I love looking at LEGO architecture, so this book looks like it may be a must have; there's something exciting about spotting the different techniques used to represent real-world (or soon to be) buildings and landscapes, seeing how the builder has worked within the limitations of the LEGO system.
Brickset has further pictures and discussion about the book, and from the pages that have been shown I think it looks to be very informative. If you've not seen any of the other No Starch Press LEGO books, I'd recommend keeping an eye out for Humble Book Bundles as they have had at least two bundles in the past, covering LEGO, programming, and science.
So, Hubski, have you ever built any LEGO architecture? Was it a MOC or one of the modular buildings? If the former, what inspired you? If the latter, have you tried improving the model?
I've been doing Lego architecture in a round about way. The 3d printer that I use at work prints with PLA (Polyactic Acid) which is the same stuff that Lego is made out of. I guess I could cad up a lego block myself and print it if I wanted. I tend to build more complex shapes: Last prints in office:
I used to... mostly castles, secret lairs, you know, that sort of thing. I might start again if I managed to find a way to rationalise it as an acceptable adult hobby. I've been thinking about architecture lately, although "thinking" might be too strong a word, maybe "fantasising" is more appropriate. :) As I type this, my old box of LEGOs is sitting on top of my wardrobe, a relic from days long past...
I guess you've not seen 21050-1: Architecture Studio? There's also the whole Modular Buildings theme which look really impressive when built up into a street, whether you only have a few or you have a lot. :) Edit: And then some of the MOCs people have made, check out the Lego Hogwarts...