Small improvements of living
Miniature terrariums are a massive trend among modern-day plant lovers. The concept, however, is a tale as old as time. English surgeon, Dr. Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward had a love for gardening. After visiting Jamaica when he was 13, he developed an interest in tropical plant leaves.…
Modern Architecture since 1900 received its third edition in 1996. The first edition was already in stores in 1982. We can say that we are talking about an advanced classic here. James Ackerman of the University of Harvard once said “immeasurably the best work of…
Today palm trees and Los Angeles are the equivalents of each other and you can’t picture the strip without them. During the postwar era, sidewalk palms grew into symbols of the City of Angels. The Mexican fan palm became familiar fixtures on the horizon, generic landmarks,…
The Languages of Light: A Creative Approach to Residential Lighting is a beautifully-illustrated, inspirational guide to the creative process of adding light to a home. The book serves as a valued resource for interior designers, architects, property developers, landscapers and the homeowner who’s looking for…
The ecologically minded architect Shigeru Ban is famous for his structures crafted from recyclable materials as well as his adoption of traditional Japanese building methods. He became famous for his use of paper tubes and cargo containers in his innovative, portable designs. Ban’s heritage has a definite impact on his projects, as…
The house gardener by author Isabelle Palmer aka “The Balcony Gardener” is a response to the current urbanization stream that has resulted in smaller living spaces. The book consists of tons of innovative ideas and solutions when it comes to creating an indoor garden while living…
In the current zeitgeist, more people than ever are moving into cities around the globe. This urbanization has created a sure-fire housing shortage in popular cities, resulting in people having to live in small spaces. There are, however, many innovative solutions that can make small spaces…
Living On Water is an architectural book created by Phaidon Editors, a publishing collective based in both New York and London that works with the world’s most influential artists, chefs, writers and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food, and travel.…
These days it’s hard to imagine interior design without including plants. Indoor gardening is no longer simply growing a plant, but using plants as a way to enhance the interior in an aesthetically pleasing way that suits your personal style. Other than that we are constantly…
The Botanical World features 300 images varying from illustrations found in recovered manuscripts to watercolors made on James Cook’s exploration of Australia, and plant-themed art…