Grow your knowledge of architecture through reading about architectural design and concepts
Detailed drawings and understanding construction, Form, Space, and Order for conceptual design inspiration. Good graphics and diagrams.
Building Construction Illustrated / Edition 6|Paperback
This book made me want to go study abroad in Tokyo! Learning about the differences in Tokyos design and culture changed my perspective and style on how I personally design.
Emergent Tokyo - by Jorge Almazán & Joe McReynolds & Naoki Saito (Paperback)