Tag Archives: architecture

Book Review: A Pattern Language

Posted on January 26, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Pattern Language:  Towns, Buildings, Construction, by Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, Murray Silverstein, with Max jacobson, Ingrid Fiksadahl-King, and Shlomo Angel There are some books that are bad because they are incompetent, because the author has no idea what they … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Architecture Of Incarceration

Posted on June 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

Architecture Of Incarceration, edited by Iona Spens I have mixed feelings about this particular book.  On the one hand, I am definitely a part of the target audience that this book is aiming at, and that is people who are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

Posted on April 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, by the William L. Beiswanger It took until page 190 before this particular book mentioned Sally Hemings by name.  That does not make this a bad book, but it does demonstrate the sort of awkwardness that one … Continue reading →

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The Vulnerability Of Our Creations

Posted on April 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

As I write this, I am receiving frequent news updates about the burning of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.  Although I am not Catholic myself, I have many online friends and acquaintances who are, and the burning of this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Most Beautiful Libraries In The World

Posted on September 28, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Most Beautiful Libraries In The World, photographs by Guillaume De Laubier, text by Jacques Bosser I picked up this book as part of my library reading about libraries–being very interested in such meta tasks, and I found the context … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Modern Masters

Posted on December 5, 2017 by nathanalbright

Modern Masters:  Contemporary Architecture From Around The World, by Steve Huyton [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Edelweiss/Schiffer Publishing.] The ideal reader of this book is someone who is looking to build the sort of home that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Heavy Timber Structure`

Posted on December 5, 2017 by nathanalbright

Heavy Timber Structures:  Creating Comfort In Public Spaces, by Anthony F. Zaya and Timothy Diener [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Edelweiss/Schiller Publishing.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In reading this book, it is important … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Southeast Asian Houses: Expanding Tradition

Posted on December 1, 2017 by nathanalbright

Southeast Asian Houses:  Expanding Tradition, edited by Seo Ryeung Ju [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Edelweiss/Seoul Selection.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] One of the more notable aspects of the architecture I noticed in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Southeastern Asian Houses: Embracing Urban Context

Posted on December 1, 2017 by nathanalbright

Southeastern Asian Houses:  Embracing Urban Context, edited by Seo Ryeung Ju [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Edelweiss/Seoul Selection.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Having lived in Southeast Asia (in Thailand, specifically), I was interested … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Plain Meetinghouses

Posted on November 29, 2017 by nathanalbright

Plain Meethinghouses:  Lancaster County Old Order Mennonites Gather To Worship, by Beth Oberholtzer, photos by John Herr [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Edelweiss/Schiffer Publishing.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] There may not be many … Continue reading →

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