Kategoria BISAC: Architecture >> Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation

Proven Strategies to Pass the LEED(R) AP HOMES Exam

Here is the ideal study guide for understanding and preparing for the LEED(R) AP Homes exam. Written by an expert who is a LEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services--a premier LEED exam preparation provider--Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult concepts in sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized, straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning process for those seeking participation in the responsible design and construction of sustainable...

Der Beruf des Designers wird im 21. Jahrhundert einer der wichtigsten sein. Dieses Buch zeigt systematisch auf, was sich alles andern wird und wie man die Herausforderung kreativ meistern kann.
Die Autoren erlautern, wie mit den gesellschaftlichen Veranderungen auch der Designer eine radikale Wandlung durchmachen wird. Ein besonderes Schwergewicht liegt dabei auch auf den Entwicklungen in internationaler Hinsicht, die durch die zunehmende Globalisierung und den Zwang zur Nachhaltigkeit gekennzeichnet sind. Dieser Zukunft-Ratgeber richtet sich an Designer/innen aller Bereiche, vor...

In architecture, composition refers to the conception of a building according to principles of regularity and hierarchy, or according to the principles of obtaining equilibrium. However, it is not until the beginning of the nineteenth century that the notion of composition becomes truly associated with architectural conception, notably under the influence of Jean-Nicolas-Louis Durand and his statement on the Marche a suivre dans la composition d'un project quelconque Procedure to be followed in the composition of any project]. The concept quickly erodes during the twentieth...

The process-oriented guide to context-sensitive site selection, planning, and design

Sustainable design is responsive to context. And each site has a unique set of physical, biological, cultural, and legal attributes that presents different opportunities and constraints for alternative uses of the site. Site analysis systematically evaluates these on-site and off-site factors to inform the design of places--including neighborhoods and communities--that are attractive, walkable, and climate-resilient.

This Third Edition of Site Analysis is fully updated to...

Qualitatvolles Leben im Alter ist eines der groen Themen unserer Zeit. Anspruchsvolle Entwurfslosungen lassen die Grenzen zwischen Wohnen und Pflege zurucktreten zugunsten eines umfassenden Trends zu integrativen Wohnformen. Rund 15 Fachbeitrage und 40 internationale Beispiele beschreiben dies.

Graphic Design for Architects is a handbook of techniques, explanations and examples of graphic design most relevant to architects. The book covers a variety of scales of graphic design, everything from portfolio design and competition boards, to signage and building super-graphics to address every phase of architectural production.

This book combines and expands on information typically found in graphic design, information design, and architectural graphics books. As architectural communication increases to include more territory and components of a project, it is important for...

Graphic Design for Architects is a handbook of techniques, explanations and examples of graphic design most relevant to architects. The book covers a variety of scales of graphic design, everything from portfolio design and competition boards, to signage and building super-graphics - to address every phase of architectural production.　

This book combines and expands on information typically found in graphic design, information design, and architectural graphics books. As architectural communication increases to include more territory and components of a project, it...

A guide to real-world applications of The 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design

Applying the ADA helps architects and developers understand better how the rules for eliminating barriers in the built environment apply to everyday life and how to best implement them in the design and construction of a broad variety of buildings and facilities.

By showing how The 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design have been applied in various contexts and building types, this extensively illustrated guide helps...