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Mixed Use and Residential Tenants' Rights
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 and Leasehold Enfranchisement
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2016
This book provides everyone associated with mixed use buildings with clarity of information in understanding the key laws. It includes a detailed overview of tenants' rights of first refusal under the 1987 act and tenants' rights of collective enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform.
Urban Redevelopment
A North American Reader
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2017
Urban redevelopment plays a major part in the growth strategy of the modern city, and the goal of this book is to examine the various aspects of redevelopment, its principles and practices in the North American context.
Urban Redevelopment: A North American Reader seeks to shed light on the...
by Geoff Parsons, Tim Smith
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
EG Council Tax Handbook is a timely publication. The text is easy to understand and very comprehensive. This volume helps to define the council tax in various contexts.
Building with Cob
A Step-by-Step Guide
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2006
With detailed illustrations and photos, this manual features step-by-step instructions for creating cob structures. Information on natural finishes is provided, including lime plasters, renders and washes, homemade clay and casein paints, and earthen plasters. It details how to construct a cob building...
Dynamics of Coupled Structures, Volume 4
Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2015
Dynamics of Coupled Structures*, Volume 4. Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Balancing Simulation and Testing, 2015,* the fourth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents...
by Margaret Warner Morley
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
"The Honey-Makers" a detailed guide to the honey bee, with chapters on anatomy, habits and habitat, hive structure, history, literary references, and more. A fascinating and informative book, "The Honey-Makers" is highly recommended for bee-keepers and others with an interest in bees. Contents include:...
Decision-Making in Environmental Health
From Evidence to Action
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2000
Decision-Making in Environmental Health examines the need for information in support of decision-making in environmental health. It discusses indicators of environmental health, methods of data collection and the assessment of exposure to and the health impact of different environmental risk factors.
Human Factors in Land Use Planning and Urban Design
Methods, Practical Guidance, and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2018
The integration of Human Factors in Land Use Planning and Urban Design (LUP & UD) is an exciting and emerging interdisciplinary field. This book offers practical guidance on a range of Human Factors methods that can be used to rigorously and reliably explore LUP & UD.
It provides new...
by A. Hasofer, V.R. Beck, I.D. Bennetts
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2006
This book bridges the gap between risk assessment and fire safety engineering like few other resources.
As all required knowledge for Probability and Statistics for Fire Engineering is included in the preliminary chapters, the book is suitable for teaching Fire Engineering components in a wide...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2017
The CRC Handbook of Thermal Engineering, Second Edition, is a fully updated version of this respected reference work, with chapters written by leading experts. Its first part covers basic concepts, equations and principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. Following that is detailed...
by Jack Porteous, Abdy Kermani
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with comprehensive, detailed information and in-depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for buildings in Eurocode 5 – Part 1-1. It will also be of interest...
Naturally Ventilated Buildings
Building for the senses, the economy and society
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2002
While there are many historical examples of successful naturally ventilated buildings, standards for indoor climate have tended to emphasise active, mechanical airflow systems rather than passive natural systems. Despite its importance, knowledge about the performance of naturally ventilated buildings...
Diffusion Dynamics of Energy-Efficient Renovations
Causalities and Policy Recommendations
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
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**Accelerating the diffusion of energy-efficient renovations is a key policy lever in order to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. This book provides a broad, systemic perspective on the causes of the diffusion of energy-efficient renovations in Switzerland and policy recommendations...
Felt and Torch on Roofing
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2014
A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on roofs, for both DIY enthusiasts and professional roofers. From safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof water-tight for many years, Felt and Torch on Roofing will teach the novice how to successfully complete their...