Methods & Materials 18

Architects and engineers both claim to be designers, though how they define design and the approaches they use to realize it, vary widely. However their interaction has also created some of the worl……続きを見る

The original, complete, user-friendly introduction to natural building, now fully revised and updated The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire……続きを見る

All those of us without traditional skills need to know to build with timber framing Many natural building methods rely upon the use of post and beam frame structures that are then in-filled with st……続きを見る

The interaction of our bodies in space is intrinsically linked to the ways in which we design. In spatial design we tend to focus on solely the visual, often treating it as the dominant sense while ……続きを見る

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……続きを見る

裝潢建材最終極學習聖經 裝潢新手必備保存版 　　浴室磁磚偏好白色，但是聽說發霉會很難清，有解決的辦法嗎？ 　　人造石檯面是以才計價，不鏽鋼檯面是用公分計價，所以到底是誰比較貴？ 　　不鏽鋼廚具的檯面有分……続きを見る

"LA CALIDAD DE UN BLOQUE DEPENDE DE LA CALIDAD DE LA MEZCLA". Esta guía fue elaborada para apoyar a todo aquel fabricante artesanal de bloques que tiene problemas con la calidad y resistencia de sus……続きを見る

Analytical Approaches for Reinforced Concrete presents mathematically-derived theories and equations for RC design and construction. The book applies deductive reasoning, logic and mathematics to RC……続きを見る

"El CEMENTO no es el único material que aporta resistencia en un bloque, también lo hacen los agregados". Esta dirigido a pequeños fabricantes, artesanales, que poseen bloqueras mecánicas, que todo ……続きを見る

"El CEMENTO no es el único material que aporta resistencia en un bloque, también lo hacen los agregados". Esta dirigido a pequeños fabricantes, artesanales, que poseen bloqueras mecánicas, que todo ……続きを見る

***Winner of the 2023 BTES Book Award*** Architectural Terra Cotta examines the evolution of terra cotta and prepares architects and builders to make new, creative uses of the timeless material. Ter……続きを見る

Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. This book clearly explains the core aspects of architectural technology: structural phy……続きを見る

In The Pandemic Effect, 90 leading architects, designers, materials scientists, and health officials reflect on the influence of COVID-19 on buildings and citiesーand propose solutions to safeguard ……続きを見る

We are taught to believe in originals. In art and architecture in particular, original objects vouch for authenticity, value, and truth, and require our protection and preservation. The nineteenth c……続きを見る

本书分为两篇8章：第一篇的内容包括智慧楼宇概述、智慧楼宇在世界各地的发展情况、智慧楼宇的支撑技术；第二篇的内容包括智慧楼宇子系统的建设、建筑设备管理系统的建设、智慧楼宇安防系统的建设、智慧楼宇能效管……続きを見る

Diagramas, transposições e espaço: alternativas para a complexidade urbana contemporânea investiga o papel do diagrama no urbanismo contemporâneo, ressignificando estratégias que se deslocam entre a……続きを見る

This publication on the work of John Ronan Architects explores the firm’s spatial-material approach to architecture and the underlying themes of its typologically diverse output. Out of the Ordinary……続きを見る

This book brings together key works of the noted architect and architectural theorist Christopher Alexander (1936–2022), many of which have not been published before. The book contains twenty-five e……続きを見る

Celebrate the artistry of timber-frame building with this fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home. Hand Hewn is a gorgeous exploration of the trad……続きを見る

In the contemporary practice of architecture, digital design and fabrication are emergent technologies in transforming how architects present a design and form a material strategy that is responsibl……続きを見る

A comprehensive approach to design that integrates sustainable principles and design strategies for decarbonized construction Representing an international collaboration between academics and archit……続きを見る

La autogestión de una casa es una guía donde se describe paso a paso cómo materializar el sueño de tener un hogar propio. Explica qué es el diseño, para qué sirven los planos, cómo se elige el terre……続きを見る

La autoconstrucción de una casa es un manual que detalla el proceso para edificar una vivienda desde la preparación del terreno, pasando por la excavación, los cimientos, los drenajes, los muros, la……続きを見る

"The Useful Arts Employed in the Construction of Dwelling Houses" is a compendium that delves into the technical and practical dimensions of architectural design and construction practices during th……続きを見る

第一本完整步驟圖解木作工法百科大全 ☞搞懂施作細節，會看圖、懂材料、抓流程，不怕做錯工。 ☞避開常遇眉角，不再動不動就停工，更不會產生一堆耗損。 ☞掌握解決技巧，練就一身現場應變力，然後成為你的決勝力。 ……続きを見る

Architecture can be a high risk and low-income profession. Planning to manage risks is essential. Workloads tend to be cyclical and managing lean periods and booms whilst being prepared for the next……続きを見る

Building Surveys has been a trusted guide for both students and professionals for nearly 40 years, evolving throughout its nine editions to address the challenges and responsibilities of the buildin……続きを見る

This book offers an efficient set of step-by-step tips and overarching lessons about how to gather useful, meaningful, and socially-informed data about clients’ and other stakeholders' experiences i……続きを見る

How do we ensure sustainable buildings perform as intended? The performance gap between predicted and actual energy use in new homes has been identified as key problem by government and industry exp……続きを見る

Many developed nations face the challenge of accommodating a growing, ageing population and creating appropriate forms of housing suitable for older people. Written by an architect, this practice-le……続きを見る