Designing Place

Is Earth merely an insignificant speck in a vast and meaningless universe? On the contrary: The Privileged Planet shows that this cherished assumption of materialism is dead wrong. In this provocative book, Guillermo Gonzalez and Jay W. Richards present a staggering array of evidence that exposes the hollowness of this modern dogma.

“Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears, even if the thread of their discourse is secret, their rules are absurd, their perspectives deceitful, and everything conceals something else.” — from Invisible Cities In a garden sit the aged Kublai Khan and the young Marco Polo —...

A Home That Grows With You—Not Away From You You don’t have to leave the home you love to feel safe, supported, and free. You just need to redesign it—with heart, with dignity, and with your future in mind. Design for Aging-in-Place: Accessible Home Design for Seniors is a compassionate, deeply practical guide that empowers seniors, families, caregivers, and designers to transform houses into sanctuaries of independence. Whether you're planning ahead or adjusting after a life change, this book offers not just solutions—but reassurance: You can stay. You can thrive. You can age with ...

✨ FOCUSED FENG SHUI Declutter with Purpose, Balance Your Energy, and Create a Calm, Beautiful Home That Works for You! Simple Traditional Feng Shui Techniques to Optimize Space, Flow, and Intentional Living ✨Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life: The Simple Feng Shui Solution for Modern Living✨ Unlock the secrets of a harmonious home using traditional Feng Shui principles, even if your space is small and your time is limited.It’s time to stop struggling with your space and start living harmoniously with it. In Focused Feng Shui, you'll discover simple, practical techniques to ...

Designing for Human Happiness: Christopher Alexander, the Psychology of Place, and the Architecture of Well-Being asks a practical question: what makes one room, street, school, or workplace feel supportive, while another leaves people tense, distracted, or emotionally shut down? Grounded in Christopher Alexander’s idea of living structure and in findings from environmental psychology, this Practical Atlas guide explains how built settings affect stress, attention, belonging, creativity, and everyday mental comfort. It is written for readers who want a clear account of how places ...

"The humor is unmistakably British and chock full of clever witticisms that had me laughing out loud on a regular basis." - Ashley Fairfield, author of The Polaris Effect. "What a fun read! I found my self actually laughing out loud throughout the book." - Amazon customer Cake and scandal – is there a better combo? Producer Mary Summers doesn't think so. She knows what the British public crave, and it isn't limp biscuits and soggy bottoms. She plans on serving them up a nice big dollop of drama this year on UKTV's hit program, The Spectacular Baking Show. Her line up of oddballs and ...

Whenever people come to see the Jewish Ghetto in Rome, they are a bit underwhelmed at first. Besides the synagogue and the many kosher restaurants, at first glance there does not seem to be a lot to see. However, the ghetto is a very interesting area with a painful history. Once you know this history and the places associated with it, the area becomes much more alive. The Roman Jewish community was one of the oldest in Europe and one of the last to gain its freedom. The story of the Roman Jews is different from those of other Jewish communities and not well known by the general public. For ...

How to we make sense of our surroundings and give a place meaning? What does a ‘sense of place’ signify? The Psychology of Place explores a wide range of studies of buildings, cities and regions that answer these questions. The book is widely regarded as the most fruitful statement of the psychological theories that help us to understand our transactions with the built and natural environments. Still frequently studied and cited 40 years after it was first published this ebook now makes this important work generally available.

The Life Mastery Toolkit brings together five focused guides, each one addressing a different area of personal development.

The debate continues: is there such a thing as Nordic design? What makes this question so vital and timely? Here are some remarks and illustrations that seek to enter the domains of object, possessions, and things from a Baltic persepctive on Nordic design.

"A casually wondrous experience; it made me feel like the city was unfolding beneath my feet.” —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick Mirror In place-names lie stories. That’s the truth that animates this fascinating journey through the names of New York City’s streets and parks, boroughs...

Proper HVAC equipment placement represents one of the most critical decisions in building system design. The location, orientation, and spacing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning components directly influence operational efficiency, maintenance accessibility, system longevity, and overall building performance. This guide provides architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers with evidence-based placement strategies that balance technical requirements with practical construction considerations. Why Equipment Placement Matters HVAC systems represent 40-60% of a ...

Start living in the home of your dreams today! This book will show you how to design and live in an accessible, safe, and independent dream home for the rest of your life. With this book, you'll unlock the secrets to age-in-place with ease, and have the tools to create a home that is perfect for you and your loved ones.

As buildings become increasingly sophisticated and energy-efficient, the placement of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment plays a crucial role in optimizing performance, comfort, and sustainability. This preface introduces the importance of strategic HVAC equipment placement and highlights the key considerations addressed in this guide. From efficiency and accessibility to ventilation and structural support, the decisions surrounding HVAC equipment installation profoundly impact building operation and occupant satisfaction. By delving into the nuances of placement ...

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A STAND-ALONE NOVEL: From #1 Amazon Bestselling author Ann Marie Bryan comes the highly anticipated third installment in the Encounters of the Heart series – an emotionally gripping account of a most unexpected love, and a marvelous reflection of God’s grace. Crushed by heartache and desperate for an escape, he makes a life-changing choice. When Chandler Peynard staggers into Sabrina Benjamin’s life, he is desperate for an escape route. Battling feelings of isolation, he has erected barriers around his heart, often times leaving a trail of broken dreams behind him. Sabrina’s happily...

‘Mining the Mine goes beyond home decorating as it delves into the nuts and bolts of how to make all those ‘dreamed of’ projects become a new reality! Together we take a closer look at what you have and what you would like to have to make your space feel relaxing and secure. Next we will examine how to use what you have, to do what you can, where you are. The final result is creating an entirely new look on a minimal budget. The information shared ensures a wonderful, lighthearted approach to a final finish on budget. Every home is a personal expression of the people who live there. ...

In today's world, the importance of a comfortable indoor environment cannot be overstated. Whether in our homes, offices, or commercial spaces, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems play a crucial role in maintaining our well-being and productivity. However, many homeowners and DIY enthusiasts are often overwhelmed by the complexity of installing a new HVAC system. That’s where this guide comes in. This book is designed to demystify the HVAC installation process, providing clear, step-by-step instructions to help you successfully install a new system in your home or ...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of the Work Clean, written and read by Dan Charnas. Night after night, chefs and their crews are able to multitask and produce in a way that puts deskbound workers to shame. In Work Clean, Dan Charnas uncovers their secret...

This advanced concise study guide delivers a focused, master-level examination of LP gas system behavior, emphasizing how design decisions affect stability, capacity, and long-term performance. It explores how vaporization, storage configuration, pressure zoning, and distribution interact under real operating conditions. Rather than isolating components, the guide presents LP systems as integrated networks whose performance depends on balance and foresight. The result is a clear framework for understanding how complex systems behave under sustained and variable demand. The book moves beyond...