Materials in architecture Books
Birkhauser Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes,
Book Synopsis The English 5th Edition of the Handbook Systematically structured and didactically prepared, the book conveys in one volume the necessary basic technical and constructive building knowledge to enable readers to implement a wide range of designs. or this reason, over the last 18 years, it has developed into an indispensable information and reference handbook, not only for students and teachers, but also for architects. The English 5th edition of this standard work for building design has also been further revised in terms of content and expanded by 16 pages on sustainable building. The worldwide recognized construction handbook for architects Systematically structured and prepared with the student in mind, with an overview poster as navigation aid in world format Additional 16 pages "Basics of sustainable construction" Also available as hardcover and in German (978-3-0356-2663-6) and French (978-3-0356-2667-4) La 4ème édition française du Manuel Nouvelle édition, enrichie du chapitre « Considérations autour du climat » consacré aux principes de base de la construction adaptée au climat. De quel savoir technique et constructif a-t-on besoin pour réaliser des projets architecturaux variés ? Construire l’architecture propose dans cette quatrième édition française une vue d’ensemble des principes fondamentaux de la conception architecturale. Couronné par plusieurs prix internationaux et traduit en sept langues, cet ouvrage s’est imposé comme manuel de cours dans de nombreuses grandes écoles depuis sa parution en 2005. Il constitue par ailleurs un instrument de référence indispensable pour tous les architectes qui conçoivent le processus de construction comme un rapport dialectique complexe entre conception et mise en œuvre des matériaux. Optant pour une approche globale de la construction, cet ouvrage combine connaissances techniques et questions esthétiques et les envisage conjointement dans la perspective de l’histoire des civilisations. La construction n’y est pas conçue comme une simple question de technique ou de technologie, mais aussi comme le résultat d’une intention artistique qui se concrétisera avec d’autant plus de cohérence et de force que l’architecte maîtrisera les principes techniques et constructifs de base. Le livre se subdivise en quatre chapitres – Matériaux – Modules, Éléments, Structures, Édifices – et contient en annexe un catalogue présentant les éléments de construction. Tous les immeubles cités satisfont à de hautes exigences esthétiques ou jouent un rôle de premier plan dans l’histoire de l’architecture. D’une grande richesse iconographique, cet ouvrage contient plus de 1500 illustrations, plans et dessins de détails légendés. Le catalogue permet de comparer les détails de construction à l’échelle 1:20. Un index détaillé et des titres courants à toutes les pages facilitent l’orientation et la recherche ciblée d’informations.
£56.05
Princeton University Press Lina Bo Bardi Material Ideologies
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An insightful portrait of [Lina Bo Bardi’s] pioneering spirit."---Letícia Wouk Almino, Architect's Newspaper"Material Ideologies is a wealth of insight into one of the world’s most significant (female) designers."---Kate Mazade, Madame Architect"[Lina Bo Bardi] and its illustrations provide an opportunity to revisit Bardi’s architecture, ideas, and continuing influences—from her works in Italy, the Glass House, and her exhibition designs to the material choices of her projects." * Choice *
£35.70
Die Gestalten Verlag Brick by Brick: Architecture and Interiors Built
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£36.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Stone in Traditional Architecture
Book SynopsisA sweeping overview of traditional stone architecture that graces the landscapes of many nations. Over 350 vivid color photos show buildings ranging from simple stone homes and practical farm buildings to imposing town halls and vaulting cathedrals. The extensive text explains the history, styles, and techniques of the stone cutters'' and masons'' arts. Also included is a practical, instructional handbook; it teaches the crafts of masonry and stone cutting as they have been practiced across the centuries. This book will be a treasure for the builder, art historian, and everyone with a passion for stone structures.
£34.84
Birkhauser Building with Bamboo: Design and Technology of a
Book SynopsisTraditionally a building material of the warmer climate zones, bamboo is becoming increasingly popular amongst architects in the northern hemisphere; bamboo has several advantages – it is very stable, of low weight, and highly elastic, in addition to being readily available as well as renewable. The applications of bamboo in architecture have diversified considerably, so that today, even structures with large spans – such as bridges – are built with this material. Renowned universities such as the ETH Zurich or the SUTD in Singapore have conducted research on engineered bamboo which will further expand its use. The third edition of this manual provides a systematic overview of the applications and processing methods of this renewable material. Recent inspiring bamboo buildings have been added.
£43.20
Birkhauser Building Simply: Wooden Windows
Book Synopsis Versatile wooden windows In her book, the trained carpenter and architect Judith Resch looks at what scope still exists in modern window design and construction. The process of simplification is more difficult to achieve for windows than for most building components, since windows, due to their function, must meet high technical specifications. She presents a variety of window design projects that have one thing in common: they pursue a singular design concept using the simplest possible means. All projects are presented in detail with technical drawings and photographs. 10 simple wooden window designs From retrofitting historical windows to the possibilities of DIY design Precisely designed, handcrafted, highly repairable windows
£31.35
Island Press People, Planet, Design: A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisIf you were asked to close your eyes and envision where you are happiest, would you picture somewhere inside a building? North Americans are inside buildings for more than 90% of the day. Meanwhile, the indoors are stifling us, sometimes even killing us. Buildings, and the materials that make them up, expose us to materials linked to negative health impacts. The construction and operation of buildings is responsible for 40% of climate-changing carbon emissions. In the US, the design choices made by the typical architecture firm employee each year can reduce emissions by about 300 times that of an average American. But the promise of sustainable architecture will not be realised if sustainability remains a secondary consideration for architects. What if great design were defined by its ability to cool the planet, heal communities, enhance ecological functioning, and advance justice? In People, Planet, Design, architect Corey Squire builds the case, provides the data, and lays out the practical tools for a transformative human-centred architecture. This approach integrates beauty and delight with an awareness of how every design choice impacts the community, the planet, and the people who will use the building. Outcome-focused with a deep dive into practical design strategies, the book showcases ten building systems that embody design excellence. Squire centres the idea that by focusing on the desired outcomes—that buildings shelter us from the elements without disconnecting us from the world, that buildings provide the quality of air, light, and views we now know to be essential to health, productivity, and joy—we can move beyond the checklist mentality that has captured much of the design community. Essential reading for architects who want to transform what the profession means, People, Planet, Design pioneers a new vision and sets readers up with clear guidance on implementing it. Only when design prioritises people, as it should, can architecture realise its full potential.
£27.00
Oro Editions Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop V
Book SynopsisThis book chronicles experimental approaches to the design and production of architectural terra cotta facades and structures. Under the auspices of the Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW), a research collaborative supported by Boston Valley Terra Cotta, the largest manufacturer of architectural terra cotta in the United States, architectural firms work with manufacturing to explore material and design innovation. Now in its fifth year, the workshop aims to educate architects about terra cotta through the production of unique prototypes of rain screen facade systems, modular assemblies, columns, and structural systems. Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop V chronicles the work of architectural firms Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF), LMN Architects, Smith + Gill Architecture, Pelli Clarke Pelli, Perkins and Will, PLP Architecture, Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM), Studio Gang, and academic teams Haptek Lab and Alfred University/University at Buffalo.Table of Contents6 Foreword John Krouse 10 Introduction Omar Khan Surface 22 Post-Extrusion Manipulation of Terra Cotta Profiles Skidmore, Owings & Merrill 40 Dynamic Terra Cotta II Pelli Clarke & Partners, Studios Architecture, Walter P Moore 56 Locating the “Green” in the “Wall” Kohn Pedersen Fox 74 Beyond the Surface: Haptics in Robotic Craft Haptek Lab 92 Dynamic Masonry PLP Architecture and Studio Christine Jetten Screen 110 Volumetric Isohedrals LMN Architects / Walter P Moore 130 Polyvalent Pixel: an Aggregate of Form Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture 148 Fish Scale Screen Handel Architects 164 Recasting the Mold Alfred University / University at Buffalo 180 Support: Organizers, Consultants, Spea kers
£18.66
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Paving with Pervious Concrete
Book SynopsisPervious concrete offers an exciting and economical alternative to traditional paving materials. Avoiding runoff and water pollution, these pavements let water pass through. Architects aiming for green projects, paving contractors looking for new markets, and homeowners planning do-it-yourself slabs gain information needed to use pervious concrete in sidewalks, bike paths, driveways, parking lots, roads, and more. Learn the hydrologic and structural design, selection of materials, placing and testing methods. Read arguments against the material as well, including their problems and defects. A glossary, reference section, and index make this an informative guide.
£17.09
Dalhousie Architectural Press Free Lab DesignBuild Projects from the School of
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£25.19
Riverside Architectural Press Expanding Bodies Art Cities Environment
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£51.85
CRC Press Finite Element Analysis for Building Assessment
Book SynopsisExisting structures represent a heterogeneous category in the global built environment as often characterized by the presence of archaic materials, damage and disconnections, uncommon construction techniques and subsequent interventions throughout the building history. In this scenario, the common linear elastic analysis approach adopted for new buildings is incapable of an accurate estimation of structural capacity, leading to overconservative results, invasive structural strengthening, added intervention costs, excessive interference to building users and possible losses in terms of aesthetics or heritage values. For a rational and sustainable use of the resources, this book deals with advanced numerical simulations, adopting a practical approach to introduce the fundamentals of Finite Element Method, nonlinear solution procedures and constitutive material models. Recommended material properties for masonry, timber, reinforced concrete, iron and steel are discussed according to exTable of Contents1. Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method. 2. Nonlinear Structural Analysis. 3. Constitutive Models. 4. Recommended Properties for Advanced Numerical Analysis. 5. Guidelines for Practical Use of Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis.
£63.64
Advantage Media Group Foundation Repair Secrets: Learn How to Protect
Book SynopsisYou may think you know a foundation problem when you see one. Cracked or deteriorating walls, uneven floors, and sticking windows and doors are hard to miss. But once you crack open this book by a real foundation repair expert, you will learn about telltale signs that often get missed. Experienced building contractors and ordinary homeowners alike will benefit from author Bob Brown’s plain-language explanation of what causes foundation problems, how they should be investigated, and what solutions apply in different situations.Get the inside story on what it takes to do a real investigation of foundation problems and come up with the right solution. Learn how contractors who lack knowledge or have conflicts of interest regularly charge homeowners thousands of dollars for “repairs” that are useless or make problems worse. Find out how and why Bob’s Arizona company spent years working with experts to develop a patented solution to remediate a damaging type of problem in which saturated soil heaves up under concrete slab foundations. Find out the questions you need to ask about foundations before a costly repair.This book clears up common misconceptions about the repair of foundation problems that plague many homes all over the world. An industry insider reveals that product suppliers have trained contractors and their salespeople to perform quick and dirty inspections that can result in misdiagnoses. A real investigation of a foundation problem involves many steps and a thorough understanding of building construction and soil dynamics.Bob Brown has spent decades working with engineers and scientists to find out how to thoroughly investigate different kinds of foundation problems in all of the unique ways and locations in which homes are built. He shares his proprietary solution for remediating the foundation problems most often given the wrong treatment. Homeowners who read this book will come away understanding more about foundation repair than some people who work in the field.
£16.14
Princeton Architectural Press The Pandemic Effect: Ninety Experts on Immunizing
Book SynopsisLeading architects, designers, materials scientists, and health officials reflect on the influence of COVID-19 on buildings and cities—and propose solutions to safeguard the built environment from future pandemics. COVID-19 caused a significant global disruption of human activities with striking consequences for the built environment, causing an abrupt fear as it relates to architecture and building design. Buildings became magnifiers of contagion instead of shelters for protection. Immunizing the built environment against contagion is a monumental task requiring a variety of approaches and disciplinary expertise at multiple scales of inquiry. In this book, 60 of the world’s leading architects, designers, engineers, materials scientists, and public health experts contribute to an expansive overview of inoculation strategies for today’s world. These approaches are organized according to the primary sites of exposure, generally arranged by scale: surface (materials and tactile interfaces), system (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and lighting assemblies), space (interior and exterior environments), and society (cities, regions, and the general public). This broad collection of perspectives elucidates the transformations underway in the built environment— and offers design strategies to limit the severity of subsequent pandemics. In this way, the book aims to serve both as a multidisciplinary snapshot of COVID-19’s effects and a guidebook for future-proofing architecture against widespread disease.
£17.59
RIBA Publishing Aluminium: A Studio Design Guide
Book SynopsisAre you making the most of aluminium? Aluminium is one of the most flexible and durable materials to design with. With exceptional strength, durability and affordability, it provides us with more than simply the ability to select products. When understood properly, aluminium becomes something to design with. In a world where over half humankind now lives in cities there is a need to design zero carbon, attractive and durable architecture. This can only be achieved if we are more resourceful, if we achieve more with less by understanding materials well, using finite element analysis and computer aided design. Aluminium can be part of that route to affordable and durable architecture. Recycling aluminium takes only 5% of the energy required to produce primary aluminium and it can be recycled almost infinitely without any loss of properties. Combining an inspirational overview of the use of aluminium in architecture and infrastructure with a technical level of detail, this book shows how useful and versatile aluminium is – and how architects can actually design with it. This book provides access to state of the art research into the best practice in application of aluminium to architecture: from curtain walling and cladding roofing to structural considerations. It demonstrates the material’s design flexibility and how it works well with other materials. Each process will be accompanied by exemplar case studies that demonstrate the potential and application. Woven into the structure of the book are the primary benefits of aluminium: its flexiblilty, its durability, its sustainable properties and its cost-effectiveness. Whether you’re a first year student or a seasoned designer or engineer, this book provides an accessible and deep dive into the uses and benefits of aluminium.Table of ContentsAbout the Author Dedication Introduction Chapter 1 Light metal Chapter 2 Aluminium pioneers Chapter 3 Flexible: Fabrication processes Chapter 4 Durability and finishes Chapter 5 Light and strong Chapter 6 Performative façades Chapter 7 Economical, powerful and sympathetic Chapter 8 Sustainability Index Image credits
£40.50
Oro Editions Folio 2: The Elements of Design
Book SynopsisBrick has long been a trusted material, used worldwide by builders who appreciate its strength and versatility. It offers proven value to both traditional works and contemporary designs. The venerable material has even become a trendsetter; as the New York Times recently reported, “Bricks Return with Style in New High-End Buildings.” Following the popular first volume of Folio, Folio 2 features the most inspiring new brick buildings in North America and Australia. Here single-family homes, university buildings, cultural centres, showroom interiors, and more show the possibilities of brick. Each project uses material manufactured by Glen-Gery in a variety of shapes, colours, and textures, from conventional brick to glass brick to custom-designed brick for unique implementations. The buildings are thoroughly documented in photos and drawings, and with texts based on new interviews with their designers — a who’s who of both up-and-coming and established architecture firms.
£24.00
Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes Concrete in Switzerland – Histories from the
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking work resulting from the collaboration between the three major Swiss architectural archives and the Swiss Architecture Museum in Basel. Concrete in Switzerland is a historical assessment of the most controversial building material of our time: concrete. The book addresses a number of issues of global relevance from a particular vantage point: reinforced concrete construction in Switzerland. Through contributions by internationally renowned researchers, Concrete in Switzerland analyzes a series of moments in the Swiss history of reinforced concrete, from the initial phase of its introduction in the country to the most refined applications in architecture and engineering. Groundbreaking and thorough, Concrete in Switzerland explores the history and application of a contentious material.Table of ContentsSwitzerland, A Technological Pastoral / Laurent StalderBeton is a State of Mind: On the Representation of Concrete in Swiss Cinema / Marcel BächtigerNature, Science, and Enterprise: The Origins of the Success of Reinforced Concrete in Switzerland. The Introduction, Diffusion, and Supersedence of the Hennebique System / Salvatore ApreaBetween Constraint and Freedom to Innovate: Swiss Standards to Innovate / Aurelio MuttoniThe N2 Chiasso–Saint Gotthard Motorway: Design and Construction of One Hundred and Forty-Three Kilometres of Reinforced Concrete / Ilaria GiannettiReinforced Country Below Ground / Silvia Berger ZiauddinTerraced Hillside Housing Architectures. When Vineyards Gave Way to Swiss Families / Lorenzo StiegerThe Swiss Principle of Béton Brut: ‘Betonkonstruktion’. A Debate between Theory and Practice, 1940s–1960s / Silvia GroazGesamtschweizerische Plattenbau – Large-Panel Construction in Switzerland. The IGECO Heavy Prefabrication System in Göhner Housing Estates: Serial Production and Variations (1965–1977) / Giulia MarinoThe Pluralities of the Possible / Martin Tschanz‘In our country, it is practically impossible not to build in concrete’. Brief Notes on Exposed Reinforced Concrete in the Architecture of Ticino / Nicola NavoneConcrete in the Early Works of Herzog and de Meuron / Roberto GargianiSouthern Fragments of Swiss Asbestos-Cement, 1940 to 2040 / Hannah le RouxCONCRETE STORIES / Sarah NicholsIntroductionConcrete is RockConcrete is UndergroundConcrete is EnergyConcrete is Second NatureConcrete is MonolithicConcrete is CompositeConcrete is ImmaterialConcrete is PraxisConcrete is Fluid
£38.00
Birkhauser Besser - Weniger - Anders Bauen:
Book Synopsis Sustainability is to become the guiding principle of social action and economic activity. At the same time, its ways and means are far from clear. As a holistic praxis, sustainability must combine technical and material as well as social, economic, ecological and also ethical strategies, which have multiple complex interactions and all too often also conflicting goals and priorities. In no other field can these be better observed, addressed and influenced than in architecture and building. Each volume of "Building Better – Less – Different" details two fundamental areas of sustainability and explores their specific dynamics and interactions. After introductory overviews, innovative methods and current developments are described and analysed in in-depth essays, international case studies and pointed commentaries. The sustainability criteria of efficiency ("better"), sufficiency ("less") and consistency ("different") form the framework for each book. The first volume presents concepts, methods and examples of circularity in construction and the economy. Urban mining and circular construction are two approaches to the challenges that architecture and urban design are facing, using techniques such as mono-material construction and design for disassembly, and tools such as materials passports and databases. The circular economy is not solely about recycling but encompasses a wide range of strategies from local community projects to new ownership and service models and steering mechanisms such as carbon fees and dividends. Table of Contents Aus dem Inhalt Nachhaltigkeit – die Wichtigkeit einer ganzheitlichen Betrachtung Prinzipien des kreislaufgerechten Bauens Prinzipien der Kreislaufwirtschaft Besser Kreislaufgerechtes Bauen: Rückbau statt Abriss: Bestandsbauten als Ressource im urbanen Kontext Kompetenz- und Wissensaufbau in der lokalen Wirtschaft: Das Rückbauprojekt Catherine Commons Neue Häuser aus alten Häusern Verlust von Örtlichkeit, Zunahme von Verschwendung: eine Warnung vor den Herausforderungen und Fallstricken der städtischen Mine aus Sicht der Denkmalpflege Kreislaufwirtschaft: Infrastruktur für die Wiederverwendung: eine wesentliche Grundlage für die Kreislaufwirtschaft Richtlinien für den Rückbau in Portland, Oregon Weniger Kreislaufgerechtes Bauen: Mit weniger mehr erreichen Kreislaufwirtschaft: Die Ökonomie des Urban Mining – das Modellprojekt Rathaus Korbach Kohlenstoffabgaben und -dividenden in einer kreislaufgerechten Bauwirtschaft Mit dem Verursacherprinzip in eine Verantwortungsgesellschaft Anders Kreislaufgerechtes Bauen: Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design: Handeln am Schnittpunkt von Klimaschutz, Gesundheit und Gerechtigkeit Triodos Bank – Modellprojekt für Kreislaufgerechtigkeit und Ressourcenschutz Concular: die Digitalisierung von Materialien in Gebäuden Materialpässe: die Erschließung geschlossener Stoffkreisläufe Das Projekt Urban Village Kreislaufwirtschaft: Kühlung als Dienstleistung Ein Kreislaufansatz für Bodenbeläge: das Beispiel der Firma Interface Sei vorsichtig was du dir wünschst! Besser – Weniger – Anders Die Urban Mining and Recycling (UMAR) Unit im NEST Projekt der Empa Schweiz
£39.42
Birkhauser Basics Masonry Construction
Book SynopsisMasonry construction is usually the first building exercise the student encounters in his or her training. This volume elaborates the fundamental principles of scale, construction, and assembly of building components using simple masonry structures as examples. Topics: materials and measurements building physics and load-bearing structures typical bonds building components execution of masonry structures The present volume aims to introduce students systematically to the subject of masonry. Bricks and mortar, the elemental basic components, are used to devise rules for building a wall. The emphasis is on the overall systems and material-dependent properties. The interplay of bricks, the forms of masonry bonds, and the aesthetic of masonry with wall apertures, projections and recesses are explained soundly and methodically so that students can understand the essence of masonry and apply their insights directly to their designs and projects.
£17.55
Birkhauser Aalto in Detail: A Catalogue of Components
Book Synopsis For the Aalto Moment in Your Projects This carefully curated catalog celebrates the rich detail in the work of Aino, Elissa, and Alvar Aalto. Every support, railing, and handle is the result of intensive formal and functional research. The authors document 50 Aalto buildings – some well-known and others less so – and arrange their photographs by component into 20 chapters. The result is a rich photographic record that will serve as a source of inspiration for every architect. From door handles to skylights: Aalto's infinite wealth of components Inspiring documentation with 400 systematically arranged photos Unconventionally detailed solutions with special attention paid to technical feasibility Also available in German (ISBN 978-3-0356-2331-4)
£25.20
Birkhauser Steel Construction: Set in 4 volumes
Book Synopsis This set of four volumes on steel design by Terri Meyer Boake comprises both an overall approach for understanding how architects design and build with steel, as well as cutting-edge specialized topics reflecting the revolutionary transformation in the use of steel in architecture in the last decade. Among these are diagrid structures, architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) and non-orthogonal geometries in steel design. Boake’s books "underscore the currency of architectural designs that combine the tectonic expression of steel with particular attention to the craft of building and its detailing" (Journal of Architectural Education). Each volume comprises thematic sections that provide a proficient overview of the topic, and covers constructed examples from across the world.
£93.15
Birkhauser Treppen/Stiegen
Book SynopsisKnow-how on vertical building access Vertical accessibility and circulation are essential aspects of architectural design and planning. This book, entitled Treppen/Stiegen (Stairs/Steps), covers the fundamentals and thus an essential aspect of vertical access. In addition to structural and physical requirements, design- and safety-related factors must also be considered, with particular emphasis on barrier-free construction. Various types of structure are presented in detailed subsections—varying according to the building materials—and supplemented by an exposition of the planning criteria for installing elevators and escalators. As with all volumes in the Baukonstruktionen series, key basic information is first presented, then themes are explored in ever greater depth as each chapter progresses. Basics, design, and construction in all common materials Revised examples, updated standards, accessibility Textbook and reference work in one
£34.67
Birkhauser Einfach Bauen: Holzfenster
Book Synopsis Versatile wooden windows In her book, the trained carpenter and architect Judith Resch looks at what scope still exists in modern window design and construction. The process of simplification is more difficult to achieve for windows than for most building components, since windows, due to their function, must meet high technical specifications. She presents a variety of window design projects that have one thing in common: they pursue a singular design concept using the simplest possible means. All projects are presented in detail with technical drawings and photographs. 10 simple wooden window designs From retrofitting historical windows to the possibilities of DIY design Precisely designed, handcrafted, highly repairable windows
£31.35
Birkhauser Bioprotopia: Designing the Built Environment with
Book SynopsisDesigning with living materials: thoughts on the paradigm shift and an overview of the state of research What is “Bioprotopia”? It is a vision of a world with buildings that grow, self-heal and create virtuous cycles where waste from one process feeds another. A vision where the spaces that we inhabit are attuned to both the human occupants and non-human microbial ecologies. This is the first book to ground the concept of biotechnology in the built environment in tangible, large-scale prototypes. With rich visuals, it presents materials and processes that bring to life the many possibilities of shaping the built environment with micro-organisms. In addition to considering scientific and technical challenges, the book also discusses the need for a shift in thinking and culture to realise this vision. First comprehensive publication on the state of research Demonstrates the use of renewable materials in design Illustrative, scientific documentation for design professions and researchers
£45.45
Birkhauser Fluid Bodies: Methods for Casting New Esthetics
Book SynopsisFrom casting to sculpture Cast materials become solid, yet they originate as fluid materials that can take on any imaginable form. This simple yet radical paradigm allows for the exploration of volumetric formations through process-oriented casting and experimentation with alternative ways of manufacturing, presenting, and shaping casting molds. Working with hardening bodies fundamentally challenges the notion of formal rigidity; conventional formwork models are reconsidered, and a new aesthetic emerges. Fluid Bodies presents a variety of objects created using alternative casting methods. The book documents experimental artistic research and showcases innovative and surprising sculptures in concrete and plaster. Alternative ways of manufacturing, presenting, and shaping casting molds Concrete and plaster sculptures, parametric designs, and the further development of conventional formwork models and casting processes With numerous large-format photographs
£31.05
Birkhauser Stadtforschung von unten: Kelleruntersuchungen
Book SynopsisCities are constantly changing. What often remains are the cellars as parts of buildings that exist underground, which are less exposed to the pressures of modernisation and destruction events. In many places this historical layer of cellars carries information about the history of urban development that has been lost above ground. Which methods can be used to make this source accessible and which research questions can be answered with the information obtained from it? Renowned researchers discuss current results and approaches to these questions. Particular attention is paid to aspects of urban research and the question of the extent to which the transformation of cellars reflects urban development processes.
£39.15
Birkhauser Massives Material: Monolithisch, homogen und
Book Synopsis Solid matter. Monolithic and homogeneous concepts for a circular approach to architecture In response to climate change, architects have been seeking a contemporary expression for durable, solid and homogeneous wall structures made of clay, wood, brick, concrete and recycled materials. This book follows 25 projects to analyze construction methods that predominantly involve materials that have a single origin and can be easily dismantled. It looks at a variety of different ways and scales in which architects have dealt with issues of mass and materiality, both in terms of design and construction. Structured according to the specific materials, the book allows direct comparisons, and renders visible solid building typologies and forms. Numerous drawings, developed especially for this book, document the projects. Two essays as well as interviews with Pepe Marquez and Arno Richter examine the strategies and background of monolithic architecture and solid construction methods. Solid building materials and their contribution to climate protection and sustainability Analytical presentations of single-variety and demountable construction methods Insights into research and applications of the materials
£34.67
Birkhauser Mono-Material: Monolithic, Homogeneous and
Book Synopsis Solid matter. Monolithic and homogeneous concepts for a circular approach to architecture. In response to climate change, architects have been seeking a contemporary expression for durable, solid and homogeneous wall structures made of clay, wood, brick, concrete and recycled materials. This book follows 25 projects to analyze construction methods that predominantly involve materials that have a single origin and can be easily dismantled. It looks at a variety of different ways and scales in which architects have dealt with issues of mass and materiality, both in terms of design and construction. Structured according to the specific materials, the book allows direct comparisons, and renders visible solid building typologies and forms. Numerous drawings, developed especially for this book, document the projects. Two essays as well as interviews with Pepe Marquez and Arno Richter examine the strategies and background of monolithic architecture and solid construction methods. Solid building materials and their contribution to climate protection and sustainability Analytical presentations of single-variety and demountable construction methods Insights into research and applications of the materials
£34.67
Birkhauser Architektur konstruieren: Vom Rohmaterial zum
Book Synopsis Das Handbuch in erweiterter 6. Auflage Die erweiterte deutsche 6.Auflage dieses Standardwerks für die Baukonstruktion wurde inhaltlich weiterentwickelt: Das neu hinzugefügte Kapitel „Anschauungen zum Klima" thematisiert die Grundlagen des klimagerechten Bauens. Historische und aktuelle Bautypen werden auf ihre architektonischen, bauphysikalischen und haustechnischen Strategien hin untersucht, um daraus Grundlagen für eigene nachhaltige Klimamaßnahmen zu entwickeln. Systematisch gegliedert und didaktisch aufbereitet, vermittelt das Buch auch weiterhin in einem Band das nötige technische und konstruktive Grundlagenwissen, um vielfältige Entwurfsziele baulich umzusetzen. Es hat sich deshalb in über 20 Jahren nicht nur bei Studierenden und Dozierenden, sondern auch bei Architektinnen und Architekten zu einem unverzichtbaren Handbuch zum Nachschlagen und Vertiefen etabliert. Das weltweit anerkannte Konstruktionsbuch für Architekturschaffende in erweiterter Auflage Neues Kapitel "Anschauungen zum Klima" Bewährt systematisch gegliedert und didaktisch aufbereitet, mit Plakat im Weltformat als Navigationshilfe Auch als Hardcover (978-3-0356-2664-3) sowie auf Englisch (978-3-0356-2666-7) und Französisch (978-3-0356-2667-4) erhältlich
£56.05
Birkhauser Architektur konstruieren: Vom Rohmaterial zum
Book Synopsis Das Handbuch in erweiterter 6. Auflage Die erweiterte deutsche 6.Auflage dieses Standardwerks für die Baukonstruktion wurde inhaltlich weiterentwickelt: Das neu hinzugefügte Kapitel „Anschauungen zum Klima" thematisiert die Grundlagen des klimagerechten Bauens. Historische und aktuelle Bautypen werden auf ihre architektonischen, bauphysikalischen und haustechnischen Strategien hin untersucht, um daraus Grundlagen für eigene nachhaltige Klimamaßnahmen zu entwickeln. Systematisch gegliedert und didaktisch aufbereitet, vermittelt das Buch auch weiterhin in einem Band das nötige technische und konstruktive Grundlagenwissen, um vielfältige Entwurfsziele baulich umzusetzen. Es hat sich deshalb in über 20 Jahren nicht nur bei Studierenden und Dozierenden, sondern auch bei Architektinnen und Architekten zu einem unverzichtbaren Handbuch zum Nachschlagen und Vertiefen etabliert. Das weltweit anerkannte Konstruktionsbuch für Architekturschaffende in erweiterter Auflage Neues Kapitel "Anschauungen zum Klima" Bewährt systematisch gegliedert und didaktisch aufbereitet, mit Plakat im Weltformat als Navigationshilfe Auch als Softcover (978-3-0356-2663-6) sowie auf Englisch (978-3-0356-2665-0) und Französisch (978-3-0356-2667-4) erhältlich
£76.50
Birkhauser Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes,
Book SynopsisThe English 5th Edition of the Handbook Systematically structured and didactically prepared, the book conveys in one volume the necessary basic technical and constructive building knowledge to enable readers to implement a wide range of designs. or this reason, over the last 18 years, it has developed into an indispensable information and reference handbook, not only for students and teachers, but also for architects. The English 5th edition of this standard work for building design has also been further revised in terms of content and expanded by 16 pages on sustainable building. The worldwide recognized construction handbook for architects Systematically structured and prepared with the student in mind, with an overview poster as navigation aid in world format Additional 16 pages "Basics of sustainable construction" Also available in German (978-3-0356-2664-3) and French (978-3-0356-2667-4) La 4ème édition française du Manuel Nouvelle édition, enrichie du chapitre « Considérations autour du climat » consacré aux principes de base de la construction adaptée au climat. De quel savoir technique et constructif a-t-on besoin pour réaliser des projets architecturaux variés ? Construire l’architecture propose dans cette quatrième édition française une vue d’ensemble des principes fondamentaux de la conception architecturale. Couronné par plusieurs prix internationaux et traduit en sept langues, cet ouvrage s’est imposé comme manuel de cours dans de nombreuses grandes écoles depuis sa parution en 2005. Il constitue par ailleurs un instrument de référence indispensable pour tous les architectes qui conçoivent le processus de construction comme un rapport dialectique complexe entre conception et mise en œuvre des matériaux. Optant pour une approche globale de la construction, cet ouvrage combine connaissances techniques et questions esthétiques et les envisage conjointement dans la perspective de l’histoire des civilisations. La construction n’y est pas conçue comme une simple question de technique ou de technologie, mais aussi comme le résultat d’une intention artistique qui se concrétisera avec d’autant plus de cohérence et de force que l’architecte maîtrisera les principes techniques et constructifs de base. Le livre se subdivise en quatre chapitres – Matériaux – Modules, Éléments, Structures, Édifices – et contient en annexe un catalogue présentant les éléments de construction. Tous les immeubles cités satisfont à de hautes exigences esthétiques ou jouent un rôle de premier plan dans l’histoire de l’architecture. D’une grande richesse iconographique, cet ouvrage contient plus de 1500 illustrations, plans et dessins de détails légendés. Le catalogue permet de comparer les détails de construction à l’échelle 1:20. Un index détaillé et des titres courants à toutes les pages facilitent l’orientation et la recherche ciblée d’informations.
£76.50
Birkhauser Construire l'architecture: Du matériau brut à
Book Synopsis La 4ème édition française du Manuel Nouvelle édition, enrichie du chapitre « Considérations autour du climat » consacré aux principes de base de la construction adaptée au climat. De quel savoir technique et constructif a-t-on besoin pour réaliser des projets architecturaux variés ? Construire l’architecture propose dans cette quatrième édition française une vue d’ensemble des principes fondamentaux de la conception architecturale. Couronné par plusieurs prix internationaux et traduit en sept langues, cet ouvrage s’est imposé comme manuel de cours dans de nombreuses grandes écoles depuis sa parution en 2005. Il constitue par ailleurs un instrument de référence indispensable pour tous les architectes qui conçoivent le processus de construction comme un rapport dialectique complexe entre conception et mise en œuvre des matériaux. Optant pour une approche globale de la construction, cet ouvrage combine connaissances techniques et questions esthétiques et les envisage conjointement dans la perspective de l’histoire des civilisations. La construction n’y est pas conçue comme une simple question de technique ou de technologie, mais aussi comme le résultat d’une intention artistique qui se concrétisera avec d’autant plus de cohérence et de force que l’architecte maîtrisera les principes techniques et constructifs de base. Le livre se subdivise en quatre chapitres – Matériaux – Modules, Éléments, Structures, Édifices – et contient en annexe un catalogue présentant les éléments de construction. Tous les immeubles cités satisfont à de hautes exigences esthétiques ou jouent un rôle de premier plan dans l’histoire de l’architecture. D’une grande richesse iconographique, cet ouvrage contient plus de 1500 illustrations, plans et dessins de détails légendés. Le catalogue permet de comparer les détails de construction à l’échelle 1:20. Un index détaillé et des titres courants à toutes les pages facilitent l’orientation et la recherche ciblée d’informations. The French 4th Edition of the Handbook Systematically structured and didactically prepared, the book conveys in one volume the necessary basic technical and constructive building knowledge to enable readers to implement a wide range of designs. or this reason, over the last 18 years, it has developed into an indispensable information and reference handbook, not only for students and teachers, but also for architects. The English 5th edition of this standard work for building design has also been further revised in terms of content and expanded by 16 pages on sustainable building. The worldwide recognized construction handbook for architects Systematically structured and prepared with the student in mind, with an overview poster as navigation aid in world format Additional 16 pages "Basics of sustainable construction" Also available in German (978-3-0356-2663-6) and English (978-3-0356-2666-7)
£56.05
Birkhauser Re: Action: Urban Resilience, Sustainable Growth,
Book SynopsisPortrait of Studio Hani Rashid Building on the previous volume Re: Futures (2017), Re: Action presents a selection of innovative designs by Studio Hani Rashid at the University of Applied Arts Vienna’s Institute of Architecture. The selected projects address architectural strategies for ensuring vitality in cities and ecosystems as well as sustainable urban growth. In his studio, Hani Rashid, co-founder of the visionary New York firm Asymptote Architecture, focuses on architecture that responds to current and future ecological changes. Bringing together projects, texts, and conversations, the book highlights creative ways in which architecture can contribute to the development of a sustainable, progressive, and livable urban future. Innovative experimental architectural designs for vibrant cities and ecosystems Explores how architecture can respond to ecological changes With contributions by Hani Rashid, Anab Jain, Greg Lynn, Timothy Morton, Claudia Pasquero, and others
£38.25
Birkhauser Hybrid, Mauerwerk, Beton, Holz, Stahl
Book SynopsisDetails today Methods of construction are evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability demands, new technical possibilities, the optimization of materials, and more efficient processes. This precise and detailed analysis of 25 Swiss projects render visible the often-hidden innovation within contemporary architecture. Five different construction methods are documented using photographs and isometric analytical drawings of building shells at a scale of 1:15. This book is intended to stimulate a profound discussion of future developments. Detailed insight into construction methods using the example of contemporary Swiss architecture Isometric detail drawings and a unique photo essay Buildings by EMI, Caruso St John, Peter Märkli, Meier Hug, Esch Sintzel, and many more
£35.15
Birkhauser Hybrid, Masonry, Concrete, Timber, Steel
Book Synopsis Details today Methods of construction are evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability demands, new technical possibilities, the optimization of materials, and more efficient processes. This precise and detailed analysis of 25 Swiss projects render visible the often-hidden innovation within contemporary architecture. Five different construction methods are documented using photographs and isometric analytical drawings of building shells at a scale of 1:15. This book is intended to stimulate a profound discussion of future developments. Detailed insight into construction methods using the example of contemporary Swiss architecture Isometric detail drawings and a unique photo essay Buildings by EMI, Caruso St John, Peter Märkli, Meier Hug, Esch Sintzel, and many more
£35.15
Quart Publishers LDW Architectes
Book SynopsisIn 2006, Laurent de Wurstemberger founded the Atelier ar-ter in Carouge with two partners, and in 2011, along with the material scientist Rodrigo Fernandez, the company Terrabloc, which turns excavated material from construction sites into compacted clay blocks. In 2018, he opened his architectural practice in Geneva and has since completed a number of smaller, more sophisticated projects, including the renovation of a farm in Choully (GE). Text in English and German.
£16.92
Park Books Brick 22: Outstanding International Brick
Book SynopsisFrom hand-made brick to high-tech product: building with blocks of fired clay today draws from a heritage of nine millennia and remains innovative, sustainable, and highly appreciated for its manifold applications. Since 2004, Wienerberger, the world’s largest manufacturer of bricks and other clay building materials, biennially presents the international Brick Award as a scene for outstanding achievements in brick architecture. The 2022 edition of this master class saw 789 submissions from 53 countries, that were reviewed by an international jury of experts. This book features the 50 nominees and the 5 winning designs, which are located in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Central America. All projects are presented in texts and richly illustrated with atmospheric images, site and floor plans, views, elevations and sections. Five topical essays by international authors, discussing the winning buildings in a wider context, round out this celebration of contemporary brick architecture.
£40.50
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Frick/Knöll Baukonstruktionslehre 2
Book SynopsisDer Frick/Knöll gibt die passenden Antworten auf alle Fragen moderner Bauweisen als Grundlage. Die 34. Auflage wurde komplett überarbeitet und den aktuellen gültigen Normen angepasst. Seit 1909 gibt der Frick/Knöll Generationen von Architekten und Ingenieuren einen umfassenden Einblick in die Baukonstruktionslehre. Der große Erfolg dieses Werkes ergibt sich aus der umfassenden und ganzheitlichen Betrachtung von Roh- und Innenausbau. Das betrifft nicht nur die traditionellen Techniken, sondern auch den Trockenbau mit seiner zunehmenden Bedeutung als Fertigungsprinzip.Table of ContentsKonstruieren unter dem Blickwinkel der Nachhaltigkeit.- Geneigte Dächer - Flachdächer - Abgasanlagen (Schornsteine, Kamine) und Lüftungsschächte - Treppen, Rampen und Aufzüge - Fenster - Pfosten-Riegel-Fassaden - Türen, Zargen und Schlösser - Außen- und Innenputze, Sonderputze und Wärmedämm-Verbundsysteme - Beschichtungen (Anstriche) und Wandbekleidungen (Tapeten) auf Putzgrund - Gerüste und Abstützungen
£44.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Stadtbaustein Wohnen: Lehr- und Grundlagenbuch
Book SynopsisGuter Wohnungsbau ist mehr als das einzelne Haus: Städtebau, Verkehrsanbindung, Erreichbarkeit von infrastrukturellen Einrichtungen, Erschließungssituation und die Ausformulierung und Gestaltung von Zwischenbereichen haben entscheidenden Einfluss auf die Wohnqualität und das soziale Miteinander der Bewohner. Dabei ist eine Ausrichtung auf unterschiedliche Nachfragen und Bewohnergruppen notwendig. Die Individualisierung der Gesellschaft fordert neben traditionellen und standardisierten Wohngrundrissen mehr Flexibilität sowohl im Hinblick auf Veränderbarkeit als auch im Hinblick auf Nutzungsmischung. Aufgrund der Differenzierung der Haushalts- und Familienkonstellationen und den daraus resultierenden Ansprüchen an das Wohnen müssen bewährte Grundrisse auf den Prüfstein gestellt und neue Grundrisse entwickelt werden. Diesem komplexen Anspruch wird die Publikation „Stadtbaustein Wohnen“ gerecht, weil sie den Bogen spannt – von den historischen und bewährten Wohnformen bis hin zu experimentellen Wohnmodellen und -typen. In einer anschaulichen Form werden Konzepte und Projekte dargestellt und in einen erweiterten räumlichen Kontext des näheren Wohnumfeldes oder auch des Quartiers gestellt.Table of ContentsEinführung.- Historische Entwicklung des Wohnens und der Wohnformen.- Grundlagen des Entwerfens.- Strategien und Beispiele für einen resiliente räumliche Struktur.- Strategien und Beispiele für ein resilientes Programm.
£42.74
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Lehrbuch der Bauphysik: Wärme – Feuchte – Klima –
Book SynopsisDas bewährte Lehr- und Nachschlagewerk der Bauphysik wurde für die 9. Auflage aktualisiert und moderat ergänzt; neben einer Berücksichtigung der aktuellen normativen Situation ist hier insbesondere die Umstellung auf das Gebäudeenergiegesetz (GEG 2020) zu nennen. Das Lehrbuch der Bauphysik beinhaltet damit in konzentrierter Form den heutigen Stand der Technik in diesem Bereich. Um dem Anspruch eines Studientitels auch weiterhin gerecht zu werden, wurden die Ausführungen zu den unterschiedlichen Themenbereichen auf die Lehrpläne im Fach Bauphysik abgestimmt und – wo es zielführend erschien – vertieft und ergänzt. Neben den wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen und Zusammenhängen sind im Hinblick auf die praktische Anwendung die Inhalte der wesentlichen bauphysikalisch relevanten Normen und Verordnungen in komprimierter Form enthalten.Table of ContentsWärme.- Feuchte.- Klima.- Schall.- Licht.- Brand.
£40.49
Springer Urban Design
Book SynopsisIn this basic textbook, prospective architects, urban and landscape planners receive assistance in working on urban development projects and designs. This edition has been expanded by two chapters on informal urban planning and regional urban development. The contents presented and their preparation are based on the design process in practice and embed it in a theoretical framework of necessary background knowledge. As an introduction, an overview of the understanding of the city, of urban structures and the laws governing them is given. In order to make the multi-layered structure of the city more comprehensible, it is broken down into different layers and building blocks. The approach to urban design is described using the "layer method" in the form of successive phases. Examples of urban development projects and competitions illustrate the individual design steps. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- To understand the basic terms.- A foray: from history to theory.- The "grammar" of the city.- Building blocks of the city.- Reading the city.- Urban planning.- Urban design and attitude.- Urban planning as a process - Informal town planning - Regional town planning - Selected tasks.
£85.49
Springer Urban Design
Book SynopsisIn this basic textbook, prospective architects, urban and landscape planners receive assistance in working on urban development projects and designs. This edition has been expanded by two chapters on informal urban planning and regional urban development. The contents presented and their preparation are based on the design process in practice and embed it in a theoretical framework of necessary background knowledge. As an introduction, an overview of the understanding of the city, of urban structures and the laws governing them is given. In order to make the multi-layered structure of the city more comprehensible, it is broken down into different layers and building blocks. The approach to urban design is described using the "layer method" in the form of successive phases. Examples of urban development projects and competitions illustrate the individual design steps. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- To understand the basic terms.- A foray: from history to theory.- The "grammar" of the city.- Building blocks of the city.- Reading the city.- Urban planning.- Urban design and attitude.- Urban planning as a process - Informal town planning - Regional town planning - Selected tasks.
£67.49
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Baukonstruktion – vom Prinzip zum Detail: Band 3
Book SynopsisDie Konstruktion im Dienst der Architektur – diesem Thema widmet sich das mehrbändige Werk des Architekten José Luis Moro. Der 3. Band stellt die Ausführung des Gebäudeentwurfs in den Mittelpunkt der Betrachtung. Die Thematik Verbindungen wird grundlegend behandelt und entsprechende Techniken im Detail erörtert. Innere wie äußere Gebäudehüllen erläutert der Autor ausführlich und untersucht verschiedene prinzipielle Aufbauvarianten wie Schalen- oder Rippensysteme aus einer auf den konstruktiven Aufbau der Hülle bezogenen Perspektive.Table of ContentsVerbindungen.- Grundlagen des Fügens.- Kraftübertragung.- Fügeverfahren.- Zusammensetzen.- An-, Einpressen.- Fügen durch Urformen.- Fügen durch Umformen.- Fügen durch Stoffvereinigen.- Äußere Hüllen.- Grundsätzliches.- Erdberührte Hüllen.- Schalensysteme.- Mehrschichtverbundsysteme.- Rippensysteme.- Punktgehaltene Hüllen.- Addierte Funktionselemente.- Membransysteme.- Öffnungen.- Innere Hüllen.- Grundsätzliches.- Horizontale Raumabtrennungen.- Vertikale Raumabtrennungen.- Öffnungen.
£39.99
Taschen GmbH 100 Contemporary Wood Buildings
Book SynopsisNot so very long ago, some might have considered wood a material of the past, long since replaced by more modern components such as concrete and steel. The truth is radically different. Bolstered by new manufacturing techniques and ecological benefits, wood has seen a fabulous resurgence in contemporary construction. This book explores how architects around the world have created and invented with this elementary material. Featuring follies, very large buildings, and ambitious urban renewal schemes, it celebrates the diverse deployment of wood by architects around the world. We see how wood can at once transform urban spaces, as in the Metropol Parasol in Seville by Jürgen Mayer H., and allow for sensitive interventions in natural environments, such as at the Termas Geométricas Hot Springs Complex in Pucón, Chile, by Germán del Sol. True to all TASCHEN architecture titles, the book pays tribute to many emerging international talents as well as to such renowned figures as Tadao Ando and Renzo Piano. It celebrates each architect’s vision and innovation, as well as investigating the techniques, trends, and principles that have informed their work with wood. It examines the computer-guided milling that has allowed for novel new forms, the responsible harvesting that allows wood to align with our environmental concerns, and, above all, wood’s enduring appeal to our senses and psyche, comforting hectic modern lives with a sense of Arcadian simplicity.Trade Review“From a functional tree house to inspired restaurants, this collection instructs on the ecology of wooden construction, with plenty of eye candy for architecture enthusiasts.” * TIME *
£45.00
Gta Verlag Lloyd’s 1 : 1: The Currency of the Architectural
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£38.81
JOVIS Verlag Architectures of Weaving: From Fibers and Yarns
Book SynopsisArchitectures of Weaving bridges architecture and textile by exploring fiber architectures from the micro scale of biological systems to the macro scale of textile and built structures. Selected case studies, essays, and interviews reflect on cultural practices and materials research through the lens of textile thinking. In the quest for sustainable and resilient approaches that meet the challenges of our time, the book presents fascinating approaches heralding a paradigm shift by working with fibrous materiality: structures become flexible and adaptive, they interact with their environment. As a source of inspiration, the book assembles exceptional contributions from the fields of architecture, art, material science, cultural history, design, engineering, mathematics, microbiology, and textile technology.
£29.70
JOVIS Verlag Best High-Rises 2022/23: Internationaler Hochhaus
Book SynopsisZweisprachige Ausgabe (deutsch/englisch) / Bilingual edition (English/German) Lieferkettenprobleme und Arbeitskräftemangel aufgrund der COVID-19-Pandemie sorgen für einen anhaltenden weltweiten Fertigstellungsrückgang. Trotz dieser Herausforderungen wurden in den letzten beiden Jahren über 1000 Hochhäuser mit einer Mindesthöhe von 100 Metern errichtet, jedes dritte davon in China. Best High-Rises 2022/23 präsentiert 34 der spannendsten kürzlich fertiggestellten Hochhausprojekte, die sich weltweit durch Design, Nachhaltigkeit, Energie- und Kosteneffizienz sowie nutzer*innenfreundliche Gestaltung auszeichnen. Jedes dieser Projekte wird umfassend anhand von Fotos und Plänen vorgestellt. Der Internationale Hochhaus Preis wird alle zwei Jahre vergeben. Zu den bisherigen Gewinner*innen zählen u. a. OMA (2020), Benjamín Romano (2018), BIG (2016), Stefano Boeri (2014), Ingenhoven Architects (2012), WOHA (2010) und Foster and Partners (2008).
£560.07
De Gruyter CORPORATE TIMBER. SCHRAUBENWERK MIT HOLZ: Die
Book SynopsisDie neue Produktionshalle des SWG Schraubenwerks Gaisbach ist ein Pioniergebäude der Holzkonstruktion. Ihre Architektur setzt neue Maßstäbe für den Einsatz von Laubholz und lotet die Grenzen des zukunftsweisenden nachwachsenden Baumaterials neu aus. Schlanke Fachwerke verleihen dem Werksgebäude eine filigrane Anmutung, die mächtigen Hauptstützen leiten enorme Kräfte ab. In allen Details steckt handwerkliche sowie ingenieurtechnische Innovation. Im Zusammenspiel dieser Faktoren ist ein wegweisendes Gebäude entstanden, das effiziente Grundrisse, eine angenehme Atmosphäre und eine nachhaltige Bauweise im Sinne der Corporate Identity vereint. Das Schraubenwerk zeigt das Zukunftspotenzial für die Verwendung von Holz im Industriebau auf. In diesem Buch ist das Projekt umfassend dokumentiert.
£31.05
