So far in the twenty first century, there have been many developments in our understanding of materials' behaviour and in their technology and use. ...
Fundamental and interdisciplinary textbook on natural stone properties, occurrence, exploration, use, decay and conservation. Intended as a primary information source for third level students ...
A combination of recession and new environmental awareness has focused attention on existing building stock. New buildings, while often eye-catching, will only ever represent ...
Le bois, matériau traditionnel universel des siècles durant, a retrouvé ces dernières années une place de choix, notamment grâce à l'écologie. Les architectes lui ...
Many prefer the versatility of timber frame for panelised, volumetric and hybrid 'builtoffsite' systems. Other suitable formats include timber post and beam, 'massive' construction ...
Unified Theory of Concrete Structures develops an integrated theory that encompasses the various stress states experienced by both RC & PC structures under the ...
Steel is a distinctly versatile building material whose powers lie in wide-span constructions in the field of civil engineering as well as façade surfacing ...
Leadership in Energy and Environment Design LEED is the most widely recognized green building rating system, and arguable the most coveted certification, in the ...
This volume celebrates for the first time the raw materials which have been employed in forming Scotland's traditional buildings. In total 14 different materials ...
Parmi les plus anciens matériaux de construction, le bois est à nouveau plébiscité. Dans de nombreux projets, il est désormais préféré à l'acier ou ...
The second volume of the series SCALE, Tragen und Materialisieren is devoted to the supporting structures of buildings. These are pursued from the idea ...
The first guide to the terminology of sustainable design. Written by an internationally renowned expert in the field, this illustrated dictionary provides over 1500 ...
In this beautiful and perceptive book, Dana Buntrock examines, for the first time, how tradition is incorporated into contemporary Japanese architecture. Looking at the ...
How is innovative architecture created? How can efficient synergies between planners and manufacturers be achieved? And how does an enterprise such as seele, with ...
En este inicio de siglo, ocupado en el conocimiento fragmentario y la información difusa, son pocos los documentos que resultan realmente útiles para la ...
Fra tutte le costruzioni, quelle che adottano uno schema portante in acciaio sono considerate tradizionalmente come le più nobili e raffinate. Queste caratteristiche sono ...
