Commonly known as "vegetable steel," bamboo possesses strength and brightness. Available for sustainable development construction, carbon fiber is lightweight and durable. This book selects more than a hundred bamboo architectural and product designs.
Mass tourism has become one of the most highly developed and fastest growing industries. This lavishly photographed book examines, albeit selectively, the rise and rise of resort architecture in Southeast Asia. Many of these sumptuous enclaves, designed for an unabashedly hedonistic lifestyle, have an enigmatic presence in the prestine environments in which they are located. This book is the fi…
Country houses are becoming more popular as the urban stress rises around the globe – living in the countryside means giving a piece of peace back and connecting back to nature. The rural retreats offer a refuge in nature from the hustle and bustle of daily urban life. The natural settings offer challenges and opportunities at the same time. Whether high mountains, canyons, or cliffy coasts, …
Buku ini menyajikan hasil seleksi 50 rumah dan 8 villa. Seleksi ini tidak hanya menunjukkan kekinian arsitektur Indonesia, tetapi juga menampilkan keragaman pendekatan, bermacam-macam ekspresi, perbedaan pemahaman, dan keanekaragaman perilaku terhadap rumah tinggal di Indonesia kini.
The unique Black and White house in Singapore is the most distinctive and imposing of the island’s colonial architectural legacy. Surviving examples are testament to their physical and aesthetic durability — a unique tropical style with a colourful pedigree of architectural influences. In this updated edition, an additional chapter on residential life in these extraordinary homes adds depth…
The wide variety of ethnic groups in Indonesia is reflected in the ethnic diversity among Indonesian villages. Until now, descriptive studies of village life have been virtually nonexistent except in the Dutch language. This collection of comprehensive surveys of thirteen villages in Indonesia provides the first major study of this fundamental level of Indonesian society in the post-colonial pe…
Indonesia memiliki kekayaan bahasa yang beragam. Berdasarkan data dari Kemdikbud, ada sekitar 718 bahasa daerah yang ada di Indonesia. Setiap bahasa tersebut memiliki pesonanya masing-masing. Dari bahasa-bahasa itulah para leluhur Nusantara menciptakan sebuah peribahasa yang memiliki makna. “Peribahasa Nusantara: Mata Air Kearifan Bangsa” berisi koleksi peribahasa dari berbagai daerah di In…
Lonely Planet Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get happily lost in Hanoi's Old Quarter, paddle past Halong Bay's shimmering limestone peaks at dawn, or take a cooking class in charming Hoi An; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely…
Learn about the primal beliefs to the world’s great faiths in The Religions Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Religions in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Religions Book brings a fresh …
Learn about human nature, behavior and how the mind works with The Psychology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Psychology in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Psychology Book brings a fres…