Architecture Books

Book SynopsisCutting-edge examples of the use of optical illusion in design from trompe l oeil to anamorphosis to solve various challenges, be they space or budget related, or that act as aesthetic features in architecture and the fields that rub elbows with it: art, design, and furniture.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Japan remains an architectural hothouse, bursting with some of the most original and daring designs anywhere. This book--well-organized, beautifully illustrated, with insightful commentary, provides an excellent overview of the best work from the past ten years. A must-have for architects, connoisseurs of great design, and anyone who wants to come take a look for themselves." --John Mader, president, AIA Japan"This is a very well researched book that presents innovative projects in their architectural as well as urban context." --Richard Plunz, Director Urban Design Program, GSAPP, Columbia University, New York"This excitement and elegance of recent modern Japanese architecture is very well documented in this book, and the core concepts and future trends thoughtfully explained. It is a delight to read." --Raquel Ramati, Urban Designer, New York

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Book SynopsisA look at the most signicant architectural and territorial projects by the world-renowned Chilean architect, a leader in the 'geopoetic' methodology in architecture.

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Book SynopsisThe second Rizzoli publication dedicated to an important member of the Mexican and Latin American architectural vanguard, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship and rened sophistication, and guided by the ideals of Mexican modernism.

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive book on the timeless, elegant interiors of Frances Elkins, the grande dame of early twentieth-century design who influenced so many important designers of our time.Trade Review"Nearly anything that registers as great interior design in the 2020s appeared in legendary interior designer Frances Elkins’s rooms in the 1920s. Her projects were replete with warm tones, interesting tile, and a mix of modern, vintage, and antique furniture. Bamboo dining chairs in a Chippendale style? Elkins did that. That thing you’re calling “granny chic?” Elkins had you beat." —IN KANSAS CITY"Regarded by many as the grande dame of 20th-century design, Frances Elkins brought an international perspective and architectural sensibility to her work that nobody had seen before. This new monograph showcases never-before-published material from the groundbreaking decorator that illustrates her ability to effortlessly mix styles and vivid colors." —VERANDA"Among a trove of images and magazine spreads of rooms Elkins designed, Powell also includes interiors dotted with furniture and fabric collaborations between Elkins and Frank, as well as architects including her brother David Adler. Famed decorator Billy Baldwin called her “the most creative designer we have ever had, and perhaps the greatest,” and here her influential work stands in concert with fellow Northern California innovators Anthony Hail, Michael Taylor and John Dickinson." ~ C Magazine"Elkins favored chic modernist European furniture, including the white plaster shell sconces, shell ceiling lights and twisted floor lamps designed by Alberto Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank, or her own authorized copies. The Giacometti-style pieces later became basics of San Francisco interior designer Michael Taylor, who considered Elkins the most advanced designer he knew. “Elkins was a free spirit and mixed things that hadn’t been mixed before,” he told Dupuy Warrick Reed, writing for Connoisseur magazine in 1983. “She was experimental in scale and approach.” " ~Nob Hill Gazette"She collaborated with luminaries like Syrie Maugham, Marion Dorn, Dorothy Liebes, Alberto Giacometti and Jean-Michel Frank to specify teal and tangerine upholstery, mermaid murals and creamy ridged carpets. She turned glass pillars into gossamer balusters and spiraled a crimson-carpeted staircase around a stack of clear plastic balls. Plaster hands served as holdbacks on her fringed, plaid curtains." ~ NY Times

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Book SynopsisOver the past decade, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein has achieved an unprecedented level of refinement and clarity. Her love of objects from the past remains a touchstone, but in her newest rooms, stylish modernity and an elegant simplicity hold sway.Presented are beautifully photographed homes of clients Suzanne Rheinstein has worked with before that reflect a vision of richness tempered by restraint. Her longtime fans will find new inspiration in these pages. Throughout, she shares her ideas of how to live in a relaxed way surrounded by artworks and personal collections. A traditional Georgian library is done in a totally untraditional lacquered green, while a San Francisco town house revamp includes a “California” room filled with Moroccan rugs and rattan chairs, and a serene retreat has a guesthouse evocative of the bohemian 1970s.Trade Review"In her third and final monograph, style maven Suzanne Rheinstein — who died this past March just around the time Suzanne Rheinstein: A Welcoming Elegance (Rizzoli) was released — has shared the secrets to the relaxed yet elegant interiors that made her an icon of classic American style. Her work mixes the hallmarks of traditional English country homes, including fine arts, antiques and fabrics, with American ease and livability." —THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER"Suzanne Rheinstein is known for elegant, refined, stylish interiors. In this tour through the homes of recent clients, she shows how simplicity can lead to a relaxed and personal style." —MANSION GLOBAL"The late design icon Suzanne Rheinstein’s just-released book celebrates of the unparalleled elegance, skill, and taste that flows through each of her projects. From San Francisco to Newport Beach, the five California homes showcased within are a testament to the power of collecting and living with a lifetime’s worth of treasures." —FREDERIC MAGAZINE "Suzanne is one of the most elegant and tasteful people that I know. This book makes her style accessible to all." —HOUSE BEAUTIFUL "Now, in A Welcoming Elegance, Rheinstein shares with readers six new residences, the final projects of her extraordinary career, each featuring the meaningful mix of antiques, furnishings, art, and textiles that make her interiors feel both welcoming and luxurious. Photographer Pieter Estersohn’s stunning images capture the elegance of each of the homes featured in the book, including Rheinstein’s own retreat in Montecito." —LARCHMONT CHRONICLE "In her third monograph, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein illustrates her ability to meld together modernity and timeless elegance in the rooms she creates. Rheinstein sprinkles advice throughout A Welcoming Elegance on how to style spaces in a relaxed yet elevated way that allows people to live comfortably surrounded by fine art and antiques." —VERANDA"It’s easy for me to spot the Southerness of her projects, to be sure, but to me the regional dichotomies in her work are what make each room sing." —GARDEN & GUN

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Book SynopsisNew York and London–based interior designer Bryan O’Sullivan creates spaces that mix modern and historical influences, resulting in luxuriously chic interiors that are both glamourous and welcoming. This book, the designer’s first, showcases the groundbreaking work of a remarkable and rising talent.Old-school Hollywood glamour with a contemporary touch is the hallmark of interior designer Bryan O’Sullivan’s repertoire, on full display in his commissions for the Red Room at the Connaught Hotel, the much-admired Berkeley Bar & Terrace, and the art deco Painter’s Room at Claridges, all some of London’s most fabulous and plush spaces. With expertise in both architecture and interiors, O’Sullivan’s broader vision is reflected as well in selected residential projects, which range from a family house for a prominent restaurateur, a Fifth Avenue apartment in New York, and a historic early 1900s hôtel particulier in Pari

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Book SynopsisHistory of and gazetteer to all surviving Welsh castles - the majority 13c - arranged by county, with full OS details.The medieval castles of Wales are an imposing group of monuments. Although there are examples from the Norman period, the vast majority of the surviving castles date from the thirteenth century, a dramatic and turbulent period when Wales was nearly united under native rule before succumbing to Edward I's conquest: Caernarfon, Conway, Harlech and Beaumaris are justly famous, but equally fine examples can be found elsewhere, including Pembroke, Kidwelly andChepstow in south Wales; native Welsh castles feature prominently. This book provides a brief account and complete gazetteer of every surviving castle in Wales, from the impressive earthworks raised by the Norman invaders to the castle-palaces of the later middle ages, and including the remarkable town fortifications of Wales; it is arranged by county for convenience of reference, and offers full Ordnance Survey details. Lavishly illustrated. ADRIAN PETTIFER gained his degree in ancient and medieval history from Birmingham University.Trade ReviewExcellent as a book to have with you on your travels to give you at least basic and sometimes fairly detailed and extensive information of the site you have found or are looking for. * CASEMATE *Table of ContentsAnglesey; Breconshire; Caernarfonshire; Cardiganshire; Carmarthenshire; Denbighshire; Flintshire; Glamorgan; Merioneth; Monmouthshire; Montgomeryshire; Pembrokeshire; Radnorshire; over the border.

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Book SynopsisThis richly illustrated book offers a fascinating and detailed look at the Art Deco style in London from building design to decorative detail.

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Book SynopsisBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) is being debated, tested and implemented wherever you look across the built environment sector. This book is about Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM), which necessarily differs from the commonplace applications of BIM to new construction. Where BIM is being used, the focus is still very much on design and construction. However, its use as an operational and management tool for existing buildings, particularly heritage buildings, is lagging behind. The first of its kind, this book aims to clearly define the scope for HBIM and present cutting-edge research findings alongside international case studies, before outlining challenges for the future of HBIM research and practice. After an extensive introduction to HBIM, the core themes of the book are arranged into four parts: Restoration philosophies in practice Data capture and visualisatioTable of ContentsPART 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to the Book 2. HBIM: It’s BIM – but not as we know it! 3. What are the Goals of HBIM PART 2: RESTORATION PHILOSOHIES IN PRACTICE 4. ‘Just talk’; HBIM in the U.K. – the Manchester Transformation programme 5. Integrating Value Map with Building Information Modelling for Documenting Historic Buildings in Egypt 6. Evaluation of historic masonry substrates: towards greater objectivity & efficiency 7. Heritage and time: mapping what is no longer there 8. The role of HBIM in reviving the identity of the city; Case of Jeddah City PART 3: DATA CAPTURE AND VISUALISATION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 9. Using 3D Technologies for Egyptian World Heritage Sites 10. Planning of Sustainable Bridges using Building Information Modelling 11. Jeddah Heritage Building Information Modelling "JHBIM" 12. Data mining applications in Cultural Heritage PART 4: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 13. Stakeholders and Public Engagement 14. Participatory Sensing and HBIM 15. An ontology-based framework for processing Employer Information Requirements of Heritage Projects 16. Wide Community Engagement with HBIM tools PART 5: BUILDING PERFORMANCE 17. HBIM and Environmental Simulation: Possibilities and Challenges 18. Green BIM in Heritage Building: Integrating Building Energy Models (BEM) with Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Sustainable Retrofit on Heritage Buildings 19. From LiDAR data towards HBIM for energy analysis 20. Understanding Energy Transitions in Heritage Buildings: HBIM as Facilitator for the Integration and Monitoring of Bespoke Innovative Systems PART 6: CONCLUSION 21. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThrough the lens of the masjid, Michelle Apotsos examines alternative spaces and architectural landscapes of Islamic practice in contemporary Africa that highlight the unique solutions that Muslim communities are adopting in order to confront contemporary modernization and the new diverse conditions it brings.

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Book SynopsisAuthored by The American Institute of Architects (AIA), this guide is the updated architecture profession's standard on practice issues. This indispensable resource covers all aspects of architectural practice, including legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative issues.Table of ContentsForeword vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xi About the 15th Edition of the Handbook xv PART 1 THE PROFESSION 1 1 Ethics and Professional Practice 2 1.1 The AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 2 1.2 Ethics and Architectural Practice 13 1.3 Design Beyond Ethics 19 2 Diversity and Demographics 27 2.1 Diversity and Practice Management 27 2.2 Demographics of Practice: 2012 AIA Firm Survey 36 3 Career Development 52 3.1 Regulation of Professional Practice 52 3.2 Intern Development 68 3.3 The Career Paths of an Architect 82 3.4 AIA Continuing Education System 93 3.5 Participating in Professional Organizations 99 3.6 Participating in Architectural Education 113 4 Public Interest Design 117 4.1 Socially Responsible Design Overview 117 4.2 The Role of Architects in Disaster Response and Recovery 131 4.3 Architects in the Nonprofi t Sector 147 4.4 Public Service and Community Involvement 156 PART 2 FIRM MANAGEMENT 167 5 Organizational Development 168 5.1 Architects and the Law 168 5.2 Entrepreneurial Practice: Starting an Architecture Firm 185 5.3 Strategic Planning for the Design Firm 203 5.4 Firm Growth and Development: How to Build a Creative Culture 216 5.5 Leader Effectiveness 227 5.6 Ownership Transitions 237 5.7 Small-Firm Collaboration 252 5.8 Practicing in a Global Market 262 5.9 Developing and Managing Multiple-Office Firms 275 5.10 Offi ce Administration 291 5.11 Knowledge Management 308 5.12 Information Management and Services 321 6 Marketing and Business Development 332 6.1 Marketing Architectural Services 332 6.2 Developing Marketing Strategy 342 6.3 Public Relations and Communications 355 6.4 Networking and Business Development 370 6.5 Qualifi cations, Proposals, and Interviews 381 7 Financial Management 396 7.1 Navigating Economic Cycles 396 7.2 Financial Management Overview 409 7.3 Financial Management Systems 418 7.4 Developing Annual Budgets and Profit Planning 428 8 Human Resources 444 8.1 Human Resources Management Overview 444 8.2 Compensation Strategy and Philosophy 461 8.3 Recruiting and Hiring: Strategies and Methodology 475 8.4 Professional Development and Mentoring 487 PART 3 PROJECT DELIVERY 507 9 Design Project Delivery 508 9.1 Project Delivery Methods 508 9.2 The Architect’s Role in Construction Manager-Constructor Project Delivery 520 9.3 Integrated Project Delivery Overview 530 9.4 Contractor-Led Design-Build 541 9.5 Architect-Led Design-Build 555 9.6 Architect Developer 563 9.7 Emerging Issues in Project Delivery 577 10 Design Project Management 584 10.1 Managing Architectural Projects 584 10.2 Project Teams 603 10.3 Project Budgets, Work Planning, and Monitoring 621 10.4 Project Management with Building Information Modeling Processes 641 10.5 Design Phases 654 10.6 Construction Drawings 668 10.7 Construction Specifi cations 689 10.8 Bidding and Negotiation 701 10.9 Construction Phase Services 713 10.10 Project Completion and Post-Construction 729 11 Technology in Practice 740 11.1 Technology in Practice Overview 740 11.2 Technology in Project Delivery Phases 754 11.3 Small Firms, Small Projects, and Building Information Modeling 764 11.4 Collaborative Technologies 780 11.5 Technology Management 785 11.6 Emerging Technology in Practice 798 12 Quality Management 810 12.1 Origins and Development of Quality Management 810 12.2 Quality Management in Schematic Design 822 12.3 Checklists 833 12.4 Quality Management in Construction Procurement, Contract Administration, and Post-Construction 847 13 Building Codes, Standards, and Regulations 857 13.1 Building Codes and Standards 857 13.2 Planning, Urban Design, and the Regulatory Environment 880 14 Research in Practice 899 14.1 Research in Practice Overview 899 14.2 Research Methods 911 14.3 Research and Practice 920 14.4 Evidence-Based Design 937 PART 4 CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 951 15 Project Definition 952 15.1 Defi ning Project Services 952 15.2 Services and Compensation 961 15.3 Negotiating Agreement 975 16 Risk Management 989 16.1 Risk Management Strategies 989 16.2 Insurance Coverage for Business and Professional Liability 1007 16.3 Risks and Emerging Practices 1021 16.4 Dispute Management and Resolution 1030 17 Agreements and AIA Document Program 1040 17.1 Agreements with Owners 1040 17.2 Project Team Agreements 1055 17.3 Owner-Generated Agreements 1070 17.4 Construction Contracts 1083 17.5 The AIA Documents Program 1093 Appendix A: Allied Professional Organizations 1113 Appendix B: Glossary 1117 Index 1141 About the Companion Website 1166

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Book SynopsisThe BIM Manager''s Handbook: Guidance for Professionals in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a design and construction software that manages not just graphics, but also informationinformation that enables the automatic generation of drawings and reports, design analysis, schedule simulation, facilities management, and cost analysisultimately enabling any building team to make better-informed decisions. This allows a range of professionalsarchitects, engineers, construction managers, surveyors, cost estimators, project managers, and facility managersto share this information throughout a building''s lifecycle. BIM is now recognized worldwide for the efficiencies it delivers in terms of working collaboratively, communication, processes, cost savings, and a property''s lifecycle management. With the widespread adoption of BIM, BIM Managers have become a much-needed new breed of professionals in architectural,Trade Review"This handbook provides an in-depth account of the breadth of activities that any BIM manager (or staff member actively engaged in the delivery of a project) might be required to undertake with appropriate theory and an emphasis on practical examples." (NBS, 2016)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ix Introduction Why BIM Managers Count! 1 The BIM Manager: Focus on the Person behind the Title 2 Hands-On BIM 6 Revelations and Surprises 8 Chapter 1 Best Practice BIM 11 BIM Managers: Breaking Ground 12 The Rise and Rise of BIM 13 Defining Good, or Even “Best Practice,” BIM 17 When BIM Goes Wrong — Examples of “Bad BIM” 22 The Tipping Point — How Do You Become Successful Using BIM? 29 Benchmarking BIM 35 Chapter 2 Change Management 43 Technology as a Driver for Innovation and Change 45 The Cultural Dimension of Change . . . and Its Management 47 Interfacing with Your Organization’s Leadership and Management 50 Overcoming Change Resistance and Managing Expectations 57 Tips and Tricks 67 Chapter 3 Focus on Technology 77 Interfacing Design Technology with Information Technology 79 Hardware/Software License Selection for BIM 81 Sharing BIM via Networks 83 BIM in the Cloud 85 Explaining Tool Ecologies 88 Interfacing BIM 92 Future Developments 109 Chapter 4 Building Up a BIM Support Infrastructure 113 Propagating BIM 115 Starting with the End in Mind—Employer Information Requirements 117 Setting the (BIM) Standards 121 BIM Execution Plans 125 The BIM Placemat 128 The BIM Capability Statement 130 BIM Library Management 133 Reaching Out 144 Chapter 5 Day-to-Day BIM Management 147 The Broad Spectrum of BIM 149 Advancing BIM Strategically 151 Planning BIM on a Project 157 Fire-Fighting and Lending a Helping Hand 171 Chapter 6 Excelling Your BIM Efforts 175 In Search of BIM Excellence 177 Becoming a BIM Expert 179 Innovating with BIM and Educating Others 181 BIM Research 185 Reaching Out and Getting Noticed! 188 Distinguishing Your Service Offering via BIM 193 Embracing Lifecycle BIM 196 Working According to Local Guidelines and Standards 198 Moving Forward (While Catching Up) 201 Epilogue 207 Index 209

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Book SynopsisBrings together leading thinking on issues of new professional practice and on the future of a sustainable built environment This book focuses on both construction and development issues, and examines how we can transition to a sustainable future by the year 2050bringing together leading research and practice at building, neighbourhood, and city levels. It deftly analyses how emerging socio-economic, technological, and environmental trends will influence the built environment of the future. The book covers a broad spectrum of interests across the scales of buildings, communities and cities, including how professional practice will need to adapt to these trends. The broader context is provided by an analysis of emergent business models and the changing requirements for expert advice from clients. Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050: A Foresight Approach to Construction and Development features chapters covering: data and trends, including Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Notes on Contributors x Foreword xiv Preface xvii Acknowledgements xix Book Endorsements xx 1 Introduction: Foresight and Futures Studies in Construction and Development 1Tim Dixon, John Connaughton and Stuart Green Part 1 Sustainability and the Built Environment 25 2 Climate Change, Resilience and the Built Environment 27Janet F. Barlow, Li Shao and Stefan T. Smith 3 Sustainability in Real Estate Markets 50Jorn van de Wetering 4 From the ‘Sustainable Community’ to Prosperous People and Places: Inclusive Change in the Built Environment 72Saffron Woodcraft and Constance Smith 5 Smart and Sustainable?: The Future of ‘Future Cities’ 94Tim Dixon 6 Sustainable Infrastructure 117Martino Tran, Jim Hall, Robert Nicholls, Adrian J. Hickford, Modassar Chaudry and Geoff Watson 7 Sustainable Design of the Built Environment 137Lorraine Farrelly Part 2 Changing Professional Practice 155 8 Planning for Sustainability: Reflections on a Necessary Activity 157Joe Doak and Gavin Parker 9 Sustainable Construction: Contested Knowledge and the Decline of Professionalism 172Stuart Green 10 Sustainable Procurement 194John Connaughton and Will Hughes 11 Social Media in the Built Environment 223Bob Thompson Part 3 Provocations about the Future: Practitioners’ Viewpoints 249 12 Sustainability through Collaboration and Skills Development 251Andy Ford and Aaron Gillich 13 Built Environment Professionals as Sustainability Advocates 270Gerard Healey Part 4 Transformative Technologies and Innovation 285 14 Energy Interactions: The Growing Interplay between Buildings and Energy Networks 287Phil Coker and Jacopo Torriti 15 Sustained Innovation Uptake in Construction 310Graeme D. Larsen 16 Humanising the Digital: A Cautionary View of the Future 325Ian J. Ewart Part 5 Conclusions and Common Themes 337 17 Understanding and Shaping Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050 339Tim Dixon, John Connaughton and Stuart Green Index 339

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Book SynopsisThe essential resource for becoming more effective in the highly competitive architectural marketplace Handbook for the Architectural Manager offers architects a comprehensive resource that brings together critical information on four interlinked areas: managing the architectural office, projects, stakeholders, and learning. Unlike other books on the topic that only stress management of the business or the management of projects, this book offers a guiding framework that encompasses the architectural manager's role in developing the practice's competitive strategies and overseeing the project portfolio. Written by noted experts in the field, Handbook for the Architectural Manager is grounded in current research in which, for the first time, the components of architectural management have been analyzed systematically, tested, and developed for practical application. Designed to explore typical architectural management issues, the book provides clear and concise direction with practicTable of ContentsPreface ix 1 Introduction 1 1.1 An Argument for a Management Framework 1 1.2 Agenda 4 1.3 Structure 4 1.4 Value 5 2 Architecture and Management 7 2.1 Setting the Scene 7 2.2 Architecture and Management 7 2.2.1 Architectural Practice 8 2.3 Design 9 2.3.1 Design as an Activity (Process) 9 2.3.2 Design as Collaboration (Co-design) 10 2.3.3 Design as Learning 10 2.3.4 Design as an Output (Product) 11 2.3.5 Types of Design and Management Challenges 11 2.4 The Management of Design 12 2.4.1 In Construction 12 2.4.2 In Architecture 13 2.4.3 Comparing Roles 13 2.5 The Business of Architecture 14 2.5.1 The Challenge of Uniqueness 15 3 Architectural Management 17 3.1 Setting the Scene 17 3.2 Architectural Management: What it is 17 3.2.1 The Meaning of Architectural Management 18 3.2.2 A Practical Definition of Architectural Management 19 3.3 Benefits of Adopting Architectural Management 20 3.4 Levels of Application 21 3.5 The Architectural Manager 23 3.5.1 What does the Architectural Manager do? 23 3.5.2 Knowledge and Skills 25 3.5.3 Who is Best Qualified to Practise or Lead Architectural Management? 26 3.6 Ensuring Consistency 27 3.7 Self-reflection 28 3.8 Managing Expectations 28 3.9 Taking on the Architectural Manager Role 30 4 Architectural Management Framework 33 4.1 Setting the Scene 33 4.2 The Essentials 33 4.2.1 Architectural Offices 33 4.3 Strategic Concerns: People and Processes 34 4.3.1 People 34 4.3.2 Processes 36 4.4 Practical Concerns: Managing Resources 36 4.4.1 Less is More 37 4.4.2 Managing Design Effort 37 4.4.3 Staff Deployment 37 4.4.4 Identifying Good Habits and Eliminating Inefficiencies 38 4.4.5 Balancing Risk and Reward 39 4.4.6 Ensuring Consistency 40 4.5 A Practical Framework 41 4.6 How to use the Framework 41 5 Managing the Business 43 5.1 Business Model 44 5.2 Organisation Design 47 5.3 Marketing 48 5.4 Human Resource Management 51 5.5 Information Technology Utilisation 54 5.6 Workplace Design and Management 55 5.7 Ethics and Legal Issues 57 5.8 Knowledge Management 60 5.9 Growth Planning 61 5.10 Financial Management 62 6 Managing Projects 67 6.1 Design Excellence 68 6.2 Design Management 70 6.3 Project Management 72 6.4 Construction Management 75 6.5 Facilities Management 77 6.6 Property ‘Real Estate’ Development 78 6.7 Interior Design 80 6.8 Architectural Support Services 82 6.9 Investments and other Business Ventures 83 6.10 Quality Management 84 7 Managing Stakeholders 87 7.1 Stakeholder Identification 88 7.2 Stakeholder Analysis 90 7.3 Stakeholder Communication 92 7.4 Stakeholder Engagement 94 7.5 Conflict Management 96 7.6 Value Management 97 7.7 Managing the Firm’s Social Responsibility 99 7.8 Managing Sustainability 100 7.9 Client Education 102 7.10 Managing Client Requirements 102 8 Managing Learning 105 8.1 The Learning Firm 106 8.2 Managing Individual Learning 108 8.3 Managing Group Learning 110 8.4 Managing Organisational Learning 113 8.5 Managing Inter-Organisational Learning 115 8.6 Managing Continuing Professional Development 117 8.7 Measuring Effectiveness 119 8.8 Measuring the Architectural Manager’s Leadership Skills 121 8.9 Analogical Comparison with Others 123 8.10 Collaborating with Professional Bodies 125 9 Practical Application 129 9.1 The Sole Practitioner 129 9.1.1 Scenario 129 9.1.2 Applying Architectural Management – Managing Learning 130 9.1.3 Reflection and Measuring Performance 130 9.2 The Small Office 131 9.2.1 Scenario 131 9.2.2 Applying Architectural Management – Managing Projects 132 9.2.3 Reflection and Measuring Performance 132 9.3 The Medium-sized Office 133 9.3.1 Scenario 133 9.3.2 Applying Architectural Management – Managing the Business 134 9.3.3 Reflection and Measuring Performance 134 9.4 The Large Office 135 9.4.1 Scenario 135 9.4.2 Applying Architectural Management – Managing Stakeholders 135 9.4.3 Reflection and Measuring Performance 137 9.5 And Finally…it is Your Turn 137 Further Reading 139 Architectural Management 139 Design Management for AEC 139 Generic Design Management 140 References 141 Index 143

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Book SynopsisThe gold-standard structural design reference, completely revised and updated with an all-new look Completely revised to reflect the latest standards and practices, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, 13th Edition, is the go-to reference on structural design, giving architects and contractors a concise introduction to the structures commonly used for typical buildings. It presents primary concepts and calculations for the preliminary dimensioning of principal elements within a building design, focused on key principles of quantitative analysis and design of structural members. Structural design is an essential component of the architect's repertoire, and engineering principles are at the foundation of every sound structure. Architects need to understand the physics without excess math. This book covers fundamental concepts like forces, loading, and reactions, to teach how to estimate critical design loads and analyze for final proportions. It provides exactly what you need to quickly grasp the concepts and determine the best solutions to difficult design challenges. The thirteenth edition of Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders includes: Increased page size for improved visibility and usabilityNewly revised wood, steel, and concrete construction sections allow easy comparison of the latest techniques and materialsAccompanying instructor manual available online with background discussion, solutions to exercises, additional study materials, and self-tests A leading reference for over 80 years, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders is the definitive guide to practical structural design, ideal for students in architecture, construction, building technology, and architectural engineering.

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Book SynopsisA start-to-finish roadmap on incorporating drone technology into your AEC firmworkflow Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction: A Strategic Guide to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operation and Implementationis the only process-driven,step-by-stephandbookto implement drone technology in AEC workflows.It provides a comprehensive and practical roadmapfor architecture, engineering, and construction firmsto incorporate drones into theirdesign and construction processes. The book offersextensive information on drone data processing,andincludesguidance onhow to acquire, manipulate and use the various data types produced from drone flights.Thecreationofthree-dimensionaldataand visualizationsarecovered in-depth.Drone Technologyreviewshow to select and fly dronesbased on data needs and initial costs,and how to collect and maintain required flight logs, licenses, and permits. Drone Technologyuses severalreal-worldpTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Part 1: Introduction to Drone Practice 1 Chapter 1: How to Use This Book 3 Drones for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) 3 The Method Behind This Book 4 Who Can Use This Book? 4 The Book Road Map 5 About the Authors 7 Daniel Tal, ASLA, RLA 7 Jon Altschuld, ASLA, RLA 8 Important Contributor Justin Clark 9 Chapter 2: A Paradigm Shift in Viewing the World 11 The Breadth of Drone Applications Is Just Beginning to Be Discovered 12 Basic Drone Use 12 Current Breadth of Drone Use 13 The Future Breadth of Drone Use 16 The Risks of Drone Technology 17 Why Use Drones? 21 The Bottom Line on Drones 22 Chapter 3: Drone Data Visualization as a Full Cycle Tool 23 Advantages 23 Project Cycles 25 Written Proposal 26 Proposal Interview 26 Project Start Up 27 Concept Design and Design Development 27 Construction Administration 29 Post-Construction 29 Visual Communication 30 Defining Drone Data and Visualization 30 2D Concept Overlay 31 3D Concept Model Overlay 31 3D Mesh 31 Classified Point Clouds 33 Construction Analysis over the Internet 33 Contour CAD Line Work 34 Drone Photography 34 Drone Video Footage 34 Digital Elevation Model (DEM) 35 Plant Health 35 High-Resolution Orthorectified Image 35 Site Quantities and Takeoffs 36 Thermal Maps 38 Time-Based Site Comparisons 38 Part 2: Getting off the Ground 41 Chapter 4: Buy In 43 Return on Investment (ROI) 43 Start-Up Cost Estimate 44 Annual Expenditures 47 Rate of Return (ROR) 48 Commodity 48 Include in Proposals 49 Project Collaboration and Deferred Costs/Cost Savings 50 Intangible Values 51 Value Added Services 52 Training Costs 56 Remote 107 License 56 Software and Photogrammetry Training Costs 57 Permissions Costs 57 Chapter 5: Getting Started 58 AEC Drone Standard Features 58 Flying Skills 60 High Quality of Data 61 Power and Flight Time 61 Flight Controller Automations 61 Third Party Apps 62 Support and Troubleshooting 63 Drone Packages 63 Applications and Software 64 Device Apps 64 Categories 64 Flight Conditions 64 Video and Photo Recording 66 Photogrammetry 68 Insurance 71 Online Portals 71 Desktop Software 71 Photogrammetry 71 Photo Matching and Editing 71 Multimedia and Video Editing 72 Computer Hardware 72 CPU 73 GPU 73 RAM 73 Storage Memory 73 Chapter 6: Documentation, Permissions, and License 74 Professional Etiquette for Professional Practice 74 The Legal Rules 74 Part 107 76 Permissions – LAANC 77 Permissions – State, Agency, County, and City Regulations 80 Permissions – DJI FlySafe and Geo Zones 80 Insurance 80 Documentation 82 Chapter 7: Best Practices for Flying Drones 86 The Flying Mindset 86 Drone Flying Apps 87 Simulator Mode 88 Flight Operations 89 Takeoff 90 During Flight 91 Flight Area Awareness 91 Maintaining Visual Line of Site (VLOS) 92 Emergency Operations 94 Landing and Post-flight 95 Automated Flying 95 Pilot Control 95 Manual Intervention 95 Pre-flight Planning for Automated Flights 96 Part 3: Acquiring and Working with Drone Data 97 Chapter 8: Imagery and Videos 99 Photo and Video Quality 99 Using DJI Standard Apps 99 Image Geotag 101 Litchi Flight Planning Software 101 Litchi Smart Device App 103 Litchi Desktop Web Portal 104 Virtual Litchi Mission 104 Working with Drone Photos 106 Annotated Images 106 Photo Matches 107 Hand Sketch Photo Matches 107 Photoshop Photo Matches 107 3D Model Photo Matches 111 Working with Drone Videos 114 Pix4D (and Other) Animations 116 Chapter 9: Photogrammetry 117 What Is Photogrammetry? 117 Drones and Photogrammetry 118 Photogrammetry Accuracy and Precision 119 Ground Control Points 123 Collecting Data 124 RTK Drones, Ground Control Pads 131 Processing the Data 132 Processing Steps 134 Photogrammetry Project Comparisons 139 Project #1 – Rural Ranch 139 Project #2 – US-50 Little Blue Canyon 143 Photogrammetry Hardware 146 Photogrammetry Software 146 Chapter 10: Working with 3D Models 147 Point Cloud versus 3D Mesh 147 Working with Point Clouds and 3D Meshes 148 Viewing and Sharing Online 150 Third-Party Sites 152 Application 153 Viewing and Processing in the Cloud 153 Photogrammetry Software 153 Construction Management Viewing and Sharing Software 153 Working with and Manipulating the 3D Mesh 154 File Format 154 Point Cloud to Mesh 155 Mesh Decimation 155 Mesh Manipulation and Proposed Features 156 Chapter 11: The Future of UAVs 159 Final Word and Looking Ahead 163 Index 165

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction xi Acknowledgments xii The Author xiii Author’s Note xiv Chapter 1. Tiny Houses 1 A Tiny House at Walden Pond 2 What Is a Tiny House? 4 How Big Is Big Enough? 6 New Life for an Old Idea: The ADU 7 Chapter 2. Legal Aspects 9 Zoning and Building Codes 10 IRC Appendix Q 13 Highway Width & Height Limits 15 Chapter 3. Costs 17 Building Cost Breakdown 18 Savings by Doing It Yourself 19 Square Foot Construction Cost 20 Total Construction Cost 21 Big Added Cost: The Site 22 More Added Costs: Site Services 23 Added Costs: Impact Fees? 24 Chapter 4. Design 25 The Process 26 The Program 27 Activity Space Analysis 28 Space Bubbles 30 Squaring Up the Bubbles 32 A Few Critical Dimensions 34 Furniture and Appliances 36 Furnishings for Tiny Spaces 38 Designing the Exterior 42 Visual Element Variations 44 Chapter 5. Some Floor Plans 47 On Wheels 8 × 16 48 On Wheels 8 × 20 50 On Wheels 8 × 24 52 On Wheels 8 × 30 53 On Skids 12 × 16 54 On Skids 12 × 20 56 On Skids 12 × 24 58 On Skids 12 × 28 60 Site-Built 12 × 20 62 Site-Built 20 × 26 63 Site-Built 20 × 32 64 Site-Built 14 × 28 65 Site-Built 16 × 24 66 Site-Built 20 × 28 67 Site-Built 20 × 20 68 Chapter 6. Drawing Plans 69 Drafting Tools 70 Drawing Lines 72 Dimensioning 74 Using Templates 75 Formatting the Page 76 Chapter 7. A Set of Plans 77 The Set 78 Site Plan 80 Floor Plan 81 Two Foundation Options 82 Two Floor Framing Options 83 N/S Wall Framing 84 E/W Wall Framing 85 Roof Framing 86 Elevations 87 Typical Section 88 Electrical Plan 89 Plumbing Plan 90 Chapter 8. Foundations 91 Forces Due to Wind 92 Anchoring Homes on Wheels 94 Anchoring Homes on Skids 95 Pole Foundation 96 Slab on Grade 97 Masonry Crawl Space 98 Full Basement (South) 99 Full Basement (North) 100 Chapter 9. Framing 101 Forces on a House Frame 102 How Beams Support Loads 104 Beams: Natural & Manufactured 105 Framing Floors 106 Span Tables for Floor Joists 110 Framing Walls 112 Framing Roofs 116 Span Tables for Rafters 118 Span Table for Ridge Beams 120 Chapter 10. Sheathing 121 Sheathing Materials 122 Floor Sheathing 124 Wall Sheathing 126 Roof Sheathing 127 T&G Roof Sheathing 128 Chapter 11. Siding 129 Cedar Shingle Siding 130 Horizontal Lap Siding 132 Plywood Panel Siding 134 Vinyl Siding 136 Chapter 12. Roofing 141 Roofing Materials 142 Roof Edge Details 143 Roll Roofing (Selvage) 144 Double Coverage Roofing 145 Asphalt Shingles 146 Cedar Shingles 148 Metal Panel Roofing 150 EPDM (Rubber) Roofing 152 Chapter 13. Lofts & Stairs 153 Loft Headroom 154 Loft Access 155 Stairways 156 Ladders 159 Alternating-Tread Devices 160 Ships Ladders 161 Handrails 162 Chapter 14. Windows & Doors 163 Window Types 164 Sizing Windows 165 Window Energy Efficiency 166 Egress Windows 168 Natural Daylighting 169 Ventilation 170 The View Looking Out 171 Installing Windows 172 About Doors 174 Energy Efficiency of Doors 175 Installing Prehung Doors 176 Chapter 15. Insulation 179 Insulation and R-Value 180 Floor Insulation Options 182 Wall Insulation Options 184 Roof Insulation Options 186 Chapter 16. Wiring 189 The AC Electrical Circuit 190 110 VAC & 220 VAC Circuits 191 Electrical Wire & Cable 192 Service Drops & Entrances 193 Circuits Required by Code 194 An Example Wiring Plan 195 The Distribution Panel 196 Accessory Dwelling Feeds 198 Running Cables 200 The Most Common Circuits 201 Going Off the Grid 202 PV Panel Shading 204 Estimating Your Usage 205 Sizing the System 206 Example Off-the-Grid System 207 Chapter 17. Plumbing 209 Supply System 210 Drain, Waste, & Vent System 212 Roughing in the Pipes 214 Traps & Venting 216 The Gray Waste Alternative 218 Chapter 18. Heating 221 Estimating Heat Loss 222 Heat Loss Example 226 Heating Cost 227 Choosing Your Heat Source 228 Chapter 19. Cooling 231 What Determines Comfort? 232 Natural Cooling 233 Ceiling Fans 234 Window Box Fans 236 Evaporative Coolers 238 Air Conditioners 239 Sizing Air Conditioners 240 AC Sizing Example 242 Further Information 245 Index 247

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Book SynopsisThe companion student exercise guide to the classic book on building construction Fundamentals of Building Construction, Seventh Edition, involves students in the types of everyday issues faced by professional building architects. Exercises in Building Construction, Seventh Edition, offers students a hands-on way to apply material learned in the core book. The Exercises book is designed to help gain and retain the needed knowledge of the broad, diverse, complex, and constantly changing materials and methods of building construction. The newest edition of Exercises in Building Construction presents an integrated approach to the topic that interweaves issues of building science, material properties, building craft, and legal constraints. The authors bring together in one volume the elements of building construction as a whole system rather than in disconnected parts. The revised seventh edition offers online resources for students and instructors and provides an expert guide from the industry's leading authorial team. The updated seventh edition features: Forty-nine real world construction problemsClear instructions for each exerciseInformative, concise illustrationsAmple space to work out answers Written for students of architecture, engineering, or construction, the seventh edition of Exercised in Building Construction is the essential study guide for applying the knowledge acquired from the core book.Table of ContentsGetting Started with the Exercises v 1. Making Buildings 1 1.1 Environmental Impacts of Materials 2 1.2 Building Code Restrictions 5 1.3 Observing Construction 9 1.4 Providing Construction Services 13 2. Foundations 15 2.1 Waterproofing, Drainage, and Insulation 16 2.2 Soil Types and Bearing Capacities 19 2.3 Foundation and Slope Support Systems 21 3. Wood 23 3.1 Working with Wood—Part I 25 3.2 Working with Wood—Part II 27 4. Heavy Timber and Mass Timber Construction 29 4.1 Heavy Timber Framing 30 4.2 Cross-Laminated Timber Panels 33 5. Wood Light Frame Construction 35 5.1 Laying Out Floor Framing 36 5.2 Laying Out Wall Framing 39 5.3 Working with Pitched Roofs 41 5.4 Designing Roof Framing 45 6. Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction 47 6.1 Exterior Detailing 48 7. Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction 51 7.1 Proportioning Fireplaces 52 7.2 Proportioning Stairs 55 7.3 Platform Frame Design Project 57 8. Brick Masonry 61 8.1 Selecting Bricks and Mortar 62 8.2 Brick Bonds 65 8.3 Masonry Dimensioning 67 8.4 Lintels and Arches 71 9. Stone and Concrete Masonry 73 9.1 Selecting Concrete Masonry Units 74 9.2 Stone Masonry 77 10. Masonry Wall Construction 79 10.1 Movement Joints in Masonry Construction 80 10.2 Masonry Cavity Wall Detailing 83 11. Steel Frame Construction 85 11.1 Steel Structural Shapes 86 11.2 Steel Framing Plans 89 11.3 Detailing Steel Connections 93 11.4 Steel Frame Design Exercise 97 12. Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction 101 12.1 Light Gauge Steel Framing Details 102 13. Concrete Construction 105 13.1 Detailing Concrete Reinforcing Bars 106 14. Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems 109 14.1 Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems 110 14.2 Architectural Concrete 113 15. Precast Concrete Framing Systems 115 15.1 Precast Concrete Framing Systems 116 15.2 Detailing Precast Concrete Framing 119 16. Designing the Building Enclosure 123 16.1 Keeping Water Out 124 16.2 Controlling the Flow of Heat 127 17. Roofing 129 17.1 Low-Slope Roof Drainage 130 17.2 Low-Slope Roof Detailing 133 18. Glass and Glazing 135 18.1 Selecting Glass and Glazing 136 19. Windows and Doors 137 19.1 Selecting Windows and Doors 138 20. Cladding with Masonry and Concrete 139 20.1 Masonry Cladding Design 140 21. Cladding with Metal and Glass 141 21.1 Aluminum Extrusions 143 21.2 Metal and Glass Cladding Systems 144 22. Selecting Interior Finishes 145 22.1 Selecting Interior Finish Systems 146 23. Interior Walls and Partitions 149 23.1 Detailing Interior Wall Finishes 150 24. Finish Ceilings and Floors 153 24.1 Detailing Floor and Ceiling Finishes 154 Teach Yourself to Build 157

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Part 1 Drawing Communication, Equipment, Fundamentals, and Classification Systems 1 Chapter 1. Design as Communication 3 Drawing for Idea Generation 3 Drawing as Design and Presentation Media 4 Drawing as a Guide for Construction 6 Issues Affecting How Interior Designers Communicate 6 Chapter 2. Drafting Equipment and Its Care 19 Drawing Tables and Surfaces 20 Drawing Papers and Plastic Film 21 Pencils, Leads, and Pens 22 Parallel Bar, T-square, and Drafting Machines 25 Triangles, Templates, and Compasses 27 Scales 28 Erasers, Erasing Shields, and Brushes 32 Additional Equipment 35 Chapter 3. Drawing and Drafting Fundamentals 37 Drawing 37 Drafting 38 Lettering 44 Starting the Drawing 47 Drafting Standards, Abbreviations, and Symbols 52 Chapter 4. Drawing Classification Systems 57 Multiview Drawings 57 Single-View Drawings 60 Axonometric Projections 62 Oblique Projections 64 Perspective Drawings 65 Part 2 The Design Process: Transition from Concepts to Construction Drawings 75 Chapter 5. Concept Development and the Design Process 77 The Design Process: The Analysis Phase 78 The Synthesis Phase 80 Test Fit Plans 85 Part 3 Contract Documents 95 Chapter 6. Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Contracts 97 Specifications 98 Contracts 103 Contract Administration 103 Construction Drawings 108 Guidelines for Preparing Construction Drawings 114 Drawing Conventions and Representations 123 Modular Units 135 Chapter 7. As-Built Drawings and Demolition Plans 139 As-Built Drawings 139 Demolition Plans 148 Chapter 8. Floor Plans 155 Floor Plans in Modular Units 158 Wall and Partition Types and Construction 163 Scale of Floor Plans 167 Drafting Standards 168 Walls in Plan View 169 Doors and Windows in Plan View 169 Graphic and Text Notation on Floor Plans 177 Architectural Symbols 178 Dimensioning Floor Plans 180 Designation of Materials 183 Chapter 9. Building Codes, Fire, and Life Safety Plans 193 Building Code Compliance 193 Fire and Life Safety Plans 200 Chapter 10. Elevations 205 Exterior Elevations 205 Interior Elevations 206 Scale of Interior Elevations 207 Drafting Standards for Interior Elevations 208 Designation of Materials 212 Dimensioning Elevations 213 Chapter 11. Sections 225 Types of Section Drawings 225 Scale of Section Drawings 228 Drafting Standards 231 Building Sections 232 Sections of Interior Spaces 234 Wall Sections 235 Detail and Object Sections 238 Chapter 12. Specialty Drawings 241 Purpose Of specialty Drawings 241 Stairs and Ramps 241 Millwork 250 Cabinetry 256 Fireplaces 263 Chapter 13. Door andWindow Schedules 271 Doors 271 Door Classifications: Operation, Types, and Materials 271 Door Hardware 276 Door and Hardware Schedules 279 Windows 287 Window Schedules 288 Chapter 14. Finish Schedules and Finish Plans 293 Room-Finish Schedules 295 Finish Plans 297 Drafting Standards for Finish Plans 298 Chapter 15. Furniture Installation Plans 311 Planning for Furniture 311 Scale of Furniture Installation Plans 316 Drafting Standards for Furniture Installation Plans 317 Dimensioning Furniture Installation Plans 319 Designation of Materials 320 Chapter 16. Furnishings and Equipment Plans 325 Scale of Drawings 329 Drafting Standards 329 Dimensioning Furnishings And Equipment Plans 332 Chapter 17. Lighting: Reflected Ceiling and Electrical Plans 337 Lighting Design Process 341 General and Ambient Light Levels 346 Task and Accent Light Levels 347 Types of Lighting Systems 350 Fluorescent Lamps 353 High-Intensity Discharge Lamps 354 Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps 354 Other Light Sources 354 The Reflected Ceiling Plan 355 Types of Ceiling Systems 357 Code Issues Affecting Lighting 364 Electrical or Power Plans 376 Part 4 Structural,Mechanical, and Plumbing Systems 385 Chapter 18. Structural Systems for Buildings 387 Building Foundations and Footings 388 Foundation Plans 389 Structural Walls and Columns 395 Floor and Roof Systems 395 Framing Plans 398 Floor Framing Plans 398 Roof Framing Plans 401 Roof Plans 403 Chapter 19. Mechanical and Plumbing Plans 409 Mechanical (HVAC) Plans 410 Scale of HVAC Plans 415 Drafting Standards For HVAC Plans 416 Designation of HVAC Materials 417 Plumbing Systems and Plans 422 Scale of Plumbing Drawings 426 Drafting Standards for Plumbing Drawings 426 Designation of Materials for Plumbing Plans 429 Dimensioning Plumbing Plans 429 Appendix A. Abbreviations for Construction Drawings 433 Appendix B. Selected 2010 ADA Design Standards 437 Appendix C. Trigonometric Functions: Sines and Cosines of Angles 443 Glossary 445 Index 457

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of the popular introduction to architectural lighting design, covering all stages of the lighting design process Designing with Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design, Second Edition, provides students and professionals alike with comprehensive understanding of the use of lighting to define and enhance a space. This accessible, highly practical textbook covers topics such as the art and science of color, color rendering and appearance, lighting control systems, building codes and standards, and sustainability and energy conservation. Throughout the text, accomplished lighting designer and instructor Jason Livingston offers expert insights on the use of color, the interaction between light and materials, the relation between light, vision, and psychology, and more. Fully revised and updated throughout, the second edition features new chapters on design thinking, common lighting techniques, and lighting economics. Expanded sections on aesthetics, controlling LEDs, light, and health, designing with light, and color mixing luminaires are supported by new case studies, examples, and exercises. Featuring hundreds of high-quality color images and illustrations, Designing with Light: Provides systematic guidance on all aspects of the lighting design processThoroughly covers color and light, including color perception, color rendering, and designing with colored lightExplains the theory behind the practice of architectural lighting designContains information on cost estimating, life cycle analysis, voluntary energy programs, and professional lighting design credentials Includes an instructor resource site with PowerPoint presentations, test questions, and suggested assignments for each chapter, and also a student site with flashcards, self-evaluation tests, and helpful calculators. Designing with Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design, Second Edition is perfect for architecture, interior design, and electrical engineering programs that include courses on lighting design, as well as professionals looking for a thorough and up-to-date desk reference.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xiii Preface to the First Edition xv Acknowledgments xvii About the Author xix Chapter 1: The Lighting Design Profession 1 The Lighting Designer’s Scope of Practice 2 Professional Lighting Design Credentials 5 Digital Resources 7 References 7 Chapter 2: The Design Process and Lighting Design 9 What Is Lighting Design? 9 Phases of the Architectural Design Process 10 Beginning the Lighting Design 14 A Lighting Design Process 15 Digital Resources 17 References 17 Chapter 3: Designing with Light 19 Thinking About Light 19 Thinking About Luminaires 24 Thinking About Lighting Architecture 27 Thinking About Variety and Contrast 29 Thinking About Everything – Layers of Light 30 Communicating Design Ideas 31 Approaches to the Lighting Design Process 36 Additional Considerations 50 Digital Resources 50 References 51 Chapter 4: What Is Light? 53 Light Is Illumination 53 Light Is Rays of Vision 54 Light Is a Material 54 Light Is Rays 55 Light Is Colored Rays 55 Light Is Waves 56 Light Is Particles 56 Light Is Waves, Again 57 Light Is Waves and Particles, aka Quanta 59 Light Is Art 60 Light Is a Tool 61 Digital Resources 62 References 62 Chapter 5: How We See 63 From Light Source to Vision 63 The Eye 64 How We See Color 68 Visual Performance 71 Digital Resources 74 References 74 Chapter 6: Light and Perception 77 Perception 77 Impressions 78 Lighting, Architecture, and Impressions 79 Light and Behavior 86 Digital Resources 86 References 87 Chapter 7: Distribution of Light 89 Interaction of Light and Materials 89 Types of Distribution 96 Other Distribution Issues 98 Digital Resources 101 References 102 Chapter 8: Light Sources and Lamps 103 Light Sources 103 Lamp Shapes 115 Lamp Sizes 118 Lamp Bases 120 Beam Angle and Field Angle 122 Describing a Lamp 124 Selecting a Light Source 126 Lamp Information for Consumers 127 Digital Resources 128 References and Suggested Readings 128 Chapter 9: The Science of Color in Light 131 Why Understand the Science of Color? 131 The Special Nature of Vision 131 Colorimetry 132 Standard Observers 132 Chromaticity Diagrams 135 Colors of White Light 139 How Do We Define White Light? 144 Chromaticity Differences 146 Color Rendering 149 Light Source Color Characteristics 163 Other Issues in Color 164 Chromatic Light 169 Additive and Subtractive Color Mixing 171 Digital Resources 174 References and Suggested Readings 174 Chapter 10: Designing with Color in Light 177 Selecting Color Temperature 177 Tunable Lighting 180 Using TM- 30 188 Using Colored Light 193 Color and Meaning 196 Color and Environment 197 Sources of Colored Light 204 Digital Resources 207 References 208 Chapter 11: Lighting Fixtures or Luminaires 209 Luminaire Components 210 Common Luminaire Types 213 Mounting Conditions 223 Outdoor Luminaires 224 Luminaire Consideration Summary 226 Reading Manufacturer’s Literature 226 Modifying Luminaires 230 Custom Luminaires 230 Luminaire Sales and Information 230 Digital Resources 235 References 236 Chapter 12: Lighting Techniques and Details 237 Wall Washing 237 Wall Grazing 240 Accent Lighting 241 Cove Lighting 242 Scallops 243 Luminous Ceilings 245 Under- Shelf Lighting 246 Digital Resources 248 References 249 Chapter 13: Daylighting 251 The Benefits of Daylighting 251 Planning for Daylighting 252 Code Requirements 253 Solar Angles 253 Building Orientation 254 Glazing 255 Designing Daylighting 256 Shading Strategies 261 Digital Resources 262 References 263 Chapter 14: Lighting Controls 265 Electricity and Electrical Engineering 265 Why Do We Need Controls? 268 Basic Controls 269 Control Protocols 272 Other Control System Components 279 Control Systems 280 Commissioning Control Systems 285 Digital Resources 286 References 287 Chapter 15: Photometrics and Calculations 289 Terms Describing Brightness 289 Units for Measuring Light 290 How Much Light Is Required? 291 Illuminance Calculations 292 Glare Calculations 308 Flicker Calculations 309 Digital Resources 310 References and Suggested Readings 311 Chapter 16: Documenting the Design 313 Reflected Ceiling Plan or Lighting Plan 313 Luminaire Designations 320 Developing the RCP 320 Luminaire Cut Sheets 331 Luminaire or Fixture Schedule 333 Specifications 336 Documenting Controls 338 Load Calculations 341 Digital Resources 343 References 344 Chapter 17: Building and Energy Codes 345 Model Codes 346 Model Building Codes 347 Model Energy Codes 348 Verifying Energy Code Compliance 350 Digital Resources 351 References 352 Chapter 18: Sustainability 353 Voluntary Programs 354 Qualified Products Lists 357 What Else Can We Do? 358 Assessing Sustainability 361 Digital Resources 362 References and Suggested Readings 363 Chapter 19: Light and Health 365 Biological Rhythms 365 Measuring Circadian Entrainment Effectiveness 367 Other Health Uses for Light 368 Light Deficiency and Light Therapy 370 Full- Spectrum Lighting 371 Harmful Effects of Light 372 Light and the Aging Eye 372 WELL Building Standard 373 Digital Resources 374 References 374 Chapter 20: Lighting Economics 377 Initial Cost 377 Simple Payback 378 Life- Cycle Cost Analysis 379 Additional Value Considerations 381 Digital Resources 381 References 382 Appendix: Lighting Design–Related Professional Organizations 383 Glossary 385 Index 401

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface ix About the Authors xi 1 Greens 1 2 Tees 27 3 Fairways 37 4 The Rough 49 5 Bunkers and Their Maintenance 59 6 Water 77 7 Fertilizers 91 8 Topdressing 101 9 Aerating, Verticutting, and Venting 113 10 Spraying 131 11 Seeding, Sodding, and Sprigging 143 12 Drainage 163 13 Trees 177 14 Landscaping 189 15 Traffic and Paths 197 16 Changing Cups, Flagsticks, and Tee Markers 209 17 Rules of Golf That Affect Maintenance 221 18 Golf Course Budgeting 231 19 The Grounds Maintenance Facility 241 20 Managing People 253 21 Greenkeeping Common Sense 263 22 Job Descriptions 271 23 Communicating with Management 283 Index 291

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix How to Use This Book xi Section 1 Designing with Building Codes 1 1. Designing with Building Codes 3 Section 2 Designing the Structure 19 1. Selecting the Structural System 21 2. Configuring the Structural System 39 3. Sizing the Structural System 55 Section 3 Designing with Daylight 139 1. Design Criteria for Daylighting Systems 141 2. Configuring and Sizing Daylighting Systems 151 Section 4 Designing Spaces for Mechanical and Electrical Services 159 1. Selecting Heating and Cooling Systems for Large Buildings 161 2. Configuring and Sizing Mechanical and Electrical Services for Large Buildings 185 3. Passive Heating and Cooling Systems 221 4. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Small Buildings 239 Section 5 Designing for Egress And Accessibility 265 1. Configuring the Egress System and Providing Accessible Routes 267 2. Sizing the Egress System 301 3. Stairway and Ramp Design 317 Section 6 Designing for Parking 333 1. Design Criteria for Parking Facilities 335 2. Configuring Parking Facilities 343 3. Sizing Parking Facilities 355 Section 7 Designing with Height And Area Limitations 369 1. Construction Types and Height and Area Limitations 371 2. Height and Area Tables 393 Appendix A Example Use of This Book 481 Appendix B Units of Conversion 487 Bibliography 489 Index 491

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The first book to provide a full history of the development of architectural conservation, A History of Architectural Conservation is considered a landmark publication by architectural conservation students and professionals the world over. Twenty years after its first publication, this new edition of Jukka Jokilehto's groundbreaking book continues the story to bring the history of architectural conservation right up to the modern day. Jokilehto draws on his distinguished career of over 40 years at ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, founded by UNESCO) to provide studies from Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Japan, India, China, Australia and South America. This accessible and well-written introduction to the history and theory of architectural conservation is richly illustrated in full colour and will be an essential go-to guide for students and practitioners worldwide.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents 18 in-depth case studies of net zero energy buildingslow-energy building that generate as much energy as they consume over the course of a yearfor a range of project types, sizes, and U.S. climate zones. Each case study describes the owner's goals, the design and construction process, design strategies, measurement and verification activities and results, and project costs. With a year or more of post-occupancy performance data and other project information, as well as lessons learned by project owners and developers, architects, engineers, energy modelers, constructors, and operators, each case study answers the questions: What were the challenges to achieving net zero energy performance, and how were these challenges overcome? How would stakeholders address these issues on future projects? Are the occupants satisfied with the building? Do they find it comfortable? Is it easy to operate? How can other proTrade ReviewLinda Reeder’s book comes along at an exciting time—building design professionals have committed to achieving net zero energy in their projects but need to know more about how to design for it. Reeder presents detailed case studies of projects that cover a range of building types, sizes and geographic locations, and all have been measured to perform at net zero energy or better. Her practical and readable study is a clear and solid contribution to the literature of change we need to build a clean energy future. Edward Mazria, Founder and CEO of Architecture 2030 Net Zero Energy Buildings provides a broad look at the current state of the net zero energy building movement. Linda Reeder highlights all the seminal early-21st-century net zero projects, from new large office buildings, historic retrofits, to K-12 schools across a range of climate zones in the US. Not only does Reeder provide 18 case studies to show cost effective and mainstream net zero projects in operations, but she also provides unique insights into common best practices critical for any owner or designer looking to go net zero in their next project. Shanti Pless, Senior Research Engineer, NREL Net Zero Energy Buildings provides exactly the kind of information designers, builders, and building owners need today: detailed, technical information on how net-zero-energy performance is being achieved in state-of-the-art buildings. The 18 inspiring projects that Linda Reeder profiles here are reshaping our understanding of what is possible in creating green, sustainable buildings that will help us achieve a carbon-neutral future. This superb book adds immeasurably to the literature on net-zero-energy buildings. Alex Wilson, President, Resilient Design Institute "…illustrates the potential for renewable energies integrated into building design as applicable to the building site climatic zone, and the solar, wind, and other temperature variables of typical US sites." Building Engineer, March 2017 Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Office Buildings 1. Bullitt Center 2. DPR Construction Phoenix Regional Office 3. National Renewable Energy Laboratory Research Support Facility 4. Packard Foundation Headquarters 5. Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Part II: Educational and Community Buildings 6. Berkeley West Branch Public Library 7. Bosarge Family Education Center 8. Center for Sustainable Landscapes 9. Hood River Middle School Music and Science Building 10. Lady Bird Johnson Middle School 11. Locust Trace AgriCenter Academic Building 12. Painters Hall Community Center Part III: Retail 13. TD Bank Cypress Creek Branch 14. Walgreens in Evanston Part IV: Production Homes and Multi-Family Housing 15. Camp Lejeune Midway Park Duplex 16. Eco-Village Community 17. zHome Townhomes 18. Paisano Green Community Public Housing Part V: Lessons Learned 19. Shared Lessons for Future Net Zero Energy Projects

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring and thought-provoking book explores how recent innovations in landscape architecture have uniquely positioned the practice to address complex issues and technologies that affect our built environment. The changing and expanding nature of landscape make it more important than ever for landscape architects to seek innovation as a critical component in the forward development of a contemporary profession that merges expansive ideas and applications.The editors bring together leading contributors who are experts in new and pioneering approaches and technologies within the fields of academic and professional landscape architecture. The chapters explore digital technology, design processes and theoretical queries that shape the contemporary practice of landscape architecture. Topics covered include: Digital design Fabrication and prototyping Emerging technology Visualization of data Table of ContentsForeword (Brad Cantrell), Introduction: The Only Thing We Have to Fear (Daniel H. Ortega and Jonathon R. Anderson), Part I: Tools, 1. L A N D script _ data S C A P E: ‘Digital’ Agency within Manufactured Territories (Jose Alfredo Ramirez and Clara Oloriz Sanjuan), 2. An Interface for Instrumental Reconciliation (Alexander Robinson), 3. Computational Landscape Architecture: Procedural, Tangible, and Open Landscapes (Brendan Harmon, Anna Petrasova, Helena Mitasova and Vaclav Petras), 4. Get Animated! Dynamic Visualization and the Site Analysis Process (Ken McCown and Phil Zawarus), 5. The Landscape as Database (Chris Speed and Duncan Shingleton), 6. Discovering Landform Processes Through Creative 3d Mapping and Diagramming of Form, Pattern and Arrangement (Nadia Amoroso and Nadia D’Agnone), 7. Data Driven Landscape (Ming Tang), Part II: Processes, 8. Manufacturing Resonance (Michael Beaman and Zaneta Hong), 9. Expanded ‘Thick Description’: The Landscape Architect as Critical Ethnographer (Alison Hirsh), 10. Urban Morphology Phenomena: Post-Industrial Urban Landscapes (Laura Lovell-Anderson), 11. Ecological Urbanism: The Synthesis of Ethics, Aesthetics, and Cybernetics (Iman Ansari), 12. Engineering Nature (Patrick Franke and Nick Christopher), 13. Emergent Convergent Technology and The Informal Communities Initiative (Ben Spencer and Susan Bolton), 14. Varying Degrees of Impermanence: Art + Landscapes as Critical Provocation (Roberto Rovira), Part III: Profiles, Interview I: Mikyoung Kim Design (Mikyoung Kim), Interview II: PEG Office of Landscape + Architecture (Karen M’Closkey and Keith VanDerSys), Interview III: Illinois Institute of Technology Department of Landscape Architecture (Martin Felsen and Conor O’Shea), Interview IV: Rhode Island School of Design Department of Landscape Architecture (Suzanne Mathew)

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Book SynopsisThe global boom in skyscraperswhy it's happening now, how they're made and what they do to cities and peopleTrade Review"The sheer volume of calculation required to build and keep [supertalls] aloft and functioning is astounding. Al...explains these esoteric technical challenges in lucid fashion...[T]he story of what’s come about in the age of the supertall is gripping." -- Anthony Paletta - The Wall Street Journal"A thoughtful inquiry into the new generations of skyscrapers…There is a lot of rich history here, well and concisely told (and illustrated with superb line drawings, a refreshing change)." -- Paul Goldberger - The New York Times Book Review"Stefan Al draws on the exhilarating history of skyscrapers and his own work as an architect for some of the iconic Supertall structures that are transforming cities around the globe. He then warns us about the environmental and socioeconomic repercussions of this recent phenomenon. The result is a fascinating and necessary book." -- Gwendolyn Wright, author of USA: Modern Architectures in History and Professor Emerita, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University"In Supertall, Stefan Al turns the jumbled skylines of our biggest cities into a powerful story of human possibility. Looking to both past and future, this astonishing synthesis reveals how skyscrapers have made us who we are and can help us become" -- Andrew Blum, best-selling author of Tubes and The Weather Machine

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Book SynopsisThe fine arts are traditionally seen to have intrinsic value: that is, they are valuable in themselves. But this poses a problem for architecture: its works are designed to serve our purposes, and therefore it is classed as functional. Carving out a new space, Edward Winters argues why architecture is a fine art and finds a place for the fine art of architecture in the cultural environment in which we structure our lives.Winters reconciles intrinsic value, as a fine art, with extrinsic value, as shelter, security and comfort, without collapsing into the modernist conception of Functionalism. He draws on the Apollonian and the Dionysian to resolve the apparent conflict between the two values: the former requiring contemplative, detached reflection, the latter an engaged, embodied entanglement with the festive mood inspired by the immediate situation. Architecture, Winters claims, is to be regarded as functional; but this functionality is subsumed under the intrinsic aesthetic valTrade ReviewEdward Winters is not only an excellent scholar but also a gifted writer. This rich, lucid, and accessible book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of architecture. * Hans Maes, Senior Lecturer of History and Philosophy of Art, University of Kent, UK *In Architectural Aesthetics, Edward Winters answers the question: what is the art of architecture by delving into the motivation for building, and the experience of occupying and appreciating architectural works. The result is a strikingly original approach to its subject. * Robert Stecker, Professor of Philosophy, Central Michigan University, USA *Table of ContentsList of Figures Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: The Wide Conversation Surrounding Architecture 1. Hunting and Gathering 2. Home in the World Part II: The System of the (Fine) Arts 3. The Fine Art Members’ Club: Architecture’s Candidature 4. Imagination and Combobulation 5. Imagination Unhinged 6. Architecture: Beauty in Service Part III: The Medium of Architecture 7. The Medium of Architecture: From Philosophy to Criticism 8. The Scale of the Tasks 9. Concluding Remarks Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSoviet Architectural Avant-Gardes challenges conventional readings of the history of Soviet art and architecture, in which utopian modernism was practically prohibited by 1932 under Stalin's totalitarianism. Radically redefining the historiography of the period, it reveals how the relationship between the Party and practicing architects was much more complex than previously believed, and shows, in contrast to the conventional narratives, how the architectural avant-garde was able to persist at a time when it was widely considered to have been driven underground. In doing so, this book provides an essential new perspective on how to analyze, evaluate, and reimagine the global history of modernist expression, and offers a new understanding of the ways in which 20th-century social revolutions and their totalitarian sequels inflected the discourse of both modernity and modernism. Exploring iconic Soviet architecture including the Palace of Soviets and the Soviet Pavilion at the ParTrade ReviewClearly written and is difficult to put down . . . Soviet Architectural Avant-Gardes makes a significant contribution to the English-language scholarship on the history and theory of architecture during Stalinism and beyond. * H-Net reviews, June 2021 *After years of research, Danilo Udovicki-Selb has masterfully mapped one of the major episodes in the history of 20th-century architecture: the backlash against modernism in Stalin's USSR. Considered with subtlety, biographies, discourse and designs are intertwined in a path-breaking, fascinating chronicle. * Jean-Louis Cohen, Sheldon H. Solow Professor in the History of Architecture, New York University, USA *Danilo Udovicki-Selb’s new book makes an important contribution to the history of Soviet architecture. It brings attention to the dramatic story of VOPRA, the All-Union Society of Proletarian Architects, long neglected by historians as a political rather than creative movement. Working in the Russian archives, Udovicki-Selb discovered the real story of the movement, created by Lazar Kaganovich. The book convincingly shows, that once-popular idea “Stalin ordered architects to return to classical architecture,” is a gross oversimplification. “The 23 April 1932 Central Committee decree,” Udovicki-Selb writes, “did not impose any stylistic direction,” and the party even “favored architectural plurality.” This is well illustrated by juxtaposing Malevich’s Arkhitekton with Boris Iofan’s version of the Palace of the Soviets, clearly influenced by Malevich as well as by the Rockefeller Center in New York (which may have been influenced by Malevich as well). * Vladimir Paperny, Adjunct Professor, Slavic Languages & Literatures Department, UCLA *An important contribution to the narrative initiated by Clement Greenberg, Reyner Banham, and Manfredo Tafurri, this book offers a trove of previously unknown documents and discusses a number of projects that until now have escaped the scrutiny of architectural historians. It adds many new nuances to the story of the clash between the revolutionary architecture of the Russian Avant-garde and the Stalinist cultural revolution “from above.” This nuanced approach does not make Danilo Udovicki-Selb’s account of Kaganovich’s intervention that eventually ended the vibrant experiments of the 1920s any less tragic. And yet, his analysis escapes the trap of a melodrama with clear heroes and villains; Udovicki-Selb’s most important accomplishment is of highlighting the talent of survivors such as Boris Iofan, Aleksej Dushkin, and the Moisej Ginzburg of the 1930s. Their attempts to preserve the legacy of the avant-garde—even if delivered in a form, acceptable to the soviet dictator—produced several truly remarkable pieces of modernist architecture. * Alexander Ortenburg, Professor, Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, USA *Soviet Architectural Avant-Gardes is an important, engaging book . One of the most original contribution in this specific field of History of architecture and the XX century History of Architecture at large, which marks a significant step forward. Danilo Udovicki-Selb deserves a lot of credit for the essential contribution given to the questioning of what has long been undisputed. The author has succeded in breaking down long-standing historiographical narratives, revealing the complexity and ambiguity of the relationships between the Verkhushka, the Stalinist political power and the multifaceted sphere of professional culture, and how the architectural avant-garde has been in able to persist and develop in in original, sometimes unexpected, and geographically articulated forms, within the unstable and nuanced rhetoric frame of the “Socialist Realism”. * Alessandro De Magistris, Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Studies, Politecnico di Milano, Italy *Table of ContentsDedication Comparative Chronology Acknowledgments Introduction 1. A Call for the Party to Defend Modern Architecture:Stalin’s “Cultural Revolution” and the Aporia Of “Proletarian Architecture" 2. Continuity and Resistance: Designed Before 1932, Completed Down the Decade 3. Building Modern Architecture: “An Atmosphere Of Genuine Creativity,” 1933-1939 4. The Shaping of Architecture Ideology within the Stalinist Project: Unreachable “Proletarian” Architecture Yields to Unattainable “Socialist” 5. The Improbable March to the Congress: “Soviet Architecture Eaten by a Gangrene” Conclusion Bibliography and Sources Index

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Book SynopsisBreathe new life into old furniture and thrift store finds Upcycling Furniture For Dummies shows you how to revitalize old furniture, with just a little effort and imagination, and maybe a few coats of fresh paint. Upcycling furniture is affordable, good for the environment, and a whole lot of fun! This easy, step-by-step guide shows you how to get creative and put your own unique flair on your designs. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to select items that are worth transforming or restoring and learn specific techniques to give old pieces a new lease on life. Learn the process of upcycling dressers, tables, chairs, and other furnitureEnjoy the fun of sourcing items and increasing their value with your creativity!Update your decor with gorgeous, upcycled furnitureExpress yourself and find out how to flip your creations for a profit! This Dummies reference is great for anyone with an interest in turning trash into treasure.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Upcycling 5 Chapter 1: Getting Excited about Upcycling 7 Chapter 2: Sleuthing Out Materials 21 Chapter 3: Tapping Into Your Creativity 37 Part 2: The Big Upcycle: Preparing and Painting Your Piece 47 Chapter 4: Preparing Your Piece for Transformation 49 Chapter 5: Sprucing Up Your Furniture Piece 57 Chapter 6: Finishing and Sealing Your Piece 77 Chapter 7: Adding Patina and Final Touches to Make Your Piece Pop 85 Chapter 8: Rejuvenating Antiques 105 Part 3: Other Upcycling Techniques 117 Chapter 9: Upholstery 101 119 Chapter 10: Getting on the Cutting Edge with Glass 133 Chapter 11: Reclaimed to Fame Wood 143 Part 4: Upcycling Tutorials for Your Home 155 Chapter 12: Reimagining Furniture 157 Chapter 13: Elevating a Room with Home Decor 183 Chapter 14: Shining the Spotlight on Lamps 199 Chapter 15: Upcycling Art for Any Space 211 Chapter 16: Planters on Cloud Wine 221 Part 5: The Four Ps of Selling Your Pieces 233 Chapter 17: Planning for Props and Photography 235 Chapter 18: Putting Together Pricing and Promotion 249 Part 6: The Part of Tens 257 Chapter 19: Ten Things to Look for at a Thrift Store 259 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Reuse Glass Jars 267 Index 275

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xiii About the Companion Website xv Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 A Multitude of SketchUp Users 1 1.2 How Does SketchUp Fit into the Designer’s Toolbox? 2 1.3 Easy 3D for Everyone 7 1.4 Windows or Mac, Pro or App, iPad or Phone? 9 1.5 Trimble’s Product Ecosystem 11 1.6 About This Book 14 1.7 How This Book Works 19 Let’s Go!. 20 Chapter 2: A SketchUp Refresher 21 2.1 Getting Started and Getting Help 21 2.2 Interface and Program Setup 22 Adjusting SketchUp’s Preferences 27 2.3 Working with Templates 29 Setting Units and Fonts 30 Adding Components 31 Views 32 Completed Template 33 2.4 SketchUp’s Tool Set 33 Navigating the 3D Model 33 Accurate Modeling 36 Example 2.A: Starting a Pergola 38 Selecting Items 39 Temporary References 40 Example 2.B: Creating Beams for the Pergola 40 Groups and Components 43 Example 2.C: Using Components for the Pergola 45 Applying Materials 52 Example 2.D: Applying Materials to the Pergola 52 Curved and Compound Shapes 56 Example 2.E: Modeling a Post Cap 56 Other Tools in SketchUp 60 2.5 SketchUp’s Best Practices and Watch- Outs 62 Chapter 3: 3D Modeling Approaches 65 3.1 Massing and Reference- Based Modeling 65 Using References for Modeling: Location and Images 66 Example 3.A: Location- Based Modeling 66 Example 3.B: Modeling from an Imported Plan 73 3.2 Group- and Component- Based Modeling 78 Effective Use of Groups and Components 79 Staying Organized in SketchUp 80 Generating Reports of Groups and Components 82 Modeling with Assembly in Mind (Virtual Mockup Building) 85 Example 3.C: Trimming Groups Using Two Methods 87 Example 3.D: Assembly Animation in SketchUp 90 3.3 Using Parametric Components to Your Advantage 93 Dynamic Components 93 Example 3.E: Adding Dynamic Components to Your Model 95 Authoring Dynamic Components 97 Example 3.F: Making a Wall Dynamic Component 97 Live Components 101 3.4 Modeling from Point Clouds 103 Laser Scanning 103 Point Cloud Modeling Techniques 103 Example 3.G: Drawing a Structural Column from Point Cloud Data 104 3.5 Where Does SketchUp Fit into the BIM Workflow? 106 Example 3.H: Program Planning with SketchUp’s Dynamic Components 109 Making a Space Dynamic Component 110 SketchUp and Revit 112 SketchUp and AutoCAD 113 BIM Classifier and IFC in SketchUp 114 Example 3.I: Using IFC Classifications in SketchUp 116 Chapter 4: Using Extensions Effectively 123 4.1 What Does an Extension Do? 123 4.2 Getting and Using Extensions 124 How Exactly Do Extensions Work? 129 Updating, Uninstalling, and Organizing Extensions 131 4.3 Extensions and Their Applications 132 Extensions for General Modeling 133 Better Curves (Bezier, Spline, Catmull, etc.) 133 Surfaces and Shells 134 Working with Surfaces 135 Freeform Organic Modeling 136 Arranging Components 136 Bending and Scaling 3D Objects 138 Boolean Operations 139 Randomizing Things 139 The Missing Modeling Tools: Shapes, Geometry, Lines, etc. 141 The Missing Editing Tools: Selection, Mirror, Copy, etc. 142 Model Cleaning 143 User Interface Improvements 143 Example 4.A: Creating Trusses 144 Example 4.B: Making Shells in Different Ways 147 Extensions for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Modeling 151 General Architecture Tools 151 Site and Landscape 154 Structure and HVAC/Plumbing 155 BIM and Object- Based Modeling 156 Example 4.C: Mullion Windows 156 Extensions for Digital Fabrication 158 3D Printing 158 Shape Properties (Centroid, Volume, etc.) 159 Cutting and Shop Solutions 159 Unwrapping and Slicing 160 Example 4.D: Slicing Up a Volume 161 Example 4.E: Making a Terrain Model 163 Example 4.F: Unwrapping/Unfolding a Shape 165 Extensions for Data Integration and Exchange 169 Attributes in SketchUp 169 Geometry from Points 170 Import/Export Extensions 170 Extensions for Presentation and Animation 171 Camera and Object Animation 171 Physics- Based Modeling 172 360- Degree and VR Viewing 173 Example 4.G: Sharing Interactive 3D Models from SketchUp 174 Extensions for Analysis 177 Model Analysis and Graphing 177 Solar and Building Energy Analysis 178 Example 4.H: Creating an Energy Analysis Building Model with OpenStudio 180 Chapter 5: Rendering in SketchUp 187 5.1 Let’s Get Visual! 187 What Is Already in SketchUp? Non- Photorealistic Rendering 187 The Magic of Styles 189 Example 5.A: Creating Your Own Branded Sketchy Style 189 What If I Want More? 197 5.2 Overview of Photorealistic Rendering Methods 197 What Is Photorealistic Rendering? 198 Rendering Techniques 202 5.3 Rendering Software 203 Example 5.B: Setting Up Twilight (Hobby) and Creating a Rendering 206 5.4 Perfecting the Components of a Rendering 217 Modeling 217 Edges and Faces 217 Front Face and Back Face 220 Triangulation 221 Environment 221 Sky (Physical Sky, Sky Color, or Sky/Environment Image) 222 Night Renderings 226 360° Environments 227 Ground 229 Lighting 230 Ambient Lighting and Image- Based Lighting 230 Sun 233 Omnidirectional Lights 234 Attenuation 237 Spotlights 238 IES Lights 240 Recessed Lights 242 Neon and Other Self- Emitting Light Sources 244 Combining Lighting Scenarios (in Photo- Editing Software) 246 Materials 248 Components of a Material 250 Texture or Color (Diffuse Texture) 251 Reflection 253 Refraction 255 Bump 256 Displacement 258 Emittance 258 Subsurface Scattering 259 Putting These Features Together 261 Tweaking Texture Positioning 262 Example 5.C: A Wooden Tabletop 262 Example 5.D: Texturing Curved Surfaces 266 Example 5.E: Texturing a Sphere 269 Objects 271 Entourage 271 Urban Context 273 People 275 Example 5.F: Adding a Person (or any Object) to an Image in Photoshop 276 Plants, Trees, Grass, Rocks, and Carpet 277 Example 5.G: Making a 2D PNG Cutout Face- Me Component 281 5.5 Rendering Tips and Tricks 287 5.6 Making Renderings Presentable 289 Combining SketchUp Output and Rendered Output in Photoshop 289 Other Methods 292 Chapter 6: Making Things with SketchUp 295 6.1 What Can You Make with SketchUp? 295 6.2 Services for Makers 297 6.3 Selecting the Manufacturing Technique 298 6.4 Manual Fabrication Planning 303 Example 6.A: Fabricating an L- Shaped Stair 303 6.5 Laser Cutting (and Engraving) 311 Example 6.B: Creating a Laser- Cut Mobile from SketchUp 312 6.6 CNC Routing and Milling 317 Example 6.C: Cutting the Patterned Panel 319 Example 6.D: Depth Cutting Profiled Models 322 6.7 3D Printing 323 Preparing Your SketchUp Model for 3D Printing 324 Example 6.E: Cleaning Up a Model for 3D Printing 327 Method 1: Using the Outer Shell Tool (or other Solid Tools) 328 Method 2: Using Intersect and Manual Cleanup 328 Example 6.F: 3D Printing a Cutaway View 333 Exporting and Processing Your Model Outside of SketchUp 334 6.8 Learn More About Making 338 Chapter 7: Creating Geometry Using Ruby Scripting 341 7.1 Why Computational Geometry? 341 7.2 Setting Up SketchUp’s Ruby Interface 344 Installing the Ruby Code Editor Extension 346 More Extensions and External Editors 348 7.3 Intro to Ruby and the SketchUp API 348 How Does Ruby Work? 349 Objects, Objects, Objects 349 Storing Stuff: Variables and Constants 349 Some String Peculiarities 351 Reusing Stuff: Declaring and Using Methods 351 Controlling Things: IF/THEN/ELSE 352 Repeating Things: FOR, WHILE, and More 353 Making It Work: Some More Ruby Syntax Details 354 What Else Is There? 354 What’s in SketchUp’s Ruby API? 354 API Object Hierarchy 355 Length Units in SketchUp 357 Links to Further Reading 358 Resources for Ruby 358 Resources for SketchUp’s API 358 7.4 Creating Geometry with Ruby 358 Example 7.A: Lots of Boxes 360 Example 7.B: Lots of Boxes with Color 361 Example 7.C: Creating a Small City 364 Example 7.D: Randomizing Extrusions 365 Example 7.E: Using Formulas for Patterned Panels 366 Example 7.F: Drawing Data from Text Files 368 Example 7.G: Saving Vertices to a Text File 370 7.5 Transformations Change Things Up 372 Example 7.H: Lots of Boxes Using Components 374 Example 7.I: Building a Curved Wall 374 Example 7.J: Placing Components on Faces 377 Example 7.K: Randomizing Everything 379 7.6 Attracted to Attractors 381 Example 7.L: Coloring Faces by Proximity 381 Example 7.M: Scaling Objects by Proximity 383 Example 7.N: Solar- Responsive Design 386 7.7 What Else Is Possible with This? 387 7.8 Some Pitfalls and Things to Watch Out For 388 Chapter 8: Creating Documents with LayOut 391 8.1 SketchUp and LayOut— What Can LayOut Do for You? 391 What Is in LayOut? 393 Workflows in LayOut 396 Navigating LayOut’s interface 397 The Ins and Outs of LayOut 398 8.2 Setting Up Your Project in LayOut 400 Your SketchUp Model in LayOut 403 Example 8.A: Setting up the SketchUp Model (in SketchUp) 403 Example 8.B: Creating Your LayOut Template (in LayOut) 408 Example 8.C: Creating a Cover Page (in LayOut) 412 Example 8.D: Creating the Plan and Elevation Pages (in LayOut) 418 8.2 Other Drawing Methods: Scaled Drawings, DWG/DXF Import/Export 422 Shapes, Fills, Patterns, and Strokes 423 Working with Coordinates 427 Example 8.E: Drawing a Scaled Detail 428 Create Your Own Scrapbooks 436 Working with DWG/DXF File Import and Export 436 8.3 Tips and Tricks for Working with LayOut 441 Appendix A: SketchUp and LayOut Reference 445 SketchUp Keyboard Shortcuts 445 LayOut Keyboard Shortcuts 445 File Locations 446 Appendix B: Ruby and API Reference 447 SketchUp’s Ruby API 447 Ruby Core Classes 447 Creating Your Own Extensions 450 RBZ Extension File Structure 450 Extension Template Structure 450 Appendix C: Creating a Simple Custom XML Schema 453 Index 455

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Book SynopsisThe Posthuman is the new paradigm of architecture. Encompassing related topics such as the post-Anthropocene, more-than-human, non-human, trans-human, anti-human and meta-human, this AD presents a synthesis of the architectural Posthuman. Proliferating and diversifying, the Posthuman is now as planetary as it is everyday, and as disruptive, contested and contradictory as it is sublime. From the detail to the interplanetary, and from real and fictional designs and spaces to more proleptic universe-building futures, the issue describes and speculates on these spectacular and shocking new species.It envisions the Posthuman through the array of emerging technologies, and features original contributions from academics, professionals, design studios and related disciplines and domains. These new spaces include the full electromagnetic spectrum and present new entanglements of Posthuman theories and technologies. Contributors: Mario Carpo;Paul Dobraszczyk; Alberto Fern

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Book Synopsisrootedness Discover the insights and lessons of architect Juhani Pallasmaa In Rootedness: Reflections for Young Architects, Juhani Pallasmaa delivers an insightful and expansive collection of his most compelling ideas into architecture's position among arts and culture. Pallasmaa speaks to architecture students and young professionals, discussing each topic with sincerity and openness, suggesting what can be learned from areas of culture beyond the boundaries of familiar professional disciplines. He outlines the growing need for an architecture based in self-awareness, reconnection to the environment, and a sense of ethical responsibility. Each essay in Rootedness was initially conceived and presented as an educational lecture and has been carefully edited with clarifications, refinements, and valuable expansions. Accompanying sketches by the author emphasize the personal and intimate nature of the essays. The book also includes: Explora

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Book SynopsisUnderstand the latest advances in BIM with this fully updated guide Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an increasingly central component of architecture and the building trades. Modern BIM software has moved beyond the simple 2D and 3D modeling tools of the past to incorporate simulation, analysis, project management, and more. BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Facility Managers has long served as the essential introduction to this subject and its ever-expanding applications. Now fully updated to reflect the increasing standardization of BIM practices and its cutting-edge industry frameworks, the latest edition of this key text remains the fundamental tool for understanding the backbone of innovation in construction technology. Readers of the fourth edition of BIM Handbook will also find: Expanded treatment of the owner's perspective in BIM and BIM integrationDetailed discussion of new industry-specific

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Book SynopsisThis book is a photographic snapshot of London Metropolitan Police Stations as they stand at a time of great change in the police force and society in general.

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Book SynopsisExplore the rich history of the Yorkshire town of Barnsley in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Islington and Clerkenwellâs architectural treasures and notable landmarks from across the centuries.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the architectural heritage, treasures and landmarks in the City of London from across the centuries.Trade Review'I really admire Lucy McMurdo's enthusiasm and the effort she puts into her books and I always love getting her latest work to review.' -- City Guide, Summer 2023

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Book SynopsisDiscover Scarboroughâs architectural gems and heritage from across the centuries in this fascinating guide to fifty of its buildings and landmarks.

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