Kategoria BISAC: Architecture >> Professional Practice

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.

The main task of the classical architect is project planning, from basic evaluation to design all the way to execution planning, the call for bids, construction management, and completion of the building. This volume explains the individual planning steps in context, presents the networking of the various specialists involved in the project, and offers a clear and practical description of the various levels of organization.
Themes are - Planning steps from basic evaluation to handing over the keys, - Project participants (including the authorities, specialized planners, construction...

Entwerfer und Konstrukteure finden sich durch kinetische Bauteile vor neue Herausforderungen gestellt: Wie konnen wir den Energiebedarf von Gebauden kontrollieren und reduzieren? Wie konnen wir die Nutzungsmoglicheiten erweitern? Und wir konnen wir dynamische Bewegungen in Gebauden abbilden, aufnehmen und lenken?

Die kompakte historische europaische Stadt lost sich auf und macht einer ganz anderen, weltweit sich ausbreitenden Stadtform Platz: Der verstadterten Landschaft oder der verlandschafteten Stadt, die Sieverts mit dem Begriff Zwischenstadt kennzeichnet.

From idea to product

In the construction sector, demand is steadily increasing for innovative products. Product Development and Architecture presents selected examples that illustrate how the planning disciplines can contribute to such innovations in building. Introductory essays comprehensively explain the thematic and methodological framework. Case studies exemplify the transformation of ideas into prototypes or products.
Creating dynamics, shifting boundaries, building and expanding networks, conserving resources, developing and optimizing planning...

This volume presents various ways to put construction works out to tender. In addition, it explains in practical terms how to describe construction work and how to prepare all of the documentation required for a complete invitation to tender.