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Hydrology in Practice is an excellent and very successful introductory text for engineering hydrology students who go on to be practitioners in consultancies, the Environment Agency, and elsewhere. ……続きを見る

THE DEFINITIVE WOOD STRUCTURE DESIGN GUIDE -- FULLY UPDATED Thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest codes and standards, the seventh edition of this comprehensive resource leads you through the……続きを見る

Structural Competency for Architects is a comprehensive volume covering topics from structural systems and typologies to statics, strength of materials, and component design. The book includes every……続きを見る

First Published in 2003.Building procurement systems are the organizational structures needed to design and construct building projects. The intention of this guide is to provide the construction pr……続きを見る

This highly illustrated text brings together two areas which have both grown in popularity in recent years: gridshells and bamboo. Bamboo is a fast-growing, naturally available, renewable resource w……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

"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

Narrative Architecture explores the postmodern concept of narrative architecture from four perspectives: thinking, imagining, educating, and designing, to give you an original view on our postmodern……続きを見る

The behaviour of steel structures and the criteria used in their design are set out in detail in this book. The book bridges the gap between the methods of analysis and the sizing of structural comp……続きを見る

The new edition of this successful manual has been carefully revised throughout to take account of recent changes and to incorporate amendments required due to the publication of the revised BS 5328……続きを見る

Este livro apresenta três etapas, a de entendimento sobre a o produto e fabricação, um manual de instalações e um comparativo entre o sistema construtivo Drywall e o chamado convencional, com alvena……続きを見る

For dreamers of escaping to a cozy cabin in the great outdoors, Your Cabin in the Woods is a classic work that not only makes this a reality, but also imparts a deeper appreciation of nature and hom……続きを見る

Become a better architect! With this book, you will learn many tips, tricks and techniques used by architects all over the world. Architecture is awfully chaotic. There are thousands of sources of i……続きを見る

"An important book, brimming with insight."ーNicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer A master craftsperson explores the ways in which working with our hands reveals the essence of both our hum……続きを見る

With the increasing sophistication of CAD and other design software, there is now a wide array of means for both designing and fabricating architecture and its components. The proliferation of advan……続きを見る

Our Voices: Indigeneity and Architecture is an exciting advance in the field of architecture offering multiple Indigenous perspectives on architecture and design theory and practice. Indigenous auth……続きを見る

Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance, resilience, and the war……続きを見る

From one of the world's most imaginative designers comes a story about humanity told through the lens of our buildings. 'This book is a super-accessible guide as to why we shouldn't put up with soul……続きを見る

How do I follow a brief? What is the site’s context? What’s its history and what is adjacent to it now? How have other designers responded to similar site conditions? Conducting a site analysis is a……続きを見る

This new resource covers the material selection, structural design and connections detailing of truly sustainable timber buildings through: consideration of the nature of wood and the heritage of……続きを見る

Over a century ago, when he first wrote this little guide, William Sydney Wicks (1854–1919) whimsically observed that while early man lived in nature out of necessity, modern man has taken to the wo……続きを見る

This book deals with sound craftsmanship utilising correct tools and materials. Practical advice on subjects such as framework, design and construction, timberfloor construction and arch centres. 続きを見る

The definitive guide for using CPM in construction planning and schedulingーnow thoroughly updated to reflect new technologies and procedures Critical path method (CPM) is the most widely taught and……続きを見る

Livro baseado em pesquisas realizadas no ano de 2000, a partir de um projeto de conclusão do curso de Engenharia Civil (UEPG-PR). O estudo sobre o sistema construtivo e a decisão na utilização do me……続きを見る

Introduction to Bed, Bank and Shore Protection provides students and professional engineers with the understanding and guidance to prevent the erosion of movable beds, banks and shorelines. In a wor……続きを見る

Julian Abele, Architect and the Beaux Arts uncovers the life of one of the first beaux arts trained African American architects. Overcoming racial segregation at the beginning of the twentieth centu……続きを見る

The Architecture of Full-Scale Mock-Ups looks at the theory and contemporary practice of creating full-scale architectural mock-ups. This book serves as an introduction to the various forms of full-……続きを見る

The physical model is an important communication tool for architects. Although the proliferation of CAD programs has enabled the creation of increasingly complex computer models and virtual environm……続きを見る

Our Voices II: the DE-colonial Project will showcase decolonizing projects which work to destable and disquiet colonial built environments. The land, towns, and cities on which we live have always b……続きを見る