Healthy city planning means seeking ways to eliminate the deep and persistent inequities that plague cities. Yet, as Jason Corburn argues in this book, ...
The development of the information technology (IT) industry in the Asia Pacific region faces two challenges. Firstly, can its established physical, technical, regional and ...
Cities and Nature connects environmental processes with social and political actions. The book reconnects science and social science to demonstrate how the city is ...
In this completely updated and redesigned edition of the essential and long-established Stadia, the authors offer their unrivalled expertise to all professionals who commission, ...
This book connects John Nolen's political and social visions with his design proposals by analyzing his extensive writings, personal correspondence and some of his ...
Our attitude to nature has changed over time. This book explores the historical, literary and philosophical origins of the changes in our attitude to ...
Of Planting and Planning explores how Britain used the formation of towns and cities as an instrument of colonial expansion and control throughout the ...
Fundamental Building Technology introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. ...
Students and professionals encountering estimating for the first time need an approachable introduction to its principles and techniques, which is up to date with ...
Universities are being seen as key urban institutions by researchers and policy makers around the world. They are global players with significant local direct ...
In Planning Asian Cities: Risks and Resilience, Stephen Hamnett and Dean Forbes have brought together some of the region's most distinguished urbanists to explore ...
Continuing the themes that have been addressed in The Humanities in Architectural Design and The Cultural Role of Architecture, this book illustrates the important ...
