ilość książek w kategorii: 2322
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The Transparent State: Architecture and Politics in Postwar Germany
ISBN: 9780415700191 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'The Transparent State' studies how the idea of transparency, a metaphor borrowed from political thought became an analogy for democratic architecture in postwar West Germany & led to the prevailing belief that transparency in governmental buildings can be equated with openness, accessibility & greater democracy.
'The Transparent State' studies how the idea of transparency, a metaphor borrowed from political thought became an analogy for democratic architecture...
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287,74 zł |
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Indefensible Space: The Architecture of the National Insecurity State
ISBN: 9780415953689 / Angielski / Miękka / 418 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Showing how the upswell of paranoia and growing demand for security in the post-9/11 world has paradoxically created widespread insecurity, these varied essays examine how this anxiety-laden mindset erodes spaces both architectural and personal, encroaching on all aspects of everyday life. Starting from the most literal level-barricades and barriers in front of buildings, beefed up border patrols, gated communities, "safe rooms,"-to more abstract levels-enhanced surveillance at public spaces such as airports, increasing worries about contagion, the psychological predilection for fortified... Showing how the upswell of paranoia and growing demand for security in the post-9/11 world has paradoxically created widespread insecurity, these v... |
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224,33 zł |
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Sports Turf : Science, construction and maintenance
ISBN: 9780419149507 / Angielski / Twarda / 260 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Sports grounds are valuable assets which need to be constructed and maintained properly for the particular sport or sports they serve in order that they perform consistently well. This detailed, practical guide provides information on the construction and maintenance of sports grounds.
Sports grounds are valuable assets which need to be constructed and maintained properly for the particular sport or sports they serve in order that th...
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926,78 zł |
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Engineering Law and the I.C.E. Contracts
ISBN: 9780419160809 / Angielski / Twarda / 500 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This E. & F. N. Spon title is now distributed by Routledge in the US and Canada
This E. & F. N. Spon title is now distributed by Routledge in the US and Canada
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2292,56 zł |
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Building Conservation Contracts and Grant Aid: A practical guide
ISBN: 9780419171409 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Conservation of historic buildings, ancient towns and old villages is now receiving more attention than ever before. The owners of properties affected need informed advice on how best to proceed in letting a contract or in the deployment of directly employed labour. This book describes the principal methods of arranging and letting building contracts for conservation work. It also covers contractor selection, the use of directly employed labour, and contractual considerations.
Conservation of historic buildings, ancient towns and old villages is now receiving more attention than ever before. The owners of properties affected...
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731,67 zł |
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Investment, Procurement and Performance in Construction : The First National RICS Research Conference
ISBN: 9780419174004 / Angielski / Twarda / 396 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The 1990s will be a challenging decade for the surveying profession. Increased competition from new sources, a wide range of technological changes, new developments in the market place present a challenge to the profession.
The 1990s will be a challenging decade for the surveying profession. Increased competition from new sources, a wide range of technological changes, ne...
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878,00 zł |
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The Idea of Building: Thought and Action in the Design and Production of Buildings
ISBN: 9780419178309 / Angielski / Miękka / 268 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text attempts to explore the many ways we have of thinking about buildings. In particular it raises questions about the kinds of knowledge we have and will need in designing, making and enjoying our buildings. At the very least this book provides an overview of the fragmented construction industry, making it a useful purchase for all construction-related students. However, the author has written for a wider audience making the book a useful guide for those interested in the form of buildings or the deliberate ways in which people build them.
This text attempts to explore the many ways we have of thinking about buildings. In particular it raises questions about the kinds of knowledge we hav...
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277,99 zł |
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Practical Building Forms and Agreements
ISBN: 9780419181507 / Angielski / Twarda / 386 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An employer embarking upon a building project will inevitably have to enter into a number of complex contracts. There are published institutional standard forms for these purposes, but usually they will need to be amended in one way or another. The aim of this book is to help employers and their advisers (especially their Quantity Surveyors) in drawing up all the contracts required on a normal UK building project.
An employer embarking upon a building project will inevitably have to enter into a number of complex contracts. There are published institutional stan...
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878,00 zł |
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The Modern Station : New Approaches to Railway Architecture
ISBN: 9780419196808 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text explores the architecture of contemporary railway stations and highlights the design and technical issues. A series of 19 case studies covering international and mainline stations, airport stations, town stations, underground stations and light rail feature exemplar projects from around the world such as Waterloo International Station in London, Bilbao Station in Spain, Stadelhofen Station in Zurich and the Bangkok Transit System.
This text explores the architecture of contemporary railway stations and highlights the design and technical issues. A series of 19 case studies cover...
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756,05 zł |
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The Business Occupier's Handbook : A Practical guide to acquiring, occupying and disposing of business premises
ISBN: 9780419210108 / Angielski / Twarda / 282 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This practical guide for tenants of commercial property aims to assist businesses in protecting their interests, minimizing costs and maximizing the efficiency of their properties, in order to increase company profits. It presents six steps on acquiring, occupying and disposing of business premises, each section containing: details of the technical and legal framework; an action plan to ensure that property is used effectively and costs minimized; and an example of common situations and guidance on dealing with them.
This practical guide for tenants of commercial property aims to assist businesses in protecting their interests, minimizing costs and maximizing the e...
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926,78 zł |
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Sports Architecture
ISBN: 9780419212201 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book offers a rare chance to understand how sport and architecture come together to create an outstanding building type - a symbol of our times. Rod Sheard shares the experience and expertise of HOK LOBB in this beautifully illustrated book, offering practical advice and guidance on commissioning, designing and managing sports venues around the world. The award-winning work of this firm includes the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, the Wembley National Stadium, London and the Stadium Australia in Sydney, commissioned for the Olympic Games 2000.
This book offers a rare chance to understand how sport and architecture come together to create an outstanding building type - a symbol of our times. ...
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926,78 zł |
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Healing the Hospital Environment: Design, Management and Maintenance of Healthcare Premises
ISBN: 9780419231707 / Angielski / Miękka / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is an accessible guide to healthcare premises interior and exterior design and refurbishment for the non-specialist with practical advice and lists of UK organisations and suppliers for specialist advice, materials and funds.
This is an accessible guide to healthcare premises interior and exterior design and refurbishment for the non-specialist with practical advice and lis...
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731,67 zł |
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University Architecture
ISBN: 9780419244400 / Angielski / Twarda / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Some of the most exciting architecture in the world can be found on university campuses. In Europe, America and the Far East, vice chancellors and their architects have, over several centuries, produced an extraordinary range of innovative buildings. This book has been written to highlight the importance of university architecture. It is intended as a guide to designers, to those who manage the estate we call the campus, and as an inspiration to students and academic staff. With nearly 40 per cent of school leavers attending university, the campus can influence the outlook of tomorrow's...
Some of the most exciting architecture in the world can be found on university campuses. In Europe, America and the Far East, vice chancellors and the...
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756,05 zł |
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Architectural Design in Steel
ISBN: 9780419244905 / Angielski / Miękka / 225 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Steelwork offers the opportunity for architectural expression, as well as being structurally versatile and adaptable material. Good detailing is vital because it affects structural performance, costs, buildability and, perhaps most importantly, appearance. Whilst the choice of the structural form is often the province of the structural engineer, architects should have a broad appreciation of the factors leading to the selection of the structure and its details. Traditionally, most detailing of connections is the responsibility of the steelwork fabricator, but for exposed steelwork, detailing...
Steelwork offers the opportunity for architectural expression, as well as being structurally versatile and adaptable material. Good detailing is vital...
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536,56 zł |
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Urban Open Spaces
ISBN: 9780419256908 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. There is enormous interest in urban design and the regeneration of our urban areas, but current thinking often concentrates on the built form, forgetting the important role that open spaces play. Urban Open Spaces brings together extensive research and practical experience to prove the opportunities and benefits of different types of open space to society and individuals. Focusing on the importance of open spaces in daily urban life, the book is divided into three sections. The first section describes the social, health, environmental and economic benefits and opportunities that open spaces...
There is enormous interest in urban design and the regeneration of our urban areas, but current thinking often concentrates on the built form, forgett...
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414,56 zł |
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Food and the City
ISBN: 9780470093283 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Food and the City makes the relationships between food and the city visible by exploring both the ways in which buying and eating food have become such a significant part of urban public life, and the ways in which design supports and enhances the place of food in the city. It is timely because the proliferation of urban cafes, restaurants, and markets continues, but is not sufficiently recognized or analyzed. Food related topics are now of great interest in academic and design disciplines but the theme of this issue, food as it relates to the variety and vitality of urban life, has...
Food and the City makes the relationships between food and the city visible by exploring both the ways in which buying and eating food have bec...
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164,05 zł |
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Hospitality Design for the Graying Generation: Meeting the Needs of a Growing Market
ISBN: 9780471137894 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A comprehensive and practical approach to designing for the growing senior market
As people live longer, stay healthier, and enjoy more disposable income, their use of hospitality services is increasing dramatically. Hospitality Design for the Graying Generation helps you cater to this expanding market by providing critical information on designing facilities which are sensitive to the needs of the over-65 population. With the important principles explained in this book, designing for the senior consumer can be creative, cost-effective, and benefit all consumers without... A comprehensive and practical approach to designing for the growing senior market
As people live longer, stay healthier, and enjoy more d... |
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564,54 zł |
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Historic Building Façades: The Manual for Maintenance and Rehabilitation
ISBN: 9780471144151 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Comprehensive, in-depth coverage from leading experts in the field
A historic building is a fragile resource that requires the finest care. Maintenance and rehabilitation of walls and facades call for a thorough understanding of the forces that cause deterioration, knowledge of the properties of building materials, up-to-date inspection tools and methods, and a solid command of renovation and repair techniques. In this complete reference manual, recognized experts provide state-of-the-art information and methodologies for the inspection, maintenance, and restoration of historic... Comprehensive, in-depth coverage from leading experts in the field
A historic building is a fragile resource that requires the finest car... |
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330,68 zł |
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The National Trust Guide to Great Opera Houses in America
ISBN: 9780471144212 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first and only guide to the history and architecture of America's famous opera houses
The American opera scene has grown with the country, spawning a proliferation of beautiful and enchanting opera houses. This unique guided tour covers almost 100 historical and contemporary opera houses dating from 1765 up to the present--halls such as the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, the San Francisco Opera House, and the Cullen Theater in Houston. America's opera houses present an eclectic collection of buildings, from converted warehouses to ornate vaudevillian venues... The first and only guide to the history and architecture of America's famous opera houses
The American opera scene has grown with the cou... |
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179,46 zł |
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Senior Residences: Designing Retirement Communities for the Future
ISBN: 9780471190615 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A comprehensive framework for capitalizing on the growing market for Continuing Care Retirement Communities.
Senior Residences equips architects and other industry professionals with a proven executive strategy for the design and development of successful Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) projects. Using two of America's foremost CCRCs as best practice case studies, it guides readers through every critical aspect of the process, from research and planning through construction, including:
A comprehensive framework for capitalizing on the growing market for Continuing Care Retirement Communities.
Senior Residences equips... |
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538,87 zł |