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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

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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
... 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

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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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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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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
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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
... Read more
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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Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture

by David Phillips, Megumi Yamashita ...

Series series Detail
Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern concrete architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 49 of the most recently completed and influential concrete designs for both residential and commercial architecture.The projects are presented in clear and ... Read more

$4.99 AUD

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern concrete architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 49 of the most recently completed and influential concrete designs for both residential and commercial architecture.The projects are presented in clear and
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Die Altägyptische Metaphysische Architektur

by Moustafa Gadalla ...

Diese ins Deutsche übersetzt Ausgabe enthüllt das alte ägyptische Wissen der harmonischen Proportionen, die heilige Geometrie und Zahlenmystik; wie sie sich in ihren Texten, Tempeln, Gräbern, ihrer Kunst und den Hieroglyphen usw. manifestiert hat … während ihrer gesamten bekannten Geschichte. Es zeigt, wie die Ägypter ihre Bauten konstruierten, um kosmische Energie zu erzeugen; und die mystische ... Read more

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Diese ins Deutsche übersetzt Ausgabe enthüllt das alte ägyptische Wissen der harmonischen Proportionen, die heilige Geometrie und Zahlenmystik; wie sie sich in ihren Texten, Tempeln, Gräbern, ihrer Kunst und den Hieroglyphen usw. manifestiert hat … während ihrer gesamten bekannten Geschichte. Es zeigt, wie die Ägypter ihre Bauten konstruierten, um kosmische Energie zu erzeugen; und die mystische
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Современные работы по возведению стен и перегородок

by Галина Серикова ...

Строительство стен – немаловажный этап в возведении дома. От правильной их постройки зависит уют, тепло и комфорт. Сейчас на строительном рынке большое количество различных материалов для строительства стен, дорогих и дешевых, качественных и не очень. С помощью этой книги вы без труда сможете разобраться в них, а также детально ознакомитесь с этапами строительства стен. Советы профессионалов, ... Read more

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Строительство стен – немаловажный этап в возведении дома. От правильной их постройки зависит уют, тепло и комфорт. Сейчас на строительном рынке большое количество различных материалов для строительства стен, дорогих и дешевых, качественных и не очень. С помощью этой книги вы без труда сможете разобраться в них, а также детально ознакомитесь с этапами строительства стен. Советы профессионалов,
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Сварка полимерных труб и фитингов с закладными электронагревателями

by И. В. Волков, В. И. Кимельблат, О. В. Стоянов ...

Рассмотрены научно-технические основы сравнительно нового метода электродиффузионной сварки, сфера применения которого постоянно расширяется. Развитие процесса внедрения сварки с закладными электронагревателями в России недостаточно обеспечено научно-технической и учебно-методической литературой, что приводит к снижению качества сварных соединений и дискредитации метода. Этот пробел предназначена ... Read more

$5.48 AUD

Рассмотрены научно-технические основы сравнительно нового метода электродиффузионной сварки, сфера применения которого постоянно расширяется. Развитие процесса внедрения сварки с закладными электронагревателями в России недостаточно обеспечено научно-технической и учебно-методической литературой, что приводит к снижению качества сварных соединений и дискредитации метода. Этот пробел предназначена
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Arquitetura contemporânea e automação: Prática e Reflexão

prática e reflexão

by Gabriela Celani, Maycon Sedrez ...

"A organização deste livro celebra os dez anos de existência do LAPAC (Laboratório de Automação e Prototipagem para Arquitetura e Construção) da Unicamp, concebido pela professora Gabriela Celani e gerido por ela e sua extensa equipe de orientandos, representada na co-organização desta publicação por Maycon Sedrez. Não devemos entender, no entanto, que a palavra laboratório deva ser interpretada ... Read more

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"A organização deste livro celebra os dez anos de existência do LAPAC (Laboratório de Automação e Prototipagem para Arquitetura e Construção) da Unicamp, concebido pela professora Gabriela Celani e gerido por ela e sua extensa equipe de orientandos, representada na co-organização desta publicação por Maycon Sedrez. Não devemos entender, no entanto, que a palavra laboratório deva ser interpretada
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Госзаказ. Капитальный и текущий ремонт

by И. И. Вотченко ...

Издание предназначено для специалистов – занимающихся подготовкой и размещением заказов на проведение капитального и текущего ремонтов зданий и сооружений для государственных и муниципальных нужд. В издании рассматриваются вопросы обследования зданий, подготовки дефектных ведомостей, составления технического задания, подготовке и проверке (экспертизе) проектно – сметной документации.Особое ... Read more

$6.65 AUD

Издание предназначено для специалистов – занимающихся подготовкой и размещением заказов на проведение капитального и текущего ремонтов зданий и сооружений для государственных и муниципальных нужд. В издании рассматриваются вопросы обследования зданий, подготовки дефектных ведомостей, составления технического задания, подготовке и проверке (экспертизе) проектно – сметной документации.Особое
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Father Goriot

by Honoré de Balzac ...

Father Goriot Honore de Balzac - The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought about profound changes in French society; the struggle of individuals to secure upper-class status is ubiquitous in the book. The city of Paris also impresses itself on the characters especially young Rastignac, who grew up in the provinces of southern France. Balzac analyzes, through Goriot and ... Read more

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Father Goriot Honore de Balzac - The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought about profound changes in French society; the struggle of individuals to secure upper-class status is ubiquitous in the book. The city of Paris also impresses itself on the characters especially young Rastignac, who grew up in the provinces of southern France. Balzac analyzes, through Goriot and
... Read more
Vital Forms

Biological Art, Architecture, and the Dependencies of Life

by Jennifer Johung ...

Shows how the intersection of biotech, art, and architecture are transforming the world we live inAs living matter becomes more and more the domain of art and architecture, the life sciences are enabling a major cultural and aesthetic transformation. Vital Forms explores how the intersection of biology, art, and architecture has transformed these disciplines, offering heretofore unimagined ... Read more

$30.28 AUD

Shows how the intersection of biotech, art, and architecture are transforming the world we live inAs living matter becomes more and more the domain of art and architecture, the life sciences are enabling a major cultural and aesthetic transformation. Vital Forms explores how the intersection of biology, art, and architecture has transformed these disciplines, offering heretofore unimagined
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Intermediate Guide to Japanese Joinery: The Secret to Making Complex Japanese Joints and Furniture Using Affordable Tools

by Jin Izuhara ...

Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match?Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools?Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to ... Read more

$4.99 AUD

Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match?Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools?Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to
... Read more
Raw Concrete

The Beauty of Brutalism

by Barnabas Calder ...

AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEARBeginning in a tiny hermitage on the remote north Scottish coast, and ending up backstage at the National Theatre, Raw Concrete embarks on a wide-ranging journey through Britain over the past sixty years, stopping to examine how eight extraordinary buildings were made - from commission to construction - why they have been so vilified, and why they are beginning to be ... Read more

$16.99 AUD

AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEARBeginning in a tiny hermitage on the remote north Scottish coast, and ending up backstage at the National Theatre, Raw Concrete embarks on a wide-ranging journey through Britain over the past sixty years, stopping to examine how eight extraordinary buildings were made - from commission to construction - why they have been so vilified, and why they are beginning to be
... Read more

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