Currently, the world is experiencing a 'perfect storm' of social, political, economic and ecological proportions. The full extent and severity of present conditions are ...
In this timely guide, one of the world's leaders in advanced building technology implementation shows architects and engineers proven and practical methods for implementing ...
Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation describes the characteristics and process of decay of traditional materials which inform the selection of appropriate repair ...
Established as one of the leading books on the materials and methods of construction, the Ninth Edition of Construction was renamed Olin's Construction to ...
Get the definitive resource guide for sustainable site design, construction, and management. The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES ) is transforming land design, development, and ...
This is the essential reader on fabrication in architecture for practitioners and producers alike. An original and informative reader on the subject of translating ...
Over the last few decades, Iranian architects have made a significant contribution to architectural design. This has, however, remained largely unrecognised internationally. This publication ...
Structural Concrete, Fifth Edition provides complete guidance to the analysis and design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. This new edition brings all material ...
This guide describes the buildings created for the London 2012 Games, including both permanent and temporary structures built for the Olympic Park and venues ...
Written as an easy-to-understand primer on the topic, Structure for Architects engages readers through instruction that uses a highly visual format and real-world examples ...
Teaching a new observational method based on math and computer graphics principles, this book offers an innovative approach that shows you how to use ...
This set consists of two volumes, Biomolecular Information Processing as well as Molecular and Supramolecular Information Processing. The rapidly developing research field is covered ...
This book sets out the innovative practices that have been introduced from other industries and shows how the construction industry has learnt from these.
Wood in Construction -- How to Avoid Costly Mistakes focuses on the basic principles and appropriate use of wood in construction and illustrates how ...
This design studio companion presents architectural terms with special emphasis on using these terms to generate design ideas. It highlights the architectural thinking behind ...
A practical, comprehensive guide to developing effective design communication skills.From doing a quick sketch to producing a fully rendered model, the ability to create ...
