Methods & Materials 9

This Architecture Technology for Engineers book is a basic principles for first year architecture students. The benefit to engineers, this book will help to have a better understanding the reason be……続きを見る

First published in 1999, this book presents a fresh and diverse set of perspectives representing key directions of research and practice in the field of environmental design research. Leading resear……続きを見る

Site and Composition examines design strategies and tactics in site making. It is concerned with the need for a renewed understanding of the site in the twenty-first century and the need for a criti……続きを見る

First published in 2007, this book examines the designs of seventeen architecture and design schools and answers questions such as: How has architectural education evolved and what is its future? Ar……続きを見る

The philosophy of Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908–1961) has influenced the design work of architects as diverse as Steven Holl and Peter Zumthor, as well as informing renowned schools of architectural t……続きを見る

Materials Technology clearly identifies materials and technology as the fundamental generators of buildings and examines how they determine the structure, overall form and quality. It examines the i……続きを見る

En Occident, l'espace de l'œuvre d'art a longtemps tendu à se confondre avec sa représentation, telle qu'elle a pu être pensée à travers la perspective. Ce que celle-ci inventait, en effet, c'était ……続きを見る

In light of environmental challenges architecture is facing, wood is no longer regarded as outmoded, nostalgic, and rooted in the past, but increasingly recognized as one of the most promising build……続きを見る

En un fascinante recorrido de 220 páginas, a través de una selección de más de 300 imágenes de 65 archivos de América, Europa y Asia, la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol se propuso celebrar de forma in……続きを見る

In a fascinating story of 220 pages, through a selection of more than 300 images from 65 archives in America, Europe and Asia; the Mexican Football Federation and Cooperativa La Joplin celebrate, in……続きを見る

Sustainability of Construction Materials, Second Edition, explores an increasingly important aspect of construction. In recent years, serious consideration has been given to environmental and societ……続きを見る

The ever evolving technology of waterproofing presents challenges and risks for architects and engineers who do not specialize in the field. The revised edition of The Manual of Below-Grade Waterpro……続きを見る

"Practical Pattern Making" by Paul N. Hasluck was first published in 1905. Written in simple, concise language and full of helpful diagrams, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to a……続きを見る

Introducing Architectural Tectonics is an exploration of the poetics of construction. Tectonic theory is an integrative philosophy examining the relationships formed between design, construction, an……続きを見る

The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essential guide to understanding and avoiding hazardous ma……続きを見る

Sustainable Construction Materials: Copper Slag, as part of a series of five, the book aims to promote the use of sustainable construction materials. It is different to the norm and its uniqueness l……続きを見る

Constructing the Persuasive Portfolio helps you learn the art of designing a compelling and effective architectural portfolio. Margaret Fletcher categorizes the architectural portfolio design proces……続きを見る

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 lyi……続きを見る

What if structures could build themselves or adapt to fluctuating environments? Skylar Tibbits, Director of the Self-Assembly Lab in the Department of Architecture at MIT, Cambridge, MA, crosses the……続きを見る

Design Computing will help you understand the rapidly evolving relationship between computing, designers, and the many different environments they create or work in. The book introduces the topic of……続きを見る

L'acqua è un bene prezioso, ma è anche responsabile dell'80% del degrado subito dalle costruzioni e, secondo un dato dell'Unione Europea, di oltre il 60% dei contenziosi nell'edilizia. Ecco quindi u……続きを見る

This book examines the interrelationship of representational methods and material systems as fundamental drivers of the design process. Identifying four primary categories of representational logics……続きを見る

Today’s design professionals are faced with challenges on all fronts. They need not only to keep in step with rapid technological changes and the current revolution in design and construction proces……続きを見る

Creating Sensory Spaces celebrates spaces enlivened with sensual richness and provides you with the knowledge and tools necessary to create them. Drawing on numerous built case studies in ten countr……続きを見る

Earth-sheltered building has existed since the heyday of Skara Brae in Scotland 5,000 years ago, and is used today by people around the world. If you have ever looked at your power bill in stunned d……続きを見る

Humans have been building with stone for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient pyramids and the Sphinx. You can bring the aesthetics of stonework to your house and property with help from T……続きを見る

In the Age of Environment, the scale of waste management is geographic all while often relegating such undesired matter to invisibility as "matter out of place." Geographies of Trash reclaims the ro……続きを見る

Partez à la découverte de Cluny avec ce Grand Article Universalis ! Cluny, abbaye bourguignonne de l'ancien diocèse de Mâcon (aujourd'hui de celui d'Autun, Saône-et-Loire), a joué un rôle majeur dan……続きを見る

Partez à la découverte des jardins, de la révolution industrielle à nos jours avec ce Grand Article Universalis ! Caractériser l'histoire des jardins par une succession de phases stylistiques rattac……続きを見る

Partez à la découverte de l'habitat contemporain avec ce Grand Article Universalis ! Les besoins en logements neufs ont atteint, en France comme dans de nombreux autres pays, un niveau très élevé, e……続きを見る