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The first volume of the Adaptive Environments series focuses on Robotic Building, which refers to both physically built robotic environments and robotically supported building processes. Physically ……続きを見る

Analyses, in conjunction with Internal Components, the performance requirements of building components and the effectiveness of typical solutions. External components integrates logically with the t……続きを見る

Intended for advanced students of building services, this practical book describes the design of air conditioning systems. Readers are assumed to have a knowledge of the basic principles of air cond……続きを見る

Providing electric power to remote, cold regions at high latitude or altitude can be an expensive and technically challenging task. Photovoltaics (PV) provide a reliable and cost-effective solution ……続きを見る

The aim of this book is to reflect on ''vernacularity'' and culture. It concentrates on two major domains: first it attempts to reframe our understanding of vernacularity by addressing the subject i……続きを見る

The book reports on the great improvements in the information and knowledge management due to the digitalization of the building sector. By summarizing several research projects addressing the imple……続きを見る

Whole life costing is now integral to building procurement, both for new buildings and major refurbishments. It is key when assessing investment scenarios for estates as well as individual buildings……続きを見る

To understand Construction Estimating one must also understand plan reading and construction techniques. This book is designed to teach the construction student these three core skills in equal meas……続きを見る

This book provides readers with a basic understanding of the principles that underlie real estate development. A brief historical overview and an introduction to basic principles are followed by exa……続きを見る

A tactical guide to successful Virtual Design and Construction project coordination, featuring case studies from leading VDC firms. Virtual Design Coordination (VDC) employs information-rich Buildin……続きを見る

This book provides a review of problems during design and construction on problematic soils. Design methods, site investigation, construction and analysis of the various improvement methods availabl……続きを見る

This book focuses on human adaptive thermal comfort in the building environment and the balance between reducing building air conditioning energy and improving occupants’ thermal comfort. It examine……続きを見る

It’s widely accepted that our environment is in crisis. Less widely recognized is that three quarters of environmental damage is due to cities – the places where most of us live. As this powerful ne……続きを見る

Offshore Structures: Design, Construction and Maintenance, Second Edition covers all types of offshore structures and platforms employed worldwide. As the ultimate reference for selecting, operating……続きを見る

Overheating in buildings is commonplace. This book describes how we can keep cool without conventional air-conditioning: improving comfort and productivity while reducing energy costs and carbon emi……続きを見る

The book contains proceedings presented at the 9th International Conference on Arch Bridges held in Porto, Portugal on October 2 to 4, 2019. It is addressed to scientists, designers, technicians, st……続きを見る

Specificity of Deformation and Strength Behavior of Massive Elements of Concrete Structures in a Medium with Low Humidity discusses the influence of weather conditions, the density of the structure,……続きを見る

An enhanced eTextbook published in full colour. With EXTENSIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE CONTENT, explored by inserting any values that could occur in a real situation into hundreds of menu driven topics t……続きを見る

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are red……続きを見る

Extrait : "Sans remonter à la Tour de Babel, on peut observer que l'idée même de la construction d'une tour de très grande hauteur a depuis longtemps hanté l'imagination des hommes. Cette sorte de v……続きを見る

Visually enriched with over 250 photographs and drawings, Bioclimatic Double-Skin Façades is an essential reference guide for understanding the types and functions of double-skin façades. Author Mar……続きを見る

TABERNACLE, s. m. Nom que l’on donne aujourd’hui à une petite armoire placée sur l’autel, au milieu du retable, et qui sert à déposer le ciboire. L’établissement des tabernacles sur les autels ne da……続きを見る

DAIS, s. m. C’est le nom que l’on donne à des pierres saillantes, plus ou moins ornées de sculptures, qui sont destinées à couvrir des statues à l’extérieur et même à l’intérieur des édifices religi……続きを見る

Piezocone and cone penetration tests (CPTu and CPT) applications in foundation engineering includes different approaches for determining the bearing capacity of shallow foundations, along with metho……続きを見る

Practical Finance for Property Investment provides readers with an introduction to the most fundamental concepts, principles, analytical methods, and tools useful for making investing and financing ……続きを見る

Updated in line with the 18th edition of the wiring regulations. This book is an essential guide to the City & Guilds 2391-50 and 51: Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installatio……続きを見る

One of the greatest adventures in the future of humanity will be to construct, work, and live in space based structures. In this book we look at the history of ideas for living in space, proposed sp……続きを見る

CHARNIER, Signifie proprement un vaisseau où l’on conserve des viandes salées. On donna aussi ce nom aux cimetières, aux enclos réservés à la sépulture. On désignait encore, à la fin du siècle derni……続きを見る

GÂBLE, Terme de charpenterie appliqué à la maçonnerie. Il y a encore une association de charpentiers à laquelle on donne le nom de Gavauds, et, dans le Berri, un homme qui a les jambes arquées en de……続きを見る

Infrastructure Computer Vision delves into this field of computer science that works on enabling computers to see, identify, process images and provide appropriate output in the same way that human ……続きを見る