Architecture Books

Book SynopsisA landmark successor to the acknowledged classic, Architects on Architecture American Architecture Ideas and Ideologies in the Late Twentieth Century Paul Heyer From the author of the best-selling Architects on Architecture, here is an important new contribution to the history and theory of modern architecture.Table of ContentsProblem and Process. Form, Function, and Concepts of Space. Structure, Technology, and the New Means. Site as an Imperative. Idea as Catalyst. Order as Context. Coherence and/or Inclusivity. The Inevitability of Style. Index.

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Book SynopsisDesign for the elderly is at the forefront of architectural topics today. Yet, while much has been written about the design of indoor spaces, little work has been done on planning outdoor spaces to accommodate the needs of the elderly. Site Planning and Design for the Elderly specifically addresses this issue, drawing from a large body of original research, current knowledge, and theory to provide the background knowledge and specific information necessary for informed decision making throughout the site planning and design process. More than just a reference on accessibility standards, this volume offers key insights into the needs and concerns of older people in the built environment and presents guidelines and alternatives for responsive site planning and design. Organized in a clear step-by-step format for easy reference, issues and specific guidelines are provided for each stage of the planning and design process within the context of housing for older people. Moreover, architectsTable of ContentsDEFINING THE ISSUES. Low- to High-Rise Housing for Relatively Independent Older People. The Aging Process. Designing for the Elderly--General Issues. Formulating Design Objectives. SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN. Site Development Patterns: The Surrounding Neighborhood and On-Site Conditions. Major Site-Planning Elements. DESIGNING FOR OUTDOOR USE. Designing for Recreation and Pleasure Use of the Outdoors. Site Design Elements for Recreation and Pleasure. Amenities and Design Detailing. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION. Summary by Design Stage. Conclusion. Bibliography. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisDetailed modification information for all parts of the structure and site While new construction has been built with accessibility as a leading priority for the past several decades, older buildings may have to undergo retrofitting to become compliant with modern regulations. UFAS Retrofit Guide: Accessibility Modifications for Existing Buildings provides comprehensive guidance toward retrofitting older structures to align with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards as well as ADA and ANSI guidelines. Presented in a problem-solution format, this guide provides technical information for modifications of parking, entrances, workspaces, assembly areas, bathrooms, and more.Table of ContentsPhilosophical Approach to Design. Regulatory Issues. Scope And Occupancy. Technical Information Modifications to Elements. Technical Information Modifications to Spaces. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisA classic in the field, this comprehensive reference provides current information for readers who need to estimate the construction costs of landscape architecture projects. Written by a professor of landscape architecture at Iowa State University, this guide provides unit prices easily combined to fit specific job requirements. Coverage includes per diems, crew and equipment, installation, and materials.Table of ContentsDemolition. Site Preparation. Earthwork. Marine Work. Paving and Surfacing. Sewerage and Drainage. Site Improvements. Planting. Concrete Formwork. Concrete Reinforcement. Concrete Accessories. Cast-In-Place-Concrete. Masonry Accessories. Stone. Metal Fabrication. Ornamental Metal. Rough Carpentry. Timber Construction. Shingles and Roofing. Tiles. Lath and Plaster. Painting. Flagpoles. Athletic and Recreational Equipment. Pre-Engineered Structures. Electrical Materials. Service and Distribution. Lighting. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a selective, revised and annotated compendium of the best presentations at the prestigious National Symposium on Healthcare Design.Table of ContentsNEW POSSIBILITIES. The Outlook for Healthcare Design in the Era of Reform (R.Coile). Acute Care Design: Emerging Trends (W. Jones). Ambulatory Care Design: The New Generation (G. Pressler). A SENSITIVE APPROACH. History of Healthcare Environments (N. Kellman & M.Arch). Future Trends in Healing (R. Gerber). PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE. Patient Perspective (S. Baier). The Planetree Philosophy (R. Orr). DESIGN IMPACT. Effects of Healthcare Interior Design on Wellness: Theory andRecent Scientific Research (R. Ulrich). Design for Therapeutic Outcomes (M. Williams). Psychoneuroimmunology (M. Gappell). Creating a Total Healing Environment (P. Linton). Defining and Conveying Design Value (B. Geddis). DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES. Color for Healing (A. Torrice). Beyond Silence: Music as Environmental Design (S. Mazer & D.Smith). Art of Health: Emerging Trends (H. Oren). PROJECT EXAMPLES/PEDIATRICS. New Regional Children's Hospital at Stanford, (F. Cleper-Borkovi,et al.). With Children in Mind: Novel Approaches to Waiting Area andPlayroom Design (A. Olds). The STARBRIGHT Pavillion (J. Diaz). PROJECT EXAMPLES/HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL OFFICES. The Aga Khan University and Medical Center. Lambeth Community Care Center (R. Nicholson). Medical Office Design: Theory and Types (J. Malkin). PROJECT EXAMPLES/LONG-TERM CARE. Theory and Types (M. Cohen). The Corinne Dolan Alzheimer Center (M. Calkins). Postscript (W. Ruga). Index.

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Book SynopsisArchitectural Building Codes by James G. Scott All architects musthave a solid working knowledge of building codes. Noncompliancemeans facing strained schedules and budgets at best, and lawsuitsat worst. Yet until now, no resource has been available toprofessionals that demystifies architectural building codes instraightforward, easy-to-understand language, with a unique graphicpresentation. James G. Scott''s Architectural Building Codes slicesthrough the technical, legal, and bureaucratic jargon of buildingcodes with a direct, engaging style. Beginning with the assumptionthat building codes are by nature complex and difficult tounderstand, Mr. Scott provides both the theoretical principles andpractical grounding all architectural professionals need toefficiently incorporate code regulations into their designs. Theauthor bridges the gap between theory and application, turning thearcane, impenetrable rules of building codes into usable concepts.The material is cogently organized from geTable of ContentsCodes, Standards, and Other Regulations. Administration. Use of Occupancy. Special Occupancy. General Building Limitations. Type of Construction. Fire-Resistant Materials and Construction. Interior Finishes. Fire Protection Systems. Means of Egress. Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities and the Americanswith Disabilities Act. Interior Environment. Energy Conservation. Exterior Wall Coverings. Roofs and Roof Structures. Structural Loads, Tests, and Inspections. Foundations and Retaining Walls. Building Materials. Elevators and Conveying Systems. Plumbing and Mechanical. Conclusion. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface Vi Acknowledgments Ix 1 What Is Lost Space? 1 The Problem Of Urban Design Today 1 Lost Space Defined 3 The Causes 4 Redesigning Lost Space 18 2 Development Of Twentieth-Century Space 21 Functionalism 21 The Functionalist Grid 30 Critical Reactions 35 Physical Manifestations 37 3 Urban Space Precedents 60 Hard Space 61 Soft Space 86 4 Three Theories Of Urban Spatial Design 97 Figure-Ground Theory 98 Linkage Theory 106 Place Theory 112 5 Case Studies 125 Introduction 125 Case Study 1: Boston, Massachusetts 128 Case Study 2: Washington, D.C. 149 Case Study 3: Göteborg, Sweden 176 Case Study 4: Byker, Newcastle, England 208 6 Toward An Integrated Approach To Urban Design 219 Principles 220 The Designer’s Role 225 The Design Process 228 Toward The Year 2000 233 Notes 235 Bibliography 239 Index 242

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Book SynopsisRedefining Designing From Form to Experience C. Thomas Mitchell Redefining Designing: From Form to Experience offers a comprehensive new theory of design in which user needs and wishes are central. This landmark work focuses on design in terms of human experience rather than physical form. The book offers a highly critical study of design philosophies that have emerged since industrialization: modernism, late modernism, postmodernism, and deconstruction. C. Thomas Mitchell points out how many designs, particularly in architecture, fail to suit their intended purpose -- not because of their style but because of the design process itself. Mitchell then reviews user-responsive design methods, which he calls design turned inside-out. He explores collaborative, contextual, and intangible design, and cites examples of each. International case studies illustrate up-to-the-minute topics such as humanware, softecnica, the pattern language, and soft design. Also featured is an interview with BriTable of ContentsDESIGN IN TRANSITION. Design Philosophies Since Industrialization. Design Research. From Product to Process Design. DESIGN TURNED INSIDE OUT. Collaborative Environmental Design. Contextual Design. Intangible Design. Depending on Everyone. Notes. List of Illustrations. Source Acknowledgments. Index.

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Book SynopsisState-by-state listings and explanations of municipal landscape ordinances In U.S. Landscape Ordinances, Buck Abbey furnishes landscape architects, planners, land-use attorneys, and students with a much-needed resource. This state-by-state presentation demystifies the complex planning laws and ordinances that determine landscape design parameters for more than 300 American cities. The author highlights sections of each ordinance that pertain to landscape architecture, boils the legalese down to plain English, explains the law''s main purpose and regulatory function, and spells out the practical implications from a design perspective. With the help of more than fifty diagrams and drawings that clarify complex spatial concepts, U.S. Landscape Ordinances reviews the entire spectrum of green laws currently on the books, including ordinances that cover: * Parking lots and vehicular use areas * Landscape buffers and screens * Street tree plantinTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION: LANDSCAPE ORDINANCES. ANNOTATED LANDSCAPE ORDINANCES. Alabama. Alaska. Arizona. Arkansas. California. Colorado. Connecticut. Florida. Georgia. Hawaii. Illinois. Indiana. Iowa. Kansas. Kentucky. Louisiana. City and Town Ordinances. Parish Ordinances. State Ordinances. Louisiana Tree Ordinances. Maine. Maryland. Massachusetts. Michigan. Minnesota. Mississippi. Missouri. Nebraska. Nevada. New Hampshire. New Jersey. New Mexico. New York. North Carolina. Ohio. Oklahoma. Oregon. Pennsylvania. South Carolina. South Dakota. Tennessee. Texas. Virginia. Washington. Wisconsin. Appendices. Selected Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Only Comprehensive Guide to Brick Specifically for Landscape Architects Nothing remarkable about a brick, is there? A brick is a brick so far as most people are concerned. And it is not a very beautiful thing, is it? But what you can do with it! -Frank Lloyd Wright Brick was one of the first manufactured building materials. Today, it continues to be one of the most popular building materials in the world, thanks to its unparalleled versatility, durability, warmth, and aesthetic richness. And nowhere are these attributes more evident than in the designed landscape. Brick in the Landscape gives you the information you need to exploit brick''s full potential in your design work. The first and only complete guide to the properties, use, selection, and installation of brick written from the landscape architect''s perspective, it is destined to become a staple in your practice. Brick in the Landscape provides full, detailed coverage of all relevant technical aspects of brick, including mTable of ContentsThe Tradition of Brick. Materials and Properties. Applications. Design Considerations. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisWood is one of the most common materials used in landscape design, whether in walls, fences, decks, pergolas, or other freestanding structures. This book provides essential information for those who design, specify, and install wood in landscape design, including thorough explanations of wood's properties and behavior when exposed to the elements.Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix 1. INTRODUCTION 3 WOOD AS A BUILDING MATERIAL 3 HISTORY OF WOOD IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 5 2. MATERIALS AND PROPERTIES 21 WOOD COMPOSITION 21 SIZING AND SURFACING 26 FINISHES AND COATINGS 32 WOOD PRESERVATIVE TREATMENTS 41 MECHANICAL FASTENERS AND CONNECTORS 44 WOOD CONNECTORS 50 ADHESIVES 54 3. CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES 57 STRUCTURES 58 FENCES 64 GATES 86 RETAINING WALLS 93 FREESTANDING WALLS 97 DECKS 99 ARBORS AND PERGOLAS 127 FREESTANDING STRUCTURES: GAZEBOS, PAVILIONS, AND CABINS 135 BRIDGES 158 APPENDIX A ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABLE METHODS OF WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCTION 173 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATION STANDARDS 185 APPENDIX C SAMPLE SECTION ORGANIZATION 187 APPENDIX D RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES 189 GLOSSARY 191 REFERENCES 197 INDEX 199

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Book SynopsisFrom local AIA (American Institute of Architects) chapters to magazine cover stories, architectural ethics is a topic of growing interest. This book offers a much-needed primer on the subject, covering the theoretical and historical aspects of ethics as well as practical, design-related issues.Trade Review"...an invaluable piece of work, with its brisk tables andsummaries should be compulsory reading for architecture students."(Architecture Review, October 2000) "The Authors of Ethics and the Practice of Architecture bring awealth of scholarship and experience to a subject that is not oftenso well explored." (Journal of Architectural Education,February 2003Table of ContentsAWARENESS. Introduction to Awareness. Some Basics About Ethics. The Ethical Nature of Architecture. A More In-Depth Look at Ethical Concepts. Businesses, Professions, and Ethical Obligations. Ethics and Architectural Practices. Ethical Reasoning. UNDERSTANDING. A Closer Look at Being an Architect. A Closer Look at Making Architecture. A Closer Look at Doing Architecture Ethically. CHOICES. Introduction to Choices. Making Ethical Judgments. Case Studies. Epilogue. Appendices. Notes to the Text. Works Cited in the Notes. Works Recommended for Further Study. Additional Architectural References. Additional Information About the Photographs. Index.

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Book SynopsisA versatile toolbox of ideas for creative design solutions.Table of ContentsSimple Shapes. Enclosure. Bending and Flexing. Bigger and Smaller. Binary Object Relations. Joining. Attaching. Passages. Multiple Object Relations. Objects Within Objects. Multi-Function Objects. Transcending the Visible. Putting Design Paradigms to Work. Notes. References. Figure Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisStaying Small Successfully A Guide for Architects, Engineers, and Design Professionals Frank A. Stasiowski Today''s design professional with entrepreneurial ambitions often has in mind a small firm. Written by a veteran architect and consultant, here is a clear, detailed road map to setting up a small business or guiding an existing one to success. Using miniprofiles of several small successful design firms, the author pinpoints exactly what''s made them flourish. In a step-by-step format, he describes the six elements of the strategic planning process, tips on doubling average profit levels, building a loyal clientele, making your company a magnet for top talent, as well as measuring the financial health of your firm. This all-in-one seminar includes numerous checklists and flowcharts, a list of design firm management consultants, a typical marketing plan, and a survey of typical marketing costs. 1991 (0-471-50652-4) 297 pp. Value Pricing for the Design Firm Frank A. Stasiowski EssentTable of ContentsA Commitment to TQPM Is a Marketing Issue. The Design Firm as Fishing Village. Changing the Way We Think About Quality. Improving the Quality of Design Projects. Improving the Quality of Studies and Reports. Improving the Quality of Construction Services. Improving Management, Administration, and Marketing. Keeping Your Clients Happy. Eliminating Quality Problems--Permanently. Implementing TQPM in Your Organization. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisDESIGN and PLANNING of Research and Clinical LABORATORYFACILITIES In this primer/professional reference, Leonard Mayer demystifiesone of the most complex architectural specialties. An architectwith more than thirty-three years'' experience as a master plannerand programmer of laboratories and clinical facilities, Mr. Mayeroffers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental issues relatedto laboratory planning and design. He also provides designers witha clear and rational framework through which to approach thishighly challenging and rewarding design specialty. A superblearning tool for students and professionals just getting startedin lab design and a valuable one-volume reference for theexperienced professional, Design and Planning of Research andClinical Laboratory Facilities features: * Step-by-step guidance through the complex maze of codes,specifications, standards, and official guidelines, relating to theplanning, design, and construction processes * New and updaTable of ContentsProgramming and Planning Criteria. Mechanical Engineering Criteria (HVAC). Electrical Engineering Criteria. Plumbing Engineering Criteria. Animal Facility Criteria. Laboratory Core Service and Support Facilities. Laboratory Work Areas: Standard Plans and Details. Appendices. Glossary of Terms. AIA Standard Forms. Index.

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Book SynopsisStructural Analysis of Historic Buildings offers the most'' complete, detailed, and authentic data available on the materials, calculation methods, and design techniques used by architects and engineers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It provides today''s building professionals with information needed to analyze, modify, and certify historic buildings for modern use. Among the many important features of this book not available in any other single volume are: * More than 350 line drawings and diagrams taken directly from original sources such as the Carnegie Steele Company''s Pocket Companion (1893) and Frank Kidder''s The Architect''s and Builder''s Pocketbook (1902) * Hard-to-find data on period structural components, such as cast-iron columns and beams, wrought-iron columns and beams, and fireproof terra cotta floor arches * Methods for determining what kind of loads structural components were originally designed to bear and methods to determine if they aTrade Review"...this book offers a wealth of information..." (Journal of Architectural Conservation, November 2001)Table of ContentsAssessment Methodology: Material Chronology, Early Building Laws, and Loads. Foundation Systems of American Historic Buildings. Historic American Building Systems: Walls and Columns. Historic American Floor Systems - Beams. Historic American Roof Systems: Lateral Bracing of Buildings. The Historic Material Assessment. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive approach to building-related deterioration and intervention This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building-related deterioration, identify sound treatment options and solutions, and design to minimize performance problems on new projects. Combining a clear and accessible explanation of the principles and mechanisms of building deterioration with coverage of a broad array of intervention methods, it is a ready resource for anyone whose work is concerned with improving building performance.Trade Review"We can all benefit from his more than 30 years experience in making buildings work better." (APT Bulletin, June 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Mechanisms and Diagnostics. Structural Systems. Vertical Closure Systems. Horizontal Closure Systems. The Active Systems. Epilogue. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe only how-to guide to community design written from the design professional''s perspective. In this groundbreaking guide to the increasingly important discipline of community design, a leading international expert draws upon his own experiences and those of colleagues around the world to provide proven tools and techniques for bringing community members into the design process successfully and productively. The first and only how-to guide on community design developed for design professionals, Community Participation Methods in Design and Planning features: * Fifteen case studies chronicling community design projects around the world * Coverage of educational facilities, housing, and urban and rural environments * Design Games-a proven, culture-neutral approach to educating participants in their design options and the consequences of their choices * Proven techniques for fostering community participation in the design process * Checklists, worksheets, questioTrade Review"This how-to-guidebook is a great reference tool to understand principles and methods of community design." (Critic, June 2002)Table of ContentsParticipation Purposes. Participation Methods. Participation in Educational Facilities. Participation in Housing. Participation in Urban and Rural Environments. Bibliography. Additional Readings. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe paperback edition of the critically-acclaimed, pioneering book on successful urban recovery. Two urban experts draw on their firsthand observations of downtown change across the country to identify a flexible, effective approach to urban rejuvenation.Trade ReviewIn Cities Back from the Edge, Gratz and Mintz offer a love song for the city...their volume, attractively packaged and richly illustrated, is really a cookbook for downtown revitalization. It turns out the most valuable contribution to urban understanding of the year isn't only a book, it's also a bumper sticker: Think globally, act locally."--The Wall Street Journal Cities Back From the Edge was featured again in The New York Times. Frank Rich writes, "In their new book persuasively arguing for less grandiose, more indigenous urban renewal, Roberta Brandes Gratz and Norman Mintz write that a 'collection of visitor attractions does not add up to a city' whether those attractions are cultural centers, convention centers, aquariums, stadiums or enclosed malls."--The New York Times "...provides a fascinating insight into the US Urban Design scenario..." (Urban Design, Autumn 2001)Table of ContentsWHERE ARE WE? Mansfield, Ohio--Getting Off the Big Project Merry-Go-Round. The Mess We Have Made. Project Planning or Urban Husbandry--The Choice. TRANSPORTATION AND PLACE. Death and Rebirth of the Public Realm. Rebuilding Place, Valuing Transit. Undoing Sprawl. BIG, LITTLE, AND PREDATOR. Free Competition or No Competition? You Don't Have to Be Wal-Mart to Be Wal-Mart. To Market, To Market. DOWNTOWN ESSENTIALS. Public Buildings, Public Policies. Back to Basics. Investing in People. IT'S HAPPENING. The SoHo Syndrome. Conclusion: Back from the Edge. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe guide that takes the guesswork out of Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines conformance The Federal government is stepping up its enforcement of the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, and failure to comply with these guidelines can result in a complaint for discriminatory housing practice. A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility enables building professionals to avoid these charges with clear, concise interpretations of the Guidelines and descriptive illustrations of proper conformance. Inspired by the author''s HUD-sponsored review of nearly 400 built projects, this compact yet comprehensive guide reviews the guidelines for conformance with the seven basic design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act, from accessible building entrances to usable kitchens, and points out common conformance errors made by architects, builders, and developers. This practical, easy-to-follow handbook: * DemystifiesTable of ContentsIntroduction. PART 1: "The Act" and the Guidelines. I. THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. II. OTHER FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAWS. III. BUILDING CODES. IV. CROSS COVERAGE. V. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS. VI. THE GUIDELINES. REQUIREMENT 1: ACCESSIBLE BUILDING ENTRANCE ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. REQUIREMENT 2: ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE PUBLIC AND COMMON USE AREAS. REQUIREMENT 3: USABLE DOORS. REQUIREMENT 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE INTO AND THROUGH THE COVERED DWELLING UNIT. REQUIREMENT 5: LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, THERMOSTATS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS. REQUIREMENT 6: REINFORCED WALLS FOR GRAB BARS. REQUIREMENT 7: USABLE KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS. PART 2: Compliance Checklist. INTRODUCTION. CHECKLIST. Appendices. APPENDIX A: FINAL FAIR HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES. APPENDIX B: SUPPLEMENT TO NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE GUIDELINES. Index.

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Book SynopsisMany architects, landscape architects, and interior designers are self-employed or are partners in small firms. These professionals must understand the management, administrative, and planning skills that are critical to the success of a design firm--and apply them to a small business profile.Table of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Planning and Strategy. Focusing Your Practice. Strategic Alliances. Servicing the Client. Personnel. Compensation. Managing the Bottom Line. Information Technology. Growth. The Psychology of Winning. Do's and Don'ts of Success. Appendix A: Buy/Sell Agreements. Appendix B: Preparing Your Marketing Plan: Techniques and What toInclude. Appendix C: Is Your Cover Letter Making a Difference? Recommended Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisLa guía más vendida para la gerencia del césped Guia Practica para Manejo de Pastos en Campos de Golf ofrece cientos deconsejos, ideas, y sugerencias que son usadas por profesionales en la gerencia del césped día a día. El libro está lleno con información que es presentada en una forma fácil de entender con pasos detallados. El autor cubre temas incluyendo mantenimiento de la grama y su gerencia, manteniendo y consistencia en los búnkeres, arenado y aerificación, uso de químicos y fertilizantes, manejo de equipos, el riego y gestión del agua y mucho más. Escrito con un lenguaje cotidiano para resaltar los conceptos fundamentales y terminología del mantenimiento de los Campos de Golf Contiene información actualizada y precisa de forma q cubre todos los elementos fundamentales del mantenimiento de los Campos de Golf Ofrece herramientas invaluables que le ayudaran a eliminar las barreras de comunicación con los empleadores y empleadoTrade ReviewGuia Practica para Manejo de Pastos en Campos de Golf, which means "Practical Golf Course Maintenance" is a critical teaching tool for training Spanish-speaking staff in the golf course maintenance industry, and the entire green industry. This is the only book of its kind, and covers every important aspect of day-to-day maintenance operations - IN SPANISH. Every golf course superintendent, course owner, instructor, consultant, and industry representative should have a copy of this book. Use it as a stand-alone teaching tool - or in conjunction with the English version, Practical Golf Course Maintenance to ensure effective communication! The "Guia Practica" has hundreds of helpful tips - IN SPANISH. Practical information, presented in a step-by-step format, includes greens maintenance and management, maintaining consistent bunkers, topdressing and aerification, using chemicals and fertilizers, equipment management, irrigation and water management and much more. Painstakingly translated from one of our best selling books, Practical Golf Course Maintenance, the "Guia Practica" uses the real-world language, as provided by leading experts in the field. It is completely up-to-date, accurate, and provides important coverage key turf management issues - IN SPANISH.Table of ContentsCapítulo 1. Corte de Greens. Capítulo 2. Cortando Salidas (tees). Capítulo 3. Pistas, Calles o Fairways. Capítulo 4. El Rough. Capítulo 5. Trampas de Arena y su Mantenimiento. Capítulo 6. Agua. Capítulo 7. Fertilizantes. Capítulo 8. Arenado o Topeado o Revestimeinto. Capítulo 9. Aireación. Capítulo 10. Pulverización Líquida. Capítulo 11. Banderas y Marcas de Salidas. Capítulo 12. Drenaje. Capítulo 13. Sembrando y Colocando Césped. Capítulo 14. Tránsito de Golfistas y Senderos. Capítulo 15. Reglamentos del Golf que Afectan el Mantenimiento. Capítulo 16. Árboles. Capítulo 17. Diseño del Paisaje. Capítulo 18. Administración del Personal. Capítulo 19. Las Herramientas. Capítulo 20. La Oficina de Mantenimiento para los Pastos. Capítulo 21. Los Siete Pecados Mortales contra la Manutención de Pastos. Índice.

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Book SynopsisThe cultivation of various turfgrasses has evolved into a dynamic, multi-billion dollar industry. Yet, there is still a real lack of information available for those seeking to understand the complex science behind its growth. This book, edited by two knowledgeable and highly respected experts, presents for the first time a comprehensive study of the various types of turfgrasses, their genetic and biological makeup, and the specifics of when, how, where and why each species was adapted for use. The only book that deals specifically with the science behind the major types of turfgrasses, Turfgrass Biology will prove to be an invaluable, time-saving reference and research tool for professionals interested or engaged in the genesis of turfgrasses.Table of ContentsPART 1. INTRODUCTION. Origins of the Turfgrasses (M.D. Casler and R.R. Duncan). PART 2. COOL-SEASON GRASSES. Kentucky Bluegrass (D.R. Huff). Annual Bluegrass (D.R. Huff). Supina Bluegrass (S. Bughrara). Texas Bluegrass (J.C. Read and S.J. Anderson). Rough Bluegrass (R. Hurley). Perennial Ryegrass (D. Thorogood). Tall Fescue (W.A. Meyer and E. Watkins). Fine-Leaved Festuca Species (B.A. Ruemmele, et al.). Creeping Bentgrass (S.E. Warnke). Colonial Bentgrass (B.A. Ruemmele). Velvet Bentgrass (L. Brilman). Three Minor Agrostis Species: Redtop, Highland Bentgrass, and Idaha Bentgrass (A.D. Brede and M.J. Sellman). Hairgrasses (L. Brilman and E. Watkins). PART 3. WARM-SEASON GRASSES. Bermudagrass (C.M. Taliaferro). Buffalograss (T.P. Riordan and S.J. Browning). Zoysiagrasses (M.C. Engelke and S. Anderson). Centipedegrass (W.W. Hanna and J. Liu). Seashore Paspalum (R.R. Duncan). St. Augustinegrass (P. Busey). Bahiagrass (P. Busey). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis practical and in-depth guide provides the latest material on the design, construction, and maintenance of baseball and softball fields. It covers a wide range of topics from stadium and field design, bleachers, fences, amenities for spectators (such as concession stands and restrooms), water drainage, soil selection, turf management, and more.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. PART I. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. Chapter 1. Field Design. Chapter 2. Irrigation, Drainage, and Covers. Chapter 3. Soil. Chapter 4. Turfgrass Selection. Chapter 5. Construction and Reconstruction. PART II. RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE. Chapter 6. Renovation. Chapter 7. Skinned Area (and Warning Track) Maintenance and Management Procedures. Chapter 8. Turfgrass Maintenance and Management Procedures. Chapter 9. Field Aesthetics. PARTT III. ANCILLARY INFORMATION. Chapter 10. Fences, Backstops, Dugouts, and Bullpens. Chapter 11. Rules and Regulations. About the Authors. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis helpful resource covers all aspects of financial management concepts for golf course superintendents and also serves as a guide for studying for the financial management section of the GCSAA certification exam. It addresses commonly encountered problems and offers worked-out solutions for solving and preventing them from happening.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction to Financial Management. 2. Overview of Financial Statements. 3. Basic Accounting Procedures and Records. 4. Golf Course Operations Schedule. 5. Analysis of Financial Statements. 6. Breakeven Analysis. 7. Operating Budgets. 8. Capital Budgeting. 9. Leasing. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisEasy access to crucial marketing information for design professionals Find the concise, practical business information you need right now in the Architect''s Essentials of Professional Practice Series. These authoritative guides quickly make you an instant expert on the best business practices crucial for success in today''s design and construction professions. Each portable, affordable, user-friendly volume gives you: * Authoritative advice from leading national figures * Flip-and-find access to critical business information * Bulleted lists and callout boxes for quick reference * Clear, insightful explanations of complex business topics For design firms that want to take control of their marketing plans and increase business, Architect''s Essentials of Marketing is the single-source guide with all the answers. Through concise, step-by-step instructions, it illuminates all aspects of creating a winning marketing strategy and covers how to leverage aTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction: I Don’t Really Have to Do This, Do I? Part I: Marketing Strategy: Start at the Start. 1. Strategic Planning: Getting to the Starting Line. 2. Branding: We Used to Call It Reputation. 3. Positioning: Finding Your Place in Your Markets. 4. Marketing Planning: Deciding How to Communicate to Your Markets. 5. Budgeting for Marketing: Knowing What You Can Spend. Part II: The Business Development Cycle: Getting the Job. 6. Targets and Opportunities: Finding and Pursuing Leads. 7. Brochures and Qualifications Packages: Who Are You? What Have You Done? 8. Proposals: Making an Offer. 9. Presentations: The Chemistry Test. 10. Design Competitions: High Risk and High Impact. 11. Closing the Deal: Setting the Fee, Negotiating, and Signing the Contract. Part III: Marketing Tools and Resources: Your Arsenal of Marketing Weapons. 12. Research: Obtaining Market Intelligence. 13. Knowledge Management: Systems for Tracking Information. 14. Internal Communications: Getting the Message to Your Staff. 15. Client Communications: Newsletters, Web Sites, Direct Mail, Advertising, and Events. 16. Media Relations and Awards: Communicating with the Press. 17. Photography: Creating the Right Image. 18. Marketing Staff and Consultants: Who Can Help You? 19. Evaluating Your Performance: Is Your Marketing Working? Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten for turf managers looking to reduce or eliminate their use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, this guide offers advice and practical steps for earth-conscious solutions to traditional fertilizers and pesticides.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. About the Author. Chapter 1. The Soil Ecosystem. Chapter 2. Fertility. Chapter 3. Compost. Chapter 4. Analysis. Chapter 5. Pests. Chapter 6. Cultural Practices. Chapter 7. Simplicity versus Stability. Sources and Resources. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisBased on the successful seminar offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Applied Turfgrass Science and Physiology cuts right to the authoritative information and know-how that will keep any turf area in optimal condition.Table of ContentsPreface. Part I. Carbohydrate Metabolism and Turfgrasses. Chapter 1. Carbohydrate Metabolism. Chapter 2. Turfgrasses. Part II. Environmental Stresses and Pests. Chapter 3. Drought. Chapter 4. Temperature Stresses. Chapter 5. Shade. Chapter 6. Pests. Part III. Cultural Practices and Their Effects Upon Growth and Responses to Environmental Stresses and Pests. Chapter 7. Irrigation. Chapter 8. Mowing. Chapter 9. Fertilization. Chapter 10. Cultivation. Chapter 11. Plant Growth Regulators and Biostimulants. About the Authors. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe management of wetlands is often an area of uncertainty. This book instructs golf course superintendents on how to successfully manage different types of wetlands and also offers information on the fundamentals of conservation and restoration.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgments. CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Wetlands. WHAT ARE WETLANDS? WHY ARE WETLANDS IMPORTANT? TYPES OF WETLANDS. Estuaries. Rivers, Streams, and Creeks. Lakes and Ponds. Marshes and Wet Meadows. Forested Wetlands. Shrub Wetlands. Bogs. CHAPTER 2: Conservation of Wetlands. IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING NATURAL WETLANDS. Wetland Protection. INCORPORATING WETLANDS INTO MANAGED AREAS. Natural Landscaping. IMPORTANCE OF VEGETATION ZONES. TRANSITION TO THE TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENT. CHAPTER 3: Restoring and Creating Wetlands. WHAT IS WETLAND RESTORATION? Hydrology. Soils. Vegetation. Additional Suggestions. SITE PREPARATION. CHOOSING AND OBTAINING APPROPRIATE WETLAND PLANTS. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS. ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION. CONTROLLING EXOTIC SPECIES. WILDLIFE CONSIDERATIONS. CHAPTER 4: Structure, Biology, Restoration, and Management of Wetlands by Type. ESTUARIES. Physical Characteristics of Estuaries. Plants and Animals of Estuaries. Restoration and Management of Estuaries. Key Species by Region. RIVERS, STREAMS, AND CREEKS. Physical Characteristics of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks. Plants and Animals of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks. Restoration and Management of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks. Key Species by Region. LAKES AND PONDS. Physical Characteristics of Lakes and Ponds. Plants and Animals of Lakes and Ponds. Restoration and Management of Lakes and Ponds. Key Species by Region. MARSHES AND WET MEADOWS. Physical Characteristics of Marshes and Wet Meadows. Plants and Animals of Marshes and Wet Meadows. Restoration and Management of Marshes and Wet Meadows. Key Species by Region. FORESTED WETLANDS. Physical Characteristics of Forested Wetlands. Plants and Animals of Forested Wetlands. Restoration and Management of Forested Wetlands. Key Species by Region. SHRUB WETLANDS. Physical Characteristics of Shrub Wetlands. Plants and Animals of Shrub Wetlands. Restoration and Management of Shrub Wetlands. Key Species by Region. BOGS. Physical Characteristics of Bogs. Plants and Animals of Bogs. Restoration and Management of Bogs. Key Species by Region. CHAPTER 5: Golf Courses and Wetlands. PAST AND PRESENT ROLES OF WETLANDS ON GOLF COURSES. Opportunities for Integrating Wetlands on Golf Courses. Wetlands on Existing Golf Courses. New Golf Course Developments. Golfer and Community Education. Environmental Management Planning. Self-Assessment Checklist for Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses. APPENDIX A: Common and Scientific Names of Organisms. APPENDIX B: Wetland Resources. APPENDIX C: Wetland Regulatory Issues. Glossary. Bibliography and References. About the Authors. Index.

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Book SynopsisLet renowned expert Thomas Nikolai bring you up to speed on establishing and maintaining the best green speeds for your course. He covers it all: playability, environmental and weather factors, mowing, turfgrass species selection... every consideration that influences how fast and how far a given putt will go. Dr. Nikolai -- turfgrass academic specialist at Michigan State and green speed specialist for The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America -- distills a wealth of research and first-hand experience into easy-to-follow advice on how to deal with the common problems associated with green speed, techniques on how to find the ideal speed for your greens, and the correct use of current technology, including the Stimpmeter. His non-technical language makes the information accessible whether you''re a golf course superintendent or a student. Order your copy today.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. Problems Associated with Green Speed. What Is Green Speed? The Best Laid Plans. Researcher–Superintendent Communication Problems. Whose Golf Course Is It Anyway? 2. The History of Measuring Green Speed. The Development of the Stimpmeter. New Technology. 3. Using the Stimpmeter for Its Intended Purpose: Creating the Ideal Green Speed. Twenty-Five-Year Anniversary. Uniformity. Uniformity 1. Uniformity 2. The Two Directives. Directive 1. Directive 2. The Morris Method. An Ideal Green Speed: What’s in It for You? Putting It All Together. 4. The Weather: The Known Unknown in the Quest for the Ideal Green Speed. Controlling the Weather. Seasonal Variability. Diurnal Variability. Rain, Wind, Temperature, and Humidity. Conclusions about Weather and Green Speed. 5. Putting Green Root Zones. Putting Green Root Zone History. The Effects of Root Zone on Green Speed. Root Zones and Management Practices. 6. Turfgrass Species and Green Speed. The Birth of Golf Turf Research. Early Perceptions of Green Speed on Various Turfgrass Species. Current Research with Putting Green Turf Species. Conclusions about Turfgrass Species. 7. Mowing Height. History of Putting Green Mowing Height. The Law of Diminishing Returns. Mower Height versus Height of Cut. Mower Types. Mower Type–Green Speed Study. Double Cutting. Conclusions about Mowing and Green Speed. 8. Fertilization and Green Speed. The Importance of Fertilizing. Nitrogen as a Fertilizer. Recent History of Nitrogen Fertilization on Greens. Nitrogen and Green Speed. Annual Nitrogen Rate and the “4-inch Theory”. Root Zone–Nitrogen Rate Interactions. Nitrogen Frequency and Its Effect on Green Speed. Fast-Release versus Slow-Release Nitrogen Carriers. Monthly Applications of Nitrogen and Plant Growth Regulators. A Comparison of Liquid Nitrogen Programs. Monthly Applications versus Granular Spoon-Feeding. Ultralow Nitrogen Rates to Enhance Green Speed. Conclusions about Nitrogen and Green Speed. Potassium Fertilization on the Golf Course. Potassium and Green Speed. Phosphorous. Micronutrients. Conclusions Regarding Fertilization and Green Speed. 9 Lightweight Rolling: A Most Vexing Practice for Many Superintendents. History of Rolling. In Search of a Safe Frequency for Lightweight Rolling. Lightweight Rollers and Green Speed. Research on Various Types of Lightweight Rollers. Lightweight Rolling and Turfgrass Pests. Dollar Spot. Moss and Broadleaf Weeds. Cutworms. Localized Dry Spot. Snow Mold. Conclusions about Lightweight Rolling. 10. An Integrated Approach to Green Speed Management and Tournament Preparation. The Scenario. Cultivation. Topdressing. Vertical Mowing and Grooming. Water and Air Injection Cultivation. Plant Growth Regulators. Irrigation. Tournament Preparation. Sand Topdressing. Nitrogen Fertilization. Mowing Height Reduction. Double Cutting. Rolling. Rolling and Double Cutting. Silica. Pin Placement. 11. Filling in the Missing Pieces. To Green Committee and Owners. To the Superintendent. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe transition zone is the toughest area in which to maintain quality turf. It is a zone where temperature and precipitation vary greatly from season to season and where more intensive maintenance of seasonal grasses is required. This is the only book to cover the maintenance of intensive turfgrasses found in such zones.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. Need for Turfgrass Management. Turfgrass Plant Anatomy and Physiology. Selected References. 2. Grass Species. Naming Conventions. Kentucky Bluegrass. Perennial Ryegrass. Tall Fescue. Fine-Leaved Fescues. Bentgrasses. Annual Bluegrass. Rough Bluegrass. Zoysiagrass. Bermudagrass. Buffalograss. Selected References. 3. Growth Cycle Considerations. Cool-Season Grasses. Warm-Season Grasses. Selected References. 4. Nutrient Requirements. Nutrient Absorption. Macroelements. Microelements. Selected References. 5. Fertilizers. Fast-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers. Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers. Synthetic Organic Nitrogen Compounds. Fertilizer Ratio. Salt Index and Osmotic Potential. 6. Fertilization. Ferti lizing Cool-Season Grasses. Fertilizing Warm-Season Grasses. Nitrogen Application. Other Nutrients. Liquid Fertilizers. Calibration. Selected References. 7. Mowing Considerations. Mowing Guidelines. Mower Selection and Operation. Growth-Regulating Chemicals. Clipping Heights and Interspecies Dynamics. Selected References. 8. Soil Management. Chemical Properties of Soils. Soil Organisms. Organic Matter. Soil Acidity. Physical Properties of Soils. Addressing Soil Compaction. Selected References. 9. Moisture Management. The Need for Moisture. How Turfgrasses Absorb Water. Soil Water-Holding Capacity. Movement of Moisture to Roots. Mechanical Irrigation Systems. Determining the Need for Irrigation. Hand Watering. Irrigation Guidelines. Irrigation Technique: Some Final Considerations. Outlook for Moisture Management. Selected References. 10. Thatch Management. Thatch Development. Why Thatch Is Bad. Preventing Excessive Thatch. Selected References. 11. Weed Management. Weed Classifications. Weeds of the Transition Zone. Weed Control. Herbicides. User and Environmental Safety Precautions. Guidelines for Use of Herbicides. Calibration. Alternatives to Chemical Weed Control. Selected References. 12. Disease Management. Disease Classifications. Abiotic Influences. Common Turfgrass Diseases. Disease Control. Fungicides. Selected References. 13. Insect Management. Insect Growth and Morphology. Common Turfgrass Insects. Insect Control. Insecticides. Nuisance Predators. Selected References. 14. Establishing Turf. Dealing with Existing Vegetation. Soil Grading and Drainage. Spreading Topsoil. Amending the Soil. Adding Nutrients. Fumigating. Final Grading and Smoothing. Applying a Starter Fertilizer. Seeding. Alternatives to Seeding. Selected References. Index.

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Book Synopsis* A complete overview of solar technologies relevant to the built environment, including solar thermal energy for heating and cooling, passive solar energy for daylighting and heating supply, and photovoltaics for electricity production * Provides practical examples and calculations to enable component and system simulation e.g.Trade Review"...balances the physics and engineering background of solar heating, cooling and building integrated photovoltaics with practical applications..." (Bulletin, Vol 94(24/25), 2003)Table of ContentsPreface ix Abbreviations in the text xi 1 Solar energy use in buildings 1 1.1 Energy consumption of buildings 1 1.1.1 Residential buildings 2 1.1.2 Office and administrative buildings 4 1.1.3 Air conditioning 6 1.2 Meeting requirements by active and passive solar energy use 9 1.2.1 Active solar energy use for electricity, heating and cooling 9 1.2.2 Meeting heating energy requirements by passive solar energy use 12 2 Solar irradiance 13 2.1 Extraterrestrial solar irradiance 13 2.1.1 Power and spectral distribution of solar irradiance 13 2.1.2 Sun–Earth geometry 16 2.1.2.1 Equator coordinates 17 2.1.2.2 Horizon coordinates 20 2.1.2.3 Sun-position diagrams 22 2.2 The passage of rays through the atmosphere 24 2.3 Statistical production of hourly irradiance data records 26 2.3.1 Daily average values from monthly average values 27 2.3.2 Hourly average values from daily average values 31 2.4 Global irradiance and irradiance on inclined surfaces 34 2.4.1 Direct and diffuse irradiance 34 2.4.2 Conversion of global irradiance to inclined surfaces 35 2.4.2.1 An isotropic diffuse irradiance model 35 2.4.2.2 Diffuse irradiance model based on Perez 36 2.4.3 Measurement techniques for solar irradiance 39 2.5 Shading 39 3 Solar thermal energy 45 3.1 Solar-thermal water collectors 45 3.1.1 Innovations 45 3.1.2 System overview 46 3.1.3 Thermal collector types 47 3.1.3.1 Swimming pool absorbers 47 3.1.3.2 Flat plate collectors 47 3.1.3.3 Vacuum tube collectors 48 3.1.3.4 Parabolic concentrating collectors 48 3.1.4 System engineering for heating drinking-water 49 3.1.4.1 The solar circuit and hydraulics 49 3.1.4.2 Heat storage 55 3.1.4.3 Piping and circulation losses 60 3.1.5 System technology for heating support 61 3.1.6 Large solar plants for heating drinking water with short-term stores 63 3.1.6.1 Design of large solar plants 66 3.1.7 Solar district heating 68 3.1.8 Costs and economy 71 3.1.9 Operational experiences and relevant standards 73 3.1.10 Efficiency calculation of thermal collectors 74 3.1.10.1 Temperature distribution of the absorber 75 3.1.10.2 Collector efficiency factor F' 79 3.1.10.3 Heat dissipation factor FR 79 3.1.10.4 Heat losses of thermal collectors 83 3.1.10.5 Optical characteristics of transparent covers and absorber materials 92 3.1.11 Storage modelling 97 3.2 Solar air collectors 103 3.2.1 System engineering 105 3.2.2 Calculation of the available thermal power of solar air collectors 107 3.2.2.1 Temperature-dependent material properties of air 107 3.2.2.2 Energy balance and collector efficiency factor 108 3.2.2.3 Convective heat transfer in air collectors 109 3.2.2.4 Thermal efficiency of air collectors 117 3.2.3 Design of the air circuit 120 3.2.3.1 Collector pressure losses 120 3.2.3.2 Air duct systems 121 4 Solar cooling 123 4.1 Open cycle desiccant cooling 125 4.1.1 Introduction to the technology 125 4.1.2 Coupling with solar thermal collectors 128 4.1.3 Costs 128 4.1.4 Physical and technological bases of sorption-supported air-conditioning 129 4.1.4.1 Technology of sorption wheels 129 4.1.4.2 Air-status calculations 130 4.1.4.3 Dehumidifying potential of sorption materials 132 4.1.4.4 Calculation of the sorption isotherms and isosteres of silica gel 135 4.1.4.5 Calculation of the dehumidifying performance of a sorption rotor 140 4.1.5 The technology of heat recovery 143 4.1.5.1 Recuperators 143 4.1.5.2 Regenerative heat exchangers 148 4.1.6 Humidifier technology 152 4.1.7 Design limits and climatic boundary conditions 153 4.1.7.1 Demands on room temperatures and humidities 153 4.1.7.2 Regeneration temperature and humidity 153 4.1.7.3 Calculation of supply air status with different climatic boundary conditions 154 4.1.7.4 Limits and application possibilities of open sorption 155 4.1.8 Energy balance of sorption-supported air-conditioning 156 4.1.8.1 Usable cooling power of open sorption 156 4.1.8.2 Coefficients of performance and primary energy consumption 158 4.2 Closed cycle adsorption cooling. 162 4.2.1 Technology and areas of application 162 4.2.2 Costs 163 4.2.3 Operational principle 163 4.2.4 Energy balances and pressure conditions 165 4.2.4.1 Evaporator 166 4.2.4.2 Condenser 168 4.2.4.3 The adsorption process 169 4.2.4.4 Heating phase 172 4.2.4.5 The desorption process 172 4.2.4.6 Cooling phase 174 4.2.5 Coefficients of performance 175 4.3 Absorption cooling technology 177 4.3.1 The absorption cooling process and its components 178 4.3.1.1 Double-lift absorption cooling process 181 4.3.1.2 Evaporator and condenser 182 4.3.1.3 Absorber 183 4.3.1.4 Generator 185 4.3.2 Physical principles of the absorption process 185 4.3.2.1 Vapour pressure curves of material pairs 185 4.3.3 Refrigerant vapour concentration 189 4.3.4 Energy balances and performance figures of an absorption cooler 190 4.3.4.1 Ideal performance figures 190 4.3.4.2 Real performance figures and enthalpy balances 191 4.3.5 Absorption technology and solar plants 200 5 Grid-connected photovoltaic systems 201 5.1 Structure of grid-connected systems 201 5.2 Solar cell technologies 203 5.3 Module technology 203 5.4 Building integration and costs 204 5.5 Energy production and the performance ratio of PV systems 205 5.5.1 Energy amortisation times 206 5.6 Physical fundamentals of solar electricity production 207 5.7 Current-voltage characteristics 209 5.7.1 Characteristic values and efficiency 209 5.7.2 Curve fittings to the current-voltage characteristic 210 5.7.2.1 Parameter adjustment from module data sheets 216 5.7.2.2 Full parameter set calculation 220 5.7.2.3 Simple explicit model for system design 221 5.7.3 I-V characteristic addition and generator interconnecting 223 5.8 PV performance with shading. 225 5.8.1 Bypass diodes and backwards characteristics of solar cells 225 5.9 Simple temperature model for PV modules 228 5.10 System engineering 231 5.10.1 DC connecting 231 5.10.1.1 Cable sizing 231 5.10.1.2 System voltage and electrical safety 232 5.10.1.3 String diodes and short-circuit protection 232 5.10.2 Inverters 234 5.10.2.1 Operational principle 234 5.10.2.2 Electrical safety and mains monitoring 235 5.10.2.3 Inverter efficiencies 235 5.10.2.4 Power sizing of inverters 238 6 Thermal analysis of building-integrated solar components 243 6.1 Empirical thermal model of building-integrated photovoltaics 244 6.2 Energy balance and stationary thermal model of ventilated double facades 246 6.2.1 Heat transfer coefficients for the interior and facade air gap 250 6.3 Building-integrated solar components (U- and g-values) 254 6.4 Warm-air generation by photovoltaic facades 257 7 Passive solar energy 260 7.1 Passive solar use by glazings 260 7.1.1 Total energy transmittance of glazings 261 7.1.2 Heat transfer coefficients of windows 263 7.1.3 New glazing systems 265 7.2 Transparent thermal insulation 265 7.2.1 Operational Principle 266 7.2.2 Materials used and construction 270 7.2.2.1 Construction principles of TWD systems 270 7.3 Heat storage by interior building elements 271 7.3.1 Component temperatures for sudden temperature increases 274 7.3.2 Periodically variable temperatures 281 7.3.3 Influence of solar irradiance 286 8 Lighting technology and daylight use 288 8.1 Introduction to lighting and daylighting technology 288 8.1.1 Daylighting of interior spaces 289 8.1.2 Luminance contrast and glare 291 8.2 Solar irradiance and light flux 291 8.2.1 Physiological–optical basics 292 8.2.2 Photometric radiation equivalent 292 8.2.3 Artificial light sources. 294 8.3 Luminance and illuminance 295 8.3.1 Luminance and adaptation of the eye 299 8.3.2 Distribution of the luminous intensity of artificial light sources 300 8.3.3 Units and definitions 303 8.4 Sky luminous intensity models 304 8.5 Light measurements 307 8.6 Daylight distribution in interior spaces 308 8.6.1 Calculation of daylight coefficients 311 References 316 Index 320

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Book SynopsisThis book uncovers the complex interplay of planning ideas and practices between local, national, and international levels throughout the past century.Trade Review"..well illustrated international narrative.." (Architectural Review, May 2002) "...will be very useful as a reference volume enabling teachers and scholars to explore themes in city planning such as garden cities...another strength of the book is the economic, social and political background which is provided as a context for the evolution of ideas and practice..." (Geography, October 2002) "...something of a tour-de-force...fluently and attractively written...an authoratitve voice on the subject..." (Planning History, 2002)Table of ContentsThe Author vii Acknowledgements ix Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Nineteenth-Century Antecedents 11 Chapter 3 The Emergence of Modern Planning 45 Chapter 4 War, Reconstruction and Depression I: The Major Traditions 81 Chapter 5 War, Reconstruction and Depression II: The Other Traditions 127 Chapter 6 Reconstruction and Modernisation I: The Major Traditions 157 Chapter 7 Reconstruction and Modernisation II: The Other Traditions 195 Chapter 8 The Zenith of Modernisation and Beyond I: The Major Traditions 227 Chapter 9 The Zenith of Modernisation and Beyond II: The Other Traditions 271 Chapter 10 Globalisation, Competitiveness and Sustainability I: The Major Traditions 307 Chapter 11 Globalisation, Competitiveness and Sustainability II: The Other Traditions 355 Chapter 12 Conclusions 395 Bibliography 409 Websites 443 Index 445

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Book SynopsisUrban Water Infrastructure Planning, Management, and Operations Neil S. Grigg . discusses the factors that lead to effective management of water systems in urban areas. --Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation Unique in its orientation for managers, Urban Water Infrastructure focuses on the productive management of urban water systems by laying out its discussion in terms of the system as a whole, how a system''s component elements work together, how much they cost to build and operate, and the sociopolitical forces that guide the productive operation. This easily accessible reference is aimed at engineers, planners, and managers, teaching both the theoretical and practical aspects of urban water management. 1986 (0 471-82914-5) 328 pp. A Guide to Site and Environmental Planning Third Edition Harvey M. Rubenstein Perhaps the strongest feature of the book is the inclusive, comprehensive, and logical analysis within each of the chapters . All in all, I can highly recommend thiTable of ContentsWater Supply (G. Rainer). Sewers and Storm Drainage (G. Rainer). Solid and Hazardous Wastes (G. Rainer). Energy (G. Rainer). Telecommunications (A. Nuciforo). Streets (E. Schwarz). Bridges (S. Schwartz & J. DePlasco). Waterfront Infrastructure (R. Gordon). Rail/Transit and Aviation (S. Weisberg). Buses (N. Bellizzi). Parks and Recreation (A. Bresnan & J. Bresnan). Fiscal Concerns (G. Rainer). Index.

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Book SynopsisCovers all aspects of planning, designing and leasing new or retrofitted office space. While the bulk of the material was written for this book, selected chapters have appeared before in other Wiley titles and are now updated to reflect specialized aspects of the subject.Table of ContentsDetermining the Type, Size, Cost, and Configuration of the OfficeSpace an Organization Will Require (J. Rappoport & K.Daroff). Evaluating Building and Space Suitability (P. Patri & D.Winey). Elements of a Typical Office Facility (K. Daroff & J.Rappoport). Inside-Out Design (K. Daroff & J. Rappoport). Retrofitting Existing Buildings for Office Automation (P. Patri, etal.). Recruiting, Selecting, and Contracting with Design Professionals(K. Daroff & J. Rappoport). Interior Design Contracts (C. Berger). Effective Leasing (L. Baucom & B. Nealon). Tenant's Lease Negotiation Checklist (G. Goldman). The Ten Major Mistakes Most Often Made by Tenants in theNegotiation of Office Leases (R. Cushman & J. Goldberg). Selected Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods Second Edition Edward Allen This remarkably complete introduction to the art of building sets the materials and building systems in an historical context. This unique evolutionary approach to building construction includes a description of how materials are obtained and processed, an outline of the people and organizations who work with each material, their tools and working methods, and the role of one building system in relation to others. Chapters include a listing of key terms and concepts useful in enlarging a technical vocabulary, review questions that underscore key concepts, and exercises that apply lessons to real-life situations. 1990 (0 471-50911-6) 803 pp. Understanding Infrastructure A Guide for Architects and Planners George Rainer This landmark reference--written for concerned professionals--describes the basic mechanisms essential to city function. Each element of infrastructure is discussed--from water supply,Table of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATION. General Considerations. The Contract Documents. Planning and Codes. Relations with the Contractor. Administrative Considerations. Safety and Testing. Miscellaneous Considerations. SITE AND STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION. Sitework. Concrete. Concrete Applications. Steel Construction. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. Concealed Work. Roofing and Flashing. Modular Planning, Masonry, and Carpentry. Interiors. Windows and Doors. Finishes. Accessories and Equipment. Furniture. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL. Plumbing. HVAC and Mechanical. Electrical. FINAL INSPECTION AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT. Completion. Inspection. Memory Joggers. General References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn analysis of the pedestrian malls built during the urban renewal period of the 60's and 70's, and of new urban open space designs. Explores the trend towards, and away from, full pedestrian malls, and analyzes newer project types, such as festival marketplaces and mixed-use urban spaces.Table of ContentsEvolution of Urban Spaces and Pedestrian Malls. Pedestrian Mall Development. Feasibility Analysis. Context and Form Characteristics. Design Elements and Street Furniture. Plants in the City. Pedestrian Mall Case Studies. Comparative Analysis of Pedestrian Malls. Urban Spaces. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisA textbook for professional practice in landscape architecture degree programmes, which will guide the reader through planning a successful career in landscape architecture. It covers all areas, from marketing, through project management and legal issues to technical specifications.Table of ContentsHistorical Perspective. Ethical Perspectives and Professional Conduct. Forms of Professional Practice. Professional Continuum. Marketing Yourself. Professional Service. Organizational Perspectives. Starting a Small Design Firm. Business Marketing. Office Records. Life of a Project. Legal Issues. Professional Services Contracts. Technical Specifications. Contract Administration. Concluding Thoughts. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisOffers invaluable and accessible guidance for designing workspaces in order to increase productivity and efficiency and reduce operating costs. After reviewing an existing situation, the author presents a variety of approaches that include instruction and direction to enact changes. Identifies specific deterrents in the workplace, providing new techniques and other methods to solve them. Details the Shumake Beta Module, created by the author, which supports maximum productivity by an individual worker at any company''s level. All the material in the text has been successfully tested.Table of ContentsTHE CONCEPT. White-Collar Productivity Improvement. The Deterrents. Problems of the Workplace Environment. The Workplace Solution. Aesthetics Versus Function. Furniture and Equipment. The Human Element: Man Is the Measure of All Things. The Premium and the Cost. The Benefits. Workplace Flexibility. THE PRODUCTIVE WORKPLACE: WHAT IT TAKES. Workstations and Workmodules. Obtaining the Information. Analyzing the Data. Planning the Space. Facility Moves and Management. A Look Into the Future. Appendix. Glossary. Suggested Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisOrganized into three sections, it begins with the phenomena of fire followed by the principles of design by which one develops a defense against fire disaster in buildings. Lastly, it deals with the hardware of fire control, communication and extinguishment. A thorough analysis of building code criteria regarding fire safety is included.Table of ContentsENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES: HOW FIRES WORK. Fire Phenomenon in Buildings. Effects of Fire. SOFT TECHNOLOGIES: DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR FIRE SAFETY. Design Strategies. Major Occupancy Classifications. Defining Construction Types. Design Guides for Major Occupancy Types. Exits and Egress. HARD TECHNOLOGIES: CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF FIRE SAFETY. Passive Construction Components. Active Construction Components. Appendices. Glossary of Fire Terms. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisFocuses on how to be competitive through pricing services based upon value to the client. Contains excellent advice on managing cost, contract types, pricing change orders, cost accounting techniques, negotiating methods, liability considerations, bidding approaches and much more.Table of ContentsPositioning Your Firm, or Unless You Are Unique, You Cannot ValuePrice. The Price Life Cycle. Value Pricing. If You're Busy, Raise Your Prices!. Contract Types. Miniscoping. Pricing Reimbursables. Pricing Change Orders. Project Cost Control and Getting Paid. CADD Will Kill. Negotiating. Liability. Networking to Wire Your Sales. A Final Note. Index.

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Book SynopsisYou dona t have to learn your lessons the hard way anymore. Most designers have to learn their lessons through time and experience when it comes to the business and legal aspects of starting and running an interior design firm. Now, Interior Design Law and Business Practices makes the hard lessons easy.Table of ContentsStarting an Interior Design Business. The Business of Interior Design (N. Lewis). Running the Business. Marketing Interior Design Services (R. Brandt). Accounting for Interior Designers (J. Beck). Professional Liability Insurance for Designers (J. Monteleone &B. Eisler). Interior Design Contracts. Contracts with Contractors. Licensing of Products. Purchasing Furniture and Selecting Products. Legal Disputes. New Areas of Concern for Interior Designers. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisBoth an introduction to economic principles as they relate to building design and a practical guide to putting these principles to effective use. It brings together a variety of specialized topics relevant to building economics, including cost estimating, life cycle costing, cost indexes, capital budgeting, decision analysis, and real estate feasibility analysis. Develops these concepts within the framework of an integrated approach to design and management decision-making, simplifying where appropriate, but never at the expense of intellectual content. Incorporating a number of sample spreadsheet models, The Economics of Building is a practical resource and guide to the financial assessment of planning, design, and management decisions about buildings.Table of ContentsBUILDING DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT. A Changing Context for Building Design and Management. The Decision Process in a Changing Context. Concepts of Value. THEORY. The Time Value of Money. Economic Evaluation Approaches. Depreciation and Taxes. Inflation, Deflation, and Differential Escalation. Cost Data. Cost Indexes. METHODS. The Decision Analysis Approach. Trade-Off Games. Capital Planning and Budgeting. Real Estate Feasibility Fundamentals. Concept Cost Estimating. Systems Cost Estimating. Life-Cycle Costing. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisA veteran human resources manager and consultant shares his firsthand experience to show human resources professionals in the design field how to attract, develop and retain the best people. Demonstrates how the nature of the design profession lends itself to special strengths and weaknesses in the human resources management area. Shows managers how to break out of traditional American styles of management and into the participative management style in which design professionals thrive. They''ll also learn how to define their firm''s mission, determine strategy, agree on common goals plus many other techniques that will contribute not only to their human resources management goals but also to their corporation''s goals as a whole.Table of ContentsRecruitment. Interviewing. Hiring. Orientation, Integration, and Motivation. Performance Appraisal. Training. Career Development. Compensation. Employee Benefits. Policies and Procedures. Special Topics. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe cornerstone guide for designing tomorrow''s medical imaging facilities The Architecture of Medical Imaging is the foremost guide to the design of state-of-the-art medical imaging facilities for radiography, MRI, and CT and PET scans. Written by an industry expert, this useful resource discusses complex issues in a user-friendly language that is fully understandable to healthcare planners, department heads, and executives. No other reference makes it easier to understand the technical requirements of radiological equipment and procedures. The Architecture of Medical Imaging is divided into six convenient parts: * Part 1 explains the importance of quality design and how it relates to changes in the healthcare and medical imaging industries * Part 2 describes how to organize and manage an architectural project from the owner''s perspective * Part 3 presents the vast range of today''s imaging techniques, as well as those still in reseaTable of ContentsAbout the Authors. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. How to Use This Book. Part 1: Overview. Chapter 1: Design Considerations for Imaging Facilities. Chapter 2: Forces of Change in Imaging Facility Design. Part 2: Development of an Imaging Facility. Chapter 3: Organization of a Medical Imaging Project. Chapter 4: Management of the Process. Chapter 5: Equipment Planning. Part 3: Imaging Techniques (by Steven C. Horii, MD, FACR, FSCAR). Chapter 6: Imaging Techniques. Chapter 7: Image Management Systems. Part 4: Design and Planning. Chapter 8: Design Concepts. Chapter 9: Work Flow and Circulation. Chapter 10: Department Location and Configuration. Chapter 11: Space Requirements. Chapter 12: Room Design. Chapter 13: Physical Properties Influencing Design. Chapter 14: Renovation Versus New Construction. Part 5: Trends Influencing Tomorrow’s Imaging Facilities. Chapter 15: Imaging Beyond the Radiology Department. Chapter 16: Future Vision. Part 6: Appendices. Appendix A: Descriptions of Selected Imaging Facilities. Appendix B: Excerpts from ACR Guidelines for MRI Safety. Appendix C: Excerpts from 2001 AIA Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospitals and Medical Facilities. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive guide to combining traditional natural materials and modern construction methods. From adobe to straw bales, traditional building materials are being adapted to meet code-required standards for health and safety in contemporary buildings around the world. Not only are they cost effective and environmentally friendly, but, when used correctly, these natural alternatives match the strength and durability of many mainstream construction materials. This book examines a broad range of traditional and modern natural construction methods, including straw-bale, light-clay, cob, adobe, rammed earth and pise, earthbag, earth-sheltered, bamboo, and hybrid systems. It also covers key ecological design principles, as well as current engineering and building code requirements. Experts on each building system have contributed core chapters that explore the history, development, climatic appropriateness, environmental benefits, performance characteristics, conTrade Review"provides a useful insight into the various natural materials and building methods that are used in Europe and the States." (UK Landlord, March 2007)Table of ContentsPart I. DESIGN PRINCIPLES 1. Introduction The Natural Building Movement 3Lynne Elizabeth The Realities of Specifying Environmental Building Materials 9Cassandra Adams 2. A New Context for Building Codes and Regulation 19David Eisenberg 3. Natural Conditioning of Buildings 37Ken Haggard, Polly Cooper, and Jennifer Rennick with assistance from Phil Niles 4. Structural Properties of Alternative Building Materials 71Bruce King, P.E. PART II. SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS 5. Adobe 87Michael Moquin 6. Cob 117Michael Smith 7. Rammed Earth 151David Easton 8. Modular Contained Earth Earthbag 175Joseph Kennedy and Paulina Wojciechowska with special acknowledgment of the work of Nader Khalili Earth-RammedTires 190Michael Reynolds 9. Light Clay 195Robert Laporte and Frank Andresen with special acknowledgment of the work of Franz Volhard 10. Straw-Bale 209Kelly Lerner, Bob Theis, and Dan Smith 11. Bamboo 235Darrel DeBoer and Karl Bareis 12. Earthen Finishes Earth Plasters 255Carole Crews Earth Floors 264Bill and Athena Steen Part III. APPLICATIONS 13. Integrated Systems with Rammed EarthCharles Sturt University, Thurgoona Campus, New South Wales, Australia 273Marci Webster-Mannison 14. Straw, Clay, and Carrizo Obregon Project, Northern Mexico 283Bill and Athena Steen 15. Light-Clay House Additions School/Residence in Wisconsin 297Lou Host-Jablonski, AIA 16. Variations on Earthbag The HoneyHouse—Moab, Utah 309Kaki Hunter and Doni Kiffmeyer Residences in Arizona and Wisconsin 313Dominic Howes Sandbag House, RumCay Island, Bahamas 315Steve Kemble and Carol Escott 17. The Value of Indigenous Ways Habitat for Humanity International 323C. Wayne Nelson 18. Building Technology Transfer Raising Straw-BaleHousing for Farmworkers in California 333Kelly Lerner, Dan Smith, and Bob Theis Introduction of Straw-Bale Construction to Mongolia and China 339Kelly Lerner Epilogue Finding the Soul of Natural Building 357Tom Bender Appendix A Recommended References 365 Appendix B Alternative Construction Resource Centers 375 ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS 381 INDEX 387

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Book SynopsisHow to launch an international design practice and gain projects overseas A comprehensive overview of the rewards and perils of international practice for architects, this book draws on the experience of dozens of leading practitioners to present lessons for the profession.Trade Review"If you've ever questioned whether your firm should pursue work overseas or wondered if a small or medium-sized firm could successfully pursue international work and what do you do to start, International Practice for Architects was written for you. The 374-page book focuses on the many rewards and issues facing North American-based architects, planners, landscape architects, interior designers and other design professionals in more than a dozen disciplines when practicing overseas. The author shares his personal experiences from a career that spans 38 years and has involved projects in more than 30 countries, as well as insights from other leading design principals to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to international practice." (chicagoarchitecturetoday.com; 1/09) "Known for several construction and drafting texts, architect Liebing here offers a book that is more about process than detailing. Intended for everyone involved in a building project, this volume offers a thorough overview - taking a design concept from paper to inhabitable building." (Choice; 1/09)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Introduction and Historical Overview. 2. Getting Started. 3. Running an International Practice. 4. Regional and Country Issues. 5. The future. Appendices. Notes. References, Further Reading, and Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisSustainable Interior Design expertly introduces the principles of environmentally responsible design for interior environments. This useful reference provides beginning designers with a comprehensive survey that covers everything from theoretical approaches to current practices.Trade Review“With plenty of black-and-white pictures, diagrams, charts, a significant glossary, and substantial bibliography, this volume has no shortage of supporting information.” (Choice Reviews, June 2009)Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xiii Part One: Environmentally Responsible Interior Design Chapter 1: Global Sustainability: The Macro Perspective 3 Louise Jones, ArchD, LEED AP, IDEC, ASID, IIDA, Eastern Michigan University Chapter 2: A Timeline of Human and Environmental Interactions 41 Louise Jones, ArchD, LEED AP, IDEC, ASID, IIDA,Eastern Michigan University Chapter 3: Environmentally Responsible Interior Design 83 Louise Jones, ArchD, LEED AP, IDEC, ASID, IIDA, Eastern Michigan University Chapter 4: Nature as a Model for Design 103 Anna Marshall-Baker, PhD, IDEC, University of North Carolina Part Two: Indoor Environmental Quality Chapter 5: Indoor Air Quality 135 Linda Nussbaumer, PhD, South Dakota State University Chapter 6: Environmentally Responsible Lighting Design 155 Dorothy Fowles, PhD, IESNA, FIDEC, FASID, FIIDA, LC, Iowa State University Chapter 7: Energy, HVAC, and Water 193 Jeffrey S. Tiller, PE, LEED AP, Appalachian State University Jeanne Mercer-Ballard, MA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, LC, IESNA, IDEC, Appalachian State University Part Three: Evaluation of Interior Finishes and Furnishings Chapter 8: Certification Programs and Evaluation Instruments 251 Amanda Gale, NCIDQ Certified, IDEC, Eastern Michigan University Chapter 9: United States Green Building Council and LEED Certification 271 Louise Jones, ArchD, LEED AP, IDEC, ASID, IIDA, Eastern Michigan University Chapter 10: Specification of Products for Environmentally Responsible Interior Design 289 Helena Moussatche, PhD, LEED AP, IDEC, Savannah College of Art and Design Part Four: Case Studies Chapter 11: Case Study: The Immaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse, Monroe, Michigan 337 Louise Jones, ArchD, LEED AP, IDEC, ASID, IIDA, Eastern Michigan University Chapter 12: Case Study: The Everett L. Marshall Building at Eastern Michigan University 353 Louise Jones, ArchD, LEED AP, IDEC, ASID, IIDA, Eastern Michigan University Glossary 365 Bibliography 391 Index 401

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