Theories of the Digital in Architecture by Robert Oxman (2013, Trade Paperback)

A nice touch in this textbook is the timeline of major discoveries in the field.

Sir Banister Fletcher’s a History of Architecture, Hardcover by Fletcher, Ban…

You will find that this textbook uses bullet points to highlight key facts.

Residential Lighting: A Practical Guide

You will find that this textbook has plenty of margin space for taking notes.

Where Today Meets Tomorrow : Eero Saarinen and the General Motors Technical…

A nice touch in this textbook is the tear-out reference card for exams.

Der Leipziger Platz

This textbook includes case studies that bring the subject matter to life.

Shaping Communities: Perspectives In Vernacular Architecture VI (Volume 6)

What stands out about this textbook is the use of real-world scenarios in problems.

Rsmeans Ser.: RSMeans Estimating Handbook by RSMeans (2009, Hardcover)

You will find that this textbook has a clean layout that is easy on the eyes.

A Pattern Language : Towns, Buildings, Construction

You will find that this textbook is packed with examples that clarify tough ideas.