Architecture & Design Build Books

Design wisdom for builders who think big. These books bridge the gap between vision and reality, covering everything from site planning to structural systems. Written by architects and builders who understand that great design must also be buildable, these guides help you think through projects from foundation to finish. Whether you're planning a timber frame home or designing a sustainable community, these books provide the knowledge that turns sketches into structures.

Taunton Press presents the cover of "Graphic Guide to Frame Construction," 4th Edition by Rob Thallon, showcasing detailed drawings of building frames and bold text, offering a comprehensive look at framing construction.

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction

 - $57.00
A hardcover copy of LAPs The Anarchists Workbench rests closed on a white surface, its black cover displaying a white line drawing of a workbench that showcases traditional joinery and minimalist woodworking design.

The Anarchist's Workbench

 - $54.00
Kitchen Think: A Guide to Design and Construction, From Refurbishing to Renovation by LAP—an essential read for kitchen design inspiration and remodeling ideas—features a cover with wooden cabinets on a white surface.

Kitchen Think: A Guide to Design and Construction, From Refurbishing to Renovation

 - $60.00
A black hardcover The Anarchists Design Book: Expanded Edition by LAP features a large, elegant silver cursive A centered on the front—an homage to its modern influence in furniture design and woodworking. Photographed on white.

The Anarchist's Design Book: Expanded Edition

 - $78.00
The Stick Chair Book" by LAP has a red cover showcasing a white silhouette of a wooden chair.

The Stick Chair Book

 - $71.00
The Intelligent Hand by LAP rests closed on a white surface, displaying its beige cover with an abstract yellow and orange design.

The Intelligent Hand

 - $80.00
The Oregon Experiment by Oxford University Press features a cream cover with a red circle illustration and the authors names, highlighting its theme of architecture and community design.

The Oregon Experiment

 - $90.00
The book cover for Make a Chair from a Tree: Third Edition by LAP features a simple line drawing of a wooden chair on a textured dark green background, emphasizing the chairmaking process.

Make a Chair from a Tree: Third Edition

 - $56.00
Cover of "Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less" by Workman-Storey and Gerald Rowan, showing a cabin near trees and water. Highlights design plans with modular elements for efficient living in small spaces.

Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less

 - $29.00
Cover of the book "Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes" by Workman-Storey, showcasing a small modern house design under the title text highlighting "A Lot of Living in 1,400 Square Feet or Less," featuring innovative floor plans for maximizing space.

Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes

 - $29.00
Cover of "Pretty Good House" by Taunton Press shows a white house with people on the porch, surrounded by greenery, illustrating sustainable home design principles.

Pretty Good House

 - $50.00
Book cover of A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction by Oxford University Press, featuring an orange central illustration that echoes the book’s architectural and self-design themes.

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction

 - $94.00
Book cover of The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander, published by Oxford University Press, features black text on a beige background with a red circular illustration at the center.

The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander

 - $94.00
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