Component Design
ISBN: 9780750609135 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Technological development of materials has left a designer spoilt for choice. Component Design helps you to cope with this amount of choice by viewing it as an opportunity for innovative and unique design.
This comprehensive guide explores the history of technological development, describes manufacturing processes, discusses materials and outlines specific design constraints. It stimulates understanding of the topic and encourages discussion between architects, engineers, designers and manufacturers in making innovative designs a reality. Contemporary... Technological development of materials has left a designer spoilt for choice. Component Design helps you to cope with this amount of choice by viewing...
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362,34 zł |
Architecture of Schools: The New Learning Environments: The New Learning Environments
ISBN: 9780750635851 / Angielski / Miękka / 254 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the standard design guide on schools architecture. Acoustics, impact damage, the functional differentiation of spaces such as classrooms, music rooms, craft activities and gymnasium, all within a single institution are dealt with.
This is the standard design guide on schools architecture. Acoustics, impact damage, the functional differentiation of spaces such as classrooms, musi...
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414,11 zł |
Prison Architecture
ISBN: 9780750642125 / Angielski / Twarda / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An examination of current and future prison designs, within the government's building programme and the confines of penal philosophies and legislation. America has led the way in prison design, with two main types of architecture predominating: radical layouts (outside cells with windows) and linear blocks (inside cells with grilles). Now new generation prisons (central association surrounded by small groups of cells) look set to become the fashion. But are they a better answer, and should they be copied worldwide before we know?
An examination of current and future prison designs, within the government's building programme and the confines of penal philosophies and legislation...
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698,90 zł |
Advanced Concrete Technology 4: Testing and Quality
ISBN: 9780750651066 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Based on the Institute of Concrete Technology's Advanced Concrete Technology Course, these four volumes are a comprehensive educational and reference resource for the concrete materials technologist. An expert international team of authors from research, academia and industry has been brought together to produce this unique series. Each volume deals with a different aspect of the subject: constituent materials, properties, processes and testing and quality. With worked examples, case studies and illustrations throughout, the books will be a key reference for the concrete specialist for...
Based on the Institute of Concrete Technology's Advanced Concrete Technology Course, these four volumes are a comprehensive educational and ref...
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517,70 zł |
New Architecture and Technology
ISBN: 9780750651646 / Angielski / Miękka / 178 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text explores the interrelation between architecture, materials and technology, highlighting the impact modern technology and materials have on architecture.
This text explores the interrelation between architecture, materials and technology, highlighting the impact modern technology and materials have on a...
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295,04 zł |
Advanced Concrete Technology Set
ISBN: 9780750656863 / Angielski / Twarda / 1920 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Based on the Institute of Concrete Technology's advanced course, this new four volume series is a comprehensive educational and reference resource for the concrete materials technologist. An expert international team of authors from research, academia and industry has been brought together to produce this unique reference source. Each volume deals with different aspects of the properties, composition, uses and testing of concrete. With worked examples, case studies and illustrations throughout, this series will be a key reference for the concrete specialist for years to come. ...Based on the Institute of Concrete Technology's advanced course, this new four volume series is a comprehensive educational and reference resource ... |
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1578,99 zł |
The Designer's Workspace: Ultimate Office Design
ISBN: 9780750657396 / Angielski / Miękka / 198 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Reveals design solutions, details, and concepts that have been explored and used by design firms from around the world. This book offers an array of designs from the traditional to the contemporary, from the historic renovation to the office and serves as a portfolio of the varied responses and solutions found to the challenge of designing office.
Reveals design solutions, details, and concepts that have been explored and used by design firms from around the world. This book offers an array of d...
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388,23 zł |
Architecture In Use
ISBN: 9780750664578 / Angielski / Miękka / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This unique book discusses programming, design and building evaluation providing a joined up approach to building design. By linking the functional and architectonic qualities of a building, the authors show the practical implications of the utility value of buildings.
Starting by looking at how the relationship between form and function has been dealt with by different approaches to architecture from a historical perspective, it goes on to discuss how the desired functional quality and utility value of a building can be expressed in a brief and given a physical form by the architect.... This unique book discusses programming, design and building evaluation providing a joined up approach to building design. By linking the functional an...
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217,38 zł |
Green Roofs: Ecological Design and Construction
ISBN: 9780764321894 / Angielski / Twarda / 158 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Cooling cities, Reducing energy demand, Containing water runoff, Preserving wildlife habitat, Enhancing urban well-being: These are a few of the many reasons why green roofs are sprouting in cities around the world. Examine possibilities for city-wide green roof development through 335 color photographs, 40 case studies of exemplary green roof building projects, and 7 municipal case studies describing green roofs in Berlin, Tokyo, London, Portland, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. This book details the ecological benefits, technical requirements, architectural history, and design possibilities...
Cooling cities, Reducing energy demand, Containing water runoff, Preserving wildlife habitat, Enhancing urban well-being: These are a few of the many ...
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201,58 zł |
Concrete: The Vision of a New Architecture
ISBN: 9780773525634 / Angielski / Twarda / 472 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Peter Collins provides a thorough history of the new 19th century-material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focusing on the determining role of the reinforced concrete frame. He argues that the seminal French architect, Auguste Perret, provides the first rational and effective expression of classical principles in modern construction. First published in 1959 and out of print since 1975, this new edition includes several additional essays on Perret by Peter Collins.
Peter Collins provides a thorough history of the new 19th century-material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focusi...
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165,67 zł |
Concrete : The Vision of a New Architecture, Second Edition
ISBN: 9780773525641 / Angielski / Miękka / 472 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Peter Collins provides a thorough history of the new 19th century-material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focusing on the determining role of the reinforced concrete frame. He argues that the seminal French architect, Auguste Perret, provides the first rational and effective expression of classical principles in modern construction. First published in 1959 and out of print since 1975, this new edition includes several additional essays on Perret by Peter Collins.
Peter Collins provides a thorough history of the new 19th century-material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focusi...
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155,26 zł |
Mechanics and Meaning in Architecture
ISBN: 9780816634774 / Angielski / Miękka / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In Mechanics and Meaning in Architecture, Lance LaVine shows that in architecture, as practiced and taught today, the technological aspect of the profession -- how weight is distributed, how heat flow is regulated, and how light is permitted to enter -- has been ceded to engineers and other technical specialists. And in doing so, he argues, architects have lost sight of one of architecture's most important purposes, that of providing a literal and figurative window onto the world.
As a technology of habitation, architecture should give people both a practical and a metaphorical... In Mechanics and Meaning in Architecture, Lance LaVine shows that in architecture, as practiced and taught today, the technological aspect of the prof...
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124,19 zł |
Plated Structures: Stability and strength
ISBN: 9780853342182 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Design Data for Rectangular Beams and Slabs to BS 8110: Part 1
ISBN: 9780863100291 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A valuable design aid for designers of concrete structures. Provides easy-to-use tables of design data for beams and slabs for concrete grades 30, 35 and 40.
A valuable design aid for designers of concrete structures. Provides easy-to-use tables of design data for beams and slabs for concrete grades 30, 35 ...
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595,36 zł |
Adobe Architecture: A Simple Guide with Plans for Building with Earth
ISBN: 9780865341111 / Angielski / Miękka / 50 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dreaming of building an adobe home? This classic guide, with floor plans ranging from a small casita to larger ones gives 18 comprehensive period designs for the traditional adobe (the earthern "bricks" used all over the world) house adapted to building materials, plumbing, heating and small lot sizes of today. Thousands of readers have found this a valuable handbook. The authors also venture into actual adobe brick-making, construction techniques, furnishing, even how to make a horno, a traditional Indian oven. Illustrated, detailed diagrams, house plans. The first seeds for the concept for...
Dreaming of building an adobe home? This classic guide, with floor plans ranging from a small casita to larger ones gives 18 comprehensive period desi...
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65,77 zł |
The Tire House Book
ISBN: 9780865342156 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What are tire houses? Who builds them? How do they do it? Will I see the tires when the house is finished? How weird are they? Can I do it myself? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this book that "Earth Quarterly" called ..".an excellent addition to the library of any potential tire house builder, offering a wealth of unique ideas that can jump-start you to getting up, getting out, and building that sucker " And the "Albuquerque Journal" said: "Better keep this one on the night table; you'll probably want to refer to it as you build a home or an addition to one." Using...
What are tire houses? Who builds them? How do they do it? Will I see the tires when the house is finished? How weird are they? Can I do it myself? You...
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83,37 zł |
Window Design Strategies to Conserve Energy
ISBN: 9781410108630 / Angielski / Miękka / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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98,50 zł |
Learning from Fire: A Fire Protection Primer for Architects
ISBN: 9781410216038 / Angielski / Miękka / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This study represents a new and promising approach to the fire question - an approach in which the issue of fire safety is taken as an opportunity for the designer. The members of the Architecture Life Safety Group (of the University of California) have taken the position that the protection of life and property from the devastation of fire is a significant and exciting architectural problem, the solution of which is an important element in the achievement of a humane, useful and attractive environment.
This study represents a new and promising approach to the fire question - an approach in which the issue of fire safety is taken as an opportunity for...
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172,46 zł |
Handbook for Building Homes of Earth
ISBN: 9781410222749 / Angielski / Miękka / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. CONTENTS: Introduction--Types of Earth Houses Soils and What Can Be Done with Them Soil Stabilizers Site Preparation Foundations Lightweight Roofs Getting the Soil Prepared Making Adobe Blocks Making Pressed Earth Blocks Making Walls of Pressed Blocks Making Walls of Rammed Earth Roofs for Earth Houses Floors for Earth Houses Surface Coatings
CONTENTS: Introduction--Types of Earth Houses Soils and What Can Be Done with Them Soil Stabilizers Site Preparation Foundations Lightweight Roofs Get...
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122,94 zł |
Working with Concrete
ISBN: 9781561586141 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. - Over 1.2 million copies sold in Taunton's For Pros/By Pros series
- Over 1.2 million copies sold in Taunton's For Pros/By Pros series
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91,81 zł |