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Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home

Enjoying Life in the 21st Century

by Kevin McCloud ...

Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing.In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin’s beautifully written text brings insight ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing.In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin’s beautifully written text brings insight
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Architecture 101

From Frank Gehry to Ziggurats, an Essential Guide to Building Styles and Materials

by Nicole Bridge ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
**A crash course in designing and constructing buildingsToo often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep.** Architecture 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures.Featuring only the most important facts, building ... Read more

$11.41 NZD

**A crash course in designing and constructing buildingsToo often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep.** Architecture 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures.Featuring only the most important facts, building
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B is for Bauhaus

An A-Z of the Modern World

by Deyan Sudjic ...

This book is not a dictionary, though it tells you all you need know about everything from Authenticity to Zips. It's not an autobiography, though it does offer a revealing and highly personal inside view of contemporary culture.It's an essential tool kit for understanding the modern world. It's about what makes a Warhol a genuine fake; the creation of national identities; the mania to collect. It ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

This book is not a dictionary, though it tells you all you need know about everything from Authenticity to Zips. It's not an autobiography, though it does offer a revealing and highly personal inside view of contemporary culture.It's an essential tool kit for understanding the modern world. It's about what makes a Warhol a genuine fake; the creation of national identities; the mania to collect. It
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Proyecto Arquitectónico En Zonas Sísmicas

by Alejandro Rojas Contreras ...

La arquitectura mexicana actual est mostrando su talento en las obras que proyectan. Sin embargo, sea cual fuese el proyecto arquitectnico, es indispensable considerar las condiciones que existirn en eventos ssmicos. No hacerlo as significa exponerse a incertidumbres de servicio o riesgos de estabilidad, que pueden inhabilitar o hacer fallar la estructura que se trate. Fue as como se perdieron en ... Read more

$5.58 NZD

La arquitectura mexicana actual est mostrando su talento en las obras que proyectan. Sin embargo, sea cual fuese el proyecto arquitectnico, es indispensable considerar las condiciones que existirn en eventos ssmicos. No hacerlo as significa exponerse a incertidumbres de servicio o riesgos de estabilidad, que pueden inhabilitar o hacer fallar la estructura que se trate. Fue as como se perdieron en
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Häuser des Jahres 2024

Die 50 besten Einfamilienhäuser

by Claire Beermann, Eva Maria Herrmann ...

HÄUSER DES JAHRES IST EINER DER WICHTIGSTEN WETTBEWERBE DER BRANCHE und wird bereits seit 2011 ausgelobt. Das große Inspirationsbuch zum Award präsentiert die von einer Expertenjury ausgewählten 50 besten Einfamilienhäuser. Die Häuser des Jahres 2024 werden in Text, Bild und mithilfe von Plänen ausführlich vorgestellt und gewähren so Einblick in 50 individuelle Planungsgeschichten von Architekt ... Read more

$72.99 NZD

HÄUSER DES JAHRES IST EINER DER WICHTIGSTEN WETTBEWERBE DER BRANCHE und wird bereits seit 2011 ausgelobt. Das große Inspirationsbuch zum Award präsentiert die von einer Expertenjury ausgewählten 50 besten Einfamilienhäuser. Die Häuser des Jahres 2024 werden in Text, Bild und mithilfe von Plänen ausführlich vorgestellt und gewähren so Einblick in 50 individuelle Planungsgeschichten von Architekt
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Das Energiesparbuch

Raus aus der Energiefalle

by Pascal Dupont Mercier ...

Energiekosten werden unsere Geldbörse immer nachhaltiger belasten. Das ist nicht gut und kostet viel Geld, was erst einmal verdient werden muss. Geld, dass Sie für andere Zwecke vielleicht besser benötigen würden. Öl, Strom, Gas, Benzin, dies sind Kosten, die dem Bürger die Scheine aus der Tasche zaubern. Das muss aber nicht so sein. Der Expertenratgeber gibt Ihnen erschöpfend Auskunft, sodass Sie ... Read more

$9.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Energiekosten werden unsere Geldbörse immer nachhaltiger belasten. Das ist nicht gut und kostet viel Geld, was erst einmal verdient werden muss. Geld, dass Sie für andere Zwecke vielleicht besser benötigen würden. Öl, Strom, Gas, Benzin, dies sind Kosten, die dem Bürger die Scheine aus der Tasche zaubern. Das muss aber nicht so sein. Der Expertenratgeber gibt Ihnen erschöpfend Auskunft, sodass Sie
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Avaliação da qualidade de projetos de edificações

by Marcia Castilho Correia ...

Series Book 6 - COLEÇÃO PENSANDO PARA SAÚDE
A experiência profissional da arquiteta Marcia Castilho Correia como tecnologista em saúde pública na Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) a estimulou no desenvolvimento da pesquisa para melhor conhecimento das estratégias e tecer o seu método de avaliação dos projetos de edificações. Uma experiência de três décadas, que lhe permitiu aprender e, posteriormente, ensinar os passos a serem trilhados por ... Read more

$15.29 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

A experiência profissional da arquiteta Marcia Castilho Correia como tecnologista em saúde pública na Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) a estimulou no desenvolvimento da pesquisa para melhor conhecimento das estratégias e tecer o seu método de avaliação dos projetos de edificações. Uma experiência de três décadas, que lhe permitiu aprender e, posteriormente, ensinar os passos a serem trilhados por
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Das Haus der Zukunft

Das große Handbuch für eine ganzheitliche und zukunftsorientierte Bauweise

by Barbara Brubacher ...

DER TREND-RATGEBER IM FERTIGHAUSBAU! Dieses Callwey Buch ist der große Ratgeber für zukunftsweisende Trends im Fertighausbau. Als ultimative Inspirationsquelle widmet es sich dem ganzheitlichen Planungs- und Bauansatz eines Fertighauses und zeigt in aller Ausführlichkeit wie klimafreundliche und zukunftssichere Neubauten umgesetzt werden können. Die Kapitel beleuchten die einzelnen Komponenten ... Read more

$72.99 NZD

DER TREND-RATGEBER IM FERTIGHAUSBAU! Dieses Callwey Buch ist der große Ratgeber für zukunftsweisende Trends im Fertighausbau. Als ultimative Inspirationsquelle widmet es sich dem ganzheitlichen Planungs- und Bauansatz eines Fertighauses und zeigt in aller Ausführlichkeit wie klimafreundliche und zukunftssichere Neubauten umgesetzt werden können. Die Kapitel beleuchten die einzelnen Komponenten
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Total Latin American Architecture

Libretto of Modern Reflections & Contemporary Works

by Ana de Brea ...

A selected, fully open, and deep assemblage, that carries the explicit intent of outlining, conceptual and practical verifications, on critical views and specific projects, concerning the actual architecture in the Latin American territory.The book intends to communicate a targeted objective, to circumscribe a segment, a series of observations and actions in architecture. However, it is a selected ... Read more

$31.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

A selected, fully open, and deep assemblage, that carries the explicit intent of outlining, conceptual and practical verifications, on critical views and specific projects, concerning the actual architecture in the Latin American territory.The book intends to communicate a targeted objective, to circumscribe a segment, a series of observations and actions in architecture. However, it is a selected
... Read more
Principal Designer's Handbook

Guide to the CDM Regulations 2015

by Association for Project Safety ...

The new CDM regulations came into force on 6th April 2015 changing the face of pre-construction health and safety management on construction projects, large and small. This handbook provides a comprehensive road map to undertaking the new Principal Designer role brings pre-construction health and safety risk management into the hands of architects and other designers. Offering authoritative and ... Read more

$150.02 NZD

The new CDM regulations came into force on 6th April 2015 changing the face of pre-construction health and safety management on construction projects, large and small. This handbook provides a comprehensive road map to undertaking the new Principal Designer role brings pre-construction health and safety risk management into the hands of architects and other designers. Offering authoritative and
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Inclusion Emergency

Diversity in architecture

Edited by Hannah Durham, Grace Choi ...

Architecture is at a tipping point.Voices of the under-recognised are increasing in volume and are agitating for change. If we don’t collectively listen, re-adjust and change our outlook, we risk limiting the relevance of our profession in today’s society and, ultimately, the places we create.Capturing insight from leading voices in the profession, this book encourages understanding and reflection ... Read more

$81.42 NZD

Architecture is at a tipping point.Voices of the under-recognised are increasing in volume and are agitating for change. If we don’t collectively listen, re-adjust and change our outlook, we risk limiting the relevance of our profession in today’s society and, ultimately, the places we create.Capturing insight from leading voices in the profession, this book encourages understanding and reflection
... Read more
Architectural Acoustics

A guide to integrated thinking

by Raj Patel ...

This book is an authoritative but uniquely accessible and highly illustrated guide to good acoustic design practice for architects, interior designers and acoustic professionals. It provides a user-friendly introduction to architectural acoustics and acoustics technology where the market is crowded with dense and technical texts. It will go through each typology in turn explaining the key acoustic ... Read more

$119.48 NZD

This book is an authoritative but uniquely accessible and highly illustrated guide to good acoustic design practice for architects, interior designers and acoustic professionals. It provides a user-friendly introduction to architectural acoustics and acoustics technology where the market is crowded with dense and technical texts. It will go through each typology in turn explaining the key acoustic
... Read more
Small Practice and the Sole Practitioner

by Marianne Davys Architects Ltd ...

This book is a practical guide for students or those already running or thinking of running a small practice on how to set up and run a small architectural practice and how to run multiple small projects efficiently. It is split into three distinct sections: Part 1 begins with the practicalities of setting up a small architectural business; Part 2 goes into detail on how to run your small practice ... Read more

$81.35 NZD

This book is a practical guide for students or those already running or thinking of running a small practice on how to set up and run a small architectural practice and how to run multiple small projects efficiently. It is split into three distinct sections: Part 1 begins with the practicalities of setting up a small architectural business; Part 2 goes into detail on how to run your small practice
... Read more
Reforzamiento estructural sismo resistente de viviendas informales en Bogotá

by Pedro Andrés Héndez ...

El presente documento expone el desarrollo del trabajo de grado para optar al título de magíster de la maestría en Construcción, de la Facultad de Artes de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, titulado: "Reforzamiento estructural sismo resistente de viviendas informales en Bogotá. Criterios para predeterminar las posibilidades de financiación de reforzamiento frente a reconstrucción, a partir de ... Read more

$8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

El presente documento expone el desarrollo del trabajo de grado para optar al título de magíster de la maestría en Construcción, de la Facultad de Artes de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, titulado: "Reforzamiento estructural sismo resistente de viviendas informales en Bogotá. Criterios para predeterminar las posibilidades de financiación de reforzamiento frente a reconstrucción, a partir de
... Read more
Seeing and Making in Architecture

Design Exercises

by Taiji Miyasaka ...

You always aim to achieve that moment of insight that leads to ingenuity and novelty in your design, but sometimes it remains elusive. This book presents a variety of techniques for mapping and making hands-on design/build projects, and relates this work to real architecture. It helps you to learn new ways of seeing and making that will enhance your creative design process and enable you to ... Read more

$128.21 NZD

You always aim to achieve that moment of insight that leads to ingenuity and novelty in your design, but sometimes it remains elusive. This book presents a variety of techniques for mapping and making hands-on design/build projects, and relates this work to real architecture. It helps you to learn new ways of seeing and making that will enhance your creative design process and enable you to
... Read more
Early and Unpublished Writings of Christopher Alexander

Thinking, Building, Writing

Edited by Howard Davis ...

This book brings together key works of the noted architect and architectural theorist Christopher Alexander (1936–2022), many of which have not been published before. The book contains twenty-five essays and other works, many chosen from the newly organized Christopher Alexander archive, providing a window into the ideas and thought process of one of the most innovative architectural thinkers of ... Read more

$100.48 NZD

This book brings together key works of the noted architect and architectural theorist Christopher Alexander (1936–2022), many of which have not been published before. The book contains twenty-five essays and other works, many chosen from the newly organized Christopher Alexander archive, providing a window into the ideas and thought process of one of the most innovative architectural thinkers of
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Residential Surveying Matters and Building Terminology

In Alphabetical Order

by Les Goring ...

This is an ideal reference book for students (undergraduates and postgraduates) studying Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture, etc. It should also be of use to the Construction-related legal profession, Property Managers and Letting Agents. Builders (and homeowners, interested in identifying faults in their property), should also benefit from this book.Residential Surveying ... Read more

$133.41 NZD

This is an ideal reference book for students (undergraduates and postgraduates) studying Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture, etc. It should also be of use to the Construction-related legal profession, Property Managers and Letting Agents. Builders (and homeowners, interested in identifying faults in their property), should also benefit from this book.Residential Surveying
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Stonemasons' Marks

Context, History and Purposes

by Jennifer Alexander ...

Series series Routledge Research in Architectural History
This book investigates the historical and functional significance of stonemasons’ marks – symbols inscribed on individual stone blocks – as a communicative practice within the architectural and construction industries.Masons’ marks exist for practical reasons and have been in use for over 4000 years. Marks stood outside literacy and acted as a form of communication within the stone-working ... Read more

$112.61 NZD

This book investigates the historical and functional significance of stonemasons’ marks – symbols inscribed on individual stone blocks – as a communicative practice within the architectural and construction industries.Masons’ marks exist for practical reasons and have been in use for over 4000 years. Marks stood outside literacy and acted as a form of communication within the stone-working
... Read more
Designing Tall Buildings

Structure as Architecture

by Mark Sarkisian ...

This third edition of Designing Tall Buildings is an enhanced and accessible reference that guides the reader through the fundamental principles of designing high-rise buildings.This new edition includes four new chapters, including initial concepts for tall building design, techniques for optimization, considerations for carbon, and the use of alternative materials such as timber. The third ... Read more

$105.68 NZD

This third edition of Designing Tall Buildings is an enhanced and accessible reference that guides the reader through the fundamental principles of designing high-rise buildings.This new edition includes four new chapters, including initial concepts for tall building design, techniques for optimization, considerations for carbon, and the use of alternative materials such as timber. The third
... Read more
Out of Architecture

The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional Practice

by Jake Rudin, Erin Pellegrino ...

Out of Architecture is both a call to reassess the architecture profession and its education, and a toolkit for graduates and working architects to untangle their skills, passions, and value from traditional architectural practice and consider alternate pathways.Written by design professionals and expert career consultants, this book is informed by numerous client accounts as well as the authors’ ... Read more

$58.90 NZD

Out of Architecture is both a call to reassess the architecture profession and its education, and a toolkit for graduates and working architects to untangle their skills, passions, and value from traditional architectural practice and consider alternate pathways.Written by design professionals and expert career consultants, this book is informed by numerous client accounts as well as the authors’
... Read more
A History of Artificially Intelligent Architecture

Case Studies from the USA, UK, Europe and Japan, 1949–1987

by Danyal Ahmed ...

Series series Routledge Research in Architecture
A History of Artificially Intelligent Architecture: Case Studies from the USA, UK, Europe and Japan, 1949-1987 provides a comprehensive survey of architectural projects exhibiting intelligence since the Late First Century right up to the present day.Tracing the social, scientific and technological developments, this book analyses case studies from both conceived and executed architectural projects ... Read more

$102.22 NZD

A History of Artificially Intelligent Architecture: Case Studies from the USA, UK, Europe and Japan, 1949-1987 provides a comprehensive survey of architectural projects exhibiting intelligence since the Late First Century right up to the present day.Tracing the social, scientific and technological developments, this book analyses case studies from both conceived and executed architectural projects
... Read more
Construction Contracts

Questions and Answers

by David Chappell ...

This fully revised and updated edition of Construction Contracts: Questions and Answers includes 300 questions and incorporates 42 new judicial decisions, the JCT 2016 updates and the RIBA Building Contracts and Professional Services Contracts 2018 updates.Construction professionals of all kinds frequently need legal advice that is straightforward as well as authoritative and legally rigorous. ... Read more

$147.27 NZD

This fully revised and updated edition of Construction Contracts: Questions and Answers includes 300 questions and incorporates 42 new judicial decisions, the JCT 2016 updates and the RIBA Building Contracts and Professional Services Contracts 2018 updates.Construction professionals of all kinds frequently need legal advice that is straightforward as well as authoritative and legally rigorous.
... Read more
Vacant Land Regeneration

Novel Strategies for Maximizing Local Impact

Edited by Rui Zhu, Galen Newman ...

Vacant Land Regeneration: Novel Strategies for Maximizing Local Impact provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of vacant land regeneration through the lens of influential research, groundbreaking case studies, and future trends, and equips readers with the knowledge needed to transform vacant spaces into valuable community assets. In a rapidly evolving world, regenerating vacant and ... Read more

$105.68 NZD

Vacant Land Regeneration: Novel Strategies for Maximizing Local Impact provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of vacant land regeneration through the lens of influential research, groundbreaking case studies, and future trends, and equips readers with the knowledge needed to transform vacant spaces into valuable community assets. In a rapidly evolving world, regenerating vacant and
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The Essence of Good Design

Responsive Cohesion

by Antony Radford, Warwick Fox, Isis Brook ...

Written by a designer and two philosophers, this short, highly illustrated book advances the idea that responsive cohesion is the essence of good design.Responsive cohesion refers to a state in which things ‘hold together’ (or cohere) due to the mutual responsiveness of the features that constitute them. This contrasts with fixed cohesion (in which things hold – or are held – together in a more ... Read more

$117.43 NZD

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Written by a designer and two philosophers, this short, highly illustrated book advances the idea that responsive cohesion is the essence of good design.Responsive cohesion refers to a state in which things ‘hold together’ (or cohere) due to the mutual responsiveness of the features that constitute them. This contrasts with fixed cohesion (in which things hold – or are held – together in a more
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