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WW Norton & Co Funny Weather
Book Synopsis“One of the finest writers of the new nonfiction” (Harper’s Bazaar) explores the role of art in our tumultuous modern era.Trade Review"[Olivia Laing is] a kind of cultural sage… an accidental literary grande dame of the emotional havoc wrought by late capitalism and digital disconnect." -- Hillary Kelly - Vulture"Laing’s arts writing is sharp-minded, and her manner is generous toward both subject and reader." -- John Glassie - Washington Post"Laing writes of her creative subjects in a winning, passionate voice that proves both soothing and galvanizing, especially amid a panic.… It’s not just art we need in an emergency, but writers, like Laing, who gently guide our eyes to what’s out there." -- Alina Cohen - Observer"As exterior life shuts temporarily down, Funny Weather is an immensely useful reminder that new space can be intellectual as well as physical.… Laing animates her prose with concise, brainy descriptions of visual art.… Laing is a tremendously gifted genre-mixer, and her writing flourishes most when its topic requires her both to observe and to imagine.… Funny Weather is an invitation to Laing’s imaginary museum, where minds if not bodies meet, and where true hospitality resides." -- Lily Meyer - Hyperallergic"Laing opens each piece with a deceptive ease [and] alights upon poetic insights.… [H]er light touch throughout these essays makes room for some stunning perceptions." -- A.V. Club"A thought-provoking, inspiring collection that you can go back to whenever the weather takes a funny turn." -- Susannah Butter - Evening Standard"Funny Weather gives the reader a tangible sense of the sprawling garden of work which Laing has planted. She is to the art world what David Attenborough is to nature: a worthy guide with both a macro and micro vision, fluent in her chosen tongue and always full of empathy and awe." -- Mia Colleran - Irish Times"An incisive meditation on the value of heartfelt, messy art in our paranoid times." -- Telegraph"A fine writer’s embrace of the artists who preceded her, friendly visits with their lives, and loving acknowledgement of their foundational contributions. A work of joy in recognition." -- Sarah Schulman, author of Conflict Is Not Abuse"Like all great critics, Olivia Laing combines formidable intelligence with boundless curiosity and fabulous taste, but she also has a rare quality of intimacy; an ability to connect the reader to a work of art or literature (or for that matter a facet of life itself) with a directness that lights it up like nothing else. It’s why I read her." -- James Lasdun, author of Afternoon of a Faun
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Springer Structural Design Guide to the ACI Building Code
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John Wiley & Sons Architects Essentials of Negotiation
Book SynopsisWhere do you turn if you are an architect or student wanting to deepen those skill sets that will make you a more successful professional? Well, taking a look at Ava Abramowitz's new book, The Architect's Essentials of Negotiation will be a step in the right direction.Trade Review“Supposedly architects don’t need negotiating skills along with other communication skills because great design “sells itself”. How lovely that an AIA legal counsel created this definitive book to shatter that thin myth. I’ll assert that only a critically-positioned outsider to the profession could have written a book with this valuable slant. If you’re involved in any way in architectural education, be subversive and recommend this book as the first assigned reading for entering students. This is what the world – of architecture and everything else – needs now.” (Norman Weinstein, ArchNewsNow, June 5, 2009)Table of ContentsIntroduction ix A Word from an Owner xix A Word from an Architect xxiii A Word from a Construction Lawyer xxvii 1 Why You Want to Read This Book 1 How to Use This Book 5 2 Front-End Alignment 17 The Study 18 How to Use Front-End Alignment in Practice 37 3 The Purpose of Contracts 45 The Difference between Contracts and Torts 46 How Liable Are You? 60 The Purpose of Design and Construction Contracts 63 Managing Risk 76 4 Power and Leverage: How to Get It and Keep It 89 Negotiation: What Is It? 90 Why Architects Fear Negotiation 94 Two Ways to Negotiate: Hard and Soft 97 Another Way of Negotiating: Principled 101 How to Negotiate on the Merits 115 There You Have It: Principled Negotiation 125 5 Preparation Tips 127 Who Prepares More? 128 Negotiating Fees 141 Fees as Grease: An Operational Theory 144 Defining Your Value 147 Making the Pie Bigger 152 When “You’re Too Expensive” 155 Ava’s Preparation Cheat Sheet 158 6 The Communication Behaviors of Expert Negotiators 165 The Three Classes of Communication Behaviors 166 Whom Do You Trust? Who Trusts You? 183 What Expert Negotiators Don’t Do 197 7 Collaboration and Team Building 205 Types of Meetings 208 How to Make Meetings Work 214 8 How to Say Yes, How to Say No 231 Ava’s Rules of Contract Interpretation 236 Applying the Rules 241 Putting the Rules to Work 244 9 When the Best Laid Plans . . . 283 When a Rift Is Brewing: Recognizing Disputes 284 When the Air Thickens: Handling Confrontations 287 When a Change Is Looming: Managing Change 291 When a Claim Is in the Offing: Managing Claims 299 When a Lawsuit Is Pending: Negotiating Disputes 303 10 Pulling It All Together 311 One Final Story 320 Appendix Building a Support System 325 On Selecting Your Lawyer 326 A Word to My Legal Colleagues 328 If You Want to Learn More 332 Final Thoughts 338 Index 339
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Structure for Architects
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the concepts and principles of architectural structures in an easy-to-read format Written as an easy-to-understand primer on the topic, Structure for Architects engages readers through instruction that uses a highly visual format and real-world examples to underline the key facets of structural principles that are essential to the design process. Eschewing complicated mathematics and technical jargon, Structure for Architects demystifies the subject matter by showing it in the context of everyday situations, giving architects and architectural technologists a clear understanding of how to incorporate structural principles into their designs. Highlights of this book include: A rich collection of drawings, photographs, and diagrams, spread throughout the text, which demonstrate fundamental structural concepts using everyday examples An overview of structural design basics, as well as a summary of structural forTable of Contents PREFACE IX CHAPTER 1 Architects, Engineers, and Design 1 CHAPTER 2 Stability and Strength 5 CHAPTER 3 Loads 7 3.1 Gravity Loads 7 3.2 Lateral Loads 7 3.3 Dynamic Loads 10 3.4 Impact Loads 12 3.5 Load Paths 12 CHAPTER 4 States of Stress 17 4.1 Tension 17 4.2 Compression 17 4.3 Shear 18 4.4 Torsion 19 4.5 Bending 19 CHAPTER 5 Forces, Movement, Levers, and Moment 23 5.1 Applied and Reactive Forces 23 5.2 Translational Movement 23 5.3 Rotational Movement 24 5.4 Levers 24 5.5 Moment 25 CHAPTER 6 Stability and Equilibrium 27 6.1 Introduction 27 6.2 Translational Equilibrium 27 6.3 Rotational Equilibrium 28 6.4 Sign Conventions 29 6.5 The Equilibrium Equations 29 6.6 Free-Body Diagrams and Familiar Examples of Equilibrium 30 6.7 Introduction to Bending in Beams 39 CHAPTER 7 Working with Forces 41 7.1 Forces, Vectors, and Lines of Action 41 7.2 Combining and Resolving Concurrent Forces 44 7.3 Familiar Examples of Concurrent Forces 49 CHAPTER 8 Supports, Reactions, and Restraint of Movement 55 8.1 Roller and Frictionless-Surface Supports 55 8.2 Pinned Supports 56 8.3 Fixed Supports 58 8.4 Hanger Supports 60 8.5 Familiar Examples of Support Conditions 61 8.6 Stable or Unstable? 74 CHAPTER 9 Load Distribution 79 9.1 Point Loads 79 9.2 Distributed Loads 80 9.3 Equivalent Point Loads 81 9.4 Uniformly Distributed Loads 82 9.5 Non-Uniformly Distributed Loads 85 CHAPTER 10 Introduction to Beams 87 10.1 Beam Types 87 10.2 Predicting Deformation, Deflection, and Beam Behavior 88 10.3 Statically Determinate and Statically Indeterminate Beams 90 10.4 Other Considerations for Beams 94 CHAPTER 11 Framing Systems and Load Tributary Areas 99 11.1 One-Way Systems 99 11.2 Two-Way Slab and Beam Systems 103 11.3 Two-Way Slab/Two-Way Joist Systems 106 CHAPTER 12 Shear and Moment Diagrams for Beams 109 12.1 Sign Conventions 109 12.2 Typical Shear and Moment Diagrams 110 12.3 Creating Shear and Moment Diagrams 114 12.4 Comparing V and M for Uniformly Distributed Versus Concentrated Loading 120 12.5 Summary of Deformation, Shear, and Moment Relationships 123 CHAPTER 13 Stress, Strain, and Properties of Materials 125 13.1 Stress 125 13.2 Strain 126 13.3 Stress versus Strain 127 13.4 Properties of Materials 129 13.5 Stress Distribution Diagrams 130 CHAPTER 14 Introduction to Columns 131 14.1 Columns, Compression, and Bending 131 14.2 Column Loading 131 14.3 Column Compression 134 14.4 Column Bending 135 14.5 Leonhard Euler and Column Buckling 139 CHAPTER 15 Frames, Rigidity, and Lateral Resistance Systems 141 15.1 Triangular Frames 141 15.2 Rectangular Frames 141 15.3 Making Rectangular Frames Rigid 142 15.4 Lateral Resistance Systems 145 CHAPTER 16 Introduction to Trusses 151 16.1 Introduction 151 16.2 Trusses as Beams 152 16.3 Types of Trusses 154 16.4 Design Considerations 155 16.5 Truss Joints 157 16.6 Truss Loading 158 16.7 Truss Analysis 159 CHAPTER 17 Structural Walls 171 17.1 Loads and Deformational Stresses 172 17.2 Stresses and Wall Construction 173 17.3 Retaining Walls 175 CHAPTER 18 Soils and Rock 183 18.1 The Earth’s Interior 183 18.2 The Earth’s Crust 183 18.3 Natural Soils 186 18.4 Groundwater 186 18.5 Engineered Fill 187 18.6 Foundation Settlement 187 18.7 Soil-Bearing Capacity and Subsurface Conditions 187 CHAPTER 19 Foundations 189 19.1 Shallow Foundations 189 19.2 Deep Foundations 197 CHAPTER 20 Summing Up 199 APPENDIX 1 Structural Forms 201 APPENDIX 2 Structural Materials—Steel 211 A2.1 Composition and Manufacture 211 A2.2 Characteristics and Properties 211 A2.3 The American Institute of Steel Construction 212 A2.4 Grades of Structural Steel 212 A2.5 Shapes and Forms 212 A2.6 Joining Steel 214 A2.7 Decking 223 A2.8 The Design/Fabrication/Erection Process 224 A2.9 Related Terms 224 APPENDIX 3 Structural Materials—Reinforced Concrete 229 A3.1 Composition and Manufacture 229 A3.2 Curing 230 A3.3 Characteristics and Properties 231 A3.4 Related Terms 231 APPENDIX 4 Structural Materials—Wood 233 A4.1 Source and Manufacture 233 A4.2 Products 234 A4.3 Characteristics and Properties 236 A4.4 Structural Considerations 236 A4.5 Related Terms 237 APPENDIX 5 Properties of Sections 239 A5.1 Center of Gravity and Centroids 239 A5.2 Moment of Inertia 242 A5.3 Section Modulus 247 A5.4 Radius of Gyration 250 APPENDIX 6 Basic Trigonometry 257 A6.1 Basic Trigonometric Functions of a Right Triangle 257 A6.2 Basic Trigonometric Values of Frequently Used Angles 257 A6.3 Proportions of Special Right Triangles 258 A6.4 The Pythagorean Theorem 258 INDEX 259
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Golf Course Irrigation
Book SynopsisComplete guidelines to developing and maintaining the most effective, environment-friendly irrigation systems for golf coursesGolf Course Irrigation offers valuable insight on the design, installation, management, and maintenance of irrigation systems-the most important management tool used on today''s golf courses. Without manufacturers'' bias, this useful resource provides hands-on guidance to the highest quality irrigation systems, including specifications and applications of the best pump stations, controllers, sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves, sensors, and other components that make the difference in top-quality irrigation systems.Typically regarded as significant users of water, golf courses are under increasing scrutiny by governmental and environmental groups, making it essential that the up-to-date information found here-on such topics as water supply, plant irrigation requirements, application uniformity, and construction management-be atTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 Plant Irrigation Requirements 1 2 Water Supply: Quantity and Quality 15 3 Pump Stations 29 4 Materials 61 5 Design 129 6 Construction Management 253 7 Installation 305 8 Conservation 413 Glossary 419 Appendix: Tables and Charts 423 Standards 439 Index 441
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Keeping Time The History and Theory of
Book SynopsisThis introduction to historic preservation in America has become a favorite for students, professionals, and consumers. Written in a clear and concise style by one of the founders of the modern preservation movement, it will appeal to anyone interested in preserving our cultural heritage.Table of ContentsPreface. Preface to the Previous Edition. Introduction. Chapter 1. The Language of Preservation. Chapter 2. The Preservation Movement and the Private Citizen Before World War II. Chapter 3. The Preservation Movement and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Chapter 4. Government and the Preservation Movement. Chapter 5. Government and Preservation Since World War II. Chapter 6. The Historic Room and House Museum. Chapter 7. Outdoor Museums. Chapter 8. Historic Districts. Chapter 9. Rehabilitation and Adaptive Use. Chapter 10. Landscape Preservation. Chapter 11. Rural and Small Town Preservation. Chapter 12. Archaeology. Chapter 13. Preservation Values in Oral Based Cultures. Chapter 14. Preservation in Practice. Chapter 15. International Preservation. Epilogue: And What of the Future? Appendix A: Selected Federal Legislation. Appendix B: The National Register's Criteria for Evaluation. Appendix C: The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Appendix D: Preservation Resources. Glossary. Bibliography. Illustration Credits. Index.
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Wiley Conserving Buildings A Manual of Techniques and Materials Revised Edition Preservation Press Series
Book SynopsisThis volume is a practical, state-of-the-art sourcebook for contractors and homeowners involved in maintaining and restoring historic buildings, as well as a technical desktop reference for all practising architects, engineers, specifiers, building managers, and architecture students.Table of ContentsA General Introduction to the Conservation of Buildings. Investigating Old Buildings. The Study of Building Materials. Restoring and Repairing Old Wooden Structures. Restoring Stonework. Architectural Ceramics. Cementitious Materials. Cleaning Masonry. Architectural Metalwork. Paints and Coatings (by Frank G. Matero). Architectural Glass. Foundations and Footings. Restoring Slate Roofing. Synthetic Resins, Polymers, and Preservation. Historic Wallpapers. Index.
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Wiley Fundamentals of Land Development
Book SynopsisProperly planned and visualized, large-scale developments can be successfully constructed, whether as master planned communities, planned unit developments, or new towns. Fundamentals of Land Development provides an in-depth approach to the design, planning, and development of large land areas into comprehensively designed communities. This book provides in-depth discussions of the full range of development tasks involved in any large development project, from site and land use selection, market analysis, preparing the land use plan and impact statements, to getting approval from the municipality and community, permitting and approval, scheduling and cost management, and the basics of engineering systems and design. Developers and other stake-holders will find guidance on such issues as: How real-world development is driven by profits, and how team members can maximize profits while developing creatively and responsibly Site selection and acquisitionTable of ContentsDedication. Preface. Acknowledgements. Disclaimer. Chapter 1. Comprehensive Site Planning Overview. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Role of Government. 1.3 Public Perceptions. 1.4 Builder and Developer Vision. 1.5 Design Professional Leadership. 1.6 Land Plan Concepts. 1.7 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 2. Site Analysis. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Soil Analysis. 2.3 Slope and Topography Analysis. 2.4 Existing Land Characteristics. 2.5 Wetland and Conservation Analysis. 2.6 Flood Plains and Steam Corridors. 2.7 Road Networks. 2.8 Utility Planning. 2.9 Water Availability. 2.10 Sewer Availability. 2.11 Electric, Telephone and Gas Utilities. 2.12 Cultural,Historical, Archeological and Endangered Species Analysis. 2.13 Surrounding Property Inspections. 2.14 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 3. Base Map Preparation. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Boundary Survey. 3.3 Topographic Survey. 3.4 Existing Land Characteristics. 3.5 Soil Characteristic Map. 3.6 Environmental Mapping. 3.7 Road and Utility Connection Map. 3.8 Opportunity Constraints Maps. 3.9 Land Plan Base Map. 3.10 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 4. Marketing Studies and Market Considerations. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Preparation of a Market Study. 4.3 Demographics. 4.4 Household Formations. 4.5 Household Income Levels. 4.6 Employment Opportunities. 4.7 Housing Values. 4.8 Supply Analysis. 4.9 Ownership Alternatives. 4.10 Fee Simple Ownership. 4.11 Condominium Ownership. 4.12 Rental or Leased. 4.13 Product Description and Attributes. 4.14 Community Image and Street Scene Considerations. 4.15 Pedestrian and Recreation Design Components. 4.16 Recreational Facilities. 4.17 Golf Course Opportunities. 4.18 Community and Homeowner Associations. 4.19 Project Themes and Architectural Controls. 4.20 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 5. Land Use Concepts. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Land Use Diversification and Absorption. 5.3 Residential Market Overview. 5.4 Zoning Bulk Requirement Definitions. 5.5 Rural Residential. 5.6 Estate Residential. 5.7 Low Density Residential. 5.8 Low - Medium Density Residential. 5.9 Medium - High Density Residential. 5.10 High Density Residential. 5.11 Mixed Use Developments. 5.12 Residential Mixed Use. 5.13 Commercial Mixed Use. 5.14 Office Mixed Use. 5.15 Village or Town Center. 5.16 Neighborhood Commercial Retail. 5.17 High Intensity Commercial Retail. 5.18 New Urbanism. 5.19 Corporate Industrial Parks. 5.20 Industrial Flex Space Developments. 5.21 Recreation Areas and Open Space Uses. 5.22 Public and Quasi-Public Components. 5.23 Other uses. 5.24 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 6. "Boomers" and "Golden Agers". 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Active Adult Projects. 6.3 Transitional Communities. 6.4 Assisted Living Facilities. 6.5 Congregate Care Facilities. 6.6 Continuing Care Facilities. 6.7 Nursing Homes, Critical Care and Specialized Care Facilities. 6.8 "Boomers" and "Golden Agers". 6.9 Resources on the Internet. 6.10 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 7. Preparing a Land Use Plan. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Market Demands. 7.3 Market Segmentation. 7.4 Opportunities and Constraints. 7.5 Land Use Relationships. 7.6 Core Infrastructure Planning. 7.7 Street Scene Marketability. 7.8 Design Team Member Overview. 7.9 Marketing Research Firm. 7.10 Surveying Firm. 7.11 Environmental Consultant. 7.12 Soils Consulting Firm. 7.13 Attorney. 7.14 Land Planner. 7.15 Civil Engineering Firm. 7.16 Financial Partner. 7.17 Marketing Specialists. 7.18 Public Relation firm. 7.19 Architect. 7.20 Landscape Architect. 7.21 Economist. 7.22 Traffic Engineer. 7.23 Water and Wastewater Engineering Firm. 7.24 Real Estate Agency. 7.25 Design Team Member Summary. 7.26 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 8. Common Area Improvements and Amenities. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Sales Center and Model Homes. 8.3 Recreation Amenities. 8.4 Pedestrian Connectivity. 8.5 Architectural Themes and Materials. 8.6 Hardscape Design Features. 8.7 Softscape Design Features. 8.8 Entry Features and Signage. 8.9 Cost Considerations. 8.10 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 9. Government Agencies and the Approval Process. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Master Plans. 9.3 Zoning Plans. 9.4 Political Considerations. 9.5 Regulatory Staff Influences. 9.6 Local Agencies. 9.7 Regional Agencies. 9.8 State Agencies. 9.9 Federal Agencies. 9.10 Utility Companies. 9.11 Approval Process. 9.12 Homeowner and Community Associations. 9.13 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 10. Project Master Schedule Milestones. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Site Analysis. 10.3 Market Study. 10.4 Marketing Program. 10.5 Public Relations Program. 10.6 Design Team Members. 10.7 Base Map Preparation. 10.8 Land Use Plan. 10.9 Model and Sales Center Design Program. 10.10 Entry and Community Features. 10.11 Infrastructure Design and Construction Phasing. 10.12 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 11. Community Public Relations and Outreach Programs. 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Chamber of Commerce. 11.3 Neighborhood Meetings. 11.4 Public Hearings. 11.5 Citizen Involvement Process. 11.6 Public Awareness Programs. 11.7 Community Hot Buttons. 11.8 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 12. Engineering Design Standards. 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Grading and Site Clearing Operations. 12.3 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control. 12.4 Water Distribution System and Supply. 12.5 Sewer System and Treatment Facility. 12.6 Internal and External Road System. 12.7 Drainage Facilities. 12.8 Stormwater Management Facilities. 12.9 Best Management Practices. 12.10 Pedestrian Movement Facilities. 12.11 Utility Facilities. 12.12 Right-of-Way Elements. 12.13 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 13. Project Impact Studies. 13.1 Introduction. 13.2 Traffic Impact Study. 13.3 Growth Impact Study. 13.4 Population Impact Study. 13.5 School Impact Study. 13.6 Public Facility Impact Study. 13.7 Fiscal Impact Study. 13.8 Historical, Archeological and Cultural Impact Study. 13.9 Environmental Impact Study. 13.10 Recreation and Park Facility Impact Study. 13.11 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 14. Community Covenants and Restrictions. 14.1 Introduction. 14.2 Builder Programs. 14.3 Non-Residential Use Programs. 14.4 Homeowner Value Assessments. 14.5 Definitions. 14.6 Property Rights. 14.7 Financial Assessments. 14.8 Maintenance Responsibilities. 14.9 Member Rights. 14.10 Sponsor Rights. 14.11 Insurance Provisions. 14.12 General Provisions. 14.13 Architectural Controls. 14.14 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 15. Costs and Budgets. 15.1 Introduction. 15.2 Role of the Master Developer. 15.3 Site Selection and Land. 15.4 Design Team Members. 15.5 Project Infrastructure. 15.6 Offsite Improvements. 15.7 Common Area Improvements. 15.8 Recreation Facilities and Amenities. 15.9 Entry Features and Project Signage. 15.10 Regulatory Fees. 15.11 Financial Analysis. 15.12 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 16. Community Design Trends. 16.1 Introduction. 16.2 Sustainability. 16.3 Core Development Strategies. 16.4 Density Factors and Perceptions. 16.5 Summary. Discussion Topics. Chapter 17. Case Study. 17.1 Introduction. 17.2 Land Use Plan. 17.3 Master Plan. 17.4 Budgets and Overall Proforma. 17.5 Summary. Discussion Topics. Discussion Topic Reference Guide. Illustration Credits. Index.
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Polity Press What Is Architectural History
Book Synopsis* Introductory overview of the discipline of architectural history, in the What is History? series. * Provides students with an entry point to the major theories, concepts, and debates around the study of the history of architecture.Trade Review"A remarkable book which should prove extremely useful to anyone interested in the place of architecture in society, and in the questions faced by architects and historians when addressing the inheritance from the past or the practice of the present." Architectural Research Quarterly "Though the book is aimed primarily at students in schools of architecture and departments of art history, the clarity of Leach's prose and his penetrating syntheses make the book useful even for a more senior audience." Journal of Architectural Education "A timely arrival in the wake of claims for architecture's 'critical' and 'post-critical' status, this concise little book will prove a valuable compass to the on-going debates over the nature and future of architectural history. In a series of catholic cross-sections, Leach offers an erudite and even-handed account of the main lines of the discipline's (often divergent) developments even as he asks difficult questions regarding architectural historians' most basic assumptions." John Harwood, Oberlin College "In this remarkable book, Andrew Leach makes the complex topic of historical knowledge in architecture accessible to a wide audience. He examines the discipline from multiple perspectives, considering the shifts in theoretical and methodological positions and situating them in their historic contexts. He reveals the richness of the field by highlighting its strategies, ambiguities, engagements with other disciplines, negotiations between polarities (high culture/low culture and the general /the particular), and relationship to architectural practice. Through a careful analysis of key texts, Leach leads the reader to the ultimate question of the meaning of architectural history today." Zeynip Celik, New Jersey Institute of Technology "This is a very welcome addition to the sparsely populated field of studies on the historiography of architectural history. It is written in a clear, engaging and jargon-free language, but offers advanced undergraduate and graduate students an intellectually very sophisticated grounding in the origins and development of architectural history. By defining architectural history not as a purely academic pursuit, but as a cultural practice taking as its subject the multiple cultural agencies architecture exercises, it solidly places writing architectural history at the centre of today's reflection on culture." Caroline van Eck, Leiden UniversityTable of ContentsList of illustrations vii Acknowledgements x How to use this book xii Introduction 1 1 Foundations of a modern discipline 9 Architectural history as the architect’s patrimony 13 The architect as artist 19 Architecture and empirical knowledge 25 Architecture and culture 31 A modern discipline? 36 2 Organizing the past 41 Approach 43 Style and period 44 Biography 52 Geography and culture 57 Type 61 Technique 66 Theme and analogy 71 3 Evidence 76 4 How useful? 97 5 History and theory 115 Notes 134 Further reading 156 Index of names 164
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Food and Urbanism The Convivial City and a Sustainable Future
Book SynopsisSusan Parham is Head of Urbanism at the Centre for Sustainable Communities, University of Hertfordshire, UK.Trade Review[Food and Urbanism] is a book that will find a role as an essential reference for anyone with any interest in food and a positive gold mine for any postgraduate student starting on their research into any aspects of food or urban-food relationships. * H-Net *The book follows a logical progression from table and garden to the city edges and the larger region, each chapter providing a comprehensive review of the relevant literature from a diversity of disciplines. -- Barbara Santich, University of Adelaide * Petits Propos Culinaires *With vivid examples and sparkling clarity, Parham illustrates how food has served as the bridge between private homes and public markets, neighborhoods and regions, and physical spaces and culturally distinct places. A timely and important contribution for anyone interested in how these linkages offer clues for building a more sustainable future. -- Andrew Deener, University of Connecticut, USAParham‘s Food and Urbanism is a thrilling read from start to finish, providing a fascinating insight into the complex relationship between food and the city: from urban agriculture to food branding and beyond. The impressive array of topics covered, combined with the interdisciplinary nature of the text, results in a piece which will be of interest to sociologists, geographers, planners, urban designers and other actors interested in this area of research. -- Michael Hardman, University of Salford, UKThrough Parham’s powerful prose, gastronomy is revealed as a key ingredient of social justice, cultural understanding and genuinely sustainable forms of urban existence. Crucial reading for anyone studying, critiquing, designing and planning cities, this book brings critical food studies into a direct conversation with 21st-century urbanism. -- Alex Rhys-Taylor, Goldsmiths, University of London, UKTable of ContentsDedication Preface Acknowledgements List of Illustrations Introduction: Food and Urbanism: the Convivial City and Sustainable Future Part One: Food, Domesticity and Design The Paradoxical Kitchen and the Death of Dining The Garden and Gastronomy Part Two: Gastronomy and Public Space Food’s Outdoor Room The Gastronomic Townscape Ambivalent Suburbia Convivial Green Space Part Three: Food Space on the Edge The Productive Periphery The Megalopolitan Food Realm Designing the Critical Food Region Food and Urbanism in a Global Context Conclusion: Food and Urbanism – Making a Resilient City Bibliography Index
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Wiley Environmental Remediation Estimating Methods
Book SynopsisAs demand continues for cleanup of hazardous sites, and new opportunities and funds become available for development of brownfields and similar projects, owners are seeking better methods for early identification and management of remediation costs. Suitable cost estimating methods, as presented for this book, are essential to achieving savings as high as 75% of total project cost. The authors help you to: Prepare preliminary budgets Develop detailed engineering estimates, now including annual O & M costs Compare the cost of different options and select the right solution Estimate liability Review contractor quotes Negotiate settlements FEATURES: 52 Technologies Clearly Described . . . from air sparging and air stripping to drum removal, excavation and extraction, landfill disposal, piping, and underground storage tank closure/removal, and transportation to disposal sites. For eac
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