Critical Architecture
ISBN: 9780415415378 / Angielski / Twarda / 348 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Critical Architecture examines the relationship between critical practice in architecture and architectural criticism. Placing architecture in an interdisciplinary context, the book explores architectural criticism with reference to modes of criticism in other disciplines - specifically art criticism - and considers how critical practice in architecture operates through a number of different modes: buildings, drawings and texts. With forty essays by an international cast of leading architectural academics, this accessible single source text on the topical subject of architectural... Critical Architecture examines the relationship between critical practice in architecture and architectural criticism. Placing architecture in an i... |
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911,22 zł |
Architectural Management
ISBN: 9780419177807 / Angielski / Twarda / 398 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Architectural management is a new concept which draws together well-established existing disciplines. It extends between the management of the design process, construction and project management, through to facilities management of buildings in use.
Architectural management is a new concept which draws together well-established existing disciplines. It extends between the management of the design ...
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Computer-Integrated Building Design
ISBN: 9780419195900 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Computer-Integrated Building Design is an accessible guide to the principles and applications of computer-integrated systems as applied to construction management. It describes current research, development and application of CAD related tools and techniques to the building design process and demonstrates the methods necessary to achieve knowledge-sharing in building design.
Computer-Integrated Building Design is an accessible guide to the principles and applications of computer-integrated systems as applied to co...
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255,09 zł |
Structure and Style: Conserving Twentieth-Century Buildings
ISBN: 9780419217404 / Angielski / Miękka / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book provides the first study of approaches to appraising and conserving mainstream architecture of the twentieth century - commercial buildings, industrial buildings and housing. Architects, surveyors and conservationists are now appreciating the extent of this challenge. Sufficient research and practical progress has now been undertaken in this field to provide useful material for a text which will be both timely and of broad appeal.
This book provides the first study of approaches to appraising and conserving mainstream architecture of the twentieth century - commercial buildings,...
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624,83 zł |
Dictionary of Building Preservation
ISBN: 9780471144137 / Angielski / Miękka / 576 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most historic buildings are owned by private citizens who have little or no background in building preservation or its allied fields. These owners--as dedicated as they are to preserving or refurbishing their property--often feel at a disadvantage when communicating with professionals well-versed in the complex jargon of this multidisciplinary field. The Dictionary of Building Preservation provides easy access to this terminology and helps the nonspecialist to understand and communicate with building and design professionals, preservation groups, government agencies, attorneys, and others...
Most historic buildings are owned by private citizens who have little or no background in building preservation or its allied fields. These owners--as...
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339,55 zł |
Design Guide to the 1997 Uniform Building Code
ISBN: 9780471236412 / Angielski / Twarda / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Uniform Building Code (UBC), updated every three years, is the most widely used model building code in the United States. The purpose of the UBC is to protect the public by regulating construction, alteration and maintenance of buildings.
The Uniform Building Code (UBC), updated every three years, is the most widely used model building code in the United States. The purpose of the UBC i...
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662,93 zł |
Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders and Draftsmen
ISBN: 9780471247623 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The reissue of a design classic--the book that revolutionized the practice of architecture.
When it was published in 1932, this cornerstone edition of Ramsey and Sleeper's Architectural Graphic Standards was the very first book to present the accepted architectural practices of the time in a clear and accessible graphic form. Now finally available in paperback, this landmark reference still has much to offer us today, with beautifully illustrated practical information on traditional architectural standards, methods, and materials that cannot be found elsewhere. ... The reissue of a design classic--the book that revolutionized the practice of architecture.
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361,47 zł |
Ufas Retrofit Guide: Accessibility Modifications for Existing Buildings
ISBN: 9780471285748 / Angielski / Miękka / 372 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Detailed modification information for all parts of the structure and site While new construction has been built with accessibility as a leading priority for the past several decades, older buildings may have to undergo retrofitting to become compliant with modern regulations. UFAS Retrofit Guide: Accessibility Modifications for Existing Buildings provides comprehensive guidance toward retrofitting older structures to align with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards as well as ADA and ANSI guidelines. Presented in a problem-solution format, this guide provides... Detailed modification information for all parts of the structure and site While new construction has been built with accessibility as... |
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564,27 zł |
Architectural Building Codes: A Graphic Reference
ISBN: 9780471286554 / Angielski / Miękka / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Architectural Building Codes by James G. Scott All architects must have a solid working knowledge of building codes. Noncompliance means facing strained schedules and budgets at best, and lawsuits at worst. Yet until now, no resource has been available to professionals that demystifies architectural building codes in straightforward, easy-to-understand language, with a unique graphic presentation. James G. Scott's Architectural Building Codes slices through the technical, legal, and bureaucratic jargon of building codes with a direct, engaging style. Beginning with the assumption that...
Architectural Building Codes by James G. Scott All architects must have a solid working knowledge of building codes. Noncompliance means facing strain...
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662,93 zł |
A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility: Everything Architects and Builders Need to Know about the Fair Housing ACT Accessibility
ISBN: 9780471395591 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The guide that takes the guesswork out of Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines conformance
The Federal government is stepping up its enforcement of the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, and failure to comply with these guidelines can result in a complaint for discriminatory housing practice. A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility enables building professionals to avoid these charges with clear, concise interpretations of the Guidelines and descriptive illustrations of proper conformance. Inspired by the author's HUD-sponsored review of nearly 400... The guide that takes the guesswork out of Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines conformance
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361,47 zł |
Millennium Architecture
ISBN: 9780471720249 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume studies the social, political and practical implications of the architectural celebrations for the Millennium world-wide and investigates why the event is seen as more of an excuse for the regeneration and revitalisation of the built environment than for other environments. The future of the built environment and the reasons for change and development internationally are discussed in detail and the book features key projects world-wide to illustrate the positions
This volume studies the social, political and practical implications of the architectural celebrations for the Millennium world-wide and investigates ...
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197,04 zł |
Dictionary of Architecture
ISBN: 9780471756019 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dictionary of Architecture Place this useful little dictionary in your library if you want a handy source for the spelling, pronunciation (if unusual), and concise definition of terms met in the study, historical reading, and practice of architecture. Fashioned over a ten-year period by one of Americas leading architects, the Dictionary can be used by architects, students, builders, and building lovers from savant to sidewalk supervisor. Verb, adjective, and adverb forms are usually omitted when the noun is listed, to save space and reader time. Only those technical terms from other...
Dictionary of Architecture Place this useful little dictionary in your library if you want a handy source for the spelling, pronunciation (if unusual)...
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208,23 zł |
Planning and Urban Design Standards
ISBN: 9780471760900 / Angielski / Miękka / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The new student edition of the definitive reference on urban planning and design
Planning and Urban Design Standards, Student Edition is the authoritative and reliable volume designed to teach students best practices and guidelines for urban planning and design. Edited from the main volume to meet the serious student's needs, this Student Edition is packed with more than 1,400 informative illustrations and includes the latest rules of thumb for designing and evaluating any land-use scheme--from street plantings to new subdivisions. Students find real help... The new student edition of the definitive reference on urban planning and design
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520,42 zł |
Form Function in Architecture: Volume II
ISBN: 9780472002573 / Angielski / Other Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Form Function in Architecture, by architect R. Thomas Hille, is a CD-ROM series dedicated to the study and understanding of architectural form and, especially, the relationship between formal organization and content. The first two volumes in the Form Function series offer an interactive architectural tour of six masterpieces of modern architecture by influential twentieth-century architects. Form Function allows the user to interact with richly detailed color photographs of significant views and features of each building; diagrammatic overlays that point out key elements...
Form Function in Architecture, by architect R. Thomas Hille, is a CD-ROM series dedicated to the study and understanding of architectural form ...
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506,11 zł |
The Seven Lamps of Architecture
ISBN: 9780486261454 / Angielski / Miękka / 266 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. -I believe architecture must be the beginning of arts, and that the others must follow her in their time and order; and I think the prosperity of our schools of painting and sculpture, in which no one will deny the life, though many the health, depends upon that of our architecture.- -- John Ruskin.
In August of 1848, John Ruskin and his new bride visited northern France, for the gifted young critic wished to write a work that would examine the essence of Gothic architecture. By the following April, the book was finished. Titled The Seven Lamps of Architecture, it was far more than... -I believe architecture must be the beginning of arts, and that the others must follow her in their time and order; and I think the prosperity of our ...
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64,51 zł |
Architect's Guide to Feng Shui
ISBN: 9780750656061 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Presenting the authentic principles in a technical, no-nonsense pocket book designed specifically for architects, this book aims to highlight the differences between feng shui-lite as a fashionable pursuit in contrast to the original intentions of the Chinese masters.
Presenting the authentic principles in a technical, no-nonsense pocket book designed specifically for architects, this book aims to highlight the diff...
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171,78 zł |
ABC of Architecture
ISBN: 9780812216318 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. ABC of Architecture James F. O'Gorman. Drawings by Dennis E. McGrath "May be the best-written work on the subject."--New York Times "Thank goodness for James F. O'Gorman, who has given us this refreshingly clear guide to the indispensable convergence of art and science we call architecture."--Forbes " O'Gorman's] mastery of the subject shows in his straightforward, lucid prose."--Publishers Weekly "James O'Gorman's ABC of Architecture takes its rightful place among the few paragons this century of clear and direct introductions to the field."--Robert Venturi ABC...
ABC of Architecture James F. O'Gorman. Drawings by Dennis E. McGrath "May be the best-written work on the subject."--New York Times "Thank good...
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104,09 zł |
Historic Preservation: Curatorial Management of the Built World
ISBN: 9780813912721 / Angielski / Miękka / 443 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book outlines a complete programme for the restoration and preservation of historic structures and historic sites throughout the world. It is a basic text for both the novice entering the field and the specialist. Dr Fitch covers the many disciplines, concepts and technologies needed by the preservationist. He also includes discussions of the economic, legal and legislative forces acting upon historic district planning. He provides useful information on how old buildings can be moved (either intact or disassembled) to new sites via truck, rail or barge; how to heat, cool and light old... This book outlines a complete programme for the restoration and preservation of historic structures and historic sites throughout the world. It is ... |
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202,66 zł |
Making Architecture: The Getty Center
ISBN: 9780892364633 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume completes the documentation of the planning, design, and construction of the Getty Center begun in The Getty Center (1991). Designed by Richard Meier and Partners, the Getty Center sits atop a stunning 110-acre hilltop in west Los Angeles and is the new home for the Museum, the five Institutes, and the Grant Program that make up the J. Paul Getty Trust.
The book includes a series of essays that underscore the challenges faced by architect, contractor, and owner working collaboratively. A chronology identifies the key dates and events in the design and construction process.... This volume completes the documentation of the planning, design, and construction of the Getty Center begun in The Getty Center (1991). Designed by Ri...
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263,09 zł |
A Concise Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic Architecture
ISBN: 9781410204011 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Reprinted from the 9th edition of 1896, the reference is extensively illustrated with examples, packed with names, definitions and descriptions. Parker's most popular, if not his most profound, work. It includes fresh ideas on Saxon architecture, an article on stained glass by Willement, and (like most of Parker's writings) is charmingly - and accurately - illustrated by Jewitt. John Henry Parker was born in London in 1806. An English scholar, he was interested in the history of architecture and in restoration. After a period spent in Rome, Parker entered the field of classical archaeology....
Reprinted from the 9th edition of 1896, the reference is extensively illustrated with examples, packed with names, definitions and descriptions. Parke...
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166,75 zł |