From contemporary sustainable architectural projects to a review of the historical trends in architecture and interior home design, this magnificent book is a collection of the most innovative residences built over the past ten years. Richly illustrated with site photos, floor plans, interior and exterior shots, this thorough compendium will serve as a source of inspiration for anyone seeking building or renovation plans. Whether you are actually planning to build or just want to feast on this architectural bounty, The Sourcebook of Contemporary Houses is sure to be a must-have for any home owner, renter, or dreamer.

This abridged paperback edition of The Sourcebook of Contemporary Architecture presents more than 60 noteworthy case studies in a portable format, showcasing a complete and diverse range of structures worldwide. Incorporating every type of architectural project possible — private, commercial and public — this lushly illustrated, information-rich book is an invaluable resource that architects and architectural students will turn to again and again. This book features the work of world-renowned architects such as Gehry Partners, Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Santiago Calatrava, Daniele Claudio Taddei, and Philippe Starck.

This volume in the DesingSource series illustrates a number of inspiring pools created by architects, designers, and pool owners from around the world. The varied aesthetics of the pools shown in Pools DesignSource display numerous design ideas and examples for those who wish to create a pool of their own, or enhance their existing pool. These pools — whether simple and minimalist or extravagantly decorated — offer design solutions to create an attractive and personalized pool.