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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
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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

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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

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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
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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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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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
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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
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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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Hygge : The Danish Art of Happiness

Self Development Made Easy

by Sarah Emmerson ...

Series series Self Development Made Easy
Aссоrding tо a nеw glоbаl nаrrаtivе, thе Dаnеѕ аrе thе hаррiеѕt реорlе in thе wоrld. Thiѕ рареr tаkеѕ a сritiсаl lооk аt thе intеrnаtiоnаl mеdiа diѕсоurѕе оf "hаррinеѕѕ", trасing itѕ rооtѕ аnd undеrlуing аѕѕumрtiоnѕ.Eԛuiрреd with thе Nаturаl Sеmаntiс Mеtаlаnguаgе аррrоасh tо linguiѕtiс аnd сulturаl аnаlуѕiѕ, a nеw in-dерth ѕеmаntiс аnаlуѕiѕ оf thе ѕtоrу оf "Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness" iѕ ... Read more

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Aссоrding tо a nеw glоbаl nаrrаtivе, thе Dаnеѕ аrе thе hаррiеѕt реорlе in thе wоrld. Thiѕ рареr tаkеѕ a сritiсаl lооk аt thе intеrnаtiоnаl mеdiа diѕсоurѕе оf "hаррinеѕѕ", trасing itѕ rооtѕ аnd undеrlуing аѕѕumрtiоnѕ.Eԛuiрреd with thе Nаturаl Sеmаntiс Mеtаlаnguаgе аррrоасh tо linguiѕtiс аnd сulturаl аnаlуѕiѕ, a nеw in-dерth ѕеmаntiс аnаlуѕiѕ оf thе ѕtоrу оf "Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness" iѕ
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Contractors Exposed

How to Win in the Home Improvement Game

by Martin S. Simmons ...

This is a summary of what Contractors Exposed is and what the potential is for need and acceptance by not only the United States, by also the entire world. The book and the support of seminars, videos, and the internet provides for a powerful marketing tool for profit. First the book contains information found no where else. No other book has the principles provided here. It is concise, easy to ... Read more

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This is a summary of what Contractors Exposed is and what the potential is for need and acceptance by not only the United States, by also the entire world. The book and the support of seminars, videos, and the internet provides for a powerful marketing tool for profit. First the book contains information found no where else. No other book has the principles provided here. It is concise, easy to
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築覺 II：閱讀東京建築（增訂版）

by 建築遊人 ...

Series Book 2 - 築覺
東京表參道上那一列國際品牌旗艦店，同時也是聞名國際的「建築博物館」，陳列著安藤忠雄、伊東豊雄、妹島和世與西澤立衛（SANAA）、MVRDV、Herzog & de Meuron、青木淳、隈研吾等國際級大師的作品，連同街頭的國立代代木競技場，在這一條不出一千米長的街道便出現了六座普立茲克建築獎得獎者的作品。東京建築對我們來說絕不陌生，更是建築系學生的朝聖之地。日本建築師設計嚴謹，除了對美學的追求外，對物料選材和細節設計尤其講究，對施工要求更是一絲不苟。當我們閱讀東京建築時，也在感受日本建築師及工程師對建築設計的熱誠與執著。 ... Read more

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東京表參道上那一列國際品牌旗艦店，同時也是聞名國際的「建築博物館」，陳列著安藤忠雄、伊東豊雄、妹島和世與西澤立衛（SANAA）、MVRDV、Herzog & de Meuron、青木淳、隈研吾等國際級大師的作品，連同街頭的國立代代木競技場，在這一條不出一千米長的街道便出現了六座普立茲克建築獎得獎者的作品。東京建築對我們來說絕不陌生，更是建築系學生的朝聖之地。日本建築師設計嚴謹，除了對美學的追求外，對物料選材和細節設計尤其講究，對施工要求更是一絲不苟。當我們閱讀東京建築時，也在感受日本建築師及工程師對建築設計的熱誠與執著。
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Building Envelopes

An Integrated Approach

by Jenny Lovell ...

Series series Architecture Briefs
Few parts of a building work harder than its envelope (also known as its facade). The envelope is the part of the building most visible from the outside--so it should be visually appealing--but it can also have the biggest effect on the well-being and safety of its occupants--so the envelope should be help heat and cool the building, allow light into it, and provide necessary structure. Too often, ... Read more

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Few parts of a building work harder than its envelope (also known as its facade). The envelope is the part of the building most visible from the outside--so it should be visually appealing--but it can also have the biggest effect on the well-being and safety of its occupants--so the envelope should be help heat and cool the building, allow light into it, and provide necessary structure. Too often,
... Read more
Engineering Materials

by Jose Marquez ...

"Engineering Materials: Principles, Properties, and Applications" serves as an indispensable guide for students and professionals alike, offering a comprehensive exploration of the vast world of materials science and engineering.Within the pages of this book, readers will discover:Fundamental Principles: An in-depth examination of the fundamental principles governing the behavior and properties of ... Read more

$14.39 AUD

"Engineering Materials: Principles, Properties, and Applications" serves as an indispensable guide for students and professionals alike, offering a comprehensive exploration of the vast world of materials science and engineering.Within the pages of this book, readers will discover:Fundamental Principles: An in-depth examination of the fundamental principles governing the behavior and properties of
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Uso, disuso, riuso. Criteri e modalità per il riuso dei rifiuti come materiale per l'edilizia

Criteri e modalità per il riuso dei rifiuti come materiale per l'edilizia

by Fabrizio Cumo, Elisa Pennacchia, Adriana S. Sferra ...

Questo primo report esplora un percorso di ricerca per verificare se, come e in che misura determinati rifiuti, opportunamente selezionati, possano, se adeguatamente trattati, essere oggetto di riuso (e non riciclo e/o recupero) per realizzare altri e differenti prodotti richiesti dal mercato. In particolare il testo prende in esame i materiali di rifiuto e per imballaggi del settore edilizio. ... Read more

$51.69 AUD

Questo primo report esplora un percorso di ricerca per verificare se, come e in che misura determinati rifiuti, opportunamente selezionati, possano, se adeguatamente trattati, essere oggetto di riuso (e non riciclo e/o recupero) per realizzare altri e differenti prodotti richiesti dal mercato. In particolare il testo prende in esame i materiali di rifiuto e per imballaggi del settore edilizio.
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舊屋翻新裝修解剖書【暢銷更新版】：掌握老化、結構、管路、動線、設備5大關鍵，解決樑柱多、採光差、走道長、空間配置不當問題，升級老屋比買新屋更超值

by 漂亮家居編輯部 ...

第一本徹底剖析老屋、中古屋翻新關鍵的裝修解剖書全面更新版盼都更無望，新屋價難追，不如聰明升級老屋，比買新成屋更超值！一樣是位在台北市大安區35坪的房子，買新大樓，單坪可能比中古老屋貴上兩倍，而且新大樓公設比高，想要享受相同室內坪數，還要多花錢買公設，相較之下，老屋坪數實在，空間可塑性大，但裝修成本高，台灣三大都會區，普遍面臨住宅老化問題，越早繁榮發展的地區，老舊房子越多，建築老化引起的漏水、壁癌，甚至影響結構安全，更不要說內部格局動線不良，採光通風差，水電管路、廚衛設備老舊，機能不敷現代生活使用，但越來越多人看見老屋的性價比競爭力，以及欣賞歲月在空間留下的故事，掀起一波買老屋翻新，或是改造自己老家的風潮，老房子變身潮，不只在台灣，也是全球趨勢，本書教你避免舊屋翻新常見的NG狀況，提供預算分配及必做工程的實用知識，只要掌握抗老化、補結構、換管路、改格局、設備更新5大關鍵，<... ... Read more

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第一本徹底剖析老屋、中古屋翻新關鍵的裝修解剖書全面更新版盼都更無望，新屋價難追，不如聰明升級老屋，比買新成屋更超值！一樣是位在台北市大安區35坪的房子，買新大樓，單坪可能比中古老屋貴上兩倍，而且新大樓公設比高，想要享受相同室內坪數，還要多花錢買公設，相較之下，老屋坪數實在，空間可塑性大，但裝修成本高，台灣三大都會區，普遍面臨住宅老化問題，越早繁榮發展的地區，老舊房子越多，建築老化引起的漏水、壁癌，甚至影響結構安全，更不要說內部格局動線不良，採光通風差，水電管路、廚衛設備老舊，機能不敷現代生活使用，但越來越多人看見老屋的性價比競爭力，以及欣賞歲月在空間留下的故事，掀起一波買老屋翻新，或是改造自己老家的風潮，老房子變身潮，不只在台灣，也是全球趨勢，本書教你避免舊屋翻新常見的NG狀況，提供預算分配及必做工程的實用知識，只要掌握抗老化、補結構、換管路、改格局、設備更新5大關鍵，<...
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Henry VI, Part 3

by William Shakespeare ...

Henry the Sixth, Part 3, is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written in approximately 1590, and set during the lifetime of King Henry VI of England. It prepares the ground for one of his best-known and most controversial plays: the tragedy of King Richard III (Richard III of England). It continues the action from Henry VI, Part 1 and Henry VI, Part 2, though they may not have been ... Read more

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Henry the Sixth, Part 3, is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written in approximately 1590, and set during the lifetime of King Henry VI of England. It prepares the ground for one of his best-known and most controversial plays: the tragedy of King Richard III (Richard III of England). It continues the action from Henry VI, Part 1 and Henry VI, Part 2, though they may not have been
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Made Up

Design’s Fictions

Edited by Tim Durfee, Mimi Zeiger ...

Through essays, interviews, and narratives by Bruce Sterling, Fiona Raby, Sam Jacob and other significant voices in the field, this volume questions the initial discourses around “design fiction”—a broad category of critical design that includes overlapping interests in science fiction, world building, speculation, and futuring. Made Up: Design’s Fictions advances contemporary analysis and ... Read more

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Through essays, interviews, and narratives by Bruce Sterling, Fiona Raby, Sam Jacob and other significant voices in the field, this volume questions the initial discourses around “design fiction”—a broad category of critical design that includes overlapping interests in science fiction, world building, speculation, and futuring. Made Up: Design’s Fictions advances contemporary analysis and
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The AI-Powered Author: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Create, Market, and Monetize Your Ebook

by Yourfee ...

The AI-Powered Author: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Create, Market, and Monetize Your Ebook" is a comprehensive guide for writers looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence in their writing and publishing processes. This ebook explores the revolutionary impact of AI on authorship, providing practical insights into using AI tools for brainstorming, outlining, editing, and ... Read more

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The AI-Powered Author: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Create, Market, and Monetize Your Ebook" is a comprehensive guide for writers looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence in their writing and publishing processes. This ebook explores the revolutionary impact of AI on authorship, providing practical insights into using AI tools for brainstorming, outlining, editing, and
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