulous + Sustainable: Building and Customizing an Affordable, Energy-Efficient Home
Автор: Susan Warshaw Berman Название: Affordable Art Deco Graphics ISBN: 0764314769 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764314766 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 5080.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Art Deco era was one of beauty, elegance, sensuality, and vivid, colorful graphics! This is the first collectibles book on Art Deco graphics, with an emphasis on the everyday, affordable items. This book is a must for lovers, collectors, and dealers of Art Deco. A wide range of ephemera and other paper collectibles is presented, such as games, playing cards, advertising brochures, tins, packaging, labels, and fans. Recipe books, household and paint brochures, and fashion and book illustrations from different countries are included along with distinctive images from the cosmetic industry, travel literature, and automobile brochures. Information on American publishers of greeting cards, bridge tallies, place cards, and other items from the 1920s and 1930s is included, including The Buzza Company, The Gibson Art Company, and The Dennison Company. Their products and the work of international companies and artists are illustrated in 535 color photos. Price guidelines are included.
Название: Affordable Couture ISBN: 1908126248 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781908126245 Издательство: ACC-distribution titles Рейтинг: Цена: 3292.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: From Paris to Peoria, couture is a hot topic. Almost before a designer's runway show is finished, images of the current season's offerings are posted on the internet. Fashion magazines not only present designer clothes in fashion layouts, but also show the readers how to get the look for less. 'Affordable Couture' is not about how to recreate the look with what are commonly referred to as knock-offs. This practical guide book will give collectors and enthusiasts a better understanding of the high end designer fashion market, specifically how and where to look for affordable couture, resale couture and high end vintage pieces. The authors offer practical advice about key pieces every wardrobe should have, how to take care of your couture garments and an international directory of where to find couture at a discount in major cities around the world. Affordable Couture is a quick study on how to immerse oneself in the couture world and build up a fabulous collection to wear or to archive. This guide is aimed at anyone who is interested in designer fashion and fashion as art, as well as individuals who want to know and understand more about buying and collecting high quality designer and vintage pieces.
Название: Prefabulous & Almost Off The Grid ISBN: 1419703250 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781419703256 Издательство: Abrams Рейтинг: Цена: 2375.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Prefabrication offers a simple path to the green home of your dreams, and in her latest book, "Prefabulous "author Sheri Koones highlights the many ways of using prefabrication to create almost-off-the-grid homes--houses that are not only environmentally friendly but often operate at nearly zero annual energy cost.
Taking energy from the grid when necessary and returning any excess energy produced, almost-off-the-grid homes function on a fraction of the energy required by most houses, and additionally are more comfortable, healthier, quieter inside, and far cheaper to operate. As energy costs continue to rise, the almost-off-the-grid house proves its worth.
"Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid "profiles more than 30 of the most energy-efficient homes in the United States, and this hardworking guide reveals how homeowners can achieve similar results with floor plans, the latest, most efficient technologies, and multiple images of the exterior and interior of each home.
Название: Affordable Architecture ISBN: 186470392X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781864703924 Издательство: Images Рейтинг: Цена: 3756.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Showcases the budget-driven architecture. This book features houses, renovations, and kit homes which illustrate how dreams can be achieved with restricted funds. It highlights the fact that strong ideas are often more valuable than unlimited budgets.
