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The many and varied threads of Canada’s national life come together in its capital region. Where the Rideau River flows into the Ottawa River, an Algonquin community was visited by French explorers ……続きを見る

Studies confirm that the physical environment influences health outcomes, emotional state, preference, satisfaction and orientation, but very little research has focused on mental and behavioural he……続きを見る

In the early years of the twentieth century, Spokane was singled out for praise in the West for the quality of its architecture and the impressive way it had rebuilt after the devastating fire of 18……続きを見る

From the granting of borough status in 1614 through to its development as an industrial port and then as a fashionable seaside resort, the west Cornwall town of Penzance has a proud and distinctive ……続きを見る

From its days as a major fishing and whaling port, through Second World War bomb damage and post-industrial decline to its current status as UK City of Culture for 2017, Hull has a proud and distinc……続きを見る

It doesn't take long to discover that Belize is a land of contrasts. From the poverty and disarray of the cities to the quiet countryside, many differences are soon found. With poverty and crime run……続きを見る

Die Ursachen für Mängel und Schäden in der Bodenlegerpraxis sind vielfältig, fallen aber stets auf das Image des Planers und der Fußbodenfirma zurück. Langes Streiten kostet außerdem meist mehr, als……続きを見る

Viele Fachwerkbauten, die Jahrhunderte hindurch Wind und Wetter standgehalten hatten, wurden oft erst durch Modernisierungs- oder Instandsetzungsmaßnahmen zum Sanierungsfall. Sind historische Fachwe……続きを見る

Die Verlegung von Bodenbelägen und Parkett auf mineralische Estriche, Gussasphaltestriche, Holzdielen, Trockenestriche, Span- und OSB-Platten gehört zum Standardprogramm eines jeden Parkett- und Bod……続きを見る

Esta publicación es un testimonio generacional, pues se estudia la arquitectura peruana desde la década de los años ochenta hasta la actualidad. Además, se analiza el rol del arquitecto en la realid……続きを見る

What we know of war is always mediated knowledge and feeling. We need lenses to filter out some of its blinding, terrifying light. These lenses are not fixed; they change over time, and Jay Winter's……続きを見る

With their classic barns and fences, American small farms, and the buildings that support these farms, serve a much-needed purpose as much today as they have in the past. Every well-meaning farmer o……続きを見る

On the occasion of the Capitol’s centennial in 2017, this book tells the remarkable story of the buildingーin all its incarnationsーand the people who made history beneath its dome. The book covers ……続きを見る

The idea of sustainable development may be traced to the energy (particularly fossil oil) crisis and the environment pollution interest in the'70s. The green construction movement in the United Stat……続きを見る

The origins of Chichester, Winchester and nearby Portchester are from the Roman era, while Southampton (Hamwic) and Fareham date back to the Anglo-Saxon period, but it was not until the twelfth cent……続きを見る

Winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, 1962. The men and women who sit in the House of Commons shape the way we lead our lives. But how many of us could ever explain the workings of this complicat……続きを見る

You can see the Great Wall of China from outer space - that’s how big it is! In this ancient history book, you're going to learn the why’s and the how’s behind the building of the Great Wall. You’ll……続きを見る

First Published in 2017. An architect is not usually responsible for producing detailed structural calculations and drawings, unless the building concerned is very small and simple. Where the archit……続きを見る

Educators often overlook the positive impact of changing the environment of the school itself when considering how to improve the quality of education. First published in 1994, School Design shows h……続きを見る

Modern Residential Construction Practices provides easy-to-read, comprehensive and highly illustrated coverage of residential building construction practices that conform to industry standards in th……続きを見る

New Smyrna Beach is the third-oldest city in Florida behind only St. Augustine and Pensacola. Originally settled by Dr. Andrew Turnbull in 1768, the city accumulated significant, intriguing and stun……続きを見る

The quaint, one-room schoolhouse of the untamed frontier looms large in the collective image of the American West. The stories that surround these schoolhouses have become embedded in the nation's c……続きを見る

Energy Conservation in the Design of Multi-Storey Buildings documents the papers presented at an International Symposium held at The University of Sydney, 1-3 June 1983, sponsored by The University ……続きを見る

The inverse design approach is new to the built environment research and design community, though it has been used in other industries including automobile and airplane design. This book, from some ……続きを見る

The Terrace Plaza Hotel heralded the post-World War II revitalization of Cincinnati's urban core. The complex stands at 15 West Sixth Street, between Vine and Race streets, in the heart of the centr……続きを見る

Vast sums of money spent to design, construct, and maintain museum additions demand great accountability of museum leaders and design professionals towards visitors and employees. Museum visitors to……続きを見る

In an increasingly globalised built environment industry, achieving higher levels of integration across organisational and software boundaries can lead to improved economic, social and environmental……続きを見る

Repairing the American Metropolis is based on Douglas Kelbaugh’s Common Place: Toward Neighborhood and Regional Design, first published in 1997. It is more timely and significant than ever, with new……続きを見る

Barcelona - Photo Album Enjoy some awesome photos from the beautiful city of Spain Barcelona. 続きを見る

The town of Newark has been an important place since medieval times, when it became a major centre for wool and cloth production. The town grew around its once-impressive castle, built in the eleven……続きを見る