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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
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

£4.31

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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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

£11.06

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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Technical Due Diligence and Building Surveying for Commercial Property

by Adrian Tagg ...

Technical Due Diligence and Building Surveying for Commercial Property is the first book to introduce the process of technical due diligence (TDD) and examine the role of the building surveyor within the commercial property sector. The book outlines the processes that the surveyor must go through when performing a TDD inspection and report and, most importantly, covers in detail the typical ... Read more

£56.69

Technical Due Diligence and Building Surveying for Commercial Property is the first book to introduce the process of technical due diligence (TDD) and examine the role of the building surveyor within the commercial property sector. The book outlines the processes that the surveyor must go through when performing a TDD inspection and report and, most importantly, covers in detail the typical
... Read more
Sustainable Home Refurbishment

The Earthscan Expert Guide to Retrofitting Homes for Efficiency

by David Thorpe ...

Series series Earthscan Expert
A retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at:draught-proofing, insulation and dampventilation, heating and coolingelectrical efficiency and renewable energywater use and re-usematerials' life cycles and ... Read more

£30.59

A retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at:draught-proofing, insulation and dampventilation, heating and coolingelectrical efficiency and renewable energywater use and re-usematerials' life cycles and
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Materiality and Architecture

Edited by Sandra Loschke ...

Once regarded a secondary consideration, in recent years, materiality has emerged as a powerful concept in architectural discourse and practice. Prompted in part by developments in digital fabrication and digital science, the impact of materiality on design and practice is being widely reassessed and reimagined.Materiality and Architecture extends architectural thinking beyond the confines of ... Read more

£50.39

Once regarded a secondary consideration, in recent years, materiality has emerged as a powerful concept in architectural discourse and practice. Prompted in part by developments in digital fabrication and digital science, the impact of materiality on design and practice is being widely reassessed and reimagined.Materiality and Architecture extends architectural thinking beyond the confines of
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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

£79.19

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
Devices

by cj Lim ...

Embedding memories into landscape. Measuring moisture, pressure and wind speed within a bedroom. Drawing power with a potato. These are but a few of the preoccupations described within this book. ‘Devices’ is a manual celebrating the invention of architectural and spatial machines. Nostalgic, metaphorical, analytical or even the down-right daft, each of the illustrated pieces demonstrates the ... Read more

£44.09

Embedding memories into landscape. Measuring moisture, pressure and wind speed within a bedroom. Drawing power with a potato. These are but a few of the preoccupations described within this book. ‘Devices’ is a manual celebrating the invention of architectural and spatial machines. Nostalgic, metaphorical, analytical or even the down-right daft, each of the illustrated pieces demonstrates the
... Read more
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

by Matthew Frederick ...

Get 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from drawing lines to color theory—in this classic architecture book.These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory—provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often ... Read more

£8.63

Get 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from drawing lines to color theory—in this classic architecture book.These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory—provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often
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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
... Read more
Architecture In Use

by DJM van der Voordt, HBR van Wegen ...

This unique book discusses programming, design and building evaluation providing a ‘joined up’ approach to building design. By linking the functional and architectonic qualities of a building, the authors show the practical implications of the utility value of buildings. Starting by looking at how the relationship between form and function has been dealt with by different approaches to ... Read more

£35.99

This unique book discusses programming, design and building evaluation providing a ‘joined up’ approach to building design. By linking the functional and architectonic qualities of a building, the authors show the practical implications of the utility value of buildings. Starting by looking at how the relationship between form and function has been dealt with by different approaches to
... Read more
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

£11.06

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
Architecture: Writing, Publishing, Marketing

by Husam Talib ...

The book presents a new assessment framework, a research method for writing on architecture, and a research method on the book genres on demand in the publishing market based on a case study of sample published books. It provides a powerful path to build an indicator to examine methods, processes, and theories in architecture. The author introduces his experience in testing various writing methods ... Read more

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The book presents a new assessment framework, a research method for writing on architecture, and a research method on the book genres on demand in the publishing market based on a case study of sample published books. It provides a powerful path to build an indicator to examine methods, processes, and theories in architecture. The author introduces his experience in testing various writing methods
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Earthquake Resistant Concrete Structures

by Andreas Kappos, G.G. Penelis ...

This book introduces practising engineers and post-graduate students to modern approaches to seismic design, with a particular focus on reinforced concrete structures, earthquake resistant design of new buildings and assessment, repair and strengthening of existing buildings. ... Read more

£144.00

This book introduces practising engineers and post-graduate students to modern approaches to seismic design, with a particular focus on reinforced concrete structures, earthquake resistant design of new buildings and assessment, repair and strengthening of existing buildings.
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Formwork: A practical guide

by Geoffrey Lee, Peter McAdam ...

To optimise formwork costs and minimise the time for its construction, the contractor needs to understand the guiding principles of safe and efficient formwork construction. He must also have some insight into the relative merits of the various methods, and should appreciate the practical details of formwork construction. This is a practical, heavily illustrated and comprehensive manual for the ... Read more

£62.99

To optimise formwork costs and minimise the time for its construction, the contractor needs to understand the guiding principles of safe and efficient formwork construction. He must also have some insight into the relative merits of the various methods, and should appreciate the practical details of formwork construction. This is a practical, heavily illustrated and comprehensive manual for the
... Read more
Interactive Architecture

Adaptive World

Edited by Michael Fox ...

Series series Architecture Briefs
Recent technological developments in biology, computation, cybernetics, engineering, industrial design, materials, and robotics allow architecture to evolve beyond static functionality and become an active participant—with the capacity to perceive, react to, and connect—with humans and the natural world. The first process-based guide by Michael Fox and Miles Kemp introduced interactive ... Read more

£12.32

Recent technological developments in biology, computation, cybernetics, engineering, industrial design, materials, and robotics allow architecture to evolve beyond static functionality and become an active participant—with the capacity to perceive, react to, and connect—with humans and the natural world. The first process-based guide by Michael Fox and Miles Kemp introduced interactive
... Read more
Nature Inside

A biophilic design guide

by William D. Browning, Catherine O. Ryan ...

Written by a leading proponent of biophilic design, this is the only practical guide to biophilic design principles for interior designers. Describing the key benefits, principles and processes of biophilic design, Nature Inside illustrates the implementation of biophilic design in interior design practice, across a range of international case studies – at different scales, and different ... Read more

£42.30

Written by a leading proponent of biophilic design, this is the only practical guide to biophilic design principles for interior designers. Describing the key benefits, principles and processes of biophilic design, Nature Inside illustrates the implementation of biophilic design in interior design practice, across a range of international case studies – at different scales, and different
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Fantastic Ferrocement - For Practical, permanent Elven Architecture, Follies, Fairy Gardens and Other Virtuous Ventures

by Peter Harris ...

If you have ever wanted to sculpt or build in a permanent material that is extremely strong and can be moulded to any shape, ferrocement is the medium for you - and this concise book shows you how.Tools, techniques and sample projects - a garden pot, angel, dome, and more - are all logically described and illustrated. The many photos showing the building of Cafe Eutopia by the author and his ... Read more

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If you have ever wanted to sculpt or build in a permanent material that is extremely strong and can be moulded to any shape, ferrocement is the medium for you - and this concise book shows you how.Tools, techniques and sample projects - a garden pot, angel, dome, and more - are all logically described and illustrated. The many photos showing the building of Cafe Eutopia by the author and his
... Read more
Measure for Measure

by William Shakespeare ...

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. It was originally classified as a comedy, but is now also classified as one of Shakespeare's problem plays. The play deals with the issues of mercy, justice, truth and their relationship to pride and humility: "Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall" ... Read more

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Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. It was originally classified as a comedy, but is now also classified as one of Shakespeare's problem plays. The play deals with the issues of mercy, justice, truth and their relationship to pride and humility: "Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall"
... Read more
Indiscernible Elements: Calcium

by korynn newville ...

I am in your teeth, your bones, your nails. I help your muscles contract. I will help your heart beat. You need me. I am in every brick in the colosseum and in the walls of caves. I am in soil, sand, and statues. Every living thing requires me to function. When the living die, when a building crumbles, I will continue on. I have many jobs, I live many lives. You call me Calcium.Indiscernible ... Read more

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I am in your teeth, your bones, your nails. I help your muscles contract. I will help your heart beat. You need me. I am in every brick in the colosseum and in the walls of caves. I am in soil, sand, and statues. Every living thing requires me to function. When the living die, when a building crumbles, I will continue on. I have many jobs, I live many lives. You call me Calcium.Indiscernible
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The Amazing Kansas City Library

by David Arthur Walters ...

An unusual investigative reporter's account of the transfer of the downtown Kansas City, Missouri, library collection from a decrepit building in the so-called Compassion Zone to a historic bank building owned by the Kemper family as part of the city's grand revitalization plan. That zone was so-named for its provision of food and shelter to homeless persons and the efforts to keep them within the ... Read more

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An unusual investigative reporter's account of the transfer of the downtown Kansas City, Missouri, library collection from a decrepit building in the so-called Compassion Zone to a historic bank building owned by the Kemper family as part of the city's grand revitalization plan. That zone was so-named for its provision of food and shelter to homeless persons and the efforts to keep them within the
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The Implementation of Animation (Computer Software) in Teaching Sustainable Architecture (Education for Sustainability) with Specific Reference to the Sun.

by William Van Zyl ...

Design and Visual Communication - Passive Solar Architectural design (Sustainable Architecture):Extend sustainability practice into the classroom beyond recycling, repurposing, waste management, worm farms, and composting. Introduce sustainable architecture! For children and students of 8 years of age and up. Teachers will benefit from this research! New to SketchUp? Teachers and educators, watch ... Read more

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Design and Visual Communication - Passive Solar Architectural design (Sustainable Architecture):Extend sustainability practice into the classroom beyond recycling, repurposing, waste management, worm farms, and composting. Introduce sustainable architecture! For children and students of 8 years of age and up. Teachers will benefit from this research! New to SketchUp? Teachers and educators, watch
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Self-Help and Personal Development

by Yourfee ...

In a world that constantly demands more from us, the pursuit of self-help and personal development has never been more relevant. This eBook, "Unlocking Your Potential: A Journey of Self-Help and Personal Development," is designed to guide you through the transformative process of becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you are seeking to improve your mindset, enhance your relationships, or ... Read more

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In a world that constantly demands more from us, the pursuit of self-help and personal development has never been more relevant. This eBook, "Unlocking Your Potential: A Journey of Self-Help and Personal Development," is designed to guide you through the transformative process of becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you are seeking to improve your mindset, enhance your relationships, or
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