Thursday, July 30, 2009

Renzo Piano: Architecture Monograph/



By Renzo Piano
* Publisher: Gingko Press
* Number Of Pages: 64
* Publication Date: 1999-03
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3927258814
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783927258815
File size: 27004KB

Description
The Italian master explains why he always insists on exhaustive research and discusses ecological issues such as roof energy accumulation capacity. His knowledge of the structural strengths of various natural fibres and thermal insulation goes hand in hand with his scheme of avoiding non-renewable energy sources.

Intelligent buildings, methods of recycling, understanding of topography all fit into the overall architectural design. The most advanced building systems are also inexpensive in forming ecological spaces.

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The Designer's Workspace: Ultimate Office Design



By Douglas Caywood Publisher: Architectural Press
Publisher: Architectural Press
Number Of Pages: 200 Number of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2003-11-06
Publication Date: 2003-11-06

Description
The Designer's Workspace presents an extensive resource of distinguished firms' responses to the design of their own offices. Featuring everything
from technical detail to interior design, it illustrates what these designers see as the major considerations for modern workplace design.

This book reveals design solutions, details, and concepts that have been explored and used by design firms from around the world. From the first impressions at the Reception area and Lobby, to the appeal and diverse uses of the meeting areas, to the functionality and sleekness of the Design Studio itself, it illustrates how the designer's office can be quite unique in style, function, and character whilst also varying from culture to culture. No two designers will produce the same atmosphere. With this objective, The Designer's Workspace showcases an array of designs from the traditional to the contemporary, from the historic renovation to the new office tower and serves as a portfolio of the varied responses and solutions found to the challenge of designing the modern office.

* Provides a wealth of information on a diverse selection of international design firms, large and small, and their working environments
* Reveals design solutions, details, and concepts that have been explored and used by design firms from around the world
* Beautifully illustrated in full color to inspire cutting edge workplace design

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Materials for Architects and Builders, Third Edition



Materials for Architects and Builders, Third EditionBy Arthur Lyons
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: 2006-12-11
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750669403
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750669405
18.91 MB

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Ecohouse, Third Edition



Ecohouse, Third EditionBy Sue Roaf
Publisher: Architectural Press
Number Of Pages: 488
Publication Date: 2007-09-03
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750669039
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750669030


Description: Now in its 3rd edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world.As the need to slow climate change becomes increasingly urgent, growing numbers of people are looking to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings by using more ecologically sound techniques. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best 'green' solutions with international case studies demonstrating sustainable design in action around the world.This edition has been expanded to include advice on powering Ecohouses using renewable energy - including wind, micro hydro and heat pumps - and an introduction to low impact building materials such as lime, earth and hemp. New case studies from across the globe have been added to inspire readers with real life examples of how to make an Ecohouse workJust reading this book won't save the world from the impact of climate change - but if everyone from governments down to householders followed its advice we might just begin to turn the tide.Additional audience:Eco-enthusiasts and green self-builders will appreciate the handy hints and references on refurbishment and advice on how to kit out their Ecohouse with the greenest appliances and fittings. Lecturers and students on sustainable design and construction courses will find the latest real-world case studies fascinating and a great source of inspiration for their studio project work. * An indispensable reference not only for architects but self builders and eco enthusiasts too.* Covers all the latest building materials and technology needed to make a house 'green'* International case studies illustrate the best examples of inspirational eco design.

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Strategies For Sustainable Architecture (Re-post)





By Paola Sassi

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Number Of Pages: 306

Publication Date: 2006-07-24

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415341426

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415341424




Book Description:


Filling a gap in existing literature on sustainable design, this new guide introduces and illustrates sustainable design principles through detailed case studies of sustainable buildings in Europe, North America and Australia. The guide will provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the design issues involved in delivering sustainable buildings, and giving detailed description of the process of integrating principles into practice. One hundred buildings, ranging from small dwellings to large commercial buildings, and drawn from a range of countries, demonstrate best current practice. The sections of the book are divided into design issues relating to sustainable development, including site and ecology, community and culture, health, materials, energy, and water. With over 400 illustrations, this highly visual guide will be an invaluable reference to all those concerned with architecture and sustainability issues

13,8 MB

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Buildings for the Performing Arts, Second Edition: A Design and Development Guide



Buildings for the Performing Arts, Second Edition: A Design and Development Guide
By Ian Appleton
Publisher: Architectural Press
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: 2008-03-07
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750668350ISBN-13 /

Stadia, Fourth Edition: A Design and Development Guide


Stadia, Fourth Edition: A Design and Development Guide
By Geraint John
* Publisher: Architectural Press
* Number Of Pages: 320
* Publication Date: 2007-01-29
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 075066844X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750668446

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Facade Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch))

Description
Facades -- they are the first feature of a building to be noticed, they determine its distinctive appearance and are often the subject of controversial debate. This new first edition of the Facade Construction Manual provides a systematic survey of contemporary expertise in the application of new materials and energy-efficient technologies in facade design, and represents an invaluable addition to our series of Construction Manuals. It surveys the facade design requirements made by various types of buildings, as well as the most important materials, from natural stone through to synthetics, and documents a diversity of construction forms for a wide range of building types. Over 100 international case-studies in large-scale, detailed drawings are presented in the comprehensive project section.


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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Advances In Construction Materials




By Christian U. Grosse
Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 784
Publication Date: 2007-09-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3540724478
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540724476




Book Description:
The book is a compilation of recent research results on building construction materials. The construction industry consumes extreme volumes of material, and the growing demand for quality and safety require continuous improvement of materials and material compositions. A deep understanding of material behavior is essential to enable efficient construction: light-weight or heavily burdened structures ask for the development of innovative composites or new material compositions. Civil Engineers and Materials Scientists from all over the world present their ideas for further material developments, the testing of structures and solutions for in situ applications. Many of the innovations, composites and the design of existing material mixes, especially for concrete, are discussed. These include high-strength and high-performance concrete (HPC), self-compacting concrete (SCC), shotcrete, and textile or fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). Moreover, the enhancement of material variations and the improvement of their properties are observed for most construction materials (e.g. wood, masonry, steel, polymers). This book gives a good overview about the state-of-the-art in construction material science. Some of the world s leading experts have contributed in honor of Professor Dr.-Ing. Hans W. Reinhardt. The book starts with a review about his scientific achievements up to his recent retirement. Some contributions are presented at the conference "Advances in Construction Materials" (ACM2007) held in July 2007 in Stuttgart.

13,4 MB

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Building Construction Handbook





By Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Number Of Pages: 736
Publication Date: 2006-04-03
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750668229
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750668224
Binding: Paperback



Book Description:
Building Construction Handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing established procedures as well as those associated with recent amendments to the Building Regulations, British and European Standards and other related references. This approach, combined with the presentation of information in a highly illustrated and unique visual style, has proven this text to be a vital learning resource for thousands of building construction students, and an essential reference for professionals.The sixth edition has been updated and expanded to take into account many aspects of the new and revised Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents as applied to working practice; in particular, construction requirements for conserving and economising energy and reducing atmospheric pollution (as this relates to Building Regulations Part L Conservation of fuel and power).This new edition also develops existing topics, including adaptation of buildings to ensure compatibility for the disabled, further details of masonry construction, applications of steel reinforcement to concrete, steel framed housing principles, sound insulation and additional details of structural glazing. Throughout, reference to supplementary regulations and standards are provided for further reading, and where appropriate, design calculations are included. Online lecture resources are provided, with power point slides available for a selection of topics, featuring essential illustrations for use with presentations and handouts.The Handbook is an invaluable reference for students. It consolidates several years of study material into one comprehensive volume, suitable for a wide range of building and construction courses, including NVQs in Construction and the Built Environment, BTEC Nationals and Higher Nationals in Building Services Engineering, Construction and Civil Engineering, as well as construction related undergraduate degrees (such as Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying,Building, Architectural Technology and Facilities Management) and professional examinations.Roger Greeno is a well-known author of construction texts. He has extensive practical and consultancy experience in the industry, in addition to lecturing at several colleges of further and higher education, and the University of Portsmouth. He has also examined for City & Guilds, Edexcel, the Chartered Institute of Building and the University of Reading. Roy Chudleys books on Building Construction have helped thousands of students gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College.* Topics presented in a highly visual and easy to understand layout* The market-leading bestseller for construction practice guidance * Ideal for students on general construction and building courses * An essential reference for the industry * Updated in line with revised Building Regulations * Website resources for lecturers available

35,6 MB

Technology Design & Process Innovation in the Built Environment


Technology, Design and Process Innovation in the Built Environment

Description:
Making buildings and infrastructure more sustainable represents a key and global challenge. This presents the results of research from the Australia Co-operative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, covering four themes, applied to regeneration as well as to new build: Sustainable Materials and Manufactures; Virtual Design, Construction and Management; Integrating Design, Construction and Facility Management over the Project Life Cycle; and Integration across spatial scales.


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Solar Power In Building Design




By Peter Gevorkian
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number Of Pages: 476
Publication Date: 2007-09-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071485635
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071485630




Book Description:
Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide to designing, implementing, and auditing energy-efficient, cost-effective solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. From basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing methods, this vital resource offers you everything needed for solar power design success.. . Filled with case studies and illustrations, this state-of-the-art design tool covers new solar technologiesdesign implementation techniquesenergy conservationthe economics of solar power systemspassive solar heating powerand more.

Solar Power in Building Design features:
Step-by-step instructions for designing, implementing, and auditing solar. power systems . Expert guidance on using solar power in any type of building-from basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing . Complete details on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. (LEED), plus rebate procedures and forms . . Inside This Cutting-Edge Solar Power Toolkit . Solar power physics and technology Practical guide to solar power design Solar power design implementation Energy conservation Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Sustainable energy rebate Economics of solar power systems Passive solar heating power.

5 MB

Steel Structures - Design And Behavior





by Charles G. Salmon, John E. Johnson, Faris A. Malhas
Hardcover: 888 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131885561
ISBN-13: 978-0131885561



Book Description
The design of structural steel members has developed over the past century from a simple approach involving a few basic properties of steel and elementary mathematics to a more sophisticated treatment demanding a thorough knowledge of structural and material behavior. Steel Structures:Design and Behavior, 5/e strives to present in a logical manner the theoretical background needed for developing and explaining design requirements. Beginning with coverage of background material, including references to pertinent research, the development of specific formulas used in the AISC Specifications is followed by a generous number of design examples explaining in detail the process of selecting minimum eight members to satisfy given conditions.

17,2 MB

Materials For Sustainable Sites - A Complete Guide To The Evaluation, Selection, And Use Of Sustainable Construction Materials





By Meg Calkins
Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 464
Publication Date: 2008-10-06
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470134550
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470134559



Book Description:
This complete guide to the evaluation, selection, and use of sustainable materials in the landscape features strategies to minimize environmental and human health impacts of conventional site construction materials as well as green materials. Providing detailed current information on construction materials for sustainable sites, the book introduces tools, techniques, ideologies and resources for evaluating, sourcing, and specifying sustainable site materials. Chapters cover types of materials,both conventional and emerging green materials, environmental and human health impacts of the material, and detailed strategies to minimize these impacts. Case studies share cost and performance information and lessons learned.

7,5 MB

Virtual Futures For Design, Construction And Procurement




By Peter S. Brandon, Tuba Kocatürk
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 344
Publication Date: 2008-06-16
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405170247
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405170246




Book Description:
This book brings together some of the best practitioners and thinkers from around the world to discuss the likely future of information and communication technologies for the construction industry.It addresses a range of innovative developments, state of the art applications, research work and theoretical arguments with regard to
the use of virtual technologies in design, construction and procurement. From a future oriented perspective, the book presents what can be expected from the next generation of these technologies.

49,2 MB
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New Construction & Major Renovation Reference Guide




By U.S. Green Building Council
Publisher:
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1932444068
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781932444063




Book Description:
The LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide is over 400 pages of advice and information on using the LEED for New Construction version 2.2 Green Building Rating System for your building project. It has been thoroughly revised and updated since version 2.1 with new case studies, updated guidance and resources, and new information on the process of achieving LEED for New Construction certification. For each credit, the Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), importance and benefits of compliance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (when available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, and case studies (when available).

13,3 MB

Compact Houses





By Carles Broto
Publisher: Links International
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2005-06-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 849626310X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9788496263109



Book Description:
This exhaustively documented sourcebook will be invaluable to professionals and students of architecture, interior design, interior de-corating, and furniture design. Information is provided on every aspect of the design process from the ground up—floor plans, materials, and specifications—on furniture and fixtures. The 30-plus illustrated case studies are of homes that are streamlined on the inside and out, and include full-color photographs, floor plans, and sketches. Also revealed are dozens of never-before-seen solutions in storage and an array of ingenious design solutions for furniture and fixtures that serve a variety of purposes.


45,8 MB

Frank Gehry - The City And The Music








An insightful examination of the social planning and the individual subjectivity of the architecture of Frank Gehry.

Frank Gehry: The City and Music is the result of a unique collaboration between the architect and leading critic

Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe. The book focuses on two projects, Gehry's unrealized proposal for the rehabilitation of Berlin's Museum Island and his soon to be completed Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles,while discussing other projects such as the Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Concord, California, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and the Experience Music Project in Seattle. Gehry's much debated relationship to Minimalist sculpture, uses of new building materials and attitude to tradition, are discussed with regard to his belief in architecture as a democratic practice which is at once practical and expressive.Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe is a painter and art critic,whose publications include Beauty and the Contemporary Sublime, Beyond Piety: Critical Essays on the Visual Arts 1986-1993, and Immanence and Contradiction: Recent Essays on the Artistic Device.He has been awarded National Endowment for the Arts fellowships in painting, and in 1998 was presented with the Frank Jewett Mather Award for Art Criticism by the College Art Association. He teaches in the graduate school at Art Center, Pasadena, California.


Sunday, July 26, 2009

Light For Art’s Sake - Lighting For Artworks And Museum Displays




By Christopher Cuttle
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: 2007-05-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750664304
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750664301




Book Description:
Conservation scientists in museums and galleries have a clear understanding of the damage that light can inflict on an object, but what of the designers that create exhibitions to display these precious items? Light for Arts Sake provides a basis for a level of professional expertise for lighting practice in museums. Rather than portraying conservation and display as having diametrically opposed objectives, the central concept is that the interaction of light and art media is the source for both the visual experience and the degradation of the artwork. Optimal solutions derive from understanding and controlling the interaction process, and the need is for the level of understanding among lighting professionals to be brought closer to that found among conservation scientists.
* Considers the conservation needs of an object in the context of the lighting design process
* Includes philosophical, conservation, and practical aspects of lighting design for museums and galleries
* Useful appendices provide details for easy access to materials and services discussed in the text

20,7 MB