Swirling with gargoyles; devils; dragons; griffins; and other images that haunt both dreams and nightmares; this otherworldly assortment features more than 100 decorations from a rare nineteenth-century volume. Decorations include:Cartouches in the style of Louis XIII; stone balustrades; arabesques; roof cornices; Renaissance-era drawing-room cabinets; Elizabethan chimney pieces; plus friezes for textiles and wallpaper; decorative scutcheons; mirror frames; and much more. These versatile royalty-free illustrations are equally suitable for immediate use; adaptation; and inspiration.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A visually rich resource for co-creators of the built environmentBy Sue LebeckThe gap between synergy (working together) and competition (striving together) is a narrow one. So observes co-author Roberts in his preface to this visually compelling and information-packed book for building industry practitioners everywhere. "Two Degrees" blends philosophical aspiration with hard science and state-of-the-art practice to craft a narrative and blueprint for buildings today.Three practicing professionals have written for all those who co-create the built environment in the midst of a physically changing world. They deliver their explanation of the science and their guidelines and perspectives on what we can do about it through a combination of researched and experienced prose; beautiful real-world imagery; illustrative diagrams; and the occasional inspiring verse. Every practitioner will want this rich resource at their fingertips.