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Brutalism
Post-War British Architecture, Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2018
The term 'Brutalism' is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945-75. Uncomprimisingly modern, this trend in architecture was both striking and arresting and, perhaps like no other style before or since, aroused extremes of emotion and debate. Some regarded...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2008
Representing Landscape Architecture offers a broad investigation of how the designed landscape is and has been represented: for design study, for criticism and even for its realization.
It has been said that we can only realize what we can imagine. But in order to realize we must convey ideas...
Introducing Architectural Tectonics
Exploring the Intersection of Design and Construction
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Introducing Architectural Tectonics is an exploration of the poetics of construction. Tectonic theory is an integrative philosophy examining the relationships formed between design, construction, and space while creating or experiencing a work of architecture. In this text, author Chad Schwartz presents...
Pamphlet Architecture 28
Augmented Landscapes
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2013
In 1977 Steven Holl and William Stout created a grittier alternative to mainstream architectural publishing called Pamphlet Architecture. With Holl's Bridges, the landmark series was born, and for 30 years Pamphlet has served as soapbox and laboratory for such notable architects and theorists as Lebbeus...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
This book details the state-of-the-art of research and development in design computing and design cognition. It features more than 35 papers that were presented at the Sixth International Conference on Design Computing and Cognition, DCC’14, held at University College, London, UK.
Inside,...
by Douglas W. Thornburg, John R. Henry
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2013
A COMPLETE, FULL-COLOR GUIDE TO THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Updated to reflect the International Code Council 2012 International Building Code, this time-saving resource makes it easy to understand and apply complex IBC requirements and achieve compliance. More than 600 full-color illustrations...
The Architect's Studio Companion
Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2017
The time-saving resource every architect needs
The Architect’s Studio Companion is a robust, user-friendly resource that keeps important information at your fingertips throughout the design process. It includes guidelines for the design of structure, environmental systems, parking, accessibility,...
Building Codes Illustrated
A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2018
THE BESTSELLING, FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Uniquely marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Francis D.K Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA, the new sixth edition of Building Codes Illustrated is a clear, concise, and easy-to-use...
Metal Building Systems, Third Edition
Design and Specifications
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2014
The most complete, up-to-date metal building systems guide
Fully revised for the latest building codes and industry trends, Metal Building Systems, Third Edition, explains how to select, specify, and design preengineered buildings with confidence. In this book, a practicing structural engineer goes...
Architectural Models
Construction Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2007
Architects models serve as bridge between an idea and its realization. Models are one of the three means by which an architect invents and develops his design: sketchmodelcomputer model. No other representational form is as effective in enabling the viewer to perceive the spaces, shapes, surfaces and...
Diagramming the Big Idea
Methods for Architectural Composition
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2019
Becoming an architect is a daunting task. Beyond the acquisition of new skills and procedures, beginning designers face an entirely unfamiliar mode of knowledge: design thinking.
In Diagramming the Big Idea, Jeffrey Balmer and Michael T. Swisher introduce the fundamentals of design thinking...
by Pedro Ortiz
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2013
A proven approach for addressing explosive metropolitan growth in an integrated and holistic manner
“The book provides a basis for the contemplation of the old network paradigm of the megalopolis into the informational meshwork of the mega- or metacity of the future. The handbook’s review of the...
Seeing and Making in Architecture
Design Exercises
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2013
You always aim to achieve that moment of insight that leads to ingenuity and novelty in your design, but sometimes it remains elusive. This book presents a variety of techniques for mapping and making hands-on design/build projects, and relates this work to real architecture. It helps you to learn...
by Thorbjoern Mann
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2007
Abb Boulah! A collection of strange stories featuring pranks, adventures and cantankerous comments by and about the mysterious Abb Boulah and his weirdo friend Bog-Hubert. There are tales from the mythical Fog Island Tavern and Bog-Huberts schemes such as his Island Beach and Beauty Restoration enterprise,...