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Make Space

30 Jan 2012 08:18:22 +0100

If you are determined to encourage creativity and provide a collaborative environment that will bring out the best in people, you will want this book by your side at all times. --Bill Moggridge, Director of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Make Space is an articulate account about the importance of space; how we think about it, build it and thrive in it. --James P. Hackett, President and CEO, Steelcase An inspiring guidebook filled with ways to alter space to fuel creative work and foster collaboration. Based on the work at the Stanford University d.school and its Environments Collaborative Initiative, Make Space is a tool that shows how space can be intentionally manipulated to ignite creativity. Appropriate for designers charged with creating new spaces or anyone interested in revamping an existing space, this guide offers novel and non-obvious strategies for changing surroundings specifically to enhance the ways in which teams and individuals communicate, work, play--and innovate. Inside are: Tools--tips on how to build everything from furniture, to wall treatments, and rigging Situations--scenarios, and layouts for sparking creative activities Insights--bite-sized lessons designed to shortcut your learning curve Space Studies--candid stories with lessons on creating spaces for making, learning, imagining, and connecting Design Template--a framework for understanding, planning, and building collaborative environments Make Space is a new and dynamic resource for activating creativity, communication and innovation across institutions, corporations, teams, and schools alike. Filled with tips and instructions that can be approached from a wide variety of angles, Make Space is a ready resource for empowering anyone to take control of an environment. [272 Seiten, Softcover]

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BIM for Building Owners and Developers

Reddy, K. Pramod — 30 Jan 2012 08:17:41 +0100

How to use BIM to develop strategies, expedite projects, improve outcomes, and save money BIM is far more than an upgrade to the latest CAD software. It is a process improve-ment tool that leverages data to analyze and predict outcomes throughout the different phases of the building life cycle. The time for a building owner to get involved with the BIM process is not at the end of the building project but from the very beginning. BIM for Building Owners and Developers is the only guide that will help you, the owner and client, use BIM to increase transparency and create a more integrated design and construction process, which will result in better quality buildings at lower cost and in a shorter time frame. It will also help you understand what BIM can do for you and what you can expect in terms of process and commitments. You'll discover how BIM can help improve your strategic planning, maximize ROI, support the decision-making processes, and fine-tune GAP analysis. In addition, BIM for Building Owners and Developers can help you: * Understand, manage, and take advantage of the BIM paradigm shift * Assemble a building as it would be constructed on site to help eliminate many inefficiencies of the construction process * Achieve a high level of coordination through better integration of information and process optimization * Reduce the overall cost of a project by identifying problems while they still can be corrected inexpensively BIM for Building Owners and Developers helps make every project easier, faster, and more profitable. [240 Seiten, Hardcover]

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The Architect's Studio Companion

Allen, Edward / Iano, Joseph — 30 Jan 2012 08:17:36 +0100

Packed with useful information, this book is more than simply a reference. The authors of the best-selling Fundamentals of Building Construction, use their trademark talent for explaining highly technical concepts in an easy to understand manner, with data that informs the initial and subsequent designs. Designers will find themselves constantly going back to their Studio Companion for its straightforward and direct illustrations, rules of thumb and code issues. This is the only reference that so effectively incorporates building design with human factors. No architect should be without it. [496 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Principles of Urban Retail Planning and Development

Gibbs, Robert — 30 Jan 2012 08:17:21 +0100

The retail environment has evolved rapidly in the past few decades. The retailing industry and its placement and design of brick-and-mortar locations have changed with evolving demographics, shopping behavior, transportation options, and a desire in recent years for more unique shopping environments. Written by a leading expert, this is a guide to planning for retail development for urban planners, urban designers and architects. It includes an overview of history of retail design, a look at retail and merchandising trends, and principles for current retail developments. [256 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Narrative Architecture

Coates, Nigel — 30 Jan 2012 08:17:09 +0100

The first book to look architectural narrative in the eye Since the early eighties, many architects have used the term narrative to describe their work. To architects the enduring attraction of narrative is that it offers a way of engaging with the way a city feels and works. Rather than reducing architecture to mere style or an overt emphasis on technology, it foregrounds the experiential dimension of architecture. Narrative Architecture explores the potential for narrative as a way of interpreting buildings from ancient history through to the present, deals with architectural background, analysis and practice as well as its future development. Paste in second paragraph of copy here, if needed. * Authored by Nigel Coates, a foremost figure in the field of narrative architecture, the book is one of the first to address this subject directly * Features architects as diverse as William Kent, Antoni Gaudí, Eero Saarinen, Ettore Sottsass, Superstudio, Rem Koolhaas, and FAT to provide an overview of the work of NATO and Coates, as well as chapters on other contemporary designers * Includes over 120 colour photographs Signposting narrative's significance as a design approach that can aid architecture to remain relevant in this complex, multi-disciplinary and multi-everything age, Narrative Architecture is a must-read for anyone with an interest in architectural history and theory. [168 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Narrative Architecture

Coates, Nigel — 30 Jan 2012 08:17:07 +0100

London (Re)generation AD

Littlefield, David — 23 Jan 2012 08:18:30 +0100

A lively, thought-provoking exploration of the contemporary regeneration of London Plans to regenerate East London and transform the capital are integral to the vision of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This title brings into focus notions of regeneration within the specific context of London: what does the term actually mean, how has it been applied and is it being applied? Historical overviews of large-scale interventions from the past are combined with case studies of new and planned schemes, and explorations of how change and rejuvenation can retain or enhance the city's unique sense of place and identity. Looking beyond the Games, the title will look at the direction in which regeneration is going in a post-recession economy. How can a long-established, highly protected and even cherished city, like London, continue to renew and expand? Unlike Chinese or Middle Eastern cities, London is constrained by a wide range of factors from heritage protection and geography to finance and democratic accountability; yet the city continues to grow, change and develop, either incrementally or through big, dramatic leaps, like the Olympic Park and King's Cross. In this way, London provides a fascinating case study of how a developed, Western city can negotiate and greet the pressures for change. * Contributors: Michael Batty, Peter Bishop, Matthew Carmona, Murray Fraser, Matthew Gandy, Robert Harbison, Peter Murray and Austin Williams * Architects: Sir Terry Farrell, Richard McCormac * Projects: King's Cross, the London 2012 Games and the Shard [136 Seiten, Softcover]

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Offices at Work

Becker, Franklin — 9 Jan 2012 08:18:45 +0100

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BIM in Small-Scale Sustainable Design

Levy, Francois — 9 Jan 2012 08:17:20 +0100

This work is the leading guide to architectural design within a building information modeling (BIM) workflow, giving the practitioner a clear procedure when designing climate-load dominated buildings. The book incorporates new information related to BIM, integrated practice, and sustainable design, as well information on how designers can incorporate the latest technological tools. Each chapter addresses specific topics, such as natural ventilation for cooling, passive solar heating, rainwater harvesting and building hydrology, optimizing material use and reducing construction waste, and collaborating with consultants or other building professionals such as engineers and energy modelers. [312 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Complete Book of Framing

Simpson, Scot — 3 Jan 2012 08:18:31 +0100

The updated easy-to-learn reference for rough carpentry and framing Complete Book of Framing, Second Edition is an updated, easy-to-learn guide to rough carpentry and framing written by an expert with more than thirty years of framing experience. This book guides the reader through the steps on framing floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings, and stairs. Hundreds of color photographs and illustrations help the reader understand the basics as well as advanced framing methods. This Second Edition is updated to match the framing techniques to the 2009 International Building Code, and introduces the concept of green framing regarding material use and handling. * Deals with the new corrosive treating methods that began to be used in 2004 for pressure treated wood * Covers the time and energy-saving benefits of positive placement nail guns, which have become the industry standard for fastening light gage hardware * Includes a glue-laminated beam weight chart, along with a description of crane operations for setting these beams Starting with the basics, this book begins with types of lumber, nails, and what tools are needed, followed by detailed, fully illustrated steps for framing each building element--from planning and layout through specific nailing patterns. Framer-Friendly Tips throughout the book show how to get a task done right--and more easily. [368 Seiten, Softcover]

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Plumbing, Electricity, Acoustics

Lechner, Norbert M. — 3 Jan 2012 08:18:12 +0100

Discover sustainable methods for designing crucial building systems for architects. This indispensable companion to Norbert Lechner's landmark volume Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects, Third Edition completes the author's mission to cover all topics in the field of sustainable environmental control. It provides knowledge appropriate for the level of complexity needed at the schematic design stage and presents the most up-to-date information available in a concise, logical, accessible manner and arrangement. Although sustainability deals with many issues, those concerning energy and efficiency are the most critical, making an additional goal of this book one of providing architects with the skills and knowledge needed to create buildings that use electricity and water efficiently. Guidelines and rules-of-thumb are provided to help designers make their buildings use less energy, less water, and less of everything else to achieve their primary objectives. In addition, this book: * Addresses ways to reduce electricity usage through more efficient lighting systems and appliances and by incorporating automatic switches and control systems that turn off systems not in use. * Covers the design of well-planned effluent treatment systems that protect against potential health hazards while also becoming a valuable source of reclaimed water and fertilize.r * Provides coverage of fire protection and conveyance systems, including very efficient types of elevators and escalators and designs that encourage the use of stairs or ramps. Complete with case studies that illustrate how these systems are incorporated into large-project plans, Plumbing, Electricity, Acoustics is an indispensable resource for any architect involved in a sustainable design project. [304 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Interior Graphic Standards

Binggeli, Corky — 3 Jan 2012 08:17:32 +0100

The student edition of Interior Graphic Standards, Second Edition, carefully selects content from the professional book that specifically pertains to students to cover critical information on interior architecture and design. Topics new to this edition include: residential design, exterior construction as it relates to interiors, sustainable materials, expanded coverage of equipment and furnishings, building information modeling (BIM), integrated project delivery (IPD), and virtual collaboration. A password-protected instructor web site includes pedagogical materials, suggested course schedules, essay exam questions, project requirements, lecture notes, presentations, and review questions. [496 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Professional Practice of Architectural Working Drawings

Wakita, Osamu A. / Linde, Richard M. / Bakhoum, Nagy R. — 3 Jan 2012 08:17:21 +0100

The study and practice of architecture demands a working command of architectural drawing as a means of graphic communication. This book documents the step-by-step evolution of a complete set of working drawings, for the student or professional, just the way it's done in architectural offices across the country. Progression of the chapters mimics the way an architect creates working drawings, starting with site and foundation plans and progressing through elevations, building sections and other drawings. Ancillary materials include an instructor manual, a study guide, sample digital drawings, and a glossary. [688 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Visual Notes for Architects and Designers

Crowe, Norman / Laseau, Paul — 29 Dec 2011 08:17:51 +0100

This show-by-example sourcebook clearly illustrates proven methods and procedures for keeping a highly useful visual notebook. The coverage demonstrates how to make rapid, notational sketches that serve as visual records for future reference, as well as improve understanding and facilitate the development of ideas. It shows how to expand knowledge of a subject beyond what is gained through observation or verbal representation alone. This book is an indispensible resource for architects and designers using freehand notational sketching as a way of recording, experiencing, observing, learning, and further connecting with their creativity. [240 Seiten, Softcover]

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Designing Healthy Communities

Jackson, Richard J. / Sinclair, Stacy — 19 Dec 2011 08:18:29 +0100

Designing Healthy Communities is Dr. Richard J. Jackson's call to action for all of us concerned with the health trends that are beginning to overwhelm the country. It is a companion book for the upcoming special PBS broadcast that describes how the design of the built environment impacts our health, with an additional emphasis on the inequities of social and environmental justice. In this book, Dr. Jackson explores how the built environment has contributed to the fact that two-thirds of Americans are overweight, 70 million are obese and many suffer from an array of other chronic but preventable diseases. The book and series looks upstream at the root causes of our malaise, and highlights actionable best practices based on real people with real solutions. Public health has traditionally associated the built environment with issues such as poor sanitation, lead paint poisoning and children, workplace safety, fire codes and access for persons with disabilities. We now realize that how we design the built environment may hold tremendous potential for addressing---and hopefully preventing---many of the nation's current public health concerns. The Designing Healthy Communities book offers a new perspective on the topics covered in each episode while providing a roadmap and tools for readers to effect similar positive change in their own communities.Dr. Jackson is a vibrant public speaker, highly skilled at distilling ideas to a simple and understandable conversation. Unlike textbooks on the topic, this book seeks to feel more like a conversation between Dr. Jackson and the many people he has met along the road. Through stories and examples, he will encourage readers to consider their own experience and why taking initiative to make positive change in society is important. Part 1 - Living and Leading With Purpose: Introduces the major themes that guide Dick Jackson's life and work. This section sets the stage and provides a context for understanding specific actions. In each thematic area, we move from the specific (ourselves and those close to us) to the broader view. Chapter 1: What Does Caritas Have to Do With the Built Environment? Chapter 2: What is Health and How Do We Measure It? Chapter 3: Can Built Environment Build Community Part 2 - A Legacy in Concrete: Each chapter details a place where Dick Jackson's ideas have been manifested. Each chapter reviews the community in the style of a medical case study: symptoms, diagnosis, cure, and prevention. This is the nuts-and-bolts of Dr. Jackson's view of public health is manifested in specific locations. Chapter 4: From Monoculture to Human Culture - curing social and environmental malnutrition: Belmar, Colorado Chapter 5: Using the Principles of New Urbanism to Build Community Prairie Crossing, Illinois Chapter 6: Saving America's downtown and local history through the political process: Charleston, South Carolina Chapter 7: Reinventing a City through Community Leadership for Sustainability: a vital part of sustainability is being healthy: Elgin, Illinois Chapter 8: Ending Car Captivity - Leadership Paths to Culture: Boulder, Colorado Chapter 9: Ports Are Rest Stops Along the Global Highway: Oakland, California Chapter 10: The city that won't give up - entrepreneurship and urban agriculture: Detroit, Michigan Part 3 - Be The Change You Want to See in the World: This section makes the case that the reader can use Dick Jackson's vision and tools to effect similar improvements in their own communities. Chapters examine how to effect change through the power of one person leading groups with purpose and working effectively to engage others. We introduce the different stakeholders in a community (government agencies, NGOs, parents, children, businesses, professionals, etc.) and discuss how they work together to achieve results. Chapter 11: What's Happening in Your Community? Chapter 12: Who Are the Players? Chapter 13: Create an Action Plan Epilogue: You are Dick Jackson [288 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Sustainable Renovation

Gelfand, Lisa / Duncan, Chris — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:35 +0100

This book on sustainable renovation will focus on how buildings are made and sites developed, and on the improvements to building systems and envelopes that can be accomplished within both historic and modern existing buildings. Great examples of existing building upgrades will be examined, illustrating how to do sustainable renovations. The authors will emphasize more recent institutional and commercial buildings that pose greater challenges but also provide greater opportunities for extensive change in the performance of the built environment. Readers will learn about design approaches to radically improve performance of existing pre-war, post-war, and late modern buildings, approaches to achieve major modernization in occupied building, and incremental modernization and operations strategies available for immediate implementation. [288 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Foundations of Landscape Architecture

Booth, Norman — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:28 +0100

One of the foremost objectives of landscape architectural design is to impart an organizational order in the landscape. Heavily illustrated, this enlightening book introduces the basic elements and principles of design, and then explores the spatial language used to organize and shape landscape architectural design. With more than five hundred hand-rendered graphics and over 150 photographs, this book offers students, professionals and life-long learners a complete introduction to the visual language that is the underpinning of landscape architectural design. [384 Seiten, Softcover]

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Building Codes for Existing and Historic Buildings

Green, Melvyn — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:12 +0100

Learn to apply the International Building Code and International Existing Building Code to historic buildings Written for architects, engineers, preservation, and code enforcement professionals, this is the only comprehensive book that examines how the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) can be applied to historic and existing buildings. For ease of use, the book is organized to parallel the structure of the IEBC itself, and the approach is cumulative, with the objective of promoting an understanding of the art of applying building regulations to the environment of existing buildings. Building Codes for Existing and Historic Buildings begins with a discussion of the history of building regulations in the United States and the events and conditions that created them. Next, it provides thorough coverage of: * The rationale behind code provisions and historic preservation principles * Major building code requirements: occupancy and use, types of construction, and heights and areas * Building performance characteristics: fire and life safety, structural safety, health and hygiene, accident prevention, accessibility, and energy conservation * Case study projects that reinforce the material covered Additionally, the book includes building analysis worksheets--both blank and filled-in versions with examples--that illustrate how to develop a code approach for an individual building. If you are a professional at any level who is working on creating a plan that meets the intent of the code for historic or existing buildings, Building Codes for Existing and Historic Buildings gives you everything that you need to succeed. [264 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Working Toward Sustainability

Kibert, Charles / Peterson, Anna / Thiele, Leslie P. / Monroe, Martha C. — 5 Dec 2011 08:17:48 +0100

Because sustainability ultimately rests on ethics, this groundbreaking book is a crucial link in extending sustainability from a mere intellectual exercise to a broader spectrum. Working Toward Sustainability develops a comprehensive ethical foundation for sustainability by bringing together nine ethical principles together in a cohesive manner to provide the badly needed ethical arguments that support this important concept. Each chapter is supported by case studies, exercises and other pedagogy, enabling technical professionals in various fields to understand the ethical foundations that apply to their needs. [352 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Building Structures

Ambrose, James / Tripeny, Patrick — 21 Nov 2011 08:17:24 +0100

This new edition continues its legacy as the reference of choice for architects studying contemporary issues and design practices for building structures by taking a conceptual approach that foregos complicated mathematics. Looking at the role of the structure as a building subsystem, it offers the fundamentals of computational methods for design of wood, steel, and reinforced concrete structures, along with new material such as discussion of the LRFD method of design. Profusely illustrated with new case studies, this go-to guide is perfect for non-engineers to understand and visualize structural design. [544 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Experimental Green Strategies

Peters, Terri — 14 Nov 2011 08:17:27 +0100

* Features: Computational Design Group and Sustainability and Advanced Modeling Group at Aedas; Specialist Modeling Group at Foster + Partners; GXN, Advanced Building Initiative, Hoberman Associates and Buro Happold; and Biomimicry Guild Partnership, Nikken Sekkei Research Institute * Includes projects by: Baumschlager Eberle, Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh McDowell Architects (BNIM), HOK, RAU, 10 Design and 2012 Architecten * Contributors include: Robert Aish, Peter Busby, Mary Ann Lazarus, Andrew Marsh, Hugh Whitehead and Simos Yannas. [136 Seiten, Softcover]

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Facilities Change Management

Finch, Edward — 7 Nov 2011 08:17:46 +0100

This book is a practical evaluation of the management of change for facilities managers and related professions. It considers the forces of change affecting facilities decisions, the obstacles to change at a resource level and human level, the effective implementation of change, and the human aspect of change. Filled with real-life case studies, the discussion will enable practicing facilities managers, project managers, surveyors, service providers and architects to understand, engage with and manage facilities change effectively at a strategic level. [218 Seiten, Softcover]

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Natural Ventilation of Buildings

Etheridge, David — 7 Nov 2011 08:17:30 +0100

Natural Ventilation of Buildings offers an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the theory and measurement of natural ventilation and how this relates to design. The author relates theoretical and experimental methods to fundamental principles and design practice, describing the assumptions, approximations and limitations involved. Well established techniques are summarized while extensive attention is paid to more recently developed theories and techniques in the fields of steady flow envelope models, unsteady flow envelope modelling, leakage measurements of building envelopes, internal air motion, CFD modelling, scale modelling and design. [454 Seiten, Hardcover]

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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

Ching, Francis D. K. — 4 Nov 2011 08:17:24 +0100

Using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation, all of the architectural topics covered in his other books are distilled here to serve as an essential one-volume reference. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented. This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and technology of 21st century architecture, design, and construction. This book is a must-have for any serious architect or designer. [336 Seiten, Softcover]

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Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam

Cottrell, Michelle — 1 Nov 2011 08:17:58 +0100

Here is the ideal guide for understanding and preparing for the LEED AP O+M exam. Written by an expert who is a LEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services--a premier LEED exam preparation provider--Guide to the LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (O+M) Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult concepts in sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized, straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning process. Covering the detailed concepts of the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance green building rating system, this book is an all-inclusive resource for achieving successful results on the LEED AP O+M exam. [336 Seiten, Softcover]

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Design of Buildings for Wind

Simiu, Emil — 31 Oct 2011 08:17:59 +0100

ASCE 7 covers many load types, of which wind is one. The purpose of this book is to provide structural and architectural engineers with state-of-the-art knowledge and tools for designing and retrofitting buildings for wind loads. This new edition includes a guide to the revised, 2010 version of the ASCE 7 Standard provisions for wind loads to incorporate major advances achieved in recent years in the design of tall buildings for wind. It also presents material on retrofitting and loss estimation, along with other updated material essential to structural engineers. [352 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Graphic Standards Field Guide to Softscape

Hopper, Leonard J. — 31 Oct 2011 08:17:29 +0100

Part of Wiley's new Graphic Standard Field Guides series, Graphic Standards Field Guide to Softscape is the reference for the on-the-go professional. The perfect companion to the main Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, this field guide provides the same standard architectural details and drawings that professionals count on from Graphic Standards, and adds photographs and interpretive information that are essential when outside the office and away from the design desk. The small trim size and durable binding makes it easy for landscape architects and designers to keep this resource on hand when on site, at meetings, or with clients. Organized to follow CSI's MasterFormat, this handy reference helps the landscape architect address a wide variety of practical issues pertaining to softscape including site work, working with Wetlands, irrigation systems, planting, and storm water drainage and structures. A procedural checklist makes sure nothing's missed on site. [432 Seiten, Softcover]

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BIM and Integrated Design

Deutsch, Randy — 24 Oct 2011 08:17:17 +0200

The first book devoted to the subject of how BIM affects individuals and organizations working within the ever-changing construction industry, BIM and Integrated Design discusses the implementation of building information modeling software as a cultural process with a focus on the technology's impact and transformative effect--both potentially disruptive and liberating--on the social, psychological, and practical aspects of the workplace. BIM and Integrated Design answers the questions that BIM poses to the firm that adopts it. Through thorough research and a series of case study interviews with industry leaders--and leaders in the making out from behind the monitor--BIM and Integrated Design helps you learn: * Effective learning strategies for fully understanding BIM software and its use * Key points about integrated design to help you promote the process to owners and your team * How BIM changes not only the technology, process, and delivery but also the leadership playing field * How to become a more effective leader no matter where you find yourself in the organization or on the project team * How the introduction of BIM into the workforce has significant education, recruitment, and training implications Covering all of the human issues brought about or exacerbated by the advent of BIM into the architecture workplace, profession, and industry, BIM and Integrated Design shows how to overcome real and perceived barriers to its use. [272 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Interior Finishes and Fittings for Historic Building Conservation

Forsyth, Michael / White, Lisa — 24 Oct 2011 08:17:15 +0200

This volume on the historic interior is the fourth of a series on Historic Building Conservation that combines conservation philosophy in the built environment with knowledge of traditional materials and structural and constructional conservation techniques and technology. With chapters written by leading conservators, historians, architects, and related professionals discussing interior stone, floors, gilding, wallpaper, textiles, lighting, heating, and bathrooms, this book reflects the interdisciplinary nature of conservation work. [232 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Computational Design Thinking

Menges, Achim / Ahlquist, Sean — 3 Oct 2011 08:17:36 +0200

The current transition from Computer Aided Design (CAD) to Computational Design in architecture represents a profound shift in design thinking and methods. Representation is being replaced by simulation, and the crafting of objects is moving towards the generation of integrated systems through designer-authored computational processes. While there is a particular history of such an approach in architecture, its relative newness requires the continued progression of novel modes of design thinking for the architect of the 21st century. This AD Reader establishes a foundation for such thinking. It includes multifaceted reflections and speculations on the profound influence of computational paradigms on architecture. It presents relevant principles from the domains of mathematics and computer science, developmental and evolutionary biology, system science and philosophy, establishing a discourse for computational design thinking in architecture. Rather than a merely technical approach, the book will discuss essential intellectual concepts that are fundamental not only for a discourse on computational design but also for its practice. This anthology provides a unique collection of seminal texts by authors, who have either provided a significant starting point through which a computational approach to design has been pursued or have played a considerable role in shaping the field. An important aspect of this book is the manner in which adjacent fields and historical texts are connected. Both the source of original inspiration and scientific thought are presented alongside contemporary writings on the continually evolving computational design discourse. Emerging from the field of science, principally the subjects of morphogenesis, evolution and mathematics, selected texts provide a historical basis for a reconfigured mindset of processes that generate, arrange and describe form. Juxtaposed against more contemporary statements regarding the influence of computation on design thinking, the book offers advancements of fundamental texts to the particular purpose of establishing novel thought processes for architecture, theoretically and practically. * The first reader to provide an effective framework for computational thinking in design. * Includes classic texts by Johan W. von Goethe, D'Arcy Thompson, Ernst Mayr, Ludwig von Bertalanffy, Gordan Pask, Christopher Alexander, John H. Holland, Nicholas Negroponte, William Mitchell, Peter J. Bentley & David W. Corne, Sanford Kwinter, John Frazer, Kostis Terzidis, Michael Weinstock and Achim Menges * Features new writing by: Mark Burry, Jane Burry, Manuel DeLanda and Peter Trummer. [224 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Computational Design Thinking

Menges, Achim / Ahlquist, Sean — 3 Oct 2011 08:17:35 +0200

A title in the AD Reader series that compiles key classic and new texts for architectural students and professionals, this is the first reader to provide an effective framework for computational thinking in design. It features classic texts that underscore current thinking ranging from Goethe and D'Arcy Thompson, to Gordan Pask, William Mitchell, and Manuel DeLanda, as well as newly commissioned articles by Mark Burry and Peter Trummer. This text provides an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students grappling with the foundations of current computational architectural practice. [224 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Story of Post-Modernism

Jencks, Charles — 26 Sep 2011 08:17:24 +0200

In The Story of Post-Modernism, Charles Jencks, the authority on Post-Modern architecture and culture, provides the defining account of Post-Modern architecture from its earliest roots in the early 60s to the present day. By breaking the narrative into seven distinct chapters, which are both chronological and overlapping, Jencks charts the ebb and flow of the movement, the peaks and troughs of different ideas and themes. * The book is highly visual. As well as providing a chronological account of the movement, each chapter also has a special feature on the major works of a given period. * The first up-to-date narrative of Post-Modern Architecture - other major books on the subject were written 20 years ago. * An accessible narrative that will appeal to students who are new to the subject, as well as those who can remember its heyday in the 70s and 80s. [272 Seiten, Hardcover]

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The Story of Post-Modernism

Jencks, Charles — 26 Sep 2011 08:17:23 +0200

Radical Post-Modernism

Jencks, Charles / Griffiths, Sean / Holland, Charles / Jacob, Sam — 26 Sep 2011 08:17:20 +0200

Charles Jencks, the definer of Post-Modernism for thirty years, discusses contemporary issues, while the young British architects FAT (Sean Griffiths, Charles Holland and Sam Jacob) argue for a particular version of Radical Post-Modernism (RPM). Their recent work and that of similar practices sets the tone of this return to an alternative architecture, with articles on the UK's leading proponents of RPM. An interview between Rem Koolhaas and Charles Jencks discusses Post-Modernism's influence while investigations of street art, graffiti, and the 1980 Venice Biennale reveal communication at the heart of this radical architecture. [136 Seiten, Softcover]

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Readings in Planning Theory

Fainstein, Susan S. / Campbell, Scott — 29 Aug 2011 08:18:27 +0200

This book defines the debates within the field of planning theory, identifies its boundaries, presents the works that constitute its central focus, and addresses the central issues that face both theorists and practitioners. This new edition brings the topic up-to-date and includes new additions on justice in the city and planning in a globalized world, as well as reflecting a renewed interest in questions of design, including the design of public space. Other selections have been updated to reflect emergent themes in planning theory, including changing approaches to themes of modernism, urbanism, communicative action, power, and inequality. [572 Seiten, Softcover]

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Design Thinking for Interiors

Dohr, Joy H. / Portillo, Margaret — 22 Aug 2011 08:17:34 +0200

Take a holistic approach to contemporary interior design. The interior design process is changing. In order to create truly engaging work, designers are developing a deeper and broader understanding of how design theory, research, and existing practice can help them make better decisions. This inquiry provides answers on how design is experienced, and its impact over time. At the same time, the profession is becoming increasingly collaborative. Designers today work closely with other professionals such as architects, landscape designers, product designers, anthropologists, and business consultants in new ways, engaging an expanding network of experts in the design process more than ever before. Written by renowned scholars Joy Dohr and Margaret Portillo, the book brings interior design theory and research to life utilizing a narrative inquiry approach that offers highly accessible coverage of the interior design world as it exists today. By looking at real-life stories that demonstrate what makes a memorable design, coupled with photographs and drawings to further illustrate these concepts, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in keeping abreast of interior design in the twenty-first century. [320 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2012

Bokmiller, Don / Whitbread, Simon / Londenberg, Joel — 15 Aug 2011 08:18:25 +0200

The best tutorial and reference to provide extensive coverage of Revit MEP This perfectly paced Autodesk Official Training Guide covers all the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP, Autodesk's hot mechanical, engineering, and plumbing software. Hands-on, real-world tutorials reinforce the detailed discussions on a variety of Revit MEP topics, including interface, project setup and templates, worksharing, as well as such mechanical concerns as building loads and ductwork, such electrical concerns as lighting and communications outlets, and such plumbing concerns as fixtures and water systems. * Serves as the only hands-on reference and tutorial to cover Autodesk Revit MEP in exhaustive detail * Explores the interface and walks you through creating and using project templates * Devotes extensive coverage to each aspect of Revit MEP: mechanical, electrical, and plumbing * Includes chapters on solid modeling, creating symbols, using parameters, creating equipment, and more * Shares tips, tricks, and real-world exercises that only professionals who use the software every day can provide To strengthen the learning experience, readers can download before-and-after tutorial files from the supporting web site so they can jump into any tutorial and immediately compare their work to that of the professionals. [648 Seiten, Softcover]

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Interior Graphic Standards and Interior Graphic Standards 2.0 CD-ROM

Binggeli, Corky — 1 Aug 2011 08:18:53 +0200

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Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012

Davis, Patrick — 28 Jul 2011 08:17:46 +0200

A fast, focused introduction to Revit functions, tools, and concepts As the leading Building Information Modeling software package, Revit is praised for its ease of use, power, and sophistication. Authored by a high profile team of Revit professionals, this reference and tutorial quickly has readers building skills to an intermediate level by exploring Revit tools and tasks, putting parametric modeling to use, detailing the basics of views and constraints, and working with detailing, massing, rendering, interior design, and more. Based on real-world workflows and projects, this book shows you readers how to model, document, present, and share designs using Revit just the way the pros do. Discussions and workflows are reinforced with tutorials drawn from the authors' extensive experience, and a beautiful 16-page color insert focuses on real-world Revit projects. * Helps novice-to-intermediate level users learn Revit and its functions, tools, and concepts easily and efficiently * Contains straightforward explanations, real-world examples, beautiful illustrations, and practical tutorials that focus intently on accomplishing vital Revit tasks * Features in-depth discussions reinforced by comprehensive step-by-step exercises that show you how to model, document, present, and share your designs * Includes a beautiful 16-page color insert with inspirational and instructional images drawn from the authors' professional experience This book is the perfect resource for readers of all skill levels who want to quickly accomplish crucial Revit tasks. [704 Seiten, Softcover]

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Mathematics of Space

Legendre, George — 25 Jul 2011 08:17:40 +0200

A new title in the Architectural Design series that explores the potential of computational mathematics in cutting-edge design Mathematics has always been a vital tool in the architect's trade, but the last fifteen years have seen a sharp rise in the power of computers and has led to computational abilities far beyond anything previously available. Modern design software and computing power have changed the traditional role of geometry in architecture and opened up new possibilities enabled by topology, non-Euclidean geometry, and other areas of mathematics. With insight from a top-notch list of contributors, including such notables as Philippe Morel and Fabien Scheurer, Mathematics in Space discusses how the advent of computation and information technology has affected the work of contemporary architects. * This new title in the Architectural Design series updates architectural mathematics since the digital revolution * With world-class contributors, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in the ways computation has transformed the discipline * The book explores fascinating issues in modern design, most importantly the impact of mathematics on contemporary design creativity For students and practitioners alike, Mathematics in Space covers vital topics in a constantly changing discipline. [136 Seiten, Softcover]

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Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management

Christians, Nick E. — 25 Jul 2011 08:17:28 +0200

Now revised & updated -- the essential book on turfgrass management! The new edition of Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management introduces the principles of turfgrass management, covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, irrigation topdressing, pest management, as well as career paths, and much more. With an emphasis on explaining why certain management practices are handled as they are, this new edition: * Incorporates updates throughout with special emphasis on pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and soil testing * Contains expanded coverage of physiology, water quality and seed production, seed certification, and seed buying * Offers step-by-step advice on the selection and maintenance of turfgrasses * Includes the latest information on cutting-edge fertilization research, mowing techniques, and sports field management practices * Features a full-color identification guide that covers the most common grasses and weeds Written on a level suitable for students, but with a wealth of information useful to experienced turfgrass managers, Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fourth Edition provides a solid yet flexible grounding that readers can apply and adapt on the job to nearly any situation. [408 Seiten, Hardcover]

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BIM Handbook

Eastman, Chuck / Teicholz, Paul / Sacks, Rafael / Liston, Kathleen — 4 Jul 2011 08:17:16 +0200

The BIM Handbook is an extensively researched and meticulously written book, showing evidence of years of work rather than something that has been quickly put together in the course of a few months. It brings together most of the current information about BIM, its history, as well as its potential future in one convenient place, and can serve as a handy reference book on BIM for anyone who is involved in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and needs to know about the technologies that support it. The need for such a book is indisputable, and it is terrific that Chuck Eastman and his team were able to step up to the plate and make it happen. Thanks to their efforts, anyone in the AEC industry looking for a deeper understanding of BIM now knows exactly where to look for it. --AECbytes book review, August 28, 2008 (www.aecbytes.com/review/2008/BIMHandbook.html) Discover BIM: A better way to build better buildings Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a novel approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format. BIM is beginning to change the way buildings look, the way they function, and the ways in which they are designed and built. The BIM Handbook, Second Edition provides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the business and organizational issues associated with its implementation, and the profound advantages that effective use of BIM can provide to all members of a project team. Updates to this edition include: * Completely updated material covering the current practice and technology in this fast-moving field * Expanded coverage of lean construction and its use of BIM, with special focus on Integrated Project Delivery throughout the book * New insight on the ways BIM facilitates sustainable building * New information on interoperability schemas and collaboration tools * Six new case studies Painting a colorful and thorough picture of the state of the art in building information modeling, the BIM Handbook, Second Edition guides readers to successful implementations, helping them to avoid needless frustration and costs and take full advantage of this paradigm-shifting approach to construct better buildings that consume fewer materials and require less time, labor, and capital resources. [640 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process

Cottrell, Michelle — 4 Jul 2011 08:17:14 +0200

Proven Strategies for Getting a Project LEED Certified Here is the ideal guide for architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, facility managers, and building owners for understanding the project certification process for the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED NC), LEED for Core & Shell (LEED CS), and LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) rating systems of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Written by an expert who is the President of Design Management Services, a LEED consulting firm Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process engages readers by outlining the steps, roles, and responsibilities of the team members in a straightforward, chronological manner that helps streamline the certification process. With the release of the LEED v3 rating systems and a new version of LEED-Online, the Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process helps project teams to streamline the project team efforts and outlines the role of the LEED consultant and project administrator. Written for LEED AP professionals and building owners that need guidance navigating a project through the process, this book outlines each step in the design and construction phases including programming and post-occupancy. Serving as a valuable resource for anyone seeking information on how to get a project LEED certified, Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process features: * An overview of the integrative design process. * Understanding the role of a LEED consultant. * How to build a successful team for a project pursuing LEED certification. * How to register a project with Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). * Common pitfalls to avoid during the LEED certification process. * Checklists to use during design and construction to keep the team on track. [352 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Materiality and Interior Construction

Postell, Jim / Gesimondo, Nancy — 4 Jul 2011 08:17:10 +0200

Materials Manual is a comprehensive reference manual of building and decorative materials, and finishes. Introducing the properties, conditions, and attributes of a wide range of materials used by architects and interior designers, Materials Manual considers their use in a holistic and integrated manner by explaining how materials contribute to the construction and fabrication of floors, partitions, ceilings, and casework. The reader is guided directly to the options for the location or assembly they are considering to select a material for and learn about the pros and cons of various applications. [432 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Scripting Cultures

Burry, Mark — 27 Jun 2011 08:17:24 +0200

While many designers are now aware of scripting's potential, it is still seen as a difficult arena to enter. Scripting Cultures treats scripting not only as a technical challenge that requires clear description, guidance, and training, but also, and more crucially, it answers why the designer would script in the first place and what the cultural and theoretical implications are. The book also refers readers to a website where they are able to download all the code, explanations, and tutorials to assist with the worked examples. [272 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Scripting Cultures

Burry, Mark — 27 Jun 2011 08:17:23 +0200

Residential Interior Design

Mitton, Maureen / Nystuen, Courtney — 13 Jun 2011 08:17:23 +0200

The completely revised room-by-room guide to home interior design Residential Interior Design, Second Edition teaches the fundamental skills that are needed to plan interior spaces for all types of homes, regardless of decorative styles, from remodeling to new construction. Taking a step-by-step approach, this valuable primer reviews all aspects of interior architecture as it relates to human factors and daily use. Authors Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore the minimal amount of space that is necessary for rooms to function usefully, from the kitchen to the bathroom, the bedroom to the hallway, and every room in between. Packed with hundreds of drawings and photographs, this valuable tool is brimming with useful information regarding codes, mechanical and electrical systems, keys to creating wheelchair accessible spaces, and a variety of additional factors that impact each type of room and its corresponding space. Now featuring a companion website with instructor resources, this new edition is: * Revised and updated with new building codes information and expanded information on sustainability, building construction, doors, windows, home offices, and outdoor spaces * Illustrated throughout with line drawings and photographs to clearly explain the concepts covered * The perfect study aid for the NCIDQ exam With a focus on quality of design over quantity of space, Residential Interior Design, Second Edition is the first stop to designing equally efficient and attractive rooms. [304 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Urban Towers Handbook

Firley, Eric / Gimbal, Julie — 24 May 2011 08:17:41 +0200

The Urban Towers Handbook includes 30 in-depth case studies of iconic towers from around the world, organized according to type. These range from historic examples, such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Chrysler Building in New York, and the medieval tower houses of San Gimignano in Tuscany, to highly contemporary examples, such as the Burj Al Arab in Dubai and the Roppogni Hills in Tokyo. In addition, each case study features one or two further examples of contemporary projects that share a similar urban configuration. [264 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction

Hall, Dennis J. / Giglio, Nina M. — 11 May 2011 08:17:38 +0200

* A must-have reference to more than 100 common residential conditions--from accessibility issues to working with zinc * Practical information that the architect, engineer, contractor and homeowner can access quickly, with over 230 supporting tables photos and details * Identifies frequently used reference standards, acceptable practices, and other relevant resources Quick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questions When you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across. Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction gives you fast access to the information you need when you're on-site and under pressure. Presented in a highly visual and easily portable format, Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is organized by CSI's MasterFormat and is coordinated with the 2009 International Residential Code, as well as current sustainable practices. It addresses issues pertaining to residential construction by covering every aspect of the process, such as the use of materials, structural concerns, finishes, thermal and moisture protection, accessible design applications, and more. Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction extends beyond the studio, with: * Quick access to essential information wherever you are * Graphic Standards-quality details accompanied by photographs and tables * Illustrations that help you troubleshoot problems, along with on-the-spot solutions * Compact format that's easy to reference and carry along Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is a handy companion that offers the essential tools that time-crunched professionals can turn to in an instant when dealing with clients, or when handling the many complex demands surrounding construction management. [496 Seiten, Softcover]

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BIM Content Development

Weygant, Robert S. — 10 May 2011 08:17:53 +0200

A must-have reference to create content-rich BIM objects and models A cutting-edge technology, Building Information Modeling (BIM) software allows AEC professionals to produce data-intensive 3D building models that far exceed those rendered with the 2D limitations of CAD, today's industry standard. Unlike CAD, however, no consensus has been reached among AEC industries for agreed upon guidelines directing BIM models. To fill this void, this book explores the different approaches used in designing a BIM model and incorporates them into one cohesive strategy that serves as a digital road map going forward. BIM Content Development: * Details the various types of information (graphic and data) that Building Information Modeling (BIM) can gather about a building, such as its dimensions and material, its performance, its functionality, its interaction with other structures, and how often it must be maintained * Presents a vendor-neutral approach to thinking about, organizing, and managing data used to create a 3D building model * Covers the different methods for organizing content, such as CSI's MasterFormat®, Uniformat, OmniClass, and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) Providing the means and methods for effective content creation, BIM Content Development offers sound guidance for graphic standards and data management solutions to maximize the ability of professionals to operate on any BIM software platform--and shows how to strengthen the decision-making process to unleash powerful tools for modeling a building's informational profile. [464 Seiten, Softcover]

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