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Seismic isolation offers the highest degree of earthquake protection to buildings and their inhabitants. Modern applications of the technology are less than 50 years old and uptake in seismically active regions continues to soar.

Seismic Isolation for Architects is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice in this field. Based on the latest research findings and the authors' extensive experience, coverage includes the application, effectiveness, benefits, and limitations of seismic isolation, as well as the architectural form, design aspects, retrofitting,...

The ever evolving technology of waterproofing presents challenges and risks for architects and engineers who do not specialize in the field. The revised edition of "The Manual of Below-Grade Waterproofing Systems" provides the education and product information to enable designers to take a sound, fundamental approach to these contemporary challenges.

Building designers specify waterproofing systems and materials that are often based on limited and subjective manufacturers literature or past experience with systems that work under specific conditions, but will fail in other...

This completely revised and updated edition of the Kitchen Idea Book features inspirational and practical solutions for every aspect of the kitchen.

• Jam-packed full of inspiration and practical information to turn your dream kitchen into a reality
• Solutions for upgrades, remodels, and renovations to kitchens of all sizes
• Design options for every nook and cranny of the kitchen, from cabinets and countertops to sinks and appliances, from flooring to all kinds of finish details
• Beautifully illustrated with over 325...

The Chair on Ecodesign for buildings and infrastructures was created by ParisTech in partnership with VINCI with the aim of developing evaluation and simulation tools that integrate all ecodesign aspects (e.g. greenhouse gas emissions, impact on biodiversity, depletion of resources, etc.) and provide genuine decision-aid instruments, based on a scientific approach, to all those involved in the urban environment (i.e. designers, builders and users).

The present book takes stock of five years of research under the Chair. It starts by presenting some methodological bases of ecodesign,...

Marcus Muller beschreibt und erlautert Zielkonflikte zwischen Bauleitung und Baugeratefuhrer und stellt ein Modell auf, das Prognosen zur Wirkung von Anreizsystemen treffen kann. Aus der Theorie und Anwendungsdomane leitet der Autor Anforderungen ab, um die Frage nach der Gestaltung von Anreizsystemen zu beantworten, mit dem Ziel, Transportleistungen zu erhohen. Seine Studie bestatigt die experimentellen bzw. empirischen Erkenntnisse zur Wirkung von Anreizsystemen und zeigt, dass diese auch fur Transportlogistiksysteme im Tiefbau gelten. Aus den Erkenntnissen der Simulation leitet der...

Concise, practical and entertaining to read, this excellent introduction to project management is an indispensable book for professionals and students working in or studying project management in business, engineering or the public sector.

This third edition contains expanded sections on programme management, portfolio management, and the public sector. An entirely new chapter covers the evaluation, analysis and management of risks and issues. A much expanded section explores the rise and utilization of methodologies like Prince2.

Do you need a concise, jargon-free and compact guide to the UK building regulations?

Simon Polley boils down the regulations to their basic features, explaining the core principles behind them. Easy to read and light enough to carry around with you, this is the ideal introduction to a vital part of your remit as a building control officer, architect or surveyor.

Updated with the extensive 2013 changes, and illustrated with cartoons and diagrams.

Materials for energy efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings critically reviews the advanced building materials applicable for improving the built environment....