Architecture: professional practice Books

Book SynopsisOne hundred years ago, the Addison Act created the circumstances for the large scale construction of municipal housing in the UK. This would lead to the most prolific phases of housing estate building the country has ever seen. The legacy of this historic period has been tackled for the last twenty-five years as these estates began to suffer from misguided allocation policies, systemic building and fabric failure and financial austerity. A series of estate regeneration programmes sought to rectify the mistakes of the past. Estate Regeneration describes 24 of these regeneration schemes from across the UK and the design philosophy and resident engagement which formed each new community. A number of essays from a wide range of industry experts amplify the learning experience from some key estate regeneration initiatives and provide observations on the broader issues of this sector of the housing market. Regeneration is inevitable; it is a matter of the form whTable of ContentsPart One: PioneeringEssay: The Peckham Partnership - Michael HillBrownfield EstateBow CrossSilwood Estate Tredegar EstatePart Two: PragmaticEssay: Regeneration - Brendan SarsfieldThe City MillsOrchard VillagePackington EstateParkside PlaceThe AmericasPart Three: UtopianEssay: Regeneration, turning threat into opportunity - Paul BridgeLakewoodParkside EstateDevonportOval QuarterLauriestonApple GrovePart Four: EvolutionaryEssay: Housing Regeneration, why is it so difficult? - Peter Bishop Maiden LaneAberfeldy New VillageStockwell Park EstatePark CentralSouth Kilburn EstatePart Five: VisionaryEssay: The Future - Manisha PatelPortobello SquareChobham ManorClapham ParkHigh Path Estate

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Book SynopsisThrough a collection of 13 chapters, Peggy Deamer examines the profession of architecture not as an abstraction, but as an assemblage of architectural workers.What forces prevent architects from empowering ourselves to be more relevant and better rewarded? How can these forces be set aside by new narratives, new organizations and new methods of production? How can we sit at the decision-making table to combat short-term real estate interests for longer-term social and ethical value? How can we pull architectureits conceptualization, its pedagogy, and its enactmentinto the 21st century without succumbing to its neoliberal paradigm? In addressing these controversial questions, Architecture and Labor brings contemporary discourses on creative labor to architecture, a discipline devoid of labor consciousness.This book addresses how, not just what, architects produce and focuses not on the past but on the present. It is sympathetic to the particularly iTable of ContentsList of Charts Forward: Andrew Ross Introduction Chapter 1 Craft and Design: "Detail: The Subject of the Object" Chapter 2 Architectural Work: "Work" Chapter 3 Technology, BIM and New Work: "BIM and Parametricism" Chapter 4 Architectural Production and Consumption: Architectural Work in the Capitalist ContextChapter 5 Architectural Work: Immaterial LaborChapter 6 Antitrust Laws and Architectural Value: "The Sherman Antitrust Laws and the Profession of Architecture" Chapter 7 Architectural Unionization: "The Missing Unions of Architectural Labor" Chapter 8 Professionalism and the AIA: "Response to AIA Values" with Keefer Dunn and Manuel Shvartzberg Chapter 9 Other Nations’ Professional Architectural Associations: "International Architectural Associations: Comparisons and Concerns" Chapter 10 Architectural Contracts: "Contracts of Relations" Chapter 11 Architectural Cooperativization: "Socializing Architecture Practice: From Small Firms to Cooperative Models of Organization" with Aaron Cayer, Shawhin Roudbari, and Manuel Shvartzberg Chapter 12 Beyond Architecture: "For an Architecture of Radical Democracy" with Manuel Shvartzberg Chapter 13 Coda Afterword: Jane Rendell Index

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Book SynopsisGrowing Green Infrastructure in Contemporary Asian Cities examines to what extent green infrastructure (GI) is being implemented in East and Southeast Asian cities. The book reflects upon the integration of contemporary approaches to landscape planning alongside traditional forms of green space design and cultural understandings of the landscape in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. Working from a multi-locational perspective, the book illustrates how political, socio-cultural, economic, and ecological factors influence the delivery of GI and the consequences of these decisions. The book provides a set of best practice recommendations for the design, development, and management of greener urban areas. It both explains how GI is being utilised in East and Southeast Asia to address climate change, promote economic prosperity, and support the development of more livable places, and identifies future trends in its use. It is a key resource for any practitioners,

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Book SynopsisWhat can you do with a degree in architecture? Where might it take you? What kind of challenges could you address? Architects After Architecture reframes architecture as a uniquely versatile way of acting on the world, far beyond that of designing buildings. In this volume, we meet forty practitioners through profiles, case studies, and interviews, who have used their architectural training in new and resourceful ways to tackle the climate crisis, work with refugees, advocate for diversity, start tech companies, become leading museum curators, tackle homelessness, draft public policy, become developers, design videogames, shape public discourse, and much more. Together, they describe a future of architecture that is diverse and engaged, expanding the limits of the discipline, and offering new paths forward in times of crisis. Whether you are an architecture student or a practicing architect considering a change, you'll find this an encouraging and inspiring readTable of ContentsINTRODUCTIONHarriet Harriss, Rory Hyde, Roberta MarcaccioARCHITECTURE AFTER ARCHITECTUREJeremy TillDESIGNING FOR THE CLIMATE EMERGENCYA case study by Sarah Wigglesworth‘WHOSE VOICE COUNTS?’Interview with Liza Fior, MufSPACES TO SPEAKJustine Clark, ParlourON MIS-FITTINGJos Boys‘ARCHITECTURE IS A WAY TO CONSTRUCT SOCIETY’Interview with Andrés Jaque, OFFPOLINN DESIGNING WITH CHILDRENA case study by InterboroFROM EXCLUSION TO INCLUSIONJoel SandersPRACTICE AS PROJECTPublic Works with Angharad Davies AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE IN TIMES OF CRISISDoina Petrescu, aaaPRIDE IN MAKINGInterview with Takeshi Hayatsu REVIVING THE ALMS HOUSEA case study by Peter Barber THE ARCHITECT-ORGANIZERSib Trigg, PEACH ‘WE WANTED TO DO THINGS OURSELVES’Interview with Jane Hall, Assemble SAY IT LOUDPascale SablanBUILDING DIVERSITYElsie Owuso on Baroness LawrenceDECONSTRUCTIONA case study by RotorUNDERGROUND ARCHITECTUREAnt Farm in conversation with WORKacTHE SELF AS A DESIGN SUBJECTJack Self THE ARCHITECT-DEVELOPERRoger ZogolovitchWHEN IS AN ARCHITECT NOT AN ARCHITECT?Holly Lewis, We Made That DEPROFESSIONALISMPeggy Deamer‘ONLY A CRIMINAL CAN SOLVE THE CRIME’Interview with Eyal Weizman and Christina Varvia, Forensic ArchitectureARCHITECTURE AFTER CONFLICTMalkit Shoshan, FASTTO PROGRAM A SITE Kimberli MeyerEXHIBITION-MAKINGJudith ClarkBUILDINGS TASTE LONELY TO MEA case study by Alex SchwederFROM ARCHITECTURE TO VIDEOGAMESMiriam Bellard, Rockstar North‘IT’S WHERE DIFFERENT FORMS OF KNOWLEDGE COLLIDE’Interview with Matt Jones, GoogleFROM ARCHITECTURE TO TECHBlake Hudelson and Gavin Johns, Architechie‘CRYPTOCURRENCY HAS ENTERED MAINSTREAM CONSCIOUSNESS’Interview with Matt Storus SEEING UPSIDE-DOWN AND AROUND CORNERS Scott PatersonRECLAIMING ATTENTIONA case study by Studio FolderDESIGN FOR HOMELESSNESSChris Hildrey‘WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF ALL THE DETAILS WERE PUT BACK IN THE STORY?’Interview with Damon RichPUBLIC PRACTICE Finn Williams PERSONAL-PRIVATE, PROFESSIONAL-POLITICALShelley PennARCHITECTS FOR THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR Shareen Elnaschie, ODDTHE FREE WORLDRobert Mull

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Book SynopsisConceptual Landscapes explores the dilemma faced in the early moments of design thinking through a gradient of work in landscape and environmental design media by both emerging and well-established designers and educators of landscape architecture. It questions where and, more importantly, how the process of design starts. The book deconstructs the steps of conceptualizing design in order to reignite pedagogical discussions about timing and design fundamentals, and to reveal how the spark of an idea happens from a range of unique perspectives. Through a careful arrangement of visual essays that integrate analog, digital, and mixed-media works and processes, the book highlights differences between diverse techniques and triggers debate between design, representation, technology, and creative culture in the field. Taken together, the book's visual investigation of the conceptual design process serves as a learning tool for aspiring designers and sTrade Review"How do we initiate the sometimes exhilarating, sometimes frustrating, sometimes daunting process of creativity that leads from inception through iteration and interrogation to a coherent and lush and functional design? Simon Bussiere and his colleagues from teaching institutions around the world probe the depths of this question for landscape architecture students and emerging professionals—and even the more seasoned among us—exploring not one or two but a multitude of starting points for the creative process. In doing so, Bussiere offers us insights into the critical minds of leading academics—giving us a clear and comprehensive sense of the state of the contemporary academy. More importantly, however, the sheer diversity of approaches invites young and aspiring designers into the conversation, begging for them to write the next chapters of design teaching as they explore their own individualized and situated understandings of the world today. A remarkable collection for those interested in understanding how new ideas are born."Chris Reed, FASLA, Founding Director, Stoss Landscape Urbanism, Professor in Practice of Landscape Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design"The design "concept," and the mysteries of how conceptualization ossifies is always a profound topic among beginning design students and among seasoned practitioners. What Simon expertly curates in Conceptual Landscapes is a series of essays that unpack a plurality of approaches to concept generation. Importantly, the manuscript highlights the humanity in design and makes the case for promoting a diversity of voices in the design professions in an age where society is often looking for technologies and metrics to solve complex problems. Conceptual Landscapes will serve as an important text for beginning design students and those interested in the formation of landscape design ideas for years to come."Bradley Cantrell, FAAR, ASLA, Chair and Professor in Landscape Architecture, University of Virginia School of Architecture"What I appreciate most about Simon Bussiere's approach to the topic of ‘conceptualization’ is his understanding that ideas are found in myriad experiences, sources and processes, from individual to the collective consciousness. He has assembled the knowledge base and reflections of significant practitioners and academics to explore the realm of creativity, and how that informs how landscapes are written and read. This publication will surely be on every burgeoning landscape architect’s ‘must read’ list."David A. Rubin, FASLA, Founding Principal, DAVID RUBIN Land Collective"Clearly, Bussiere delights in the ‘ephemeral, sporadic, recursive, and bewildering’ nature of the creative process. Fortunately for readers, he has assembled here a diverse and charismatic array of landscape architecture professors and practitioners, whose approaches and methods embody the endless possibilities of conceptualizing landscapes. Readers are likely to leave this volume more humble yet more courageous designers."Timothy A. Schuler, Contributing Editor, Landscape Architecture MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: The Spark of an Idea Excavating Ideas Elizabeth Mossop Obsessions Emma Mendel Composite Drawings + Landscape Ideations Karen Lutsky Pictorial Cartography and Digital Printmaking: Experiments in Representing the Working Landscape Forbes Lipschitz Materiality as Inquiry: Environmental History for Enacting New Worlds Sara Jacobs Developing Concepts Scott Jennings Melbourne Critical Making Emily Vogler Part 2: Concept in Translation Materializing Atmospheres: Translating the Immaterial Zaneta Hong Tacit Concepts Ferdinand Ludwig & Sergio Sanna Sediment in Process: designing an active channel for Alameda Creek Justine Holzman & Rob Holmes Grounding the Site: Uncovering Concepts in the Landscape Architecture Design Process Mary Pat McGuire From Ideas to Design Actions Yun Hye Hwang Translations between Patent Innovation and Environmental Design Pedagogy Richard Hindle Part 3: Forming Futures Designing Parks – The Art of Creating Lively Places Leonard Grosch Disrupted Futures: The Rise of Speculative Digital Landscape Simulation in Conceptual Design. Aidan Ackerman Landscape: "For Illustration Purposes Only" Fadi Masoud Conceptualizing the Design of Fluid Geographies Kees Lokman UX for Landscape Architects: A New Paradigm for Conceptual Design Andrea HansenAfterword: A concept, in five partsSimon Bussiere

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Book SynopsisThe demand is now urgent for architects to respond to the design and planning challenges of rebuilding cities and landscapes being destroyed by civil conflict, (un)natural disasters, political instability, and poverty. The number of people fleeing their homes and being displaced by such conflict now totals almost 100 million. Despite the massive human and physical costs of these crises, the number of architects, planners, and landscape architects equipped to work with disaster and development professionals in rebuilding in the aftermath of conflict, floods, fires, earthquakes, typhoons, and tsunamis remains chronically low. Design for Fragility expands the nascent, but rapidly growing field of humanitarian architecture by exploring 13 design responses to such conflict and displacement across 11 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Iran, Pakistan, and the USA. Linked to this displacement is the systemic poverty that often lingers from previous colonial terrTrade Review"Confronted with the intersecting crises of climate breakdown, rising authoritarianism, increasing social inequalities and mass migration, the architectural profession urgently needs to look to new ways of working. Design for Fragility provides very useful insights into how more responsible and equitable design might unfold within current precarious conditions."Jeremy Till, Professor of Architecture, University of the Arts London"Designing for a fragile world inherently means designing for dignity and hope.These outstanding projects testify of how humanitarian architecture upholds the values of our profession, linking entire communities to the prospects of better lives. Whether these are schools withstanding floods or cyclones, maternal wards welcoming newborns in healthier conditions or designing shelter for refugees or indigenous populations, all contribute to building pathways to protect and empower the most unprivileged.The book is a source of inspiration of what can be achieved despite disasters and crises. As long as the problems remain endless, so do the solutions."Sandra D’Urzo, Humanitarian Architect"Design for Fragility offers a wonderful selection of projects that exemplify that people-centered design is more than a tool and, that when it is implemented in ‘fragile’ contexts, it can provoke change, enhance dignity, and promote inclusion. The diverse typology of projects and the reflections of the architects regarding their design process and methodologies which delve into achieving community involvement, offer a useful and relevant guide for future professionals of the built environment that want to make a difference through their work."Dr. Carmen Mendoza Arroyo, Director of the Master of International Cooperation Sustainable Emergency Architecture "In the introduction to this book, Brett Moore, Global Shelter Cluster Lead queried ‘Why aren’t architects active in these issues? Has our social agenda been lost?’ The authors - Esther Charlesworth and John Fien - are ideally qualified to assemble their positive answer to this challenge by including thirteen well selected examples of architectural projects under the themes of children, health, housing and justice. Beautifully designed and illustrated, Design for Fragility is a welcome companion to Esther’s 2014 landmark text: Humanitarian Architecture. The result is essential reading for any architect, landscape architect and planner with a concern to meet acute needs by the application of their compassion, skills and experience to the deepening problems of social displacement and the scale and complexity of reconstruction."Professor Ian Davis, author of Shelter after Disaster (1978)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Design for Fragility and Children 2. Design for Fragility and Health 3. Design for Fragility and Housing 4. Design for Fragility and Justice Epilogue Humanitarian Agencies and People

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Book SynopsisThis book is quite simply about contract administration using the JCT contracts. The key features of the new and updated edition continue to be its brevity, readability and relevance to everyday practice. It provides a succinct guide written from the point of view of a construction practitioner, rather than a lawyer, to the traditional form of contract with bills of quantities SBC/Q2016, the design and build form DB2016 and the minor works form MWD2016. The book broadly follows the sequence of producing a building from the initial decision to build through to completion. Chapters cover: Procurement and tendering Payments, scheduling, progress and claims Contract termination and insolvency Indemnity and insurance Supply chain problems, defects and subcontracting issues Quality, dealing with disputes and adjudication How to administer contracts for BIM-compliant projects JCT contracts are administered by a variety of professionals including project managers, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and construction managers. It is individuals in these groups, whether experienced practitioner or student, who will benefit most from this clear, concise and highly relevant book.Table of Contents1. Building procurement strategy 2. Building procurement procedures 3. Interim payments 4. Final accounts 5. Progress 6. Claims 7. Termination and insolvency 8. The supply chain and sub-contracting 9. Indemnity and insurance 10. Fluctuations 11. Maintaining quality 12. An introduction to dispute resolution in construction 13. The Construction Act: adjudication and payment 14. Building information modelling and the JCT contracts

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Book SynopsisThis third edition of the bestselling Landscape Architectâs Pocket Book, written by leading practitioners, incorporates updates and revisions to environmental and building regulations, contracts, and a range of design guidelines including materials, SuDS, environmental impact, and landscape character assessment.The book is an indispensable tool for all landscape architects, providing a timesaving guide and first point of reference to everyday topics, both out on site and in the office. The pocket book covers all major subjects, including hard and soft landscaping, national guidelines and standards, and key planning policy and legislation.Providing concise, easy-to-read reference material, useful calculations, and instant access to a wide range of topics, it is an essential resource for landscape architects, construction industry professionals, and students.Table of Contents1. Hard Landscape. 1.1 Natural Stone. 1.2 Metals. 1.3 Stainless Steel. 1.4 Timber. 1.5 Timber Protection. 1.6 Exterior Finishes to Timber. 1.7 Brick and Brickwork Construction. 1.8 Concrete. 1.9 Mortar. 1.10 Lighting. 1.11 Drainage. 1.12 Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems – SuDS. 1.13 Environmental Impact and Lifespan of Landscape Materials. 1.14 Recycled Materials and Products. 1.15 Typical Footpath Edging. 1.16 Typical Footpath Details. 1.17 Typical Fence Details. 2. Soft Landscape. 2.1 Definition and Specification of Tree Sizes. 2.2 Definition and Specification of Shrub Sizes. 2.3 Native Trees in Britain and Ireland. 2.4 Native Shrubs in Britain and Ireland. 2.5 Plants for Encouraging Wildlife. 2.6 Tree Science: The Benefits of Urban Trees. 2.7 Requirements for Urban Tree Planting. 2.8 Common Poisonous Plants. 2.9 Grass Seed Mixes. 2.10 Wildflower Mixes. 2.11 Subsoil. 2.12 Topsoil. 2.13 Times of Year for Planting. 2.14 Tree Planting. 2.15 Plant Protection. 2.16 Composts, Mulches And Top Dressing. 2.17 Soft Landscape Maintenance. 2.18 Soft Landscape Maintenance Programme; Routine Operations. 2.19 Green Roofs. 2.20 Geotextiles. 2.21 Rules of Thumb for Planting Distances and Densities. 2.22 Quantities and Rates of Grass Seed for Sports Pitches. 3. Planning And Legislation. 3.1 Planning and Development Control. 3.2 Listed and Protected Areas. 3.3 Tree Preservation Orders. 3.4 Hedgerow Legislation. 3.5 Notifiable Weeds and Control of Species and Pests. 3.6 Environmental Impact Assessment. 3.7 Landscape and Visual Assessment. 3.8 Landscape and Townscape Character Assessment. 3.9 Planting and Water Bodies Near Airfields. 3.10 Guidelines for Construction around Trees. 3.11 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. 3.12 Ecology Surveys. 4. Design Guidelines. 4.1 Dimensional Data. 4.2 Steps and Ramps. 4.3 Guarding and Handrails. 4.4 Tactile Paving. 4.5 Design of Cycleways. 4.6 Playgrounds and Play Equipment. 4.7 Designing for Schools- Guidelines. 4.8 Standard Sports Markings. 4.9 Water Features and Ponds. 4.10 Signage. 4.11 Construction of Free-Standing Walls. 5. General Information. 5.1 Landscape Architectural Work Stages: Landscape Design. 5.2 Glossary of Construction Contracts. 5.3 Setting a Sundial. 5.4 Gradients. 5.5 Conversions and Calculations. 5.6 Paper Sizes. 5.7 Common Graphic Symbols

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Book SynopsisModern Apartment Design provides guidelines to the design of modern apartment buildings as well as a summation of current cutting-edge practice in engineered timber construction.The book covers a brief history of apartment buildings around the world, with a broad outline of different types of apartment blocks. It has a strong focus on the design and actual construction of apartment buildings, especially those utilising mass timber, such as cross-laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber. It also features six Case Study chapters from industry-leading practitioners in the area, enabling best practice in architecture and engineering of these new apartment building types to be more widely understood and propagated worldwide.The fully illustrated, full-colour case studies span the globe and include: Clearwater Quay in Christchurch, New Zealand (Pacific Environments NZ); Wynyard Central East 2 in Auckland, New Zealand (Architectus); Dalton Works in London, UK (WaTable of Contents1. Introduction Guy Marriage 2. Street life Sara Shabahang and Guy Marriage 3. Looking back Emina Kristina Petrovic and Guy Marriage 4. Apartment block typologies Guy Marriage 5. Sunshine, daylight, healthy living and sustainability Guy Marriage 6. Structure and materialityNabil Jose Allaf 7. Sustainable timber future Guy Marriage 8. Embodied carbon Emily Newmarch 9. Prefabrication Pamela Bell 10. Residential Core design Guy Marriage 11. Apartment planning Guy Marriage 12. Fire, acoustics and Services Guy Marriage 13. Facades and cladding Guy Marriage and Nabil Jose Allaf 14. Balcony – the garden in the sky Guy Marriage 15. Exporting apartments – lessons in prefab from the North Joseph Sturm 16. Case Study 1 – Clearwater Quays Pacific Environments NZ: Roger French and Enovate: Michael Newcombe 17. Case Study 2 – Wynyard Central East 2 Architectus: Patrick Clifford 18. Case Study 3 – Dalston Works Waugh Thistleton Architects: Kieran Walker and Guy Marriage 19. Case Study 4 – Mjøstårnet Voll Arkitekter: Øystein Elgsaas 20. Case Study 5 – Brock Commons: Tallwood House Acton Ostry Architects: Russell Acton and Guy Marriage 21. Case Study 6 – Regensbergstrasse Dreicon: Joe Kaps and Guy Marriage List of Figures List of Tables Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book offers, for the first time, access to the chronological arc of John Habrakenâs writing in a single collection.Few architects or scholars have so consistently and patiently pursued such a humane and culturally vital set of radical questions related to the behaviour of the built environment as N. John Habraken. From the publication of his first book in 1960, he has quietly helped redraw the map of architectural research, education, practice, design methods and theory. His insights lead us to a better understanding of how the built field works, contributing to the development of methods enabling professionals to contribute to its coherence and resilience.Following an introductory essay by the editors, placing Habrakenâs work in context, this collection is organized in two sections and further organized around a number of specific themes: The Built Field; Role of the Architect; Control; Sharing Forms; Examples of Ways of Doing; Open Building; Tools; and CultivatiTrade Review'This book makes a significant contribution to the design and transformation of the built environment by changing our perceptions and understanding and therefore our ways of practicing architecture.' - Prof. Dietmar Eberle, Baumschlager Eberle Architects'Professor Habraken's insights into the principles that make up cities and architecture, particularly his studies on the relationship between occupants, other stakeholders and the environment, have continued to have a profound influence on many projects and policies in Japan, including Japanese legislation to promote long-life housing.' -Kazunobu Minami, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo'Habraken’s oeuvre centers on a lifelong quest to sort out and restore the relationship between dwelling and the built environment that scaffolds everyday lives and rituals. Toward that end, there remains much to discover throughout this long-awaited collection.' - Jonathan Teicher, Writer, architect, urban designer and editor of several of Habraken’s books'John Habraken is a restless thinker. While the full depth of his theories can be read in his seminal books — Supports and The Structure of the Ordinary - in his short essays, we are privy to his thinking in process and his mind at work. The Short Works of John Habraken is an extraordinary contribution to the literature of people-based architecture, open-building, and thematic design through the texts of one of architecture’s most influential philosophers and theorists.' - Andrés Mignucci FAIA, Distinguished Professor ACSA, Arts & Literary Arts Scholar in Residence Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center'One can never comprehend the behavior of everyday built environment without grasping the laws of its existence and transformations, that is its rules, regulations, agreements and conventions, i.e control. The interplay of control and built form cannot be understood without Habraken’s theories.' - Dr. Jamel Akbar, Professor of Architecture, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey'John Habraken’s contributions are in the field of mass housing, and the integration of citizens into the design process. The result is an architecture and urbanism of lively variety and greater meaning. Habraken is a hero of building and urban design.' - Douglas Kelbaugh, Dean Emeritus, University of Michigan 'The impact of John Habraken’s thinking on shaping a resilient built environment in our denser and more connected communities is immeasurable.' - Farooq Ameen AIA, RIBA, Principal, City Design Studio, Los Angeles, CATable of ContentsPart 1: Ways of Seeing Introduction to Ways of Seeing Beginning The Built Field Control Sharing Forms Role of the Architect Part 2: Ways of Doing Introduction to Ways of Doing Examples of Ways of Doing The Open Building Approach Tools Cultivating Built Environment Summing Up

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Book SynopsisResponding to increasing levels of planetary pollution, waste generation, carbon dioxide emission and environmental collapse, Ecologies of Inception re-thinks potentialityan object's ability to changein architecture and design. The book problematizes the still-prevailing modern paradigm of design practice: the technical tabula rasa, a tendency to begin from scratch and use raw, amorphous, and obedient materials that can be easily and effectively manipulated, facilitating a seamless and faithful embodiment of intentions. Instead, the philosophy of design developed in the text promptsthrough a variety of case studies, thinkers, and disciplinesa collective reconsideration of value, dissociating it from the projects and signatures of any one author or generation. Whereas the merits of up-cycling and circular design are canonically defined vis-à-vis status-quo economic and socio-cultural orthodoxies, this project unpacks the theoretical assumptions that underpin these practTable of ContentsI. Introduction: Tampering with Design Potentials on a Warming Planet PART I: TABULA RASA 1. Ecologies of Inception: Orientation of Designed Objects 2. Hylomorphism Reconsidered: Matter, Form, and the Ability to Change PART II: HYPERMATERIALS 3. Purity beyond Nature and Culture: Wildfires, Hypermaterials, and Co-option 4. Circularities: Technical Nutrients, Hyperobjects, and Rooms PART III: AUTHORSHIP 5. Rasura Tabulae: From Formats to Media 6. Ecologies of Suspension: Potentiality without Intentions/Relations 7. Exaptive Design: Radical Coauthorship as Method 8. Authorship vs. Withdrawal: OOO and Architecture 9. Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisResponding to increasing levels of planetary pollution, waste generation, carbon dioxide emission and environmental collapse, Ecologies of Inception re-thinks potentialityan object's ability to changein architecture and design. The book problematizes the still-prevailing modern paradigm of design practice: the technical tabula rasa, a tendency to begin from scratch and use raw, amorphous, and obedient materials that can be easily and effectively manipulated, facilitating a seamless and faithful embodiment of intentions. Instead, the philosophy of design developed in the text promptsthrough a variety of case studies, thinkers, and disciplinesa collective reconsideration of value, dissociating it from the projects and signatures of any one author or generation. Whereas the merits of up-cycling and circular design are canonically defined vis-à-vis status-quo economic and socio-cultural orthodoxies, this project unpacks the theoretical assumptions that underpin these practTable of ContentsI. Introduction: Tampering with Design Potentials on a Warming Planet PART I: TABULA RASA 1. Ecologies of Inception: Orientation of Designed Objects 2. Hylomorphism Reconsidered: Matter, Form, and the Ability to Change PART II: HYPERMATERIALS 3. Purity beyond Nature and Culture: Wildfires, Hypermaterials, and Co-option 4. Circularities: Technical Nutrients, Hyperobjects, and Rooms PART III: AUTHORSHIP 5. Rasura Tabulae: From Formats to Media 6. Ecologies of Suspension: Potentiality without Intentions/Relations 7. Exaptive Design: Radical Coauthorship as Method 8. Authorship vs. Withdrawal: OOO and Architecture 9. Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWidely used in architectural circles in the heat of discussion, the recurrent use of particular words and terms has evolved into a language of design jargon. Commonly found in architectural literature and journalism, in critical design debate and especially in student project reviews, Archispeak can seem insular and perplexing to others and -- particularly to the new architectural student -- often incomprehensible.There is a need to translate architectural design concepts into spoken and written commentary -- each word in use embodying a precise and universally accepted architectural meaning. If we explore the vocabulary of this language we gain insight into good design practice and into collective understanding of what constitutes a refined architecture. This unique illustrated guide will help students understand the nuances of this specialized language and help them in communicating their own design ideas.Trade Review'This pocket-sized book is exactly what you need to at least bluff your way through, or even have the confidence to drop in some well-chosen jargon to impress an audience as required.' – Paul Harron, Perspective'This pocket-sized book is exactly what you need to at least bluff your way through, or even have the confidence to drop in some well-chosen jargon to impress an audience as required.''This is a great book - it will be essential crib material for students, but it will also help to demystify. It would be all the better if its very existence helped foster a culture of plainer speaking.' - both Paul Harron, Perspective, July 2005Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Archispeak. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisEcoResponsive Environments integrates our current knowledge of designing for human needs, with a deeper understanding of natural systems. The book offers both a call to action and a comprehensive yet pragmatic framework for practising the art and science of settlement design, called EcoResponsive Design.Bridging the gap between theory and generic policy on the one hand, and design for specific places and sites on the other, the book is aimed not only at the professionals involved in planning, designing and developing these places, but also the wider range of communities interested in creating better spaces for our everyday lives.EcoResponsive Design encompasses all scales, ranging from the overall form of settlements and the landscapes in which they sit, to buildings and the detailed design of public spaces. Drawing from projects, places and best practices in many different countries and contexts across the world, it demonstrates how positive changes at the loca

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Book SynopsisYou're overseeing a large-scale project, but you're not an engineering or construction specialist, and so you need an overview of the related sustainability concerns and processes. To introduce you to the main issues, experts from the fields of engineering, planning, public health, environmental design, architecture, and landscape architecture review current sustainable large-scale projects, the roles team members hold, and design approaches, including alternative development and financing structures. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of sustainability within infrastructural systems, such as those for energy, water, and waste, so that you know what's possible. And best of all, they present here for the first time the Zofnass Environmental Evaluation Methodology guidelines, which will help you and your team improve infrastructure design, engineering, and construction. Trade Review"This book is brilliantly conceived and well needed internationally. Up to now the focus has been on individual sustainable building - a book of this scope dealing with the infrastructure on which most of them will depend for the foreseeable future is long overdue."George Baird, professor, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand"This book is a comprehensive guide to the unique challenges associated with planning, design, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of the complex infrastructure systems that are essential to sustaining civilization. It is a useful reference for industry professionals and government officials, as well as a valuable framework for continued academic research."Thomas Vautin, associate vice president for Facilities and Environmental Services, Harvard University"This book is brilliantly conceived and well needed internationally. Up to now the focus has been on individual sustainable building – a book of this scope dealing with the infrastructure on which most of them will depend for the foreseeable future is long overdue." – George Baird, Professor, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand"This book is a comprehensive guide to the unique challenges associated with planning, design, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of the complex infrastructure systems that are essential to sustaining civilization. It is a useful reference for industry professionals and government officials, as well as a valuable framework for continued academic research." – Thomas Vautin, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Environmental Services, Harvard University, USATable of ContentsIntroduction: Sustainability: A Broad Perspective Part 1: Dimensions of Sustainability 1. Climate Change and Infrastructure 2. Resource Allocation 3. Infrastructure and Nature: Reciprocal Effects and Patterns for our Future 4. Quality of Life 5. Sustainable Wellness: The Convergence of Social and Ecological Wellbeing Part 2: Sustainable Practices in Infrastructure Systems 6. Water Infrastructure and Sustainability Systems 7. The Evolution of Urban Water and Energy Infrastructure Systems 8. Sustainability Aspects of Large-Scale Wind Power Development 9. Sustainable Solid Waste Infrastructure 10. Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure 11. Transportation: Aviation/Airports 12. Sustainability in Ports, Freights and Logistics 13. Ecological Infrastructure Part 3: Assessing Urban Infrastructures 14. Issues in Assessing Urban Infrastructures 15. Current Environmental Evaluation Approaches 16. The Zofnass Rating System for Infrastructure Sustainability and Decision-Making 17. Economic Assessments of the Value of Sustainability Part 4: Design and Planning for Infrastructure Sustainability 18. Sustainable Cities: Oxymoron or the Shape of the Future? 19. Intelligent Infrastructures 20. Landscape Infrastructure: Urbanism Beyond Engineering 21. Shaping the Built Environment and Infrastructure to Improve our Quality of Life 22. Why Ecological Urbanism? Why Now?

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Book SynopsisThrough the selection of twelve hotel, restaurant and custom home projects located across five different countries, as well as one provocative architectural installation that was commissioned by the Singapore Institute of Architects, this title explores the work of the multi-disciplinary design firms Warner Wong Design and WOW Architects.

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Book SynopsisA personal reflection on the nature of the architectural imagination, shown through private sketchbooks, by one of the great architects of our day.Table of ContentsForeword • Introduction • 1. Nature: Mater et Magister. Featured project: Tower DCH, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai (2016– ) • 2. The Human Body. Featured Project: Stadelhofen Railway station, Zürich, Switzerland (1983–1990) • 3. Light and Matter. Featured Project: St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, New York, USA (2013–) • 4. Art and Architecture. Featured Project: The Sharq Crossing, Doha Bay, Qatar (2013– )

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Book SynopsisFirst Published in 2017. An architect is not usually responsible for producing detailed structural calculations and drawings, unless the building concerned is very small and simple. Where the architect can be most effective in the field of structural design is in the clarity of the manner in which suggested solutions, in the form of schematic designs, are put to a structural engineer. It is vital that an architect can propose forms from which the structural engineer need not deviate, to the extent that the original design concept is violated. It is also important that he or she is able to make an informed and rational choice between apparently unrelated structural systems. The theme of this book therefore arises from the necessity for an architect to possess an extensive structural vocabulary, based on a clear understanding of the relevant underlying principles. Although written mainly for practising architects, it is hoped that the book will also provide a fresh perspective on the subTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Physics and Mathematics in Architecture 2 Materials and Form 3 Behaviour of Basic Structural Elements 4 Beam and Truss Systems 5 Portal Frames and Arches 6 Suspension and Cable-Stayed Systems 7 Cantilevered and Continuous Beams 8 Circular and Square Plan Forms

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Smith refutes the public and historical notion of Wright as a self-promoter by drawing on evidence of his being an innovator and a social activist who sought divergent routes to publicizing his work for the sake of artistic progress and social improvements. Smith illuminates the multimedia component of Wright's work ... to shed light on the broader discourse of architecture and design as it approaches a new age of modernity."--Metropolis "In her book Wright on Exhibit (Princeton University Press), Kathryn Smith shows how Wright used exhibitions to keep his reputation alive ... A study focused entirely on an architect's exhibitions, as Smith has provided, might seem specific to the point of narrowness--and for another architect perhaps it might be. But exhibitions and self-promotion kept the Wright flame alive."--Will Wiles, Apollo MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgments viii 1 Chicago Architectural Club, 1894-1914 1 2 The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright, 1893-1930 and Modern Architecture: International Exhibition, Museum of Modern Art, 1932 41 3 Broadacre City, 1935 87 4 Museum of Modern Art, 1933-53 109 5 The Italian Exhibition and Sixty Years of Living Architecture, 1948-56 169 6 Coda: 1957-59 211 7 Conclusion 222 APPENDIX A Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibitions, 1894-1959 231 APPENDIX B Frank Lloyd Wright Models, 1894-1959 240 Notes 248 Index 267

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Book SynopsisFounded on a series of lectures architect Donald H. Ruggles has given over the past ten years, Beauty, Neuroscience and Architecture: Timeless Patterns and Their Impact on Our Well-Being postulates that beauty can and does make a vital difference in our lives, including improving many aspects of our health.

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Book SynopsisThis unique book discusses programming, design and building evaluation providing a âjoined upâ approach to building design. By linking the functional and architectonic qualities of a building, the authors show the practical implications of the utility value of buildings. Starting by looking at how the relationship between form and function has been dealt with by different approaches to architecture from a historical perspective, it goes on to discuss how the desired functional quality and utility value of a building can be expressed in a brief and given a physical form by the architect. Finally, it advises on how to carry out post-occupancy evaluation and provides the architect with methods and techniques for testing whether the intended utility value of a building has been achieved.Trade Review“Explicitly addressed to students ... succeeds in driving home the point that,...form that poorly serves function is no tonic, architectural or otherwise, for anyone.” – Civil EngineeringTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Functional Quality of Buildings;2. Function and Form; 3. Programme of Requirements; 4. From Brief to Design; 5. Evaluating Buildings; 6. Quality Assessment: methods of measurement; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisMortars, Renders and Plasters provides a broad perspective of contemporary conservation theory and practice not otherwise found in one publication, describing the history, physical properties, and deterioration of these important materials.Trade Review'[The Practical Building Conservation volumes] offer considerable information and advice on many aspects of conservation. Great emphasis is placed in all the volumes on making the reader familiar with the material in question, giving them as much information and direction as possible to allow them to understand what they are dealing with, gives a comprehensive - hands on - approach; solutions are found, methods described and practical tips freely given, should be kept on the bookshelf within reach of most practising professionals in the field. - Jane Jones-Warner RIBA SCA AABC IHBC, Member RIBA Conservation Group 'A large, colourful book, it has been well organised and presented, with excellent photographs and detailed drawings, complementing the well-written text, which contains a tremendous amount of interesting and useful information.' Cornerstone 'My overriding impression of this series is that it is comprehensive, well set out and easy to follow, and it should be of interest both to all involved in the repair and maintenance of historic buildings, and to the casual reader. Each volume stands alone or as part of a set. This represents a substantial body of work in the field of building conservation that is unlikely to be repeated in the near future. The tables and technical drawings are clear, and some of the photographs included are remarkable. The amount of information within each volume is staggering and must represent the nearest thing to a one-stop-shop for historic building practitioners.' Context 'I find this to be a very practical and user friendly volume which presents and explains this fascinating subject in a clear and digestible manner. The editors and contributors should be congratulated for their combined efforts.' Peter Martindale ACR, Icon News 'The primary editors for each volume acknowledge the contributions of numerous authors and the series’ strength is in the breadth of the conservation commTable of ContentsAbout This Book Using These Books Part 1: Materials and History of Use: Introduction Mortars, Renders and Plasters: A Historical Perspective Historic Mortars: Materials Historic Mortars: Preparation Part 2: Deterioration and Damage: Inherent Causes of Deterioration Environmental Causes of Deterioration Inappropriate Intervention and Use Part 3: Assessment: Understanding Buildings and Their Condition Surveying Mortars, Renders and Plasters Symptoms and Diagnosis of Causes of Deterioration Part 4: Treatment and Repair: Project Planning and development Mortars for Conservation Mortar Design and Specification Preparation of Mortars for Conservation Using Lime Mortar: Good Practice Desalination Repointing Conservation of Render and Plaster on Solid Background Conservation of Render and Plaster on Flexible Support Conservation of Decorative Plaster and Render Other Treatments Part 5: Care and Maintenance: Building MaintenancePart 6: Special Topics: Paints for Plaster and Render Decorative Painting on Plaster and Render Natural Cements Mortar Floors Ruins Appendices Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA great deal of research and literature has been produced on repairing concrete structures but very little aimed at conserving the character or appearance of historic examples. This volume offers guidance as to how that should be done. It includes a brief history of the use of the material and explains the criteria for listing before assessing decay mechanisms and determining appropriate repair strategies. A bibliography and case studies are also included.Trade Review'This hardback book is a delight to handle, the text is well laid out and pleasing to the eye and there are numerous well-drawn diagrams. Both colour and black-and-white photographs (many supplied by The Concrete Society) are artistically used to richly illustrate this volume, bringing to life what can sometimes be a dull material. This really is an impressive-looking book.' Concrete Magazine 'This sumptuously illustrated book covers the history of the design and use of concrete; the assessment, causes, and mechanisms of decay are also discussed; and strategies for repair and treatment are supported by a series of extremely useful case studies. The book concludes with guidance on preventative maintenance and a very helpful glossary.' The Historic Environment 'This could be one of the most important additions to the PBC series, and one which will develop our understanding of concrete as a material, not only of its requirements for repair, but also the way we detail, specify and supervise its use.' Architectural Technology"This is a publication with a particularly wide scope, and it will be of interest and use to those involved with the conservation of concrete in both structural and non-structural applications. The explanations and illustrations of deterioration mechanisms, the treatment of defects and the impact on appearance are particularly informative." - Deborah Lazarus, Engineering History and Heritage"[Concrete] is very much worth reading for its passages on concrete’s history, the treatment and repair sections, and the case studies" – Marjorie Lynch, PE, PACI, President, Lynch Consulting Engineers, DPC Table of ContentsThe Development and Use of Concrete Deterioration and Damage Assessment Treatment and Repair Case Studies Care and Maintenance Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisDeck design is more exciting than ever! This book explores hundreds of custom-built decks. Over 300 inspiring color photographs show a variety of wood and wood composite decks -- from small and quaint to grand and sprawling designs. Choices in traditional and innovative design elements are illustrated to help you envision the deck of your dreams, and text addresses common design considerations. A plethora of planters, railings, privacy screens, deck skirting, firepits, gazebos, pergolas, built-in spas and barbecue areas, large steps, and lighting options are included. This book is an important resource for homeowners considering their own outdoor additions.

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Book SynopsisStructural fire engineering design is the calculated design of a structure to withstand the thermal load effects of fire based on specific performance criteria. This manual addresses the current practice, thermal and structural analysis methods, and available information to support structural fire engineering design.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL FIRE ENGINEERING DESIGN Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION AND KEY TERMINOLOGY 1.1 Overview 1.2 Background Chapter 2: DESIGN APPROACHES 2.1 Overview 2.2 Standard Fire Resistance Design (SFRD) 3.2.1 Standard Fire Testing 3.2.2 Calculation Methods 2.3 Structural Fire Engineering Design (SFED) 3.3.1 Professional Responsibility Chapter 3: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES 3.1 Minimum Performance Objectives 3.2 Discretionary Performance Objectives Part 2: Thermal Response of Structures Under Fire Chapter 4: Thermal Boundary Conditions 4.1 Fuel Load 4.2 Fire Exposure Conditions 4.2.1 Enclosure Fires 4.2.2 Localized Fires 4.2.3 Exterior Fire Exposure 4.2.4 Traveling Fires 4.2.5 Post-Hazard Event Fires 4.3 Fire Exposure Calculation Methods 4.3.1 Algebraic Correlations 4.3.2 Zone Models 4.3.3 Field Models 4.3.4 Validation of Fire Models Chapter 5: MATERIAL THERMAL PROPERTIES 5.1 SFRM 5.2 Gypsum Board Products 5.3 Intumescent Coatings 5.4 Steel 5.5 Concrete 5.6 Masonry 5.7 Timber Chapter 6: HEAT TRANSFER CALCULATION 6.1 Steel Structures 6.1.1 Variability of SFRM Thickness and Density 6.1.2 Localized Insulation Damage 6.1.3 Thermal Bridging 6.2 Concrete Structures 6.3 Timber Structures 6.4 Nonuniform Heating 6.5 Mechanical Integrity 6.6 Methods of Heat Transfer Analysis 6.6.1 Lumped Mass Method 6.6.2 Finite Element Method 6.6.3 Finite Difference Method Part 3: Structural Response to Fire Effects Chapter 7: STRUCTURAL FIRE EFFECTS 7.1 Overview 7.2 Fire Effects on Structural Demand and Capacity 7.2.1 Thermal Expansion and Contraction 7.2.2 Nonuniform Heating 7.2.3 Cooling Phase Effects 7.3 Failure Modes 7.3.1 Structural Steel 7.3.2 Reinforced Concrete and Masonry 7.3.3 Timber 7.3.4 Nonstructural Components Chapter 8: MECHANICAL MATERIAL PROPERTIES 8.1 Overview 8.2 Mechanical Properties of Steel 8.2.1 Structural Steel 8.2.2 High Strength Bolts 8.2.3 High Strength Steel 8.2.4 Cold Formed Steel 8.2.5 Steel Grades with Improved Properties 8.3 Mechanical Properties of Concrete and Reinforcing Steel 8.3.1 Concrete 8.3.2 Reinforcing Steel 8.3.3 Prestressing Steel 8.4 Mechanical Properties of Masonry 8.4.1 Stress–Strain–Temperature Response 8.5 Mechanical Properties of Timber 8.5.1 Moisture Effects 8.5.2 Parallel-to-Grain Properties 8.5.3 Perpendicular-to-Grain Properties 8.5.4 Char Rates Chapter 9: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS FOR FIRE EFFECTS 9.1 Load Combinations 9.2 Structural Analysis Tools 9.2.1 Mapping Thermal Results to the Structural Model 9.2.2 Simplified Analytical Tools 9.2.3 Finite Element Analysis 9.3 Structural Analysis Methods 9.3.1 Primary Structural Framing 9.3.2 Composite Slabs and Floor Systems 9.3.3 Structural Connections 9.3.4 Structural Walls Chapter 10: STRUCTURAL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 10.1 Overview 10.2 Structural Steel 10.2.1 Local Behavior 10.2.2 Gross Member Behavior 10.2.3 Connection Design 10.2.4 Compartmentalization 10.2.5 Egress Path Levelness 10.2.6 Exit Stairways 10.3 Composite Steel and Concrete 101.3.1 Local Behavior 10.3.2 Gross Member 10.3.3 Connection Design 10.4 Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete 10.4.1 Concrete Cover Spalling 10.4.2 Local and Global Behavior 10.4.3 Analytical Tools and Analysis 10.5 Timber 10.5.1 Gross Member 10.5.2 Connection Design INDEX

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Book SynopsisCreation in Space: Fundamentals of Architecture, Volumes 1 and 2, by Jonathan Friedman, provide all basic projects, guided instruction, commentaries, and selected readings for a full year course in the fundamentals of architecture. It is designed to cover not only the normal technical requirements - drawing skills and techniques such as planimetrics, axonometrics and perspective projection, freehand drawing, and abrication skills for model making - but also fundamental design issues such as figure-ground ambiguity, proportion, scale, light and shade, and circulation. The two volumes of Creation in Space together provide a basic introduction to understanding architecture. The works assume no previous knowledge of the subject, only that all of us were architects as young children playing with blocks.Table of Contents Preface, ix Foreword by Robert Slutzky, xii Introduction: Foundation, 1 Study 1 UNITYThinking: The Parthenon, 23 Projecting: Parti, geometry and proportion, 25 Doing: Sticks and stones; torn paper, 27 Reflecting: On the Plastic, 29 Study 2 DIALOGPreview: Ise Shrine, dialog of place and time, 35 2A Dialog "rough"Thinking: Leaf Retreat, 37 Projecting: Making plans, 38 Doing: Sticks and stones; square field, 41 Reflecting: Rose Windows: geometrical schemes, 43 2B Dialog "dressed"Thinking: Facade of Notre Dame, 49 Projecting: Axonometric, Diamond Thesis, 51 Doing: Rods and cubes; squares in and on squares, 53 Reflecting: Leaf Retreat and Wall House, a debate, 55 Study 3 VOLUMEThinking: Rock Cut Church of Lalibala, 61 Projecting: Figure-ground, solid-void, shade and shadows, 63 Doing: Solid-void ambiguity; figure-ground tiles, 65 Reflecting: The Representation of Space, 67 Study 4 TRANSFORMATIONThinking: Falling Water, 75 Projecting: The evolution of form, 77 Doing: Explosion: extension in space; hierarchy, 79 Reflecting: The Destruction of the Box, Fractals, 81 Study 5 EXPRESSIONThinking: Ronchamp, 87 Projecting: Perspective, 89 Doing: Euclidean forms; graphic character, 91 Reflecting: The Poetics of Music, 93 Study 6 TIMEPIECEThinking: Stonehenge, 103 Projecting: Sun angles and the motion of the earth, 107 Doing: A place that measures time; layering, 109 Reflecting: Transparency: Literal and Phenomenal, 113 Study 7 FREE EXERCISEThinking: The studio as possibility, 123 Projecting: What comes next?, 125 Doing: Temple, labyrinth, tower, wall, 129 Reflecting: Nothing is transmissible but thought, 134 APPENDIXThe Kit of Parts, 142 Tools and Equipment, 144 Documentation, 146 Visual Glossary, 148 Bibliography, 181 Credits, 184 Index, 188

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Book SynopsisThis book seeks to improve the work lives of architects of diverse demographics who do not fit, or want to replicate, the traditional 24/7' white-male architect lifestyle. Aimed at a workforce whose life and career expectations have changed drastically in recent years, it helps readers of different generations to make informed choices about their careers enabling students, educators, and professionals to prioritise wellbeing and offer their design and practice voice to enhance a built environment for all.Work-Life Balance in Architecture examines what it means to play the game of architecture' to choose to study and pursue a career in architecture rather than another profession. The book shows the economic, social, and professional structures within which architectural education and practice operate and reveals the impact of a corporate, neoliberal big business' mentality on wellbeing.After setting out the context exacerbating work-life imbalance, the book dis

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Book SynopsisDrawing on examples of his own instantly recognizable user-friendly modern design, Brad Cloepfil, principal of celebrated firm Allied Works Architecture, demonstrates how to create serene havens for modern living. Allied Works Architecture: Dwelling is dedicated to the renowned firm’s residential works, which are laboratories for experiments in form and building craft informing the firm’s growing portfolio of large-scale projects around the globe. Guided by principles of craft and innovation, Allied Works creates designs that resonate with their specificity of place and purpose. Using a research-based approach, Allied Works distills the elemental principles that drive each of their projects and transforms these into material, shape, and structure. This book presents new and recent innovative spaces for living, either in breathtaking rustic settings or the urban centers of the Pacific Northwest and New York City. Here is a portrait of the mos

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Book SynopsisCompletely revised and updated, the fifth edition of this bestselling textbook covers each stage of the real estate development process, explaining the basics of idea conception, feasibility, planning, financing, market analysis, contract negotiation, construction, marketing, and asset management. This new edition includes new topics such as sustainability, green building, and how development financing has changed.

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Book SynopsisAvoid unnecessary costs and traffic by accurately estimating the parking requirements for mixed-use projects according to the types of tenants they will attract. Now in its third edition, this authoritative book has been updated throughout by author Mary Smith, a leading parking expert, in collaboration with parking professionals and developers.

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Book SynopsisAuthored by seasoned professionals, this book explains the various types of projects, covers the all-important lifestyle concept that motivates sales, and provides state-of-the-art best practices in development, including planning and design, marketing tools and strategies, and the legal framework.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to develop profitable, market-rate infill housing in urban and inner-ring suburban areas. This new book explains how to find and take advantage of opportunities and overcome obstacles. Each stage of the development process is covered, from assessing the market to addressing community concerns and marketing.

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Book SynopsisExploring the increasingly common problem of workers—such as teachers, firefighters, retail managers, and nurses—who cannot find affordable housing in the communities where they work, this book includes case studies and examples of financially feasible, for profit developments. It also offers a tool kit of policies that can be employed by communities that would like to encourage the development of workforce housing.

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Book SynopsisThis practical book explains how industry professionals developed a wide variety of successful condominium projects throughout the nation.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Lafoe and Campbell, co-founders of OFFICE 52, unfold the conscientious and creative response of architectural research as a meticulous yet open ended process. They share their studio work to show design as it responds intimately to site constraints through creative iterative solutions and then reveals detail conceptual material strategies for expressing the marvels of nano-bio-energy in a new technology center for Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to the skillful separation of programmatic areas into non-obtrusive, but activated edges of the site, the plan offers spacious color and texture-filled gathering and circulation areas in large airy volumes that invite but do not dominate the historical views. Upon approach the ceramic frit patterns shift in in scale while the dichroic glass changes in color as the sun moves throughout the day. The mind of the architect is revealed in clearly explained scales of practices from nano to macro and ideation to constructed detail. Form and Dichroic Light is an informative and wonderful read about the adventures and challenges inherent in the practice of architecture for the architect, architectural client, and architect enthusiast!" Linda Keane, AIA, NCARB, Professor of Architecture and Design, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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Book SynopsisEmerging Practices in Architectural Pedagogy explores the emergent techniques in architectural education that are helping to bridge the gap between the institutional setting and working practice. It demonstrates how teaching and learning can, and should, be directed towards tackling the real-world problems that students will encounter within their professional careers. Architectural and design practitioners are becoming less specialised, they are embracing cross-disciplinary connections and practical problem-solving. Architecture and design schools must align their teaching to reflect this changing world, and evolve from a fact-based acquisition process to a participatory method of learning.This book uses an extended case-study format to examine large-scale issues. Each chapter represents a specific mode of practice, which is linked to the wider debate on architectural and design pedagogy; this includes collaborative workshops and interventions, issues connectTable of ContentsIntroduction. Sally Stone and Laura Sanderson 1. Pedagogy + Workshop - PUBLIC CoLAB 2019: Tracing Belfast’s Water Nuala Flood and Tristan Sturm 2. Pedagogy + EXHIBITION - _MPATHIC DESIGN Elgin Cleckley 3. Pedagogy + INTERVENTION - CUMULUS, an inhabitable storm Milagros Zingoni and Magnus Feil 4. Pedagogy + PRODUCTION SPACE - steam & the city Alessandro Columbano 5. Pedagogy + Policy - Rochdale Reimagined Sally Stone and Laura Sanderson 6. Pedagogy + RESILIENCE - Designing Resilience in Asia International Research Program Oscar Carracedo

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