Architecture Books

Book SynopsisThis book details how a diverse set of architects began adopting graph theory to transform architectural theory and design, prompting a shift from geometry, which long held pride of place in architecture, to topology, which instead emphasized relations--

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Book SynopsisThe first English anthology of the writings of a critical figure in the history of modern architecture in Europe.The first English anthology of the writings of the British-Italian architect, editor, critic, and educator Ernesto Rogers (1909?1969), The Hero of Doubt showcases the intellectual power and scope of one of the most influential yet, paradoxically, unrecognized exponents of the modern movement in Europe. These essays, edited by Roberta Marcaccio and newly translated from the Italian, reveal how, more than any other architect of the twentieth century, Rogers positioned himself as a mediator between the heroic generation of the modern masters and the younger intellectuals who went on to shape the contextualist turns of architectural postmodernism in the 1970s.The texts in this volume cover a period of 33 years, from Rogers?s initial adherence to fascism and his subsequent struggle as a Jewish intellectual after the proclamation of the racial purity laws, to his poignant post-war reflections on the issues of reconstruction, the education of the architect and, more broadly, the architect?s role in society. Tracing his nuanced critique of the excesses and inadequacies of both fascism and the utopianism of modernism, the writings show how, over time, Rogers?s ideas resonated through the post-war cultural scene in Italy and beyond. In sum, they fill an obvious lacuna within the history of the modern movement and provide a more layered understanding of postmodernity.This project has been made possible by generous grants from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts and the Architectural Association, School of Architecture.

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Book SynopsisA study of Albert Kahn Incorporated—the architecture firm closely associated with the Ford Motor Company and other auto companies—that explores capitalism and political economy through the built environment of industry and culture.In Albert Kahn Inc. Claire Zimmerman provides a history of second-wave industrialization associated with the growth and development of the United States auto industry and its global footprint. A forensic analysis of the “architects of Ford,” the book theorizes how building and capitalism intersected in the case of twentieth-century industrial buildings, but also in other kinds of architecture and in the built environment writ large. Generally a marginal subject in histories of architecture, industrialism here exposes the expansionist modern project in Western architecture and culture, which was based on natural resource extraction and labor exploitation. With more than 140 full-color illustrations, the book combin

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Book SynopsisA cultural history of living in the undersea, both fictional and real, from Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo to NASA’s ECC02 project.In Memo for Nemo, William Firebrace investigates human inhabitation of the undersea, both fictional and real. Beginning with Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo—an undersea Renaissance man with a library of 12,000 volumes on his submarine—and proceeding through aquariums, undersea photography, artificial seas on land, nuclear-powered submarines, undersea film epics, giant squid, and NASA satellites, Firebrace examines the undersea as a zone created by exploration and invention. Throughout, the history of undersea life is accompanied by an imagined undersea, envisioned by cultural figures ranging from Verne and Herman Melville to Orson Welles and Jimi Hendrix. Firebrace takes readers though the enormous sequence of rooms (impossible in real life) in Nemo’s submarine, recounts the competition among nin

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Book SynopsisVisionary proposals for a mythic and strange architecture—or anarchitecture—through which we can imagine other and better worlds.Lurking under the surface of our modern world lies an unseen architecture—or anarchitecture. It is a possible architecture, an analogous architecture, an architecture of anarchy, which haunts in the form of monsters that are humans and machines and cities all at once; or takes the form of explosions, veils, queer, playful spaces, or visions from artwork and video games. In The Monster Leviathan, Aaron Betsky traces anarchitecture through texts, design, and art of the twentieth and early twenty-first century, and suggests that these ephemeral evocations are concrete proposals in and of themselves. Neither working models nor suggestions for new forms, they are scenes just believable enough to convince us they exist, or just fantastical enough to open our eyes.The Monster Leviathan gives students and lovers

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of conceptual frameworks common to architecture and digital media.Also Known As offers analogies between objects and architecture, finding shared structures in physical things and architectural ideas, to render ideas relevant to a broad design audience. In this collection of written and visual work, Michelle JaJa Chang bridges conceptual frameworks found in architectural design and contemporary representation to examine design technology?s social, material, and political effects. In architectural practice, where visual representation typically precedes building, techniques like drawing and imaging do not merely structure appearances. They are schemas, or organizational theories, connecting the abstract to the real. Buildings evidence representation?s abilities to show how something is (through description) and how things should be (through projection).Also Known As is a book in fragments. Some ideas are examined in depth, in essay form, while others are explored as anecdotal discoveries. Longer essays begin with a description of an object or phenomenon outside of architecture (e.g., a surveillance blimp, ancient bowls, a cartoon) in the manner of case reports. Observations on curious objects and events are also occasions to consider more complex systems in architecture. Richly illustrated and accompanied by an afterword by architect Jesús Vassallo, Also Known As offers a unique perspective for readers interested in architecture, media, computation, design, and arts from the informed perspective of a practitioner.

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Book SynopsisDiscusses social structure and the way of life behind Elizabethan and Jacobean architecture, the ferment of excitement aroused in English patrons and craftsmen as they learnt about the classic Five Orders and the buildings of Ancient Rome from publications and engravings, and architectural drawings which survive from the period.Trade Review “If you are interested in high Elizabethan–style country houses, this is the book for you.”--Library Journal * Library Journal *"This wondrous book--written by the preeminent historian of British architecture, and beautifully designed and printed. . . combines sweeping range and a precise grasp of detail."--Ben Schwarz, The Atlantic -- Ben Schwarz * The Atlantic *Winner of the 2010 Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion, as given by the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain -- Alice Davis Hitchcock Award * Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain *"Girouard's synthesis of his own previous work and the work of other eminent architectural historians makes the book a very useful reference tool, which is bound to become a key source for students of Elizabethan architecture."—Rebecca Roberts, Cahiers Elisabethains -- Rebecca Roberts * Cahiers Elisabethains *Shortlisted for the 2009 William M.B. Berger Prize for British Art History presented by the Berger Collection Educational Trust and The British Art Journal -- William M. B. Berger Prize * Berger Collection Educational Trust and The British Art Journal *"As one might well expect from a scholar who has dominated his field for over a half century, [the book] is nothing short of magisterial in its authority and encyclopedic in its range. . . . Between the bookends of the 1540s and 1630s, this full, gloriously illustrated (even by Yale's standards), and extensively documented work simply brims with copious examples of virtually every sort of architectural construct characteristic of the chosen era."—Robert Tittler, Sixteenth Century Journal -- Robert Tittler * Sixteenth Century Journal *

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Book SynopsisExeter Cathedral is but the crowning glory of Devon's wealth of medieval churches, replete with sumptuous fittings and monuments. The county's peak of prosperity is reflected too in its castles, its secluded manor houses, and its scores of sturdily built farmhouses.

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Book SynopsisThis second volume on Norfolk provides a comprehensive survey from prehistoric times to the present day. The 17th- and 18th-century treasures of King's Lynn are explored, as well as the market towns of Swaffham and Wymondham. Castle remains and medieval churches are also explored.

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Book SynopsisThis title is a comprehensive architectural guide to Bath, England's finest Georgian city. Full of new discoveries and lively descriptions of the city's notable buildings, the book features specially taken colour illustrations throughout and numerous easy-to-use walking maps.

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Book SynopsisThe spectacular landscapes of Gwynedd - the historic counties of Anglesey, Caernarfon and Merioneth - are the setting for many of Wales' greatest buildings. Beaumaris, Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech castles are unsurpassed as works of medieval military architecture.

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Book SynopsisThe newly revised Pevsner guide to the buildings of Oxford and South-East OxfordshireTrade Review“Oxford is filled with masterpieces, which is why walking its streets, preferably with this book in hand, is an inexhaustible delight.”—Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph“An undertaking achieved by no other country. Its editors should certainly be raised to the higher peerage. Cancel next year’s holiday and buy the lot.”—Christopher Howse, Oldie“This is a magnificent achievement and essential for anyone who wants to explore the buildings of Oxfordshire.”—John Goodall, Country Life“Simon Bradley’s new edition of Oxford and the South-East is a magnificent feat of scholarship that should find its place in the Christmas stocking of every Oxonian student and don.” —John Adamson, The Critic

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Book SynopsisThis volume is a fully expanded and revised architectural guide to the greater part of Oxfordshire, based on Jennifer Sherwood's 1970s account, full of new information and with specially commissioned photography.The vernacular architecture of the villages and farms is well represented here, as well as notable town architecture and the medieval parish churches for which the area is well known. Oxfordshire is also a county of great houses, from the romantic medieval ruins of Minster Lovell to the late flowering of Lutyens's 1930s Middleton Park; the grandest, however, is Blenheim Palace, the Baroque masterpiece designed by John Vanbrugh (16641726).Trade Review“England is blessed in having a Pevsner architectural guide to each county. A long-term project of scholarship of the sort in which this country shines, it is all the better for help of Yale as publishers.”—Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph 3 June 2017"Alan Brooks and his collaborators are to be congratulated in providing an excellent up-to-date guide to the buildings of north and west Oxfordshire." – David Roffe, Ecclesiology Today“The appearance of a revised volume covering part of Oxfordshire presents an opportunity [. . .] to consider how the county has changed in almost fifty years.” —Robert Parkinson, Oxoniensia“An attractive and well-illustrated volume” – Stephen Mileson, Vernacular Architecture“England is blessed in having a Pevsner architectural guide to each county. A long-term project of scholarship of the sort in which this country shines, it is all the better for help of Yale as publishers.”—Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph 3 June 2017 -- Christopher Howse * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“This posthumous book by Stephen R. Kellert, a pioneering social ecologist at Yale, provides beautifully illustrated examples of designs that successfully integrate nature into built environments.”—Barbara Paul Robinson, The Wall Street Journal“A thoughtful look at architecture through the lens of biophilia-our affinity for nature and the processes of life.” —Michael Cockram, Architectural Record“Nature by Design does a masterful job translating research on the human and ecological benefits of biophilia into vivid, useful examples integrating culture, history, and aesthetics into a coherent whole.”—Judith Heerwagen, co-editor of Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life“There are few more pressing problems than finding a sustainable balance in the human-nature relationship, and there are few writers who have made a greater contribution to that search in the field of environmental design than Stephen Kellert.”—Kevin Nute, author of Vital: Using the Weather to Bring Buildings and Sustainability to Life"Wonderfully illustrated, compelling, and authoritative, Nature by Design reveals how application of our innate affinity with nature is so important to design aesthetics. People and the built world benefit profoundly when we embrace this principle."—Thomas E. Lovejoy, George Mason University; Science Envoy, Department of State“Nature by Design captivates the reader with artful prose and images illustrating benefits of biophilic design to societies around the world; nature-inspired architecture and landscaping that at once soothe and invigorate human emotions, and fundamentally elevate the human condition.”—Daniel J. Witter, D.J. Case & Associates “This richly illustrated book shows how incorporating biophilic design principles into buildings can contribute to the health and well-being of people who spend much of their lives in them.”—Gordon H. Orians, author of Snakes, Sunrises, and Shakespeare: How Evolution Shapes Our Loves and Fears

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Book SynopsisThe latest revised volume in the Pevsner Architectural Guides, covering Birmingham and the towns and settlements of the Black CountryTrade Review“Each revision of the Pevsner architectural guides — with their copious additional details and superb colour photography — opens readers' eyes to what should have been obvious...Seldom has this been more evident than with the latest volume, Birmingham and the Black Country.”—Simon Heffer, The Daily Telegraph“A tirelessly comprehensive book…[This is] a city of rich oddities and pleasingly bewildering contrasts.”—Jonathan Meades, The Oldie "The updated Buildings of England series get better and better, but Andy Foster's Birmingham and the Black Country is especially worthy of celebration...It is fair to say that it is a region that has rarely been the focus of sustained admiration, so much of the contents are revelatory...The book is a triumph."—Otto Saumarez Smith, Friends of Friendless Churches

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'...this volume describes one of the great architectural treasure grounds in Britain.' – Marcus Binney, The Sunday Times (30/09/2017)‘The new Pevsner guide is a scholarly and illuminating companion [...] and definitive proof that Yorkshire is a jewel in England’s crown.’ ­— Simon Heffer, The Telegraph, 14th October 2017 ‘No village too small; no hamlet too obscure.’ / ‘The original Pevsner West Riding included the whole Riding and could just about slip in a jacket pocket. This update – staggeringly well-researched – feels more like the Bible which Pevsner guides represent for their admirers.’— Steve McClarence, Yorkshire Post 14th October 2017"[An] exemplary revision." – Kenneth Powell, The Victorian “In updating the text in the light of current scholarship and illustrating it with historic engravings and a series of fine colour photographs, Ruth Harman is to be congratulated in doing justice to a region with widely varying landscape and building types”— David Roffe, Ecclesiology Today

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“[A] splendid new edition of Pevsner’s architectural guide to Dorset.”—Christopher Howse, Daily TelegraphMichael Hill is “the excellent and thoughtful reviser” – Roger White, Country Life“As usual, YUP have produced a high quality book, which should stand up to the frequent usage to which these volumes are often put, whether it be in the hand or in the backpack [. . .] In summary, this is another excellent volume in this remarkable series. Any reader planning to visit or residing in Dorset will obviously want to have a copy” —Graham Kent, Transactions of the Ancient Monuments“It is almost needless to say that this new edition is an essential requirement for anyone visiting Dorset. As with its companion volumes in the series, the amount of information it contains and the amount of work and research this represents is astonishing. Michael Hill deserves every congratulation.” – Peter Child, Vernacular Architecture“This book is a truly worthy addition to the canon of Dorset architectural literature.”—Patrick Newberry, The Georgian

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Book SynopsisAn inviting exploration of architecture across cultures and centuries by one of the field’s eminent authorsTrade Review“Rybczynski’s expansive account traces the influence of social, technological, and economic shifts on architecture across centuries.”—New York Times Book Review“A calm, gentlemanly and intelligent book. . . . This is a book with deep pilings of knowledge supporting a facade of avuncular charm. . . . It has so much humane warmth that even modestly chilly rebukes seem out of place.”—Stephen Bayley, Spectator“[Rybczynski] is a subtle reader of buildings and their meanings, and this is an elegant and thoughtful primer on the built environment.”—Michael Prodger, New Statesman“An intriguing read. . . . Rybczynski is an engaging writer, skilled in making esoteric content accessible to a broad readership.”—Kelvin Browne, Literary Review of Canada“The Story of Architecture is a great treasure. What a rare gift Rybczynski has. Students lucky enough to immerse themselves in these pages will remember the experience forever.”—Ingrid Rowland, author of Vitruvius: Ten Books on Architecture“Ever the pragmatist, Rybczynski shares exactly what he sees and what he wants us to see. Simultaneously celebrating the power of architectural practice over many centuries and the humanness always inherent in the creation of great buildings, this remarkable book is accessible to a broad public yet full of wisdom for the practicing architect.”—William Rawn, founding principal, William Rawn Associates Architects“Rybczynski’s riveting narrative, in a voice both erudite and personal, illuminates an anthology of important buildings. He reveals not only the historical and intellectual roots but above all the beauty of the architecture.”—Peter Pennoyer, architect and author of A House in the Country“Witold Rybczynski is one of architecture’s most genial storytellers. His newest tome, The Story of Architecture—told primarily through the Western canon—is a wonderful and refreshingly readable primer on the development of the art of building.”—Deborah Berke, FAIA, dean, Yale School of Architecture

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Book SynopsisThe first complete revision of Pevsner’s original volume on the North Riding of Yorkshire, from the fells on the Westmorland border to the edges of YorkTrade Review“The appearance of this magnificent volume not only brings the revision of the Yorkshire coverage to completion, but almost the whole original series of Pevsner’s ‘Buildings of England’ as well.”—John Goodall, Country Life“A magisterial work of reference, a joy to browse and a handsome artefact in itself. Yale University Press deserve a medal for perpetuating the Pevsner project.”—Martin Vander Weyer, Oldie

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Book SynopsisThe first full revision of the first of the volumes for the Buildings of Scotland seriesTrade Review“Superbly catalogued in the newly revised Lothian edition. . . . This guide highlights some stunning ecclesiastical architecture across the Lothians.”—Simon Heffer, The Telegraph“Sixty-five years and numerous authors later, the ‘Buildings of Scotland’ series has now been completed with this magisterial, 2-inch-thick 15th volume. . . . Extensive resurvey and research, and now with illustrations, plans and colour photography.”—Mary Miers, Country Life“Splendid illustrations. . . . McWilliam’s prose and scholarship have been respected, and this very handsome volume is a more than welcome addition.”—James Stevens Curl, The Critic“[A] joyous tome. . . . An unexpectedly indispensable guide.”—Richard Bath, Scottish Field

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Book SynopsisEnvironmental and Architectural Psychology: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction to the relationship between people and their natural and built environment.Exploring everything from the effectiveness of open plan offices to how people respond to life-threatening disasters, the book addresses issues around sustainability, climate change, and behaviour, and is grounded in theory and ideas drawn from psychology, geography, and architecture. Author Ian Donald introduces both the theoretical underpinnings and the applications of environment-behaviour research to solving real world problems, encouraging readers to reflect on the role of design and policy in shaping the environments in which they live and work. With chapters considering the impact of environment on identity, wellbeing, crime, and spatial behaviour, Donald shows us not only how people shape and affect the environment, but also in turn how the environment shapes and affects peopleâs thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Addressing some of the most important questions of our time, including how behaviour drives climate change, and what we can do about it, this is the ideal book for anyone interested in the interactions between architecture, the environment, and psychology. Trade Review"It is really exciting to see this book. At a time when environmental psychology is moving more towards addressing important and challenging issues of sustainability some of the fields critical contributions to architectural psychology can sometimes be left behind. This book brings some of the key concepts, models and theories within the field of Architectural Psychology into the 21stcentury and shows that these are still key concepts with significant importance in today’s world – both from a scientific and practical perspective. This book is an important read for psychologists, architects, designers and environmentalists alike. I will certainly recommend it as essential reading to our Environmental Psychology masters and PhD students." - Professor Birgitta Gatersleben, Professor of Environmental Psychology, Director of Environmental Psychology Research Group, Programme Leader for MSc Environmental Psychology, University of Surrey, UK"This book provides the ingredients for understanding human behaviour in its broadest social and spatial dimensions. The author draws on his years of accumulated scientific experience, presenting environmental psychology’s interpretation of human behaviour in many settings. Each topic opens a conversation in which the meanings of spatial behaviour in different contexts are discussed. In doing this, the reader is given a harmonious, pertinent and challenging analysis of current environmental and urban issues. This is an expertly constructed reference book for both present and future generations of environmental psychologists." - Professor Ricardo García Mira, Professor of Social Psychology, Leader of the People-Environment Research Group, Universidade da Coruña, Spain. University of Bath, in the United Kingdom, for the period 2016-2020Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Introduction and Brief History of Environmental and Architectural PsychologyChapter 2. Place, Place Identity, and Place AttachmentChapter 3. Spatial Behaviour: Crowding, Privacy, Personal Space, and TerritorialityChapter 4. Behaviour During Disasters and EmergenciesChapter 5. Crime, Environment, and Geographical ProfilingChapter 6. Therapeutic, Supportive, and Restorative EnvironmentsChapter 7. Office EnvironmentsChapter 8. Environmental Sustainability and Pro-Environmental Behaviour

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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 SynopsisInterest in green and sustainable design is growing throughout the world. Both national and local governments are active in promoting reuse and recycling in order to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. This guide identifies how building designers and constructors can minimize the generation of waste at the design stage of a building project by using reclaimed components and materials.Authoritative, accessible and much-needed, this book highlights the opportunities for using reclaimed components and materials and recycled-content building products for each element of a building, from structure and foundations to building services and external works. Current experience is illustrated with international case studies and practical advice. It discusses different approaches to designing with recycling in mind, and identifies the key issues to address when specifying reclaimed components and recycled materials in construction work.This book will beTrade Review'Expert advice on reuse and recycling in building construction is urgently needed. Using existing resources in a more responsible way is central to this design guide. A very welcome addition to the literature'Tom Woolley, Professor of Architecture, Queens University Belfast, and author of the acclaimed Green Building Handbook'The message from this book is that if you have the time and inclination then it is possible to source, check and incorporate reused materials into your buildings.'EcotechTable of ContentsIntroduction * Part I: The World of Reclamation, Reuse and Recycling * Why do it? * Reclamation, reuse and recycling are not new ideas * The basic concepts of reclamation, reuse and recycling * The reuse and recycling market place * Part II: Case Studies of Reuse and Recycling * Swedish student accommodation made from reclaimed materials * BedZED, London, UK * The C.K. Choi Building, University of British Columbia, Canada * The reclaimed vicarage, Birmingham, UK * Using recycled-content building products in the US * BRE Building 16: The 'energy-efficient office of the future', Garston, UK * The Earth Centre, Sheffield, UK * Westborough School, Southend, UK * Canalside West, Huddersfield, UK * Reusing structural steelwork * Fitout of Duchi shoe shop, Scheveningen, Netherlands * Part III: Making Reclamation, Reuse and Recycling Happen * Not the 'usual' approach to design and procurement * Decision-making * Opportunities for reuse and recycling * Seeking and finding the buildings, goods and materials * Ensuring reclamation, reuse and recycling happens * Part IV: Design Guidance: Foundations and Retaining Structures * Building foundations * Reuse of foundations in situ * Use of reclaimed products and materials * Recycled-content building products * Case studies * Part V: Design Guidance: Building Structure * Reuse, reclamation and recycling in the structure of buildings * Masonry (load-bearing and non-load-bearing) * Structural frame: Timber * Structural frame: Iron and steel * Structural frame: In situ concrete and pre-cast concrete * Floors in the structural frame * Part VI: Design Guidance: Building Envelope * Reclamation, reuse and recycling in the building envelope * Cladding systems * Roofing * Waterproofing * Case studies: Fa ade reuse and refurbishment * Part VII: Design Guidance: Enclosure, Interiors and External Works * Space enclosure: Partitions, insulation, ceilings, raised floors * Windows * Doors * Stairs and balustrades * Surface finishes/floor coverings * Furniture and equipment * Sanitary, laundry and cleaning equipment * External works * Part VIII: Design Guidance: Mechanical and Electrical Services * Mechanical and electrical services * Mechanical heating/cooling/refrigeration systems * Ventilation and air-conditioning systems * Piped supply and disposal systems * Electrical supply, power and lighting systems * Information and communications products * Lifts and escalators *

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Book SynopsisThis book explores and debates the urban transformations that have taken place in Vienna over the past 30 years and their consequences in policy fields such as labour and housing, political and social participation and the environment. Historically, European cities have been characterised by a strong association between social cohesion, quality of life, economic ambition and a robust State. Vienna is an excellent example for that. In more recent years, however, cities were pressured to change policy principles and mechanisms in the context of demographic shifts, post-industrial transformations and welfare recalibration which have led to worsened social conditions in many cities. Each chapter in this volume discusses Vienna's responses to these pressures in key policy arenas, looking at outcomes from the context-specific local arrangements. Against a theoretical framework debating the European city as a model of inclusion and social justice, authors explore the local capacity to innoTable of Contents1. Is Vienna still a just city? The challenges of transitions PART I: Political participation 2. Still a red island? Vienna’s electoral geography between stability and change 3. Unlocking the door of the city hall: Vienna’s participatory shift in urban development policy PART II: Housing 4. Affordable housing for all? Challenging the legacy of Red Vienna 5. Innovating social housing? Tracing the social in social housing construction PART III: Labour market 6. Between protection and activation: shifting institutional arrangements and ‘ambivalent’ labour market policies in Vienna 7. Professionalisation, polarisation or both? Economic restructuring and new divisions of labour PART IV: Environment 8. Vienna’s urban green space planning: great stability amid global change 9. Environmental quality for everyone? Socio-structural inequalities in mobility, access to green spaces and air quality 10. Vienna’s resilience: between urban justice and the challenges ahead

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Book SynopsisSolar Domestic Water Heating is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of solar domestic water heating systems. As fossil fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows, interest in domestic solar water heating is expanding.Solar water heating technology is the most environmentally-friendly way to heat water. This fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows how domestic solar water heating systems work, the different types of systems, types of collectors, both flat plate and evacuated tube, types of storage tanks and other accessories. It also shows how systems are installed and explains how solar water heating can be integrated into existing water heating systems. Numerous examples from around the world have been included. The ideal guide for plumbers, heating engineers, builders and architects, housing and property developers, home owners and DIY enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a clear introduction to solar water heating technology.Trade Review'A great overview of good and bad practice with solar heating systems.' Berthold Breid, CEO, Renewables Academy (RENAC), Berlin 'If you are going to spend thousands of pounds, euros or dollars on a system, read this book. It will give you a thorough grounding in the subject, and prompt you to ask the right questions to your installer.' Permaculture Magazine 'Earthscan bill these volumes as expert handbooks and they do not disappoint. They will save you from making costly mistakes and are well worth the cover price ... This series is pitched at just the right level for specialists - detailed, well illustrated, full of information yet readable. You can buy similar books cheaper but you won't get the level of detail or the clarity of explanation and illustrations.' Permaculture Magazine 'The Expert Handbook by Chris Laughton is really worthy of its name. High quality components, design and installation are at the core of the book, which gives a great overview of good and bad practice with solar heating systems.' Berthold Breid, CEO, Renewables Academy (RENAC), Berlin 'A comprehensive introduction to all aspects of solar domestic water heating systems... Well written, easy to read, and definitely a comprehensive guide. Recommended reading for anyone with an interest in the subject - An excellent book!' Building Engineer MagazineTable of Contents1. What is Solar Heating?2. Solar Radiation and Resources3. How Solar DWH Works4. Solar Collectors5. Solar Heating Systems6. Additional Components7. System Layouts8. Designing a System9. Sizing System Components10. Installation11. The Economics of Solar Heating12. Other Types of Solar Heating13. Case Studies 14. GlossaryFurther Information Conversion Table Index

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Book SynopsisThe United Nations, Australia Post, and governments in the UK, Finland, Taiwan, France, Brazil, and Israel are just a few of the organizations and groups utilizing design to drive social change. Grounded by a global survey in sectors as diverse as public health, urban planning, economic development, education, humanitarian response, cultural heritage, and civil rights, Design for Social Innovation captures these stories and more through 45 richly illustrated case studies from six continents. From advocating to understanding and everything in between, these cases demonstrate how designers shape new products, services, and systems while transforming organizations and supporting individual growth. How is this work similar or different around the world? How are designers building sustainable business practices with this work? Why are organizations investing in design capabilities? What evidence do we have of impact by design? Leading practitioners and educators, broTrade Review‘All in all, without being pretentious, idealizing, or hiding its vulnerabilities, this book serves as a veritable design for social innovation compendium... The book is available for open access consultation and learning to widen our knowledge of the field and its subtleties so that we may develop collective trust, learn from each other’s failures and resilience, increase the legitimacy of design for social innovation enough to earn a seat at the table where decisions are made, communicate outcomes via diverse trusted mediums, and enhance practice among others. It is a read for all. Equally valuable and useful for students and new and well-seasoned practitioners, whether they already work in design for social innovation or want to move into the field. The entire collection is exceptionally well organized and clear, offering information in all shades of grey, written and visual—as much a very enjoyable read as a rigorous one!’Carolina Escobar-Tello, She Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation, Volume 8, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 291-293, ISSN 2405-8726, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sheji.2022.06.002. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405872622000247)Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Geographies of Power a. Roundtable 2. Trajectories of International Development 3. Organizing the Work 4. Navigating Partnerships 5. Mediums of Change 6. Measuring Impact 7. Positioning for Growth

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Book SynopsisRecent years have seen major changes in the approach to Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. CAD is increasingly becoming a standard design tool, facilitating lower development costs and a reduced design cycle. Not only does it allow a designer to model designs in two and three dimensions but also to model other dimensions, such as time and cost into designs.Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction provides an in-depth explanation of all the common CAD terms and tools used in the AEC sector. It describes each approach to CAD with detailed analysis and practical examples. Analysis is provided of the strength and weaknesses of each application for all members of the project team, followed by review questions and further tasks. Coverage includes: 2D CAD 3D CAD 4D CAD nD modelling Building Information Modelling paTable of Contents1. Introduction to CAD for the AEC/FM Industry 2. Project and Product Modelling 3. 2D CAD 4. 3D CAD 5. BIM (Building Information Modelling) 6. 4D CAD 7. nD Modelling

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Book SynopsisThis book offers the first comprehensive overview of alternative approaches to architectural practice. At a time when many commentators are noting that alternative and richer approaches to architectural practice are required if the profession is to flourish, this book provides multiple examples from across the globe of how this has been achieved and how it might be achieved in the future. Particularly pertinent in the current economic climate, this book offers the reader new approaches to architectural practice in a changing world. It makes essential reading for any architect, aspiring or practicing. Trade Review"Spatial Agency is a timely and uplifting treatise on the successful ways that architects have addressed some of society’s most vexing global problems. With compelling analysis, richly illustrated by inspiring examples of transformative spatial solutions, the authors argue persuasively that the consequences of architecture are as important as the objects of architecture. This accessibly written book is a must read for anyone seeking an ethical understanding of the role of spatial production in the human struggle to create a democratic and sustainable existence." – Leslie Kanes Weisman, Emerita Professor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and author of Discrimination by Design: A Feminist Critique of the Man-Made Environment (University of Illinois Press)"Spatial Agency’s lively entry into the discourse around spatial practice, subjectivity and alterity, inspired by the introduction of Henri Lefebvre and feminist theory into architecture in the mid 1990s, asserts the importance of the concept of agency for understanding architecture’s counter-culture over the past 30 years. This succinct and stylish handbook provides the reader with an essential resource for grasping the extraordinarily diverse range of ethical architectural practice. Here is a truly global map of inspiring ‘spatial agents’ who collectively define architecture – against the grain." – Jane Rendell, Vice Dean of Research at the Bartlett, UCL, and author of Art and Architecture (2006), Site-Writing (2010) and co-editor of Critical Architecture (2007)"Ultimately this is a valuable book for those interested in pursuing alternatives to traditional architecture, those searching for ideas about how to make positive change when other means are not available, and for those gauging the state of architecture today." – Archidose“The book presents, from an easy and open approach, different ways of understanding the new ways of doing architecture. In all cases it is evident that the spatial production does not imply exclusively to architects and development possibilities are endless. An optimistic crisis for architecture.” – Arquilecturas"‘A timely study that raises vital issues for the future’. Such were the words recently used by the Royal Institute of British Architects in announcing its decision to award the 2011 RIBA President’s Award for Outstanding University-located Research to Spatial Agency: Other Ways of Doing Architecture, the book edited by Nishat Awan and Tatjana Schneider of the University of Sheffield, and Jeremy Till of the University of Westminster... Amid the rhetoric that often surrounds these events, the succinct description does indeed do justice to the work compiled by the three academics and the intellectual platform supporting it. A reflective analysis of the various ways of contributing to change in the built environment outside the canonical plots of professional practice, Spatial Agency tackles some of the central tenets of architecture as a discipline, asking whether these in fact maintain currency for both the profession and the built environment." - Paolo Tombesi, Construction Management and Economics, September 2012Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Motivations of Spatial Agency 3. The Sites of Spatial Agency 4. The Operations of Spatial Agency 5. Other Ways of Doing Architecture

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Book SynopsisThis book presents critical building detail drawings to help an architect produce construction drawings, design and develop custom details, prepare specifications, and check existing drawings.Table of ContentsList of Tables xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction xvii How SI Units Are Used in this Book xix Abbreviations xxi 1 Concrete Details 1 1-1 Concrete Slab-on-Grade Tolerances 03 05 03 1 1-2 Cast-in-Place Concrete Sectional Tolerances 03 05 04 4 1-3 Cast-in-Place Concrete Plan Tolerances 03 05 05 5 1-4 Waterstops 03 15 13 7 1-5 Slab-on-Grade Control Joint 03 30 07 9 1-6 Slab-on-Grade Isolation Joint 03 30 08 12 1-7 Slab-on-Grade Construction Joint 03 30 09 14 1-8 Cast-in-Place Concrete Wall with Insulation 03 30 53 16 1-9 Architectural Concrete 03 30 00 19 1-10 Precast Concrete Spandrel with Insulation 03 40 01 22 1-11 Precast Concrete Beam and Double Tee Tolerances 04 41 00 25 1-12 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Panels 04 22 23.1 27 1-13 Architectural Precast Concrete Panel Tolerances 03 45 13 30 1-14 Architectural Precast Panel Size and Configuration 03 45 14 32 1-15 Architectural Precast Concrete Forming 03 45 15 34 1-16 Architectural Precast Corners 03 45 16 36 1-17 Architectural Precast Joints 03 45 17 39 1-18 Architectural Precast Weathering Details 03 45 18 40 1-19 Architectural Precast Panel Connections 03 45 19 42 1-20 Architectural Precast Spandrel Panels 03 45 20 44 1-21 Architectural Precast Parapet 03 45 21 45 1-22 Cast-in-Place/Precast Connection 03 45 90 47 1-23 Precast Floor/Beam Erection Tolerances 03 45 91 49 1-24 Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Panels 03 49 00 51 2 Masonry Details 55 2-1 Vertical Concrete Masonry Expansion Joint 04 05 23.1 55 2-2 Vertical Brick Expansion Joint 04 05 23.2 58 2-3 Vertical Masonry Expansion Joint in Composite Wall 04 05 23.3 62 2-4 Brick/Masonry Cavity Wall at Grade 04 21 10.1 65 2-5 Brick/Masonry Cavity Wall at Spandrel 04 21 10.2 69 2-6 Brick/Masonry Cavity Wall at Roof/Parapet 04 21 10.3 71 2-7 Masonry Grouted Wall 04 21 10.4 74 2-8 Brick Veneer, Wood Studs 04 21 13.1 78 2-9 Brick Veneer, Steel Stud Backing Wall 04 21 13.2 82 2-10 Brick Veneer, Steel Stud Backup Wall at Opening 04 21 13.3 87 2-11 Brick on Shelf Angle 04 21 13.4 91 2-12 Shelf Angle on Steel Framing 04 21 13.5 96 2-13 Interior Masonry Bearing Partition 04 22 01 99 2-14 Wood Joists on Interior Masonry Bearing Partition 04 22 02 101 2-15 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry 04 22 26 102 2-16 Reinforced Concrete Masonry Wall at Grade 04 22 23.1 104 2-17 Reinforced Concrete Masonry Wall at Floor 04 22 23.2 107 2-18 Reinforced Concrete Masonry Wall at Parapet 04 22 23.3 109 2-19 Glass Block Wall at Sill and Head 04 23 13.1 110 2-20 Glass Block Wall at Jamb and Vertical Joint 04 23 13.2 113 2-21 Glass Block Wall—Alternate Details 04 23 13.4 115 2-22 Anchored Stone Veneer with Concrete Masonry Unit Backup at Grade 04 42 13.1 116 2-23 Anchored Stone Veneer with Concrete Masonry Unit Backup at Spandrel 04 42 13.2 120 2-24 Anchored Stone Veneer with Concrete Masonry Unit Backup at Parapet 04 42 13.3 122 2-25 Exterior Stone Veneer at Base 04 42 13.4 125 2-26 Exterior Stone Veneer at Spandrel 04 42 13.5 129 2-27 Exterior Stone Veneer at Parapet 04 42 13.6 130 2-28 Cut Stone on Concrete Backup Wall 04 42 13.7 132 2-29 Interior Stone Veneer 134 2-30 Interior Stone Veneer at Vertical Joint 04 42 16.2 135 2-31 Exterior Stone on Steel Truss Frame 04 42 23 136 2-32 Exterior Stone on Framing System 04 42 26 139 3 Metal Details 143 3-1 Structural Steel Column Erection Tolerances 05 05 03 143 3-2 Steel Column/Beam Connection Tolerances 05 05 03.1 145 3-3 Structural Steel Column Plan Tolerances 05 05 04 146 3-4 Structural Steel Column Location Tolerances 05 05 04.1 148 3-5 Structural Steel Support for Masonry 05 12 23.1 150 3-6 Structural Steel Support for Precast Concrete 05 12 23.3 152 3-7 Steel/Precast with Insulation 05 12 23.3 153 3-8 Structural Steel Support for Curtain Walls 05 12 23.5 155 3-9 Open Web Steel Joists 05 21 19 157 3-10 Stair Layout 05 51 00.1 158 3-11 Stair Layout at Base 05 51 00.2 160 3-12 Stair Layout at Landing 05 51 00.3 161 3-13 Stair Layout at Top Landing 05 51 00.4 162 3-14 Metal Stairs 05 51 13 164 3-15 Ornamental Metal/Glass Guard 05 52 13 165 3-16 Expansion Joint at Floor and Wall 05 54 00.1 166 4 Wood Details 169 4-1 Platform Framing at Foundation 06 11 00.1 169 4-2 Platform Framing at Stepped Foundation 06 11 00.2 172 4-3 Platform Framing at Roof 06 11 00.3 173 4-4 Multistory Framing at Foundation 06 11 00.4 175 4-5 Multistory Framing at Floor Line 06 11 00.5 177 4-6 Multistory Framing at Roof 06 11 00.6 178 4-7 Structural Insulated Panel at Foundation 06 12 00.1 179 4-8 Structural Insulated Panel at Roof 06 12 00.2 182 4-9 Glulam Beam at Foundation Wall 06 18 13.1 183 4-10 Glulam Beam at Column 06 18 13.2 185 4-11 Glulam Purlins at Beam 06 18 13.3 186 4-12 Glulam Roof Beam 06 18 13.4 188 4-13 Glulam Column at Base 06 18 16 190 4-14 Base Cabinet 06 41 00.1 191 4-15 Upper Cabinet 06 41 00.2 193 4-16 Countertops 06 41 00.3 195 4-17 Shelving 06 41 00.4 197 4-18 Flush Wood Paneling 06 42 16 199 5 Thermal and Moisture Protection Details 203 5-1 Foundation Waterproofing 07 13 00 203 5-2 Cold, Liquid-Applied Membrane Deck Waterproofing 07 14 00.1 206 5-3 Vegetated Protected Membrane Roofing 07 55 63 209 5-4 Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation 07 21 13 212 5-5 Weather Barrier Concepts 213 5-6 Exterior Insulation and Finish System at Base 224 5-7 Exterior Insulation and Finish System at Parapet 229 5-8 Exterior Insulation and Finish System Openings 231 5-9 Asphalt/Glass Fiber Shingles at Eaves 07 31 13 232 5-10 Wood Shingles at Eaves 07 31 29 235 5-11 Roofing Tiles at Eaves 07 32 00 237 5-12 Preformed Metal Wall Panel at Base 07 42 13.1 238 5-13 Preformed Metal Wall Panel at Parapet 07 42 13.2 240 5-14 Roofing Systems on Steel Deck 07 22 00.1 241 5-15 Roofing Systems on Concrete Deck 245 5-16 Built-up Roof at Supported Deck 07 51 00.1 247 5-17 Built-up Roof at Nonsupported Deck 07 51 00.2 251 5-18 Built-up Roofing at Expansion Joint 07 51 00.3 252 5-19 Built-up Roof at Equipment Support 07 51 00.4 254 5-20 Built-up Roof at Stack Flashing 07 51 00.5 255 5-21 Modified Bitumen Roof at Supported Deck 07 52 00.1 256 5-22 Modified Bitumen Roof at Nonsupported Deck 07 52 00.2 260 5-23 Modified Bitumen Roof at Expansion Joint 07 52 00.3 261 5-24 Modified Bitumen Roof at Equipment Support 07 52 00.4 263 5-25 Modified Bitumen Roof at Plumbing Vent 07 52 00.5 264 5-26 EPDM Roof at Supported Deck 07 53 23.1 265 5-27 EPDM Roof at Nonsupported Deck 07 53 23.2 269 5-28 EPDM Roof at Expansion Joint 07 53 23.3 270 5-29 EPDM Roof at Equipment Support 07 53 23.4 272 5-30 EPDM Roof at Pipe Flashing 07 53 23.5 273 5-31 TPO Roof at Supported Deck 07 54 23.1 274 5-32 TPO Roof at Curb Threshold 07 54 23.2 277 5-33 TPO Roof at Expansion Joint 07 54 23.3 279 5-34 TPO Roof at Equipment Support 07 54 23.4 280 5-35 TPO Roof at Pipe Flashing 07 54 23.5 282 5-36 Protected Membrane Roofing 07 55 00 283 5-37 Gravel Stop 07 71 19 284 5-38 Vertical and Horizontal Joint Fillers and Sealants 07 92 00 286 5-39 Roof Drain 22 14 26.13 294 6 Door and Window Details 297 6-1 Steel Door and Frame Jamb, Masonry Wall 08 11 13.1 297 6-2 Steel Door and Head Frame, Masonry Wall 08 11 13.2 300 6-3 Steel Door and Frame, Gypsum Wallboard Wall 08 11 13.3 302 6-4 Aluminum Door Frame Assembly 08 11 16 305 6-5 Wood Door and Frame Assembly 08 14 00 306 6-6 Aluminum Storefront at Sill and Head 08 41 13.1 309 6-7 Aluminum Storefront at Mullion and Jamb 08 41 13.2 311 6-8 All-Glass Entrance Door 08 42 26.1 312 6-9 All-Glass Glazing System 08 42 26.2 314 6-10 All-Glass Glazing System at Mullion and Jamb 08 42 26.3 315 6-11 Aluminum Curtain Wall at Spandrel 08 44 13.1 316 6-12 Aluminum Curtain Wall at Roof 08 44 13.1 320 6-13 Aluminum Curtain Wall at Mullion 08 44 13.2 322 6-14 Four-sided Structural Silicone Glazing at Spandrel 08 44 26.1 324 6-15 Four-sided Structural Silicone Glazing at Mullion 08 44 26.2 328 6-16 Aluminum Window, Masonry Wall 08 51 13.3 329 6-17 Steel Window, Masonry Wall 08 51 23 331 6-18 Wood Window, Masonry Wall 08 52 00.3 333 6-19 Wood Window, Wood Frame Wall 08 52 00.4 335 6-20 Interior, Framed Glazed Opening at Jamb 08 81 00.1 336 6-21 Interior, Framed Glazed Opening at Sill and Head 08 81 00.2 338 6-22 Interior Frameless Glazed Opening at Jamb 08 81 00.3 339 6-23 Interior Frameless Glazed Opening at Sill and Head 08 81 00.4 341 6-24 Interior Fire-Resistant Rated Glazing 08 88 60 342 7 Finish Details 347 7-1 Gypsum Wallboard Shaft Lining 09 21 16 347 7-2 Gypsum Wallboard, Nonrated Partition 09 29 03.1 350 7-3 Gypsum Wallboard, Slip Joint at Structural Slab 09 29 03.2 353 7-4 Gypsum Wallboard, Proprietary Slip Joint 09 29 03.3 356 7-5 One-Hour Gypsum Wallboard Partition, Wood Framing 09 29 03.4 357 7-6 Sound-Rated One-Hour Gypsum Wallboard Partition 09 29 03.5 359 7-7 One-Hour Gypsum Wallboard Partition, Metal Framing 09 29 03.6 361 7-8 Two-Hour Gypsum Wallboard Partition, Wood Framing 09 29 05.1 363 7-9 Two-Hour Gypsum Wallboard Partition, Metal Framing 09 29 05.2 365 7-10 Three-Hour Gypsum Wallboard Partition 09 29 07.1 367 7-11 Three-Hour Fire-Rated Column Cover 09 29 07.2 369 7-12 Perimeter Relief Joint 09 29 09 370 7-13 One-Hour Gypsum Wallboard Ceiling, Wood Framing 09 29 11.1 372 7-14 Two-Hour Suspended Gypsum Wallboard Ceiling 09 29 11.2 373 7-15 Ceramic Tile Floor, Thin-Set on Wood Framing 09 31 13.1 375 7-16 Ceramic Tile Wall, Thin-Set 09 31 13.2 378 7-17 Movement Joint with Thin-Set Tile 09 31 13.3 380 7-18 Ceramic Tile Floor, Thick-Set on Membrane Over Concrete 09 32 13.1 382 7-19 Ceramic Tile Floor, Full Mortar Bed 09 32 13.2 385 7-20 Ceramic Tile Ceiling 09 32 13.3 387 7-21 Ceramic Tile Wall, Full Mortar Bed 09 32 13.4 388 7-22 Ceramic Tile Expansion Joint 09 32 13.5 390 7-23 One-Hour Acoustical Ceiling Assembly 09 50 13.1 392 7-24 Two-Hour Acoustical Ceiling Assembly 09 50 13.2 394 7-25 Stone Flooring, Thin-Set 09 63 40.1 396 7-26 Stone Flooring, Full Mortar Bed 09 63 40.2 397 7-27 Wood Parquet Flooring 09 64 23 399 7-28 Wood Strip Flooring on Wood Framing 09 64 29.1 401 7-29 Wood Strip Flooring on Concrete Framing 09 64 29.2 402 7-30 Laminate Flooring 09 62 19 404 7-31 Resilient Wood Flooring System 09 64 53 405 7-32 Portland Cement Terrazzo, Sand Cushion 09 66 13.13 407 7-33 Portland Cement Terrazzo, Monolithic 09 66 13.16 409 7-34 Portland Cement Terrazzo, Bonded 09 66 13.19 411 Appendix A: Standards Titles 415 Appendix B: Sources for More Information 423 CSI Six-Digit Number Index 431 Index 437

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary, collaborative approach to design and construction project delivery Integrating Project Delivery is the first book-length discussion of IPD, the emergent project delivery method that draws on each stakeholder's unique knowledge to address problems before they occur.Table of ContentsForeword xi By William McDonough, FAIA, Int. FRIBA Foreword xv By Phillip G. Bernstein, FAIA, RIBA, LEED® AP, VP Strategic Industry Relations, Autodesk, Inc. Preface xix Acknowledgments xxvii CHAPTER 1 What Would Make Us Proud? 1 1.1 Current State of Facility Performance 1 1.2 What If? 3 1.3 A Way Forward 5 Notes 9 References 9 CHAPTER 2 Transitioning to Integrated Project Delivery: The Owner’s Experience 11 2.1 The Road to IPD 13 2.2 The Owner’s Role 14 2.3 Organizing the Owner 18 2.4 Resistance from Within 19 2.5 Resistance from the AEC Community 20 2.6 Education and Training 21 2.7 The IPD Contract 22 2.8 The Right Level of Challenge 23 2.9 Frustrations 24 2.10 Target Value Design 25 2.11 Reliability 26 2.12 Value 26 2.13 Would You Do It Again? 28 2.14 Advice to Other Owners 28 2.15 Humanity and Morale 29 2.16 Summary 30 Note 30 References 30 CHAPTER 3 A Simple Framework 31 3.1 A Roadmap for Integrating Project Delivery 31 3.2 High-Performance Buildings 33 3.3 Integrated Systems 38 3.4 Process Integration 40 3.5 Integrated Organization 41 3.6 Integrated Information 42 3.7 Connecting the Dots 42 3.8 Applying the Simple Framework 48 3.9 Reflections 51 3.10 Summary 51 Notes 52 References 53 CHAPTER 4 Defining High-Performing Buildings 55 4.1 What Is a High-Performing Building? 55 4.2 What Does Success Look Like? 57 4.3 How Can This Be Done? 59 4.4 Interconnections 67 4.5 Reflections 67 4.6 Summary 69 Reference 69 CHAPTER 5 Achieving Highly Valuable Buildings 71 5.1 What Is a Highly Valuable Building? 71 5.2 What Does Success Look Like? 71 5.3 How Can This Be Done? 72 5.4 Real-Life Examples 89 5.5 Interconnections 92 5.6 Reflections 93 5.7 Summary 94 Note 95 References 95 CHAPTER 6 Integrating the Building’s Systems 97 6.1 What Are Integrated Systems? 97 6.2 What Does Success Look Like? 98 6.3 How Can This Be Done? 99 6.4 Real-Life Examples 106 6.5 Interconnections 111 6.6 Reflections 112 6.7 Summary 112 Notes 113 Reference 113 CHAPTER 7 Integrating Process Knowledge 115 7.1 What Is Integrating Process Knowledge? 115 7.2 What Does Success Look Like? 115 7.3 How Can This Be Done? 116 7.4 Real-Life Examples 120 7.5 Interconnections 141 7.6 Reflections 142 7.7 Summary 143 Note 143 References 144 CHAPTER 8 Integrating the Project Organization 145 8.1 Introduction 145 8.2 What Is Integrated Organization? 147 8.3 What Does Success Look Like? 148 8.4 How Can This Be Done? 149 8.5 Real-Life Examples 167 8.6 A Case Study: Integrating the UCSF Medical Center Mission Bay Hospitals Project 176 8.7 Interconnections 185 8.8 Reflections 186 8.9 Summary 187 Notes 188 References 189 CHAPTER 9 Leading Integrated Project Teams 191 9.1 Introduction 191 9.2 What Are IPD Teams? 192 9.3 What Does Success Look Like? 192 9.4 How Can This Be Done? 193 9.5 Interconnections 206 9.6 Reflections 206 9.7 Summary 206 Notes 206 References 207 CHAPTER 10 Integrating Project Information 209 10.1 Why Bother? 209 10.2 What Is Integrated Information? 210 10.3 What Does Success Look Like? 212 10.4 How Can This Be Done? 215 10.5 Examples and Benefits of Integrated Information Systems 219 10.6 Interconnections 231 10.7 Reflections 232 10.8 Summary 232 Notes 233 References 233 CHAPTER 11 Managing with Metrics 235 11.1 What Are Measurable Value and Control? How Do They Relate? 235 11.2 What Does Success Look Like? 236 11.3 How Does a Project Team Measure and Control the Delivery of Value? 237 11.4 Interconnections 261 11.5 Reflections 262 11.6 Summary 262 Note 262 References 263 CHAPTER 12 Visualizing and Simulating Building Performance 265 12.1 What Are Simulation and Visualization? 265 12.2 What Does Success Look Like? 267 12.3 How Can This Be Done? 269 12.4 Real-Life Examples 285 12.5 Interconnections 290 12.6 Reflections 290 12.7 Summary 291 Notes 292 References 293 CHAPTER 13 Collaborating in an Integrated Project 295 13.1 So What’s the Problem? 295 13.2 What Is Collaboration, Really? 296 13.3 What Does Success Look Like? 296 13.4 How Can This Be Done? 297 13.5 Real-Life Examples 309 13.6 Interconnections 313 13.7 Reflections 313 13.8 Summary 314 Notes 314 References 314 CHAPTER 14 Co-locating to Improve Performance 317 14.1 Aspirin for Integration 317 14.2 What Is Co-location, Exactly? 318 14.3 What Does Success Look Like? 318 14.4 How Can This Be Done? 319 14.5 Real-Life Example 329 14.6 Interconnections 333 14.7 Reflections 333 14.8 Summary 333 References 334 CHAPTER 15 Managing Production as an Integrated Team 335 15.1 What Is Integrated Production Management? 335 15.2 What Does Success Look Like? 335 15.3 How Can This Be Done? 336 15.4 Real-Life Example 339 15.5 Interconnections 352 15.6 Reflection 354 15.7 Summary 354 References 355 CHAPTER 16 Avoiding the Pitfalls of Traditional Contracts 357 16.1 Traditional Contracts Create an Inherently Antagonistic Environment 358 16.2 Traditional Contracts Are Based on a Piecework Business Model 358 16.3 Traditional Contracts Rigidly Divide Work Based on Traditional Roles 359 16.4 Traditional Contracts Constrain Communication to Specific and Inefficient Paths 360 16.5 Traditional Contracts Reward Individual, Not Group, Performance 361 16.6 Collaboration without an IPD Agreement Can Increase Risk 361 16.7 And if Traditional Contracting Is So Successful, How Do We Explain the Outcomes? 362 16.8 Summary 363 Notes 363 References 364 CHAPTER 17 Contracting for Project Integration 365 17.1 Introduction 365 17.2 Is the IPD Contract Really Necessary? 366 17.3 Deal First, Contract Second 367 17.4 The IPD Contracting Mindset 367 17.5 A New Business Model 369 17.6 A New Contract Structure 371 17.7 Negotiating the IPD Contract 381 17.8 IPD Contract Forms 383 17.9 A Parallel Path: The U.K. Experience 385 17.10 Interconnections 387 17.11 Reflections 388 17.12 Summary 388 Notes 388 References 390 CHAPTER 18 Delivering the High-Performing Building as a Product 391 18.1 What Is the High-Performing Building as a Product? 391 18.2 What Does Success Look Like? 392 18.3 How Can This Be Done? 395 18.4 Real-Life Examples 400 18.5 Summary 432 Notes 433 References 433 Afterword 435 By J. Stuart Eckblad, FAIA, VP Major Construction, UCSF Medical Center Creating a “Best for Project” Culture 435 Afterword 437 By Eric R. Lamb, Management Committee, DPR Construction Where to Next? 438 Index 439

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Book SynopsisThe classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded! An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings.Trade Review"It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings." (Ad-Hoc-News, 22 November 2011)Table of ContentsPreface vii Architecture 1 Arch 4 Beam 7 Brick 10 Building 13 Cable Structure 20 Ceiling 22 Ceramic 24 Church 27 Color 30 Column 32 Computer Graphics 34 Concrete 40 Construction 46 Design 52 Dome 62 Door 64 Drawing 68 Electricity 76 Elevator 82 Fastening 84 Fireplace 89 Fire Safety 90 Floor 94 Force 98 Fortification 100 Foundation 102 Frame 106 Geometry 110 Glass 114 Hardware 116 Heat 119 History 129 House 140 Joinery 144 Light 146 Load 157 Masonry 163 Material 169 Measure 174 Membrane 176 Metal 177 Moisture Protection 184 Order 187 Ornament 190 Paint 195 Plaster 196 Plastic 200 Plate 202 Plumbing 204 Reinforced Concrete 210 Roof 216 Room 224 Shell 227 Sitework 229 Soil 232 Sound 234 Stair 239 Stone 242 Structure 244 Survey 253 Sustainability 255 Temple 266 Theater 274 Truss 277 Vault 280 Vision 282 Wall 284 Window 289 Wood 294 Index 303

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Book SynopsisHuman factors research impacts everything from the height of kitchen counters to the placement of automobile pedals to a book's type size. And in this updated and expanded version of the original landmark work, you'll find the research information necessary to create designs that better accommodate human need.Table of ContentsPreface 1 Introduction 3 Human Factors: A Brief History 9 Anthropometry 10 Measurement Systems 10 Sampling the Population 10 The Measurements 10 Percentiles 10 Human Variations 11 The Link System 28 Clothing Corrections 31 Work and Play Stations for Children 32 Illustrations Frequency Distribution Curve 11 The Measure of Infants 12, 13 The Measure of Toddlers 14 The Measure of Youths 15-21 The Measure of Man 22, 23 The Measure of Woman 24, 25 Proportional Differences Between Ethnic Groups 26 Head Measurements of Man and Woman 27 Angle Movements of Body Components 29, 30 Design Considerations for Children 32 The Elderly 33 Illustrations The Measure of the Elderly 34 Differently Abled People 35 Illustrations Symbols of Accessibility 35 Reach Factors for the Differently Abled 37 Design Considerations for the Differently Abled 39-41 Manual Controls for the Differently Abled 43 Seating 44 The Dining Chair 44 A Universal Work Chair 44 Seating Variations 44 Seating at Computer Stations for Men and Women 44 Classic Consoles for Men and Women 46 Illustrations Seating Variations 45 Visual Characteristics 47 Computer Stations for Man 48 Computer Stations for Woman 49 Classic Consoles for Man and Woman 50 Standing Consoles for Man and Woman 51 Residential Space Considerations 50 Bedrooms 50 Dining Spaces 50 Kitchen and Bathroom Layouts 50 Illustrations Measurements for Bedrooms 53 Measurements for Dining Areas 54 Measurements for Kitchens and Bathrooms 55 Maintenance Access 56 The Whole Body 56 The Appendages 56 Illustrations Maintenance Access (Whole Body) 57 Maintenance Access (The Appendages) 58 Safety at Work and at Home 57 Factory 57 Office 57 Home 60 Illustrations Stairs and Ladders 63, 64 Vehicular Accommodation 65 Constant Factors in Vehicular Seating 65 Agricultural and Industrial Equipment 65 Forces for Hand and Foot Controls 67 Illustrations Constant Factors in Vehicle Seating 66 The Strength of Man and Woman 68 Foot Measurements and Pedal Design 69 Anthropometry and Seating for Agriculture and Industry 70, 71 Displays 72 Circular Analog and Digital Displays 72 Circular Analog and Graphic Displays 72 Electronic Displays 72 Illustrations Analog and Digital Displays 72, 73 Manual Controls 74 Illustrations Hand Measurements of Man and Woman 75 Manual Controls 76, 77 Direction of Operation for Manual Controls 78 The Environment 79 Noise 79 Mechanical Vibration 80 Human vs. Machine 81 Motion 82 Temperatures 82 Chemical Hazards 83 Radiation Hazards 84 Colors 84 Lighting 86 Appendix 91 Conversion Scales 91 Abbreviations 92 Anthropometric Terms 93 Bibliography 95 Index 97 Illustrations Anatomical Planes and Orientations 94

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Book SynopsisI believe architecture must be the beginning of arts, and that the others must follow her in their time and order; and I think the prosperity of our schools of painting and sculpture, in which no one will deny the life, though many the health, depends upon that of our architecture. ? John Ruskin.In August of 1848, John Ruskin and his new bride visited northern France, for the gifted young critic wished to write a work that would examine the essence of Gothic architecture. By the following April, the book was finished. Titled The Seven Lamps of Architecture, it was far more than a treatise on the Gothic style; instead, it elaborated Ruskin''s deepest convictions of the nature and role of architecture and its aesthetics. The book was published to immediate acclaim and has since become an acknowledged classic.The seven lamps are Sacrifice, Truth, Power, Beauty, Life, Memory, and Obedience. In delineating the relationship of these terms to architecture, Ruskin distinguishes between architecture and mere building. Architecture is an exalting discipline that must dignify and ennoble public life. It must preserve the purity of the materials it uses; and it must serve as a source of power and renewal for the society that produces it. The author expounds these and many other ideas with exceptional passion and knowledge, expressed in a masterly prose style.Today, Ruskin''s timeless observations are as relevant as they were in Victorian times, making The Seven Lamps of Architecture required reading for architects, students, and other lovers of architecture, who will find in these pages a thoughtful and inspiring approach to one of man''s noblest endeavors.This authoritative edition includes excellent reproductions of the 14 original plates of Ruskin''s superb drawings of architectural details from such structures as the Doge''s Palace in Venice, Giotto''s Campanile in Florence, and the Cathedral of Rouen.

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Book SynopsisThis treasury of floor plans, elevations, and details of suburban residences is an endless source of inspiration for artists, architects, and historians alike. Eighty-one detailed illustrations capture the elaborate beauty of Victorian-era cornices, staircases, gables, verandas, doors, dormers, and more. A bonus section offers construction guidelines for masons, bricklayers, and carpenters.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the 'My Life as an Architect' series, looking at the Seoul buildings that have shaped the practice and outlook of the celebrated Korean architect Byoung Cho. Since founding his practice BCHO Architects Associates in Seoul in 1994, Byoung Cho has built a reputation as the key architect driving the expansion of one of the worldâs most densely populated cities. Influenced by Koreaâs rich aesthetic tradition, Cho utilizes understated forms to create serene buildings that yield powerful and subtle experiences for their inhabitants. His work focuses on seemingly simple structures and has a strong regard for nature and sustainability. This companion to Kengo Kuma: My Life as an Architect in Tokyo presents twenty-nine portraits of the buildings and districts of Seoul that have most influenced Cho, from a 12th-century shrine to a 14-metre-square concrete box, and includes a number of his own designs. Lively texts are interspersed with the architectâs own drawings and elTable of ContentsIntroduction 29 buildings and districts Directory Buildings by BCHO Architects Buildings by other architects Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisChristopher Wilson is Emeritus Professor in the History of Art at University College London.Trade Review'There has long been a need for an adequate synthesis … It is this that Christopher Wilson has now produced in his well-written and finely illustrated book' - Times Literary Supplement'A closely argued work of scholarship which stands out from books like it' - Building Design'A wealth of new insights … original and important general account of Gothic architecture … beautifully designed …' - Burlington Magazine'A fine, austere, scholarly book, handsomely produced and illustrated ... thoroughly recommended' - The Architects’ Journal'Superb photographs and crisp line drawings with extensive captions that are often as illuminating as the text itself' - Architectural Review'The best account of the subject ... a fresh, feisty book' - Country Life

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Book SynopsisPresents a systematic survey of the fifty most important medieval parish church towers and spires in England, covering a period of some five hundred years. In this title, the introduction provides an overview of the technological and aesthetic development of towers and spires, and examines the evolution of their major architectural elements.Trade Review'The church steeple is the glory of the English landscape. Over a thousand years it has evolved a grandeur and a beauty unrivalled in Europe. It is the icon of every parish. At last it has achieved its biographer ' - Simon Jenkins'Exquisite drawings and authoritative words make this definitive guide to medieval steeples a delight' - RIBA Journal'A magisterial survey' - Church Times'No one who buys a copy of Fifty English Steeples is going to regret it … so beautiful, so artfully presented … fascinating' - Ringing World'Perfectly combines scholarship with enthusiasm' - A Magazine, RIBA Friends of Architecture'A distinctive, valuable and beautiful book on a surprisingly neglected subject' - History Today'An extraordinary achievement – a true labour of love' - Ecclesiology Today

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Book SynopsisA dazzling study of the role and fundamental importance of decoration in Islamic architecture, now available in paperback.Table of Contents1. Islamic Architecture and Decoration • 2. Materials and Techniques • 3. Ornamental Motifs • 4. Surface Art

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Book SynopsisGo behind the façades and finishes to understand how fifty of the world's most iconic and important buildings were constructed.Trade Review'A perfect gift for architecture buffs or simply curious readers who’d like know more about the monuments they encounter' - French Property News'Photographs of striking interiors enable readers to scrutinize the most awe-inspiring aspects of these structures' - Timeless TravelsTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Public Life • 2. Monuments • 3. Arts and Education • 4. Living • 5. Worship

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Book SynopsisThe first biography to trace the remarkable life and career of Ukrainian-born Boris Iofan, beautifully illustrated with many of Iofanâs previously unseen sketchbooks and photographs from private collections. This is a history of architecture, politics and power. Boris Iofan (1891â1976) made his mark as Stalinâs architect, both in the grand projects he achieved, such as the House on the Embankment, a megastructure of 505 homes for the Soviet elite, and through his unbuilt designs, in particular the Palace of the Soviets, a baroque Stalinist dream whose iconic image was reproduced throughout the Soviet Union. Iofanâs life and designs offer a unique perspective into the politics of twentieth-century architecture and the history of the Soviet Union.Trade Review'Gorgeous pencil sketches … a breezy and readable text accessible to a broader, non-specialist audience … [Sudjic] deals with the cascade of names and denunciations, political shifts and relationships with agility and ease' - Edwin Heathcote, The Art Newspaper'Deyan Sudjic conveys Iofan’s story in captivating fashion. The 100 photographs and drawings that accompany Sudjic’s text evoke something of the nature of the Stalinist era and the oppressive atmosphere in which Iofan lived and worked. Reading this cultural biography, you learn as much about Jewish life in Odessa in the late-19th and early-20th century, and the later strictures of Stalinist Russia, as you do about Iofan’s architectural prowess, so the book certainly has a broader interest too' - Beth Williamson, Art Studio international'A fine biography of Boris Iofan' - Jonathan Meades, The Critic'A forensic examination of Iofan’s work and private communications' - Literary Review'Sudjic tells [Iofan's] story with brio' - Financial Times'Sudjic’s book is a useful introduction to Iofan’s life and work … As Sudjic writes, the second half of Iofan’s career is “a cautionary tale of how damaging it can be to come close to political power, especially for an architect negotiating an accommodation with tyranny”' - New English Review

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Book SynopsisDr Sandra Piesik is an award-winning architect, author and scientist specialising in a diverse range of subjects from art and design to the implementation of global sustainable legislation, nature-based solutions, innovation, technology transfer and contemporary adaptation of traditional knowledge. She is the founder of 3 ideas, an Amsterdam-based consultancy, a member of the New European Bauhaus EU initiative, an advisor to UNFCCC, and a former senior consultant to UNFCCC, UNCCD, and UN-HABITAT Global Solutions Division on territorial integration. Her diverse global engagements range from art and design projects, leading research & development initiatives, international lectures, judging competitions, the nomination of awards, and collaboration with the European Union entities.Trade Review'Hefty, handsome … works best as evidence and inspiration, as the laying out of the amazingly multifarious forms that human dwellings can take, from which it might still be possible to learn' - Observer'A landmark publication … a timely and urgent story of humanity’s capacity to create architecture without jeopardizing the equilibrium of the ecosystems upon which human life depends' - Aesthetica'Amazing … fabulous photographs, authoritative essays and elaborate diagrams and maps' - The Irish Times'An inspiring study of design, use of natural materials and sense of place' - Self Build Magazine

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Book SynopsisBridging histories of technology, media studies, and aesthetics, Electrographic Architecture forges a critical narrative of the ways in which illuminated light and color have played key roles in the formation of America's white imaginary. Carolyn L. Kane charts the rise of the country's urban advertisements, light empires, and neoclassical buildings in the early twentieth century; the midcentury construction of polychromatic electrographic spectacles; and their eclipse by informatically intense, invisible algorithms at the dawn of the new millennium. Drawing on archival research, interviews, and visual analysis, Electrographic Architecture shows how the development of America's electrographic surround runs parallel to a new paradigm of power, property, and possession.Table of ContentsContents List of Illustrations Introduction: White like No Other 1. Synthetic White, 10,000 BC–1700 AD 2. Edison’s White Light Empire, 1750–1881 3. The “Great White Way,” 1880s–1910 4. Douglas Leigh’s Times Square Spectaculars, 1930–1960 5. The Young Electric Sign Company and Las Vegas Neon, 1920–1970 6. Jenny Holzer’s Light Art as Urban Critique, 1970–1990 Conclusion: Chromophobia in the Smart City, 1992–2022 Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe design and construction of buildings is a lengthy and expensive process, and those who commission buildings are continually looking for ways to improve the efficiency of the process. In this book, the second in the Building in Value series, a broad range of topics related to the processes of design and construction are explored by an international group of experts. The overall aim of the book is to look at ways that clients can improve the value for money outcomes of their decisions to construct buildings. The book is aimed at students studying in many areas related to the construction industry including architecture, construction management, civil engineering and quantity surveying, and should also be of interest to many in the industry including project managers, property developers, building contractors and cost engineers.Table of ContentsIntroduction : Innovation in Design and Construction; Industry Performance and Innovation; Design and Construction; Project Procurement and Management; Innovation; Conclusion; Future Directions and Developments in Global Construction

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Book SynopsisHow Designers Think is based on Bryan Lawson's many observations of designers at work, interviews with designers and their clients and collaborators. This extended work is the culmination of forty years' research and shows the belief that we all can, and do, design, and that we can learn to design better. The creative mind continues to have the power to surprise and this book aims to nurture and extend this creativity. Neither the earlier editions, nor this book, are intended as authoritative prescriptions of how designers should think but provide helpful advice on how to develop an understanding of design.In this fourth edition, Bryan Lawson continues to try and understand how designers think, to explore how they might be better educated and to develop techniques to assist them in their task. Some chapters have been revised and three completely new chapters added. The book is now intended to be read in conjunction with What Designers Know which is a companion volume. Some oTrade Review'An extremely readable book, due in part to the soundbite-sized chapters'Architects Journal, 19.01.06"There is no set path to beautiful design, and as designers we are always moving forward, looking for the next problem to solve. Lawson reminds us, however, that taking the time to engage the issues comprehensively leads to more well-rounded, and ultimately better finished products. As such, developing a solid set of foundation skills and methods are of the utmost importance, permeating into other work and yielding stronger results." — Jeremy Senko, Spacing MagazineReviews of previous editions:'It has a great virtue of being thorough and readable... excellent bibliography.'Built Environment'This book makes a valuable, if individualistic contribution to the literature of design theory.'Science and Technology Press'The author succeeds in demystifying his subject for the lay reader.'New Scientist'The chapters are well written in a readable form and packed full of data undeniably valuable to students.'ASI Journal'Its success is well deserved, because it is clearly written, the arguments are logically presented, and the design process is indeed demystified.'Architectural Science ReviewTable of ContentsPart 1 What Is Design?; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Changing Role of the Designer; Chapter 3 Route Maps of the Design Process; Part 2 Problems and Solutions; Chapter 4 The Components of Design Problems; Chapter 5 Measurement, Criteria and Judgement in Design; Chapter 6 A Model of Design Problems; Chapter 7 Problems, Solutions and the Design Process; Part 3 Design Thinking; Chapter 8 Types and Styles of Thinking; Chapter 9 Creative Thinking; Chapter 10 Guiding Principles; Chapter 11 Design Strategies; Chapter 12 Design Tactics; Chapter 13 Design Traps; Chapter 14 Designing with Others; Chapter 15 Design as Conversation and Perception; Chapter 16 Towards a Model of Designing;

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Book SynopsisDiscovered in 1811, Bignor is one of the richest and most impressive villas in Britain, its mosaics ranking among the finest in north-western Europe. Now, after 200 years, the remarkable story of Bignor Roman Villa is told in full in this beautifully illustrated book.

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Book SynopsisThe pub has been the heart and soul of British life for centuries. But how has this unique institution developed over the years?

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