Methods & Materials

The town of Djenne on the Bani River in Mali has been a thriving settlement for more than two millennia. Renowned for its mud-brick architecture, monumental mosque, and merchant-traders' houses, Djenne remains one of Africa's most distinctive cities. The...

Virtual Reality (VR) is the paradigm wherein people use a computer to interact with something which is not real but provides a real-life experience. It is one of the most advanced interfaces between users and computers, where people can interact with a...

This book includes examinations of the role of full-scale buildings in the development of structural design methods and recommendations on improved construction practice and safety of building occupants in the event of fire and explosion.Book...

This book examines the state-of-the-art on plants and fibres as building materials for low cost construction, emphasizing their use, properties, fabrication, new procedures and future developments. It makes available research results on new techniques...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911339519Author Eleena JamilFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Artifice PressPublisher Artifice Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789619409404Author Mateja Andreja LeskovarFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint CipPublisher CipWeight(grams) 494g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781532376382Author Omar KhanFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Boston Valley - Terra CottaPublisher Boston Valley - Terra CottaWeight(grams) 363g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780367578268Author C SjostromFormat PaperbackPage Count 800Imprint RoutledgePublisher RoutledgeWeight(grams) 157g

Well-being in a building depends on a number of factors. Visuals, ventilation, heat, cooling and acoustics are all key. Its efficiency relates not only to the design of a building; it can also be optimized and automated using the latest technologies and...

“Many would consider a country without building materials uninhabitable.” With these words, Minister of Industry Gylfi Þorsteinsson Gíslason opened Iceland’s first and only cement plant in 1958. More than a century before, Portland cement was first used...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948765374Author Leanne ZilkaFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint ActarPublisher Actar

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781930388901Author Charles BabersFormat PaperbackPage Count 388Imprint Cjc Publishing CompanyPublisher Cjc Publishing CompanyWeight(grams) 889g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781632931207Author F Harlan FlintFormat PaperbackImprint Sunstone PressPublisher Sunstone PressWeight(grams) 381g

During the three decades following the Second World War, and before the advent of personal computers, government investment in university research in North America and the UK funded multidisciplinary projects to investigate the use of computers for...

Digital technology and architecture have become inseparable, with new approaches and methodologies not just affecting the workflows and practice of architects but shaping the very character of architecture. This compendious work offers a wide-ranging...

Newer buildings often have complex geometries. They require ample structural implementation of the architectural design, which is often costlier than it should be. The right expertise is needed in order to choose a construction approach that is safe yet...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780975569887Author Jens G PohlFormat PaperbackPage Count 406Imprint Jens G. Pohl PH.D.Publisher Jens G. Pohl PH.D.Weight(grams) 934gDimensions(mm) 280mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945150944Author Dario DonettiFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Actar PublishersPublisher Actar Publishers

Shows how the intersection of biotech, art, and architecture are transforming the world we live in As living matter becomes more and more the domain of art and architecture, the life sciences are enabling a major cultural and aesthetic transformation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994415745Author Edgar StubbersfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 118Imprint Rachel StubbersfieldPublisher Rachel StubbersfieldWeight(grams) 399g

In view of the great demand for information regarding landfills, a series of international reference books on landfilling of waste has been established. This book, the second volume, deals with lining and leachate collection. It consists of edited,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783037680087Author Dirk MeyhoeferFormat HardbackPage Count 265Imprint Braun Publishing AGPublisher Braun Publishing AGWeight(grams) 1340g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967041248Author GestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

The ultimate book of concrete architecture, featuring 300 buildings of every type and style from the past 100 years A singularly impressive volume featuring 300 examples of the most incredible and inspiring concrete architecture from the early...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780367618100Author Christer SjostromFormat PaperbackPage Count 688Imprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Concrete Architecture: Beyond Grey is a fascinating exploration of the possibilities and potential of concrete as a building material. The book showcases some of the most innovative and striking examples of concrete architecture from around the world,...

The concept and detailed design of buildings requires a comprehensive approach. Coordinating the different trades is one of the architect's key tasks. In view of the fact that electrical installations in buildings are becoming increasingly complex, the...

Are you making the most of aluminium? Aluminium is one of the most flexible and durable materials to design with. With exceptional strength, durability and affordability, it provides us with more than simply the ability to select products. When...

This simple, practical, and concise guide to structural steel design - using the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and the Allowable Strength Design (ASD) methods -- will equip the reader with the necessary skills for designing real-world...

In the triumvirate of dominant structural building materials-wood, metal, and masonry-each has its advantages, but none are as intertwined with the human spirit as wood. Thirty-five public buildings illustrate how heavy timber framing can address...

A comprehensive source of traditional architectural details for anyone working with old structures Compiling the most useful material from the first four editions of Architectural Graphic Standards published between 1932 and 1951, this book brings back...

Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World is an accessible guidebook to understanding historic materials – how they were traditionally made, how they survived the test of time, and how changes in climate are now...

Advanced Building Envelope Components: Comparative Experiments focuses on the latest research in innovative materials, systems and components, also providing a detailed technical explanation on what this breakthrough means for building exteriors and...

Sustainable Construction Materials: Sewage Sludge Ash, part of a series of five, aims to promote the use of sustainable construction materials. It is different from the norm, with its uniqueness lying in the development of a data matrix sourced from over...

Characteristics and Uses of Steel Slag in Building Construction focuses predominantly on the utilization of ferrous slag (blast furnace and steel slag) in building construction. This extensive literature review discusses the worldwide utilization...

Structures by Design: Thinking, Making, Breaking is a new type of structures textbook for architects who prefer to learn using the hands-on, creative problem-solving techniques typically found in a design studio. Instead of presenting structures as...

*In recent years there is a huge public interest in how digital technology is influencing the world around us. Most of the books in this area focus on the technology rather than the mindset.This leaves the opportunity for this book that combines a deep...

Infra-lightweight concrete combines the structural and thermal insulation functions of the building envelope in one monolithic material, thus providing new design options. The handbook is a practical guide to building with this new type of material. ...

Details today Methods of construction are evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability demands, new technical possibilities, the optimization of materials, and more efficient processes. This precise and detailed analysis of 25 Swiss projects render...

Concrete as a construction material goes through both physical and chemical changes under extreme elevated temperatures. As one of the most widely used building materials, it is important that both engineers and architects are able to understand and...