Precast reinforced and prestressed concrete frames provide a high-strength, stable, durable and robust solution for any multi-storey structure, and are widely regarded as a ...
The Complete Archaeology of Greece covers the incredible richness and variety of Greek culture and its central role in our understanding of European civilization, ...
Companion to Museum Studies captures the multidisciplinary approach to the study of the development, roles, and significance of museums in contemporary society. Collects ...
Philosophy and gardens have been closely connected from the dawn of philosophy, with many drawing on their beauty and peace for philosophical inspiration. Gardens ...
Although many believe that photography has emerged as post-conceptual art's pre-eminent medium, there is as yet little consensus about the state of contemporary photographic ...
Outlining the major political and cultural events, A History of Ancient Egypt is an authoritative and accessible introduction to this fascinating ancient culture. An ...
Foucault and Philosophy presents a collection of essays from leading international philosophers and Foucault scholars that explore Foucault’s work as a philosopher in relation ...
Like its predecessors, this fourth edition of "The Green Guide to Specification" provides designers and specifiers with easy-to-use guidance on how to make the ...
This is one of the few books to provide guidance on research formulation, methodologies, and methods specifically for construction students. The third edition has ...
Domestic loft conversions have gained enormously in popularity as a way of providing more space without the substantial cost of moving house. One third ...
This new edition of an informative and accessible book guides building surveyors and facilities managers through the key aspects of property maintenance and continues ...
Full of detailed construction drawings, this book covers cut roofs, bolted truss roofs, trussed rafter roofs, trimmed openings and ventilation. A major section deals ...
This core textbook brings together for the first time the technical, legal, social and philosophical issues under the umbrella of architectural technology.Part 1 covers ...
This second volume of the landmark "Architectural Theory Anthology" surveys the development of architectural theory from the Franco-Prussian war of 1871 until the end ...
