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Wood

Craft, Culture, History

by Harvey Green ...

A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame ... Read more

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A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame
... Read more
Monumental

Great Buildings of the World Through the Hands and Eyes of a Stonemason

by Simon Warrack ...

'I loved this book. What a joy to read a craftsman so clearly in love with his craft' SIMON JENKINS**'A wonderful read' DOUGALD O'REILLY'Literary prize juries need look no further for a worthy winner' MAX HASTINGS'In a world of AI, steel and concrete, books like this have never felt more important' DAILY MAILDiscover ancient stone wonders and architectural preservation secrets in th... ... Read more

$19.99 AUD

'I loved this book. What a joy to read a craftsman so clearly in love with his craft' SIMON JENKINS**'A wonderful read' DOUGALD O'REILLY'Literary prize juries need look no further for a worthy winner' MAX HASTINGS'In a world of AI, steel and concrete, books like this have never felt more important' DAILY MAILDiscover ancient stone wonders and architectural preservation secrets in th...
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The Place Economy - Volume 3

Celebrating the value in placemaking: Real community benefits. Real profits.

by Andrew Hoyne ...

As a project undertaken before, during and in the aftermath of a global pandemic, The Place Economy Volume 3 represents an increased appreciation of our need as humans for place and community. Spanning 80-plus stories, featuring the work of more than 100 global experts, you will find a celebration of the people, places and ideas that make cities great, alongside close examination of the barriers ... Read more

$114.73 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

As a project undertaken before, during and in the aftermath of a global pandemic, The Place Economy Volume 3 represents an increased appreciation of our need as humans for place and community. Spanning 80-plus stories, featuring the work of more than 100 global experts, you will find a celebration of the people, places and ideas that make cities great, alongside close examination of the barriers
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The Village Inn of Secret Dreams

The joyfully heartwarming read from Alison Sherlock

by Alison Sherlock ...

Series Book 3 - The Riverside Lane Series
From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with
... Read more
Digital Fabrications

Architectural and Material Techniques

by Lisa Iwamoto ...

Series series Architecture Briefs
Digital Fabrications, the second volume in our new Architecture Briefs series, celebrates the design ingenuity made possible by digital fabrication techniques. Author Lisa Iwamoto explores the methods architects use to calibrate digital designs with physical forms. The book is organized according to five types of digital fabrication techniques: tessellating, sectioning, folding, contouring, and ... Read more

$20.58 AUD

Digital Fabrications, the second volume in our new Architecture Briefs series, celebrates the design ingenuity made possible by digital fabrication techniques. Author Lisa Iwamoto explores the methods architects use to calibrate digital designs with physical forms. The book is organized according to five types of digital fabrication techniques: tessellating, sectioning, folding, contouring, and
... Read more
The Place Economy - Volume 1

The real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking.

by Andrew Hoyne ...

The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New ... Read more

$91.86 AUD

The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New
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Material Strategies

Innovative Applications in Architecture

by Blaine Brownell ...

Series series Architecture Briefs
Blaine Brownell s best-selling Transmaterial series has introduced designers to hundreds of emergent materials that have the potential to transform our built environment. In our new Architecture Brief, Material Strategies, Brownell shows architects how creative applications of these materials achieve such transformations. Chapters based on fundamental material categories examine historical ... Read more

$20.58 AUD

Blaine Brownell s best-selling Transmaterial series has introduced designers to hundreds of emergent materials that have the potential to transform our built environment. In our new Architecture Brief, Material Strategies, Brownell shows architects how creative applications of these materials achieve such transformations. Chapters based on fundamental material categories examine historical
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Humanise

A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World

by Thomas Heatherwick ...

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 soulless buildings and how we might change that' GRAYSON PERRY*****Our world is losing its humanity.Too many developers care more about their shareholders than society. Too many politicians care more about ... Read more

$19.99 AUD

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 soulless buildings and how we might change that' GRAYSON PERRY*****Our world is losing its humanity.Too many developers care more about their shareholders than society. Too many politicians care more about
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Understanding Buildings a Multidisciplinary Approach

by E. Reid ...

This book meets the needs for a basic, yet comprehensive and up-to-date, introductory text to building technology for students in architecture and the other disciplines in building design. The wide coverage is organised under the chapter headings: structure, enclosure, climate services, utility services, lighting, acoustics, fire safety, the future? The treatment in each case is concentrated on ... Read more

$162.18 AUD

This book meets the needs for a basic, yet comprehensive and up-to-date, introductory text to building technology for students in architecture and the other disciplines in building design. The wide coverage is organised under the chapter headings: structure, enclosure, climate services, utility services, lighting, acoustics, fire safety, the future? The treatment in each case is concentrated on
... Read more
Experimental Architecture

Designing the Unknown

by Rachel Armstrong ...

In this ground-breaking book, the first to provide an overview of the theory and practice of experimental architecture, Rachel Armstrong explores how interdisciplinary, design-led research practices are beginning to redefine the possibilities of architecture as a profession. Drawing on experts from disciplines as varied as information technology, mathematics, poetry, graphic design, scenography, ... Read more

$85.28 AUD

In this ground-breaking book, the first to provide an overview of the theory and practice of experimental architecture, Rachel Armstrong explores how interdisciplinary, design-led research practices are beginning to redefine the possibilities of architecture as a profession. Drawing on experts from disciplines as varied as information technology, mathematics, poetry, graphic design, scenography,
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Building a Low Impact Roundhouse

by Tony Wrench ...

Tony covers the process of visualising and designing a house through to the practical side of lifting the living roof, infilling the walls. laying out rooms and adding renewable, autonomous technology. He offers advice on roofs, floors, walls, compost toilets, wood stoves, kitchens, windows and on planning permissions. There are photographs of the dwelling and illustrations from the construction ... Read more

$8.41 AUD

Tony covers the process of visualising and designing a house through to the practical side of lifting the living roof, infilling the walls. laying out rooms and adding renewable, autonomous technology. He offers advice on roofs, floors, walls, compost toilets, wood stoves, kitchens, windows and on planning permissions. There are photographs of the dwelling and illustrations from the construction
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Materials, Specification and Detailing

Foundations of Building Design

by Norman Wienand ...

Series series Technologies of Architecture
Continuing in the holistic philosophy of the Technologies of Architecture series, this volume examines the various layers of knowledge, skills and mechanisms that make up the many approaches to the essential function of technical design in the creation of successful buildings.Well-illustrated with case studies, the author draws on his extensive experience in architectural education to provide a ... Read more

$88.07 AUD

Continuing in the holistic philosophy of the Technologies of Architecture series, this volume examines the various layers of knowledge, skills and mechanisms that make up the many approaches to the essential function of technical design in the creation of successful buildings.Well-illustrated with case studies, the author draws on his extensive experience in architectural education to provide a
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Matter: Material Processes in Architectural Production

Edited by Gail Peter Borden, Michael Meredith ...

Beginning with material, this book revolves around physical material making and design decisions that emerge from material interaction.Combining essays from both practice and academia, this book presents some of the most significant projects and thoughts on materiality from the last decade. Beautifully illustrated with a great deal of technical information throughout, it shows work, technical ... Read more

$111.84 AUD

Beginning with material, this book revolves around physical material making and design decisions that emerge from material interaction.Combining essays from both practice and academia, this book presents some of the most significant projects and thoughts on materiality from the last decade. Beautifully illustrated with a great deal of technical information throughout, it shows work, technical
... Read more
Mass Customisation and Personalisation in Architecture and Construction

Edited by Poorang Piroozfar, Frank Piller ...

Challenged by the recent economic crisis, the building and construction industry is currently seeking new orientation and strategies. Here mass customisation is uncovered as a key strategy in helping to meet this challenge. The term mass customisation denotes an offering that meets the demands of each individual customer, whilst still being produced with mass production efficiency. Today mass ... Read more

$103.45 AUD

Challenged by the recent economic crisis, the building and construction industry is currently seeking new orientation and strategies. Here mass customisation is uncovered as a key strategy in helping to meet this challenge. The term mass customisation denotes an offering that meets the demands of each individual customer, whilst still being produced with mass production efficiency. Today mass
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Самоподготовка студентов по дисциплине «Механическое оборудование предприятий строительной индустрии»

by Т. И. Шевцова ...

При изучении этого курса студенты должны получить необходимые знания об основах теории машин и механизмов; конструкции и технической характеристики современных машин и оборудования для производства строительных материалов и изделий; методах расчета технологических и конструктивных параметров и нагрузок на элементы машин и оборудования.Целью преподавания дисциплины является подготовка студентов к ... Read more

$5.48 AUD

При изучении этого курса студенты должны получить необходимые знания об основах теории машин и механизмов; конструкции и технической характеристики современных машин и оборудования для производства строительных материалов и изделий; методах расчета технологических и конструктивных параметров и нагрузок на элементы машин и оборудования.Целью преподавания дисциплины является подготовка студентов к
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Building Wisconsin’s Barns

by William H. Tishler ...

Barns are noble structures that highlight our rural landscape. They remain an enormous source of pride for the people of Wisconsin. Many realize that no other visible human achievement reflects the long relationship they have had with the land. However, little information is available regarding their history and how they were constructed. William H. Tishler, an emeritus professor of landscape ... Read more

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Barns are noble structures that highlight our rural landscape. They remain an enormous source of pride for the people of Wisconsin. Many realize that no other visible human achievement reflects the long relationship they have had with the land. However, little information is available regarding their history and how they were constructed. William H. Tishler, an emeritus professor of landscape
... Read more
Codesign e arquitetura para a saúde

by Michele Caixeta, Gabriela Camelo, Marcio Fabricio ...

Codesign e arquitetura para a saúde é um livro planejado para orientar projetistas e pesquisadores no envolvimento efetivo de usuários no processo de projeto, através da compilação de resultados de diversas pesquisas nesta temática, em âmbito nacional e internacional, dirigidas por seus autores. O codesign tem o papel de ampliar a comunicação entre os usuários e os profissionais de projetos, ... Read more

$16.19 AUD

Codesign e arquitetura para a saúde é um livro planejado para orientar projetistas e pesquisadores no envolvimento efetivo de usuários no processo de projeto, através da compilação de resultados de diversas pesquisas nesta temática, em âmbito nacional e internacional, dirigidas por seus autores. O codesign tem o papel de ampliar a comunicação entre os usuários e os profissionais de projetos,
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RADICI D'ELEGANZA Abbracciando l'armonia della natura nel tuo spazio

by Vivy Lombardo ...

Benvenuti nel mondo dell'interior design naturale, dove la bellezza e la funzionalità si fondono in armonia. Questo eBook è la tua guida pratica e definitiva all'arte di creare spazi straordinari, ispirati dalla natura stessa. Scopri come trasformare le tue stanze in oasi accoglienti, dove la serenità fluisce attraverso l'uso sapiente di materiali organici, colori terrosi e design ergonomico.Sia ... Read more

$4.99 AUD

Benvenuti nel mondo dell'interior design naturale, dove la bellezza e la funzionalità si fondono in armonia. Questo eBook è la tua guida pratica e definitiva all'arte di creare spazi straordinari, ispirati dalla natura stessa. Scopri come trasformare le tue stanze in oasi accoglienti, dove la serenità fluisce attraverso l'uso sapiente di materiali organici, colori terrosi e design ergonomico.Sia
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Como Viver da Arquitetura

by Caterina De La Portilla ...

Um guia para viver de forma livre, estável e próspera com arquitetura (e não só), escrito pela fundadora da Líderes Para a Arquitetura, a maior comunidade de língua espanhola sobre arquitetura e estratégia de negócios. Este manual ensina a ver o seu negócio por todos os ângulos, inclusive o de seus clientes. E o leva a moldar seus relacionamentos profissionais de forma a atendê-los plenamente e a ... Read more

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Um guia para viver de forma livre, estável e próspera com arquitetura (e não só), escrito pela fundadora da Líderes Para a Arquitetura, a maior comunidade de língua espanhola sobre arquitetura e estratégia de negócios. Este manual ensina a ver o seu negócio por todos os ângulos, inclusive o de seus clientes. E o leva a moldar seus relacionamentos profissionais de forma a atendê-los plenamente e a
... Read more
Preservation in Action

Ten Stories Of Stewardship: Restoration, Rehabilitation, Renovation, Adaptation, and Reuse

by Anne Crofoot Kuckro ...

Anne Crofoot Kuckro and Lee Kuckro are recipients of the 2025 Harlan H. Griswold Award for Historic Preservation, from Preservation ConnecticutPreservation in Action is the first publication that tells the compelling story of Old Wethersfield, Connecticut's largest and oldest historic district in its oldest town. Based on original research, with stunning photography and handsome design, through ... Read more

$29.20 AUD

Anne Crofoot Kuckro and Lee Kuckro are recipients of the 2025 Harlan H. Griswold Award for Historic Preservation, from Preservation ConnecticutPreservation in Action is the first publication that tells the compelling story of Old Wethersfield, Connecticut's largest and oldest historic district in its oldest town. Based on original research, with stunning photography and handsome design, through
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混材設計學【暢銷更新版】：設計師必備最潮材質混搭創意350

by 漂亮家居編輯部 ...

★設計師必備，台灣第一本聚焦「異材質」運用於室內設計的賞析&應用專書。★應用必知：從常見建材的選材、工法、計價、設計、收邊、保養，教讀者如何選擇、運用對的建材與工法做混搭。★各種異材質混用作品案例、工序分析，從建材知識、風格設計、實用技法，資訊豐富完整一次給足。因應現今居家或商業空間設計樣貌多元的需求，各種不同建材在同一個空間搭配使用，成了現今室內設計新趨勢，藉由鐵件、木素材、水泥粉光等相異材質的混搭與運用，不只讓空間有了更多元的樣貌與豐富的層次感，二種以上材質拼接混用時，拼貼的技巧與工法，也展現了另一種層次的工藝之美。本書深入淺出地剖析適合居家空間運用於混搭的建材，邀集擅用異材質混搭的設計師現身說法，以實際案例賞析介紹各類異材質拼接的特色、用途、價格、施工、保養等知識，讀者可根據自身喜好、需求、預算等條件，尋找最適合混搭方式，打造心中理想的質感空間。 ... Read more

$13.25 AUD

★設計師必備，台灣第一本聚焦「異材質」運用於室內設計的賞析&應用專書。★應用必知：從常見建材的選材、工法、計價、設計、收邊、保養，教讀者如何選擇、運用對的建材與工法做混搭。★各種異材質混用作品案例、工序分析，從建材知識、風格設計、實用技法，資訊豐富完整一次給足。因應現今居家或商業空間設計樣貌多元的需求，各種不同建材在同一個空間搭配使用，成了現今室內設計新趨勢，藉由鐵件、木素材、水泥粉光等相異材質的混搭與運用，不只讓空間有了更多元的樣貌與豐富的層次感，二種以上材質拼接混用時，拼貼的技巧與工法，也展現了另一種層次的工藝之美。本書深入淺出地剖析適合居家空間運用於混搭的建材，邀集擅用異材質混搭的設計師現身說法，以實際案例賞析介紹各類異材質拼接的特色、用途、價格、施工、保養等知識，讀者可根據自身喜好、需求、預算等條件，尋找最適合混搭方式，打造心中理想的質感空間。
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The Art of Mindful Spaces

by M Kaur ...

A Home That Doesn't Just Look Good—It Feels RightCreate a sanctuary that heals your heart, calms your mind, and reflects your soul.Your home should be more than just functional. More than trendy. It should feel like a deep exhale after a long day. A place where you can be fully yourself—without the noise, without the pressure, without the mask.In The Art of Mindful Spaces, Muskan Kaur invites you ... Read more

$14.39 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Home That Doesn't Just Look Good—It Feels RightCreate a sanctuary that heals your heart, calms your mind, and reflects your soul.Your home should be more than just functional. More than trendy. It should feel like a deep exhale after a long day. A place where you can be fully yourself—without the noise, without the pressure, without the mask.In The Art of Mindful Spaces, Muskan Kaur invites you
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The Comedy of Errors

by William Shakespeare ...

The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio of Ephesus. When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins, a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to ... Read more

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The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio of Ephesus. When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins, a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to
... Read more
ICE Core Concepts

Low Carbon Cements and Concrete for Construction

by Monower Sadique ...

Series series ICE Core Concepts
ICE Core Concepts: Low Carbon Cements and Concrete for Construction is an accessible introduction to cement and concrete, focusing on recent developments and trends in low-carbon concrete materials and technologies used in construction. This concise reference illustrates complex cement chemistry in a simplified form and explains how different types of cement and their alternatives can be tailored ... Read more

$64.24 AUD

ICE Core Concepts: Low Carbon Cements and Concrete for Construction is an accessible introduction to cement and concrete, focusing on recent developments and trends in low-carbon concrete materials and technologies used in construction. This concise reference illustrates complex cement chemistry in a simplified form and explains how different types of cement and their alternatives can be tailored
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