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 ...
A handy guide, illustrating new trends in materials and their applications, this publication has been designed as a source book documenting a collection of ...
Collection of selected papers on current advances in high performance construction materials. Contributions deal with the development, characterization, application procedures, performance and structural design ...
A delightful collection of creatures that adorn New York City buildings. Companion to Faces in Stone, this is a gift-sized and attractively priced book ...
