Architectural details, components and motifs Books
Taschen GmbH The World of Ornament
Book SynopsisDiscover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of history’s most elegant patterns and ornamental designs.The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinet’s L’Ornement polychrome Volumes I and II (1875–1888) and Auguste Dupont-Auberville’s L’Ornement des tissus (1877) to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile, and ceramic ornament. Encompassing classical, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and Middle Eastern, as well as European designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and aesthetics offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers, and patternmakers, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact.Trade Review“…a magnificent encyclopedia of adornment.” * The Wall Street Journal *“…an invaluable source book that presents beautiful patterns dating from antiquity to the 19th century.” * Elle Decoration *
£20.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Victorian Stained Glass
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained glass and its manufacturers and designers. Victorian stained glass – magnificent, colourful and artistic – adorns countless British churches, municipal buildings and homes. Across the decades, several artistic movements influenced these designs, from the Gothic Revival, through the Arts and Crafts Movement and into Art Nouveau as a new century dawned. Historian Trevor Yorke shows how craftsmen re-learned the lost medieval art of colouring, painting and assembling stained glass windows – but also, in this age of industry, how windows were templated and mass produced. Showcasing the exquisite glass generated by famous designers such as A.W.N. Pugin, Pre-Raphaelites William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, and by leading manufacturers such as Clayton and Bell, this beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to many wonderful examples of Victorian stained glass and where it can be found.Trade ReviewWalk through the story of stained glass with historian Trevor Yorke in this stunning new book. * This England *An extraordinarily helpful introduction to the art and manufacture of stained glass. * The Historical Association *An enjoyable read, it also feels as though it would act as a guide – highlighting favoured designs, colours and subjects from each period – enabling you to look forward to putting your new-found knowledge into use the next time you find yourself gazing on a stained glass window. * Family Tree *Table of ContentsStained Glass Lost and Rediscovered: 1530s–1815 The Gothic Revival: 1815–1860 Victorian Stained Glass Companies: The 1860s Morris and Co, Holiday and Kempe: 1870–1900 Stained Glass for the Masses: 1860–1930 Whall, Clarke and Strachan: 1900–1930 Further Reading Places To Visit Index
£8.54
Laurence King Publishing Reading Architecture Second Edition: A Visual
Book SynopsisThis innovative and unique book is a visual guide to the buildings that surround us. Architectural features are pinpointed and labelled on images of buildings so that, unlike with other architectural dictionaries, the reader doesn't have to know the name before looking it up. Clear line drawings and extensive colour photographs illustrate each of the main building types, from forts to churches, stately homes to skyscrapers. The individual structural elements and materials common to all buildings are then explained, whether in Classical, Gothic or Modernist style. A comprehensive glossary completes the book. This revised edition includes an expanded section on modern structures and materials, as well as the latest styles and concepts from the last ten years.
£24.00
Birkhauser Building Simply: Wooden Windows
Book Synopsis Versatile wooden windows In her book, the trained carpenter and architect Judith Resch looks at what scope still exists in modern window design and construction. The process of simplification is more difficult to achieve for windows than for most building components, since windows, due to their function, must meet high technical specifications. She presents a variety of window design projects that have one thing in common: they pursue a singular design concept using the simplest possible means. All projects are presented in detail with technical drawings and photographs. 10 simple wooden window designs From retrofitting historical windows to the possibilities of DIY design Precisely designed, handcrafted, highly repairable windows
£31.35
RIBA Publishing The Happy Design Toolkit: Architecture for Better
Book SynopsisIf you were to design a building that prioritises occupants’ happiness, what would it look like? How would the materials, form and layout support healthy ways of living and working? Delving into the evidenced-based research on architecture and mental wellbeing, The Happy Design Toolkit helps you to create happier places. It explores how factors, such as lighting, comfort, control over our environments and access to nature, exercise and social interaction, can impact how we feel. Easy-to-understand tips include bringing nature into your developments with roof gardens and living facades and countering social isolation with communal areas that encourage chance interaction. Each of the featured architectural interventions includes an analysis of the wellbeing benefits as well as the potential limitations or associated challenges. From sparking joy in individual homes and workplaces to encouraging healthier lifestyles through landscaping and urban design, this book demonstrates how wellbeing concepts can be integrated across a range of scales and typologies. Packed with inspiration and advice, The Happy Design Toolkit will breathe new life into your projects and help you create a happier and more inclusive built environment for everyone. Features real-world examples including Marmalade Lane co-housing by Mole Architects, Francis Holland School by BDP, Maggie’s Centre Oldham by dRMM Architects, Kings Crescent Estate by Karakusevic Carson Architects and Happy Street by Yinka Ilori. Over 100 hand-drawn illustrations of design details and elevations. Essential reading for architects, interior designers, landscape architects and students. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements About the Author Introduction & How to use this book Chapter 1: Light, natural and artificial Chapter 2: Comfort and materials Chapter 3: Control and autonomy Chapter 4: Nature and biophilia Chapter 5: Aesthetics and legibility Chapter 6: Activity and exercise Chapter 7: Social interaction, community and sense of place Conclusion References Index Image Credits
£33.30
HarperCollins Publishers Inc 150 New Best of the Best House Ideas
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£22.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ironwork Today 4
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£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Thomas Wilsons Ironwork Notebooks
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Stunning and comprehensive . . . an invaluable resource and a treasure trove of inspiration . . . Helpful for easy reference, and many cross applications of design and technique become apparent . . . The progression of drawings on each page, and in each section, reads as an instruction manual for design development . . . You will be inspired.” -- Northwest Blacksmith Associationnbsp;“I knew that, in Tom Wilson, I had finally discovered a true artisan . . . and he was a talented draftsman.” -- H. Russell Zimmermann, design consultant, architect, and author“These designs are a gift of God.” -- Hamdan bin Mohammed al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai“I have never seen such prolific output and dedication to ironwork design.” -- Henry Hope Reed, curator of New York's Central Park, architectural historian“When Tommy has a pencil and paper in his hands he even forgets the girls.” -- Kyril Vassilev, portrait painter and court painter to King Boris of Bulgaria
£34.84
RIBA Publishing Rethinking Modernity: Between the local and the
Book SynopsisThis book proposes alternative interpretations of broadly-debated concepts within architectural modernity. Bringing into view the work of lesser-known architects from across the globe, alongside previously unexplored aspects of mainstream masters of the Modern, Rethinking Modernity puts forward a compelling case for the range and diversity of architectural projects encompassed by this term. Exploring themes such as the use of colour, materials, ornament, local traditions and identities, Rethinking Modernity challenges readers to build a better understanding of a crucial moment in architectural history, and of design trends shaping the present-day production of the built environment. Complementing the RIBA Publishing titles Redefining Brutalism and Revisiting Postmodernism, this book sits within a series of books aiming to explore new interpretations of well-loved architectural movements, richly illustrated with rarely-seen archive photography and lesser-known projects. Offers a comprehensive review of modernity, discussing its various strands through less typical case studies, rich and original visual material (photographs, redrawn plans, and spatial diagrams), as well as descriptions Illustrates the range of possibilities the umbrella term of Modernity encompasses, questioning stereotypical definitions and proposing alternative descriptions Offers a window onto lesser-known architectural figures of the modern alongside mainstream masters of the Modern Explores both historical modernity globally and its connection with present-day trends Table of Contents Introduction: Modernity: a small word for such a big world Chapter 1: Tradition and Identity Chapter 2: Modernity and context Chapter 3: Materials and Colours Chapter 4: The forbidden wor(l)d: ornament and decoration in the alternative modern Chapter 5: Geometry and spatial experience Chapter 6: The modern diaspora – Latin America Chapter 7: Modern diaspora and the British interwar Conclusion
£34.20
RIBA Publishing Cross Laminated Timber: A design stage primer
Book SynopsisCross-laminated timber (CLT) has long been heralded as a wonder material, with a light environmental footprint, high strength, quick installation times and reduced waste – so why isn’t everyone using it? Delving into the key considerations including fire safety, cost and value, visual aspects, planning, feasibility and engineering, this book is an essential companion to designing and delivering exemplar CLT buildings. Abundantly illustrated with over 130 colour images and in-depth case studies from around the world, it will help the entire project team - whether design team, constructor or clients - to better understand and build using a truly modern method of construction. Outlines key challenges as well as benefits of CLT, including quality, cost and environmental benefits, risk reduction and health and safety benefits Presents lessons learnt to aid the development process, from the earliest stages of design to production and assembly Accessible, easy-to-read handbook format allows you to dip in and out, investigating issues as necessary Multidisciplinary in approach with contributions from a range of practitioners Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Manufacturing2. Application and use3. Context4. Feasibility5. Visual aspects6. Costs and value7. Planning8. Design and procurement9. Engineering aspects10. Refurbished structures11. Safety12. Buildability13. The North American experience14. The Australian experience15. Flexibility and use16. Client Issues17. Conclusion Case studies:Hausgables, AtlantaThe Seed House, SydneyCambridge Central Mosque, CambridgeThe Harriss Academy School, SuttonRepublic, Tower HamletsDyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, MalmesburyThe Fitzroy, FalmouthCarbon12, PortlandFenner Hall student residences, Canberra Ermine Street Church Academy School, HuntingdonOrsman Road, LondonTriodos Bank, Zeist
£40.50
RIBA Publishing Environmental Design Sourcebook: Innovative Ideas
Book SynopsisHow do we design in a climate emergency? A new social and ecological prerogative demands appropriate material choices, a re-invention of construction and evolving building programmes that look at lifecycle, embodied energy and energy use. Highly illustrated with practical information and simple explanations for design ideas, this book is the perfect introduction to sustainable design for architecture students. It presents key concepts in relation to the embodied energy of construction, material properties and environmental performance of buildings in an accessible way. In explaining the principles and technologies by which we heat, cool, moderate and mitigate, it demystifies environmental design as a technical exercise and enables students to create sustainable buildings with impact. Keep this sourcebook with you. Features: Amphibious House (Baca Architects), Ashen Cabin (HANNAH), Bunhill 2 Energy Centre (Ramboll, Cullinan Studio, McGurk Architects and Colloide), Cork House (Matthew Barnett Howland, Oliver Wilton and Dido Milne), Dymaxion House (Richard Buckminster Fuller), Eastgate Centre (Mick Pearce), Neuron Pod (Will Alsop – aLL Design and AKT II), Quik House (Adam Kalkin) and Tension Pavilion (StructureMode and Weber Industries). Covers: Acoustics, bamboo construction, biopolymer, bioremediation, CLT, climatic envelope, computational fluid dynamics, earthen architecture, fabric formwork, hempcrete, insulation, mycelium biofabrication, paper construction, passive solar heating, pneumatic structures, solar geometry, tensegrity structures, thermal mass and more. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 – Climate and Human Comfort 1.01 Human Comfort 1.02 Solar Geometry 1.03 Wind, Air Movement and Ventilation 1.04 Acoustics – Noise, Sound, Music and Architecture 1.05 Designing for Different Climatic Zones 1.06 The Climatic Envelope 1.07 Thermal Mass 1.08 Thermal Insulation 1.09 Computational Fluid Dynamics 1.10 Psychrometric Chart: Extending the Comfort Envelope Chapter 2 – Materials Technology 2.01 Bio-Polymer: Made of Air 2.02 Bio-Polymer: Spatium Gelatum 2.03 Cardboard and paper construction 2.04 Cement Replacement Materials 2.05 Composites: Fibre Reinforced Polymer 2.06 Heat-motors: Deployable Shutters 2.07 Hempcrete: Hempcrete Blocks and ‘Strocks’ 2.08 Lime 2.09 Mycelium Biofabrication 2.10 Thermobimetal: Bloom Chapter 3 – Construction Technology 3.01 Bamboo Construction 3.02 Earthen Architecture: Drone-sprayed mud 3.03 Earthen Architecture: Rammed Earth Construction 3.04 Fabric Formwork: Minishell 3.05 Pneumatic Structures: Desert Cloud 3.06 Steel Monocoque Construction: The Neuron Pod 3.07 Steel Upcycled Shipping Containers: Quik House 3.08 Tensegrity Structures: Tension Pavilion 3.09 Timber Gridshell Structures: Mannheim 3.10 Timber (Cross-laminated): CLT Chapter 4 – Heating, Cooling and Remediation 4.01 Bio-Remediation: Eco-Machines 4.02 Evaporative Cooling: Porous Ceramic 4.03 Heat Pump (Ground Source): Energy Piles® 4.04 Heat Pump (Air Source): Bunhill 2 Energy Centre 4.05 Heliostat: The Sun Mirrors of Rjukan 4.06 Bio-remediation: Smog Eating Façade 4.07 Passive Solar Heating: Zome House 4.08 Thermal Storage: Skytherm, Solar Roof Pond technology 4.09 Thermal Labyrinth: Federation Square 4.10 Wind Catcher (badgir) Chapter 5 – Buildings 5.01 Amphibious House 5.02 Cork House 5.03 Dymaxion House 5.04 Eastgate Centre 5.05 Halley VI 5.06 House in a Garden 5.07 Ashen Cabin 5.08 Media ICT 5.09 Mongolian Ger (Yurt)5.10 1970s House St Albans
£31.50
RIBA Publishing Design Studio Vol. 5: Experimental Realism:
Book SynopsisThe experimental provides architects with a vital means to test ideas and the untried. Like authors and artists, architects harness the power of fiction to explore alternative models of society and push the boundaries of the possible. Though these imaginings can be influential aesthetically, like the prisons of Piranesi or the cities of Lebbeus Woods, they remain largely confined to paper or the screen – unbuilt. By injecting the experimental with a new realism, however, speculative design has the potential to advance new inclusive, equitable and desirable futures. Showcasing cutting-edge insight, this Design Studio volume advocates the inclusion of the visionary in the architectural design process. It explores the real-world application of near-future fantastical storytelling and the power of imaginative literacy. Articles cover subjects such as plausible impossibilities, other worlds, terraforming, activism, democratising design, future innovations and education, to name but a few. Departing from unrealistic utopian or dystopian visions, they empower plural design reactions in response to real-life scenarios. What impacts might a generational wave of ethical non-monogamy have on the way we use space and the future design of our built environment? Or the introduction of a universal basic income? Or the ready availability of lab grown meat? Thinking, imagining, designing, storytelling … these are political acts. How will you use your vote? Features: Phil Balagtas, Nicolay Boyadjiev, Benjamin H. Bratton, Dana Barale Burdman, Tom Greenall, Anab Jain, Nicola Koller, Matteo Mastrandrea, César Reyes Nájera, Kathy Nothstine, Ethel Baraona Pohl, Anna Pompermaier, Ayesha Silburn, Phoebe Walton, Matt Ward and Liam Young.Table of ContentsIn Other Worlds: Cities Shaped Like Fiction by Liam Young Plausible Impossibilities by Tom Greenall, Matteo Mastrandrea and Nicola Koller The Terraforming by Benjamin H. Bratton and Nicolay Boyadjiev Equitable and Desirable Futures by Gem Barton City-based Testbeds: Simulating Possible Futures in ‘Real-world’ Conditions by Kathy NothstineA New Type of Design Education: Models, Materials and FuturesBy Matt Ward The Aesthetics of Misuse: Mitigating Excess by Ayesha Silburn Meet Me Halfway: An Exploration of Architecture Across Realities by Anna Pompermaier The Net Blvd by Dana Barale Burdman James v Birnmann: Designing a Never-Ending Legal Drama, in a World Judges Are No Longer Human by Phoebe Walton Experiments in Speculative, Critical Activism by Anab Jain Speculative Design and Emerging Practice: From Local Meetups to a Global Community by Phil Balagtas Future Architecture, A Beautiful Chaos by César Reyes Nájera and Ethel Baraona Pohl
£30.40
RIBA Publishing Drawing Attention: Architecture in the Age of
Book SynopsisHow did you do that drawing? What software did you use? What’s your process? You may have found yourself asking these questions about a striking architectural drawing. In recent years, social media has become a primary source of expression for architects and designers, yet there isn’t always the means to find out how their works became reality. Giving you a peek behind the illustrative curtain, this book demystifies the process and technique that created some of the most outstanding drawings in your feed. Offering lessons that many universities don’t teach, it’s an essential guide for architecture students and designers, featuring profiles from highly regarded illustrators, thinkers, and emerging architectural influencers. Covering a mix of styles, concepts and mediums, it gives a detailed breakdown of a diverse range of drawing processes alongside technical tips and concept inspirations. Whether you’re a flourishing student or established professional: This is your guide to drawing attention.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Architectural Drawing in the Age of Social Media by Hamza Shaikh 01. Drawing Parallels – Architecture Representation, Then & Now by Hamza Shaikh 02. Instagram as Interface – The New Picture Plane by Perry Kulper 03. DRAWING PROFILE #1: Hamza Shaikh / Vector Sketch 04. DRAWING PROFILE #2: Bea Martin / Machinic Assemblies 05. DRAWING PROFILE #3: Eric Wong / Creating Worlds 06. Sketch Like an Architect by David Drazil 07. DRAWING PROFILE #4: Yvette Earl / Street Illustrations 08. DRAWING PROFILE #5: Bryan Cantley / Line Politics 09. DRAWING PROFILE #6: Malavika Madhuraj / Digital Art 10. The Basics of Healthy Productivity by Sana Tabassum 11. DRAWING PROFILE #7: Saul Kim / Architecture Anomalies 12. DRAWING PROFILE #8: Ana Aragão / Mega Drawings 13. DRAWING PROFILE #9: Salmaan Mohamed / Drawing is Design 14. Multimedia Representation by Thomas Rowntree 15. DRAWING PROFILE #10: Perry Kulper / Analog Art 16. DRAWING PROFILE #11: Alex SYH / Isometric Insanity 17. DRAWING PROFILE #12: Veronika Ikonnikova / Ink & iPad 18. Line Ideation by Fraser Morrison 19. DRAWING PROFILE #13: Ehab Alhariri / Procreative 20. DRAWING PROFILE #14: Clement Luk Laurencio / Pencil & Eraser 21. DRAWING PROFILE #15: Zain Al-Sharaf Wahbeh / Art is Artefact 22. Observational Sketch by Hammad Haider 23. DRAWING PROFILE #16: Karina Armanda / The Ghibli Effect 24. DRAWING PROFILE #17: Pauline Personeni / Paper Narratives 25. DRAWING PROFILE #18: Neil Spiller / Non-chronology 26. Capturing Culture by Areesha Khalid 27. Drawing on the Future by Hamza Shaikh
£28.50
Birkhauser Modern Construction Handbook
Book SynopsisNew edition of the popular handbook The Modern Construction Handbook has become a classic of advanced construction literature, not least due to its regular revisions and clear structure with chapters titled “Material”, “Wall”, “Roof”, “Structure”, “Environment,” and “Applications”. Tried and tested component details, examples focusing on sustainability and energy consumption, and an update on finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) introduced in the last edition set new standards for this handbook which serves as a foundational textbook in many architecture courses. As a primer Handbook to building design, it is a starting point for the more advanced books Modern Construction Envelopes, Modern Construction Case Studies, Modern Environmental Design and Modern Structural Design by Andrew Watts. Relevant details and examples for studies The most important aspects of building design covered in six chapters Project-neutral drawings
£52.72
Birkhauser Architektur konstruieren: Vom Rohmaterial zum
Book Synopsis Das Handbuch in erweiterter 6. Auflage Die erweiterte deutsche 6.Auflage dieses Standardwerks für die Baukonstruktion wurde inhaltlich weiterentwickelt: Das neu hinzugefügte Kapitel „Anschauungen zum Klima" thematisiert die Grundlagen des klimagerechten Bauens. Historische und aktuelle Bautypen werden auf ihre architektonischen, bauphysikalischen und haustechnischen Strategien hin untersucht, um daraus Grundlagen für eigene nachhaltige Klimamaßnahmen zu entwickeln. Systematisch gegliedert und didaktisch aufbereitet, vermittelt das Buch auch weiterhin in einem Band das nötige technische und konstruktive Grundlagenwissen, um vielfältige Entwurfsziele baulich umzusetzen. Es hat sich deshalb in über 20 Jahren nicht nur bei Studierenden und Dozierenden, sondern auch bei Architektinnen und Architekten zu einem unverzichtbaren Handbuch zum Nachschlagen und Vertiefen etabliert. Das weltweit anerkannte Konstruktionsbuch für Architekturschaffende in erweiterter Auflage Neues Kapitel "Anschauungen zum Klima" Bewährt systematisch gegliedert und didaktisch aufbereitet, mit Plakat im Weltformat als Navigationshilfe Auch als Hardcover (978-3-0356-2664-3) sowie auf Englisch (978-3-0356-2666-7) und Französisch (978-3-0356-2667-4) erhältlich
£56.05
Birkhauser Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes,
Book SynopsisThe English 5th Edition of the Handbook Systematically structured and didactically prepared, the book conveys in one volume the necessary basic technical and constructive building knowledge to enable readers to implement a wide range of designs. or this reason, over the last 18 years, it has developed into an indispensable information and reference handbook, not only for students and teachers, but also for architects. The English 5th edition of this standard work for building design has also been further revised in terms of content and expanded by 16 pages on sustainable building. The worldwide recognized construction handbook for architects Systematically structured and prepared with the student in mind, with an overview poster as navigation aid in world format Additional 16 pages "Basics of sustainable construction" Also available in German (978-3-0356-2664-3) and French (978-3-0356-2667-4) La 4ème édition française du Manuel Nouvelle édition, enrichie du chapitre « Considérations autour du climat » consacré aux principes de base de la construction adaptée au climat. De quel savoir technique et constructif a-t-on besoin pour réaliser des projets architecturaux variés ? Construire l’architecture propose dans cette quatrième édition française une vue d’ensemble des principes fondamentaux de la conception architecturale. Couronné par plusieurs prix internationaux et traduit en sept langues, cet ouvrage s’est imposé comme manuel de cours dans de nombreuses grandes écoles depuis sa parution en 2005. Il constitue par ailleurs un instrument de référence indispensable pour tous les architectes qui conçoivent le processus de construction comme un rapport dialectique complexe entre conception et mise en œuvre des matériaux. Optant pour une approche globale de la construction, cet ouvrage combine connaissances techniques et questions esthétiques et les envisage conjointement dans la perspective de l’histoire des civilisations. La construction n’y est pas conçue comme une simple question de technique ou de technologie, mais aussi comme le résultat d’une intention artistique qui se concrétisera avec d’autant plus de cohérence et de force que l’architecte maîtrisera les principes techniques et constructifs de base. Le livre se subdivise en quatre chapitres – Matériaux – Modules, Éléments, Structures, Édifices – et contient en annexe un catalogue présentant les éléments de construction. Tous les immeubles cités satisfont à de hautes exigences esthétiques ou jouent un rôle de premier plan dans l’histoire de l’architecture. D’une grande richesse iconographique, cet ouvrage contient plus de 1500 illustrations, plans et dessins de détails légendés. Le catalogue permet de comparer les détails de construction à l’échelle 1:20. Un index détaillé et des titres courants à toutes les pages facilitent l’orientation et la recherche ciblée d’informations.
£76.50
Birkhauser Construire l'architecture: Du matériau brut à
Book Synopsis La 4ème édition française du Manuel Nouvelle édition, enrichie du chapitre « Considérations autour du climat » consacré aux principes de base de la construction adaptée au climat. De quel savoir technique et constructif a-t-on besoin pour réaliser des projets architecturaux variés ? Construire l’architecture propose dans cette quatrième édition française une vue d’ensemble des principes fondamentaux de la conception architecturale. Couronné par plusieurs prix internationaux et traduit en sept langues, cet ouvrage s’est imposé comme manuel de cours dans de nombreuses grandes écoles depuis sa parution en 2005. Il constitue par ailleurs un instrument de référence indispensable pour tous les architectes qui conçoivent le processus de construction comme un rapport dialectique complexe entre conception et mise en œuvre des matériaux. Optant pour une approche globale de la construction, cet ouvrage combine connaissances techniques et questions esthétiques et les envisage conjointement dans la perspective de l’histoire des civilisations. La construction n’y est pas conçue comme une simple question de technique ou de technologie, mais aussi comme le résultat d’une intention artistique qui se concrétisera avec d’autant plus de cohérence et de force que l’architecte maîtrisera les principes techniques et constructifs de base. Le livre se subdivise en quatre chapitres – Matériaux – Modules, Éléments, Structures, Édifices – et contient en annexe un catalogue présentant les éléments de construction. Tous les immeubles cités satisfont à de hautes exigences esthétiques ou jouent un rôle de premier plan dans l’histoire de l’architecture. D’une grande richesse iconographique, cet ouvrage contient plus de 1500 illustrations, plans et dessins de détails légendés. Le catalogue permet de comparer les détails de construction à l’échelle 1:20. Un index détaillé et des titres courants à toutes les pages facilitent l’orientation et la recherche ciblée d’informations. The French 4th Edition of the Handbook Systematically structured and didactically prepared, the book conveys in one volume the necessary basic technical and constructive building knowledge to enable readers to implement a wide range of designs. or this reason, over the last 18 years, it has developed into an indispensable information and reference handbook, not only for students and teachers, but also for architects. The English 5th edition of this standard work for building design has also been further revised in terms of content and expanded by 16 pages on sustainable building. The worldwide recognized construction handbook for architects Systematically structured and prepared with the student in mind, with an overview poster as navigation aid in world format Additional 16 pages "Basics of sustainable construction" Also available in German (978-3-0356-2663-6) and English (978-3-0356-2666-7)
£56.05
Birkhauser Fenster
Book SynopsisThe authors approach the window first and foremost from an architectural perspective, as a wall opening. They present a structural overview of common window types and take a systematic look at its structural elements in terms of construction, norms, and physics. Considering technological developments, they place modern windows and their structural interactions within the genealogy of this construction element. This third edition has been reviewed and corrected, and is up to date in terms of standards, technologies, and materials. Shading, triple glazing, installation details related to construction physics such as vapor impermeability and moisture diffusion are given special consideration. Window types and their use in construction projects Construction and building physics Textbook and reference work in one Anton Pech, Vienna University of Applied Sciences Georg Pommer, Head of the Structural Engineering Laboratory, Vienna Johannes Zeininger, Camillo Sitte Building Technology Center, Vienna
£36.57
Birkhauser Re: Action: Urban Resilience, Sustainable Growth,
Book SynopsisPortrait of Studio Hani Rashid Building on the previous volume Re: Futures (2017), Re: Action presents a selection of innovative designs by Studio Hani Rashid at the University of Applied Arts Vienna’s Institute of Architecture. The selected projects address architectural strategies for ensuring vitality in cities and ecosystems as well as sustainable urban growth. In his studio, Hani Rashid, co-founder of the visionary New York firm Asymptote Architecture, focuses on architecture that responds to current and future ecological changes. Bringing together projects, texts, and conversations, the book highlights creative ways in which architecture can contribute to the development of a sustainable, progressive, and livable urban future. Innovative experimental architectural designs for vibrant cities and ecosystems Explores how architecture can respond to ecological changes With contributions by Hani Rashid, Anab Jain, Greg Lynn, Timothy Morton, Claudia Pasquero, and others
£38.25
Birkhauser Hybrid, Mauerwerk, Beton, Holz, Stahl
Book SynopsisDetails today Methods of construction are evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability demands, new technical possibilities, the optimization of materials, and more efficient processes. This precise and detailed analysis of 25 Swiss projects render visible the often-hidden innovation within contemporary architecture. Five different construction methods are documented using photographs and isometric analytical drawings of building shells at a scale of 1:15. This book is intended to stimulate a profound discussion of future developments. Detailed insight into construction methods using the example of contemporary Swiss architecture Isometric detail drawings and a unique photo essay Buildings by EMI, Caruso St John, Peter Märkli, Meier Hug, Esch Sintzel, and many more
£35.15
Birkhauser Hybrid, Masonry, Concrete, Timber, Steel
Book Synopsis Details today Methods of construction are evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability demands, new technical possibilities, the optimization of materials, and more efficient processes. This precise and detailed analysis of 25 Swiss projects render visible the often-hidden innovation within contemporary architecture. Five different construction methods are documented using photographs and isometric analytical drawings of building shells at a scale of 1:15. This book is intended to stimulate a profound discussion of future developments. Detailed insight into construction methods using the example of contemporary Swiss architecture Isometric detail drawings and a unique photo essay Buildings by EMI, Caruso St John, Peter Märkli, Meier Hug, Esch Sintzel, and many more
£35.15
JOVIS Verlag Best High-Rises 2022/23: Internationaler Hochhaus
Book SynopsisZweisprachige Ausgabe (deutsch/englisch) / Bilingual edition (English/German) Lieferkettenprobleme und Arbeitskräftemangel aufgrund der COVID-19-Pandemie sorgen für einen anhaltenden weltweiten Fertigstellungsrückgang. Trotz dieser Herausforderungen wurden in den letzten beiden Jahren über 1000 Hochhäuser mit einer Mindesthöhe von 100 Metern errichtet, jedes dritte davon in China. Best High-Rises 2022/23 präsentiert 34 der spannendsten kürzlich fertiggestellten Hochhausprojekte, die sich weltweit durch Design, Nachhaltigkeit, Energie- und Kosteneffizienz sowie nutzer*innenfreundliche Gestaltung auszeichnen. Jedes dieser Projekte wird umfassend anhand von Fotos und Plänen vorgestellt. Der Internationale Hochhaus Preis wird alle zwei Jahre vergeben. Zu den bisherigen Gewinner*innen zählen u. a. OMA (2020), Benjamín Romano (2018), BIG (2016), Stefano Boeri (2014), Ingenhoven Architects (2012), WOHA (2010) und Foster and Partners (2008).
£560.07
