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Prison Architecture
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 120.00Current and future prison designs are examined in this book, within the government's prison building programme, and the confines of current penal philosophies and legislation. America has led the way in prison design, with two main types of architecture predominating: radial layouts (outside cells with windows) and linear blocks (inside cells with... more...
Bauen mit Leichtlehm
Springer 2012; US$ 54.99Anfang der 1980-er Jahre erwachte ein neues Interesse am umweltfreundlichen Baustoff Lehm, der seine beispielhafte Nachhaltigkeit schon über Jahrhunderte bewiesen hatte. Gerade der Leichtlehmbau, bei dem Holzskelett- oder Fachwerkwände mit Lehm und Faserstoffen wärmedämmend ausgefacht werden, hat besonders gute bauphysikalische... more...
Parametric Design in Architecture
De Gruyter 2013; US$ 70.00This book explains parametric design, shows how it works, and focuses on its functional advantages and practical applications. The author, Carlos R. Barrios, is an architect with a background in computer science and fine arts. He has accompanied the development of parametric design at MIT in Cambridge and in cooperation with large practices such as... more...
Developments in Structural Form
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 100.00In the critically acclaimed first edition of this book, Mainstone offered a brilliant and highly original account of the structural developments that have made possible the achievements of architects and bridge builders throughout history. In this extensively revised and expanded new edition, now available in paperback, new insights and a full coverage... more...
The Collaborators
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2013; US$ 99.95Illustrated by critical analyses of significant buildings, including examples by such eminent architects as Adler and Sullivan, Erich Mendelsohn, and Louis Kahn, this book examines collaboration in the architectural design process over a period ranging from the mid-19th century to the late 1960s. The examples chosen, located in England, the United... more...
Practical Safety and Reliability Assessment
Taylor and Francis 1996; US$ 200.00In this book, the author provides a comprehensive guide to the practical application of safety and reliability principles wherever risk is a consideration. more...
Innovation in Architecture
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 110.00In this highly original book, through a series of essays, key architects and engineers in Europe, Australia, and the USA describe the ideas and development behind the innovative technology in their chosen projects, with the emphasis being on the means of production and the links between design and the manufacturing process. more...
Creating the Productive Workplace
Spon Press 1999; US$ 88.95This book takes evidence from both US and European companies to show the elements of an efficient work environment. Essential reading for facilities and estate managers, architects and building environmental engineers. more...
Integrating Microelectronics into Gas Distribution
Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 494.00Natural Gas Energy Measurement
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 440.00Papers presented at the First and Second IGT Symposium, Chicago, IL, USA, 26-28 August 1985 and 30 April-2 May 1986. more...









