GUIDE TO THE LEED® GREEN ASSOCIATE V4 EXAMPASS THE LEED® GA V4 EXAM WITH THE HELP OF SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THEREThe Guide to the LEED® Green Associate V4 Exam is a motivating, engaging guide to LEED® design, packed with expert advice from one who has taken – and passed – the exam. Fully updated with the latest advances in sustainable design thought and technology, this book goes beyond traditional study guides to provide full coverage...

Italy's romantic city of Verona is best known for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet. The city's Roman amphitheater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the annual summer opera festival draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the world.Nearby is the famous Lake Garda.Including Juliet's House, Verona Roman Amphitheatre, Herbs Square, Old Castle, Piazza Bra, Verona Cathedral, Piazza dei Signori (Dante), Borsari Gate, Portoni della Bra, Via Mazzini, Scaliger To...

Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily, and an intriguing mix of Arab, Byzantine, Norman, English, Spanish and French influences. Visiting Palermo's historic centre is like taking a step back in time. Ancient castles overlook the rooftops of Arab-style buildings clustered around medieval cathedrals, churches and alleyways. A blend of influences created this unique city that is well worth exploring.Including Palermo Cathedral, Catacombs of the Capuchins, Royal Palace...

Florence (Firenze) is the capital of Tuscany in Italy and is the birthplace of the Renaissance. For nearly 300 years, the city was the leading city in Europe. Historic Florence offers world-famous art galleries and gourmet Italian cuisine. After an early-evening stroll (passeggiata), enjoy an aperitif (aperitivo) prior to dinner and experience the Italian good life (la dolce vita). Set on the banks of the Arno river in northeastern Tuscany, the city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From its miles of canals to the world famous Piazza San Marco square, the Italian city of Venice has been captivating visitors for centuries. Known for its canals, gondola rides, magnificent palaces and jewelled churches. Venice is situated on the Adriatic coast and was formed in 697AD by refugees fleeing Eastern invasions. It is also the site of the Doge's Palace & the ancient basilica of St Marco.Including Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, Rialto Bridge, Saint Mark's Campanile,...

Siena is a medieval hill town in central Tuscany in northern Italy, close to Lucca, Pisa and Florence. Siena and the other hill towns of Tuscany were settled in Etruscan times in the first millennium BC and prior to the establishment of the Roman Empire. Siena is known for its foodie culture, fine museums, artwork and historical buildings including its famous 13th century cathedral which features impressive art installations and marble flooring. A unique horse race known as the Palio is he...

Pisa is a beautiful hill-top Tuscan university town in Italy. It has a thriving historical centre, and is the location of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the cathedral with its distinctive striped bell tower. Visiting the Leaning Tower is a must, and to really get a feel for Pisa you should walk through the old city too to see the cathedral and baptistery.Including Leaning Tower of Pisa (Campanile), Baptistery of St John, Pisa Cathedral, Santa Maria della Spina Church, Duomo S...

A captivating personal inquiry into the art of architecture, the craft of building, and the meaning of modern work“A room of one’s own: Is there anybody who hasn’t at one time or another wished for such a place, hasn’t turned those soft words over until they’d assumed a habitable shape?”When Michael Pollan decided to plant a garden, the result was the acclaimed bestseller Second Nature. In A Place of My Own, he turns his sharp ins...

As the first book for intermediate and advanced users of Google SketchUp, this Cookbook goes beyond the basics to explore the complex features and tools that design professionals use. You'll get numerous step-by-step tutorials for solving common (and not so common) design problems, with detailed color graphics to guide your way, and discussions that explain additional ways to complete a task. Google SketchUp Cookbook will help you:Use SketchUp more efficiently by tak...

A career guide for professionals in sustainable architecture, design, planning, development, and related consultingFor those considering a new career or a career change focused on green and sustainable building and design, Becoming a Green Building Professional offers practical information on educational requirements, career options, guidance and tips, and first-hand interviews with green building professionals. Perfect for underemployed architects and oth...

A symbol of modernity, the Viennese Secession was defined by the rebellion of twenty artists who were against the conservative Vienna Künstlerhaus' oppressive influence over the city, the epoch, and the whole Austro-Hungarian Empire. Influenced by Art Nouveau, this movement (created in 1897 by Gustav Klimt, Carl Moll, and Josef Hoffmann) was not an anonymous artistic revolution. Defining itself as a “total art”, without any political or commercial constraint, the Viennese Secession represe...

Essential information for the design of college and university facilitiesBuilding Type Basics for College and University Facilities, Second Edition is your one-stop reference for the essential information you need to confidently begin the planning process and successfully complete the design of college and university buildings, large or small, on time and within budget. Award-winning architect and planner David J. Neuman and a roster of industry-leading co...