Methods & Materials

There is a long tradition of using wood as a distinct and ecologically sound building material. Wooden architecture conveys for today's world the breadth of knowledge held in Western and Eastern cultures about the creative use of this unique material...

This second edition of this well-respected book covers all aspects of the traffic design and control of vertical transportation systems in buildings, making it an essential reference for vertical transportation engineers, other members of the design...

For long, spatial design has been seen as an action that could be performed by people and for people only. And today, even though some of the most meaningful projects of our times seem to challenge this concept, qualitative researches still struggle to...

New Belgrade represented a material and social experiment for a new society in post-war Yugoslavia. As the city and the country were being simultaneously built, the philosophy of praxis was developing in both the Yugoslavian and the international scene...

Packed with stunning images this is an indispensable visual guide illustrating and explaining current fabrication processes and material transformation. Providing a documentary of an eclectic range of fabrication techniques, this is the ideal reference...

This book reviews the development of research into the explosive loading of structures, mainly since the beginning of the twentieth century. Major contributions in the fields of measurement, analysis and prediction are discussed. Dynamic loading from...

Drawing on cultural theory, phenomenology and concepts from Asian art and philosophy, this book reflects on the role of interpretation in the act of architectural creation, bringing an intellectual and scholarly dimension to real-world architectural...

In most planning practice and research, planners work with quantitative data. By summarizing, analyzing, and presenting data, planners create stories and narratives that explain various planning issues. Particularly, in the era of big data and data...

A comprehensive approach to building-related deterioration and intervention This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building-related deterioration, identify sound treatment...

Leading architects, designers, materials scientists, and health officials reflect on the influence of COVID-19 on buildings and cities-and propose solutions to safeguard the built environment from future pandemics. COVID-19 caused a significant global...

This book derives from a 3 day intensive course on Pressure Vessel Design given regularly in the UK and around the world since 1986. It is written by experts in their field and although the main thrust of the Course has been directed to BS5500, the...

Unite the science of sound and the principles of design to enhance any space Architectural Acoustics Illustrated translates the quantitative and qualitative content of acoustics into the graphic language of architecture. This highly-visual guide...

Integrate the best building envelope construction methods, materials science, and structural principles in your work using this book as a resource to help you...With more than seventy significant case studies located in North America, South America,...

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...

The worldwide booming timber construction sector and its rapid development beyond the limits of high-rise buildings demands high-performance materials, which are made possible by hardwood. Innovative production methods and manufacturing processes create...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607965251Author D C BeardFormat HardbackPage Count 258Imprint WWW.Snowballpublishing.comPublisher WWW.Snowballpublishing.comWeight(grams)...

Crafting the Facade presents the results of this productive co-operative study, which cut across disciplines to look at historical developments in the design and building of facades, the theoretical underpinnings that can explain these developments, the...

This book provides comprehensive guidance on maintaining old waterfront structures, particularly gravity walls constructed with stone masonry, brick, blocks or mass concrete. It will be valuable for all engineers responsible for such structures.About the...

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...

Since the introduction of steel as a building material in the early twentieth century, its superior performance has challenged conventional wisdom about construction, enabling designs of surprising lightness and span. From the Eames House in Los Angeles...

Advances in the materials and the digitalization of architecture bring about new methods in design and construction. Whereas traditional timber construction consists of pre-cut and pre-assembled timber sections, modern timber buildings today consist of...

The Architecture of Full-Scale Mock-Ups looks at the theory and contemporary practice of creating full-scale architectural mock-ups. This book serves as an introduction to the various forms of full-scale mock-ups which occur today. To broaden the...

This book, which has been prepared by an international group of experts, provides comprehensive guidance for the design, planning and implementation of assessments and monitoring programmes for water bodies used for recreation. It addresses the wide...

This thorough handbook by a textile professional describes and illustrates fibers and yarns, fabric structures, fabric design, dye and printing processes, finishes and treatments, styles and applications of cloth for furniture, window-, wall-, and floor...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940291574Author Carlos Ferrater & PartnersFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Actar PublishersPublisher Actar PublishersWeight(grams) 1833g

New edition of the popular handbook The Modern Construction Handbook has become a classic of advanced construction literature, not least due to its regular revisions and clear structure with chapters titled "Material", "Wall", "Roof",...

Diverse Practices, the third book in the Active Landscape Photography series, presents a set of unique photographic examples for site-specific investigations of landscape places. Contributed by authors across academia, practice and photography, each...

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During the last 30 years, the use of digital technologies in architecture has exponentially increased. New computational tools and methods are significantly changing the way we design and perform our buildings. In addition to that, the advancement in the...

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In order for the turnaround in the construction industry to succeed, material resources must be fully reused and recycled. Single-origin and low-pollutant building materials, which are used in reversible component joints and are simply joined, are the...

How can the mycelial structure of fungi transform architecture and design? This publication examines the potential of resource-efficient biomaterials, taking ecological and economic aspects into account and providing new impulses for material research...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789881225238Author Oscar Riera OjedaFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers LimitedPublisher Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789881619464Author Rodolphe el-KhouryFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers LimitedPublisher Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948765374Author Leanne ZilkaFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint Actar PublishersPublisher Actar PublishersWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...