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2023 in Architecture Books, So Far

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Although reading has been low on my list of priorities under the circumstances, I wanted to take the brief chance I have now to highlight some books released so far this year — a dozen of them, presented in order of date of publication. No doubt, people reading this book are eager to take on the question.

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Book Briefs #42

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Here is the 42nd installment of "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog. As the subtitle indicates, inclusive design is the emphasis.

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Architectural Detail Books

Life of an Architect

As an architect, you need to understand details, and one of the easiest ways to expose yourself is by referencing Architectural Detail books. There are a large number of books out there that focus on details. The post Architectural Detail Books first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Get Lectured: The Cooper Union, Fall '23

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Archinect's recurring Get Lectured series features a showcase of each architecture school's lectures along with eye-catching event posters. Chanin School of Architecture in New York City. The month continues on October 31 with Catie Newell’s Fariba Tehrani Lecture on architecture and loss.

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Get Lectured: University of Arkansas, Fall '23

Archinect

Class is back in session, and that means it’s time for a new slate of lectures and events taking place at architecture schools across the country. Today, our Get Lectured series continues with a look at what’s in store this Fall semester at the University of Arkansas’ Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

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A Love Letter to "Home: A Short History of an Idea," the Book That Defined My Idea of Comfort

Dwell

This notion—that comfort is paramount in making a space feel like home—is explored in full detail in Witold Rybczynski’s Home: A Short History of an Idea , a book I first encountered in the depths of my father’s office, and read, cover to cover, as a pretentious young person with a passing interest in interiors.

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Spring lectures and events from Archinect's School Partners

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As we continue to announce 2023 Spring event programming from architecture schools across the nation, we highlight 15 exciting lectures, exhibitions, and public events taking place at five Archinect Partner Schools this Spring season. SCI-Arc welcomes. SCI-Arc welcomes.

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