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This book introduces the theory and applications of ocean mechanics at a senior undergraduate or graduate level without assuming prior knowledge of hydrodynamics, wave theory, or related subjects. T……続きを見る

In a hot city, you can feel the difference between sun and shade in a single step. One side of the street is bright and empty. The other side, in shadow, is full of people. The Shade is a short, ver……続きを見る

Like many towns and cities in the UK, Edinburgh has changed over the years and continues to do so. Parts of Scotland’s capital have been transformed, especially on Princes Street, where several land……続きを見る

Welcome to the future of building things people actually want, where empathy meets hard economic reality. This book is your comprehensive roadmap to product leadership in 2026. It redefines your dai……続きを見る

This book is one of the first efforts to systematically introduce digital urban governance in China. It describes the theoretical system and historical development and evolution of digital urban gov……続きを見る

This book provides a data-driven analysis of shared micromobility in China. Both bike-sharing and e-bike-sharing are considered and several Chinese cities (e.g., Shanghai and Hangzhou) are selected ……続きを見る

Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Cities from the Ground Down With cities worldwide facing pressures from rapid urbanization, climate change, and land scarcity, underground space has become a vital ……続きを見る

在當代文化治理的視野下，工業遺址已不再被視為單純承載歷史的靜態遺存，而是逐步轉化為能量匯聚與社會互動的公共場域。此類空間一方面連結歷史記憶、文化創意產業與公共參與，另一方面也檢驗制度在回應地方需求時……続きを見る

This book focuses on the planning and design methods of pocket parks in the disciplines of urban planning and landscape architecture. It fills the gap in the current pocket park planning by innovati……続きを見る

A collection of essays on architecture of modern China, arranged chronologically covering a period from 1729 to 2008, focusing mainly on the twentieth century. The distinctive feature of this book i……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE SOCIETY FOR MILITARY HISTORY'S 2025 DISTINGUISHED BOOK AWARD A multinational, interdisciplinary study illuminating how fortifications reshaped the Caribbean as a contested imperial bor……続きを見る

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across various industries, and architecture is no exception. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, learn from patterns, and……続きを見る

Energy-efficient technologies are necessary to lower the carbon footprint for a transition towards clean energy in a sustainable manner. This book examines what role fuels have in the transformation……続きを見る

The book takes time as the axis, selecting 98 bridges (or bridge groups) across the country and 7 representative bridges out of the country, reflecting the steps and development of China's bridge co……続きを見る

This book comprehensively describes the operating principles and theoretical foundations of solar chimneys. It covers current research results, including numerical analysis and mathematical models b……続きを見る

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the pages of "Skyline Heights: A Chronicle of the World's Tallest Towers," a comprehensive exploration of the world's most iconic tall towers. From the ancie……続きを見る

With a focus on project managers (PMs) in the construction industry, this book addresses the impact of smart technology applications on project management and examines how technologically competent ……続きを見る

Amid Japan’s political turbulence in 1960, seven architects and designers founded Metabolism to propagate radical ideas of urbanism. Kenzō Tange’s Plan for Tokyo 1960 further celebrated urban expans……続きを見る

Se trata de analizar en las Leyes y Ordenanzas reales de la Corona española del siglo XVI, las más significativas, por impulsar el buen trato y pacificaciones para la población de los naturales o in……続きを見る

One of the key motivations and goals for China's social and economic development is the dual carbon target. Building is one of the most important sectors to reduce emissions and save energy, account……続きを見る

Based on extended fieldwork conducted between 2007 and 2019, this book aims to answer a simple question: What is the meaning of home for people living in vernacular settlements in rural China? This ……続きを見る

This accessible and practical shortform book details the properties and advantages of high-performance pre-engineered steel-concrete composite beams (HPCBs) for improving the sustainability of const……続きを見る

This book presents a systematic study on the air balancing technologies in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Several modern air balancing methods, including advanced control-……続きを見る

Many governments worldwide are setting more stringent targets for reductions in energy use in government/public buildings. Buildings constructed more than 10 years ago account for a major share of e……続きを見る

The 2016 International Conference on Mechanics and Architectural Design (MAD2016) were held in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, 14 - 15 May 2016. The main objective of this conference is to provide a platfor……続きを見る

Best practices from around the world have proven that holistic Energy Master Planning can be the key to identifying cost-effective solutions for energy systems that depend on climate zone, density o……続きを見る

This book presents comparative design as an approach to the conceptual design of structures. Primarily focusing on reasonable structural performance, sustainable development and architectural aesthe……続きを見る

Health and happiness are fundamental to human quality of life. The United Nations World Happiness Report 2012 reflects a new worldwide call for governments to include happiness as a criterion to the……続きを見る

This book answers the question of how to design a sharing system that can promote sustained, meaningful, and socially constructive sharing practices in today’s cities. To do so, it constructs a fram……続きを見る

This book provides detailed information on how to set up Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs) in public buildings, and shares in-depth insights into the current status of the major technologies, strategies ……続きを見る