Wohnungsbauten sind in aller Regel die ersten Entwurfsprojekte im Studium. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei die konzeptionellen Moglichkeiten, den ersten Schritt zu einer Idee zu finden.

Themen:

• Konzepte und Arten des Zusammenlebens und Wohnens
• Wohnfunktionen
• Schaffen von Wohnraum
• Entwerfen im Wohnungsbau

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Wie kann ich einen Entwurf kreativ und doch konsequent gestalten? In diesem Band werden jene Entwurfsmethoden besonders ausfuhrlich diskutiert, die den aktuellen Architekturdiskurs massgeblich gepragt haben.

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Basics Urban Analysis is a new addition to the module on city planning. Building on the elements of cities as described in the volume Basics Urban Building Blocks, it provides techniques for analyzing cities. As a basis for city planning and architectural design work, a solid understanding of the existing and surrounding urban structures is indispensable. This volume not only explains the possible approaches; it also describes in practical terms how to implement those approaches in the areas analyzed and how to evaluate the data one has collected.

Basics Room Conditioning provides a basic understanding of the relationships of heating, ventilating and cooling, and explains the different possible levels of room conditioning.

World history: the basics is one of the most popular and talked about approaches to the study of history. This title introduces this field and addresses key questions such as what is world history and how do we study a subject with such a broad geographic and chronological range, and why has world history been controversial?

The design of supply pipework and systems in buildings requires an understanding of the relationships between water supply and disposal. Basics Water Cycles presents the fundamentals and technical background of sanitary installations, and explains clearly the key factors that must be considered in the design of water cycles in buildings.

Materialitat und Stofflichkeit von Gebauden und Konstruktionen sind ein wichtiger Aspekt des architektonischen Entwerfens. Der Umgang mit Materialien und deren Einsatz ist ein grundlegender Baustein der Architekturausbildung.

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Now in its second edition, Islam: The Basics provides an introduction to the Islamic faith, examining the doctrines of the religion, the practises of Muslims and the history and significance of Islam in modern contexts. Key topics covered include: The Qur'an and its teachings The life of the Prophet Muhammad Gender, women and Islam Sufism and Shi'ism Islam and the western world Non-Muslim approaches to Islam With updated further reading, illustrative maps and an expanded chronology of turning points in the Islamic world, this book is essential reading for students of religious studies and all...

Computer aided design (CAD) is the rendering of architectural drawings using the computer, which today plays a central role in almost all architectural firms. This volume explains the principles and fundamentals of CAD and provides the student with a simple and easily understandable path to using the computer as a tool and medium.
Subjects: The architectural design in dialogue with the computer; An introduction to working with software and hardware; Practical, user-oriented explanations of CAD functions; Digital visualization; Interfaces and data processing.

Contemporary India: The Basics provides readers with a clear and accessible guide through the richness, diversity and complexity of 21^st Century India. The book explores the political, social, cultural and economic landscape of India and addresses key questions such as:

• How has India risen to be a major economic power?
• What role does sectarianism play in the world's largest democracy?
• How do caste and gender affect the structure of Indian society?
• What is the domestic and...