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Quonset Hut
Springer 2005; US$ 24.95When World War II came along, the American military found itself in need of a prefabricated, lightweight shelter that could be easily shipped and quickly assembled. The quonset hut, that sliced tube of corrugated metal, was the answer. Over a hundred thousand were produced as part of the war effort. In its aftermath, even more were built and existing... more...
FOBA
Springer 2005; US$ 40.00Pure. Minimal. Simple. These are the words commonly used to describe the work of contemporary Japanese architects. FOBA, an internationally celebrated architectural practice based in Kyoto, looks beyond the aesthetics of minimalism, instead finding inspiration in the relationships between structure and site. "FOBA: Buildings," the first monograph... more...
Primary Care Centres
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 75.00Primary Care Centres explores the process of planning and designing buildings for frontline medical practice. Taking as a starting point the concept that good design contributes directly to healthy living, the book shows beneficial effects that a good design brief can bring to the staff, patients and visitors of health care facilities. It outlines... more...
Mastering Revit Architecture 2009
Wiley 2008; US$ 59.99Move beyond the basics of Revit and BIM and redefine your designs with this new edition of Mastering Revit Architecture . With updated coverage of Revit Architecture 2009 features, this comprehensive guide will help you discover best practices and tips that will make your projects smoother and their implementation easier. You’ll learn how applying... more...
The Architect's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for Building Design 4/e
McGraw-Hill Education 2010; US$ 59.95The Essentials of Building Design--at Your Fingertips! Fully updated with the 2009 IBC International Building Code, this practical guide delivers the key data you need in every step of an architectural project--from initial planning and estimating through design and completion. The Architect's Portable Handbook , Fourth Edition, provides the... more...
Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 54.95Revitalize your architectural visualizations by bringing new levels of realism to them with an enhanced command of the mental ray toolset in 3ds Max. Full-color step-by-step tutorials give you a firm understanding of the processes and techniques needed to create impressive interior and exterior visualizations. You'll learn how to prepare materials,... more...
The Domus Aurea and the Roman Architectural Revolution
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 102.00A comprehensive analysis of the masonry, the design, and the abundant ancient literary evidence. more...
Sams Teach Yourself Google SketchUp 8 in 10 Minutes
Pearson Education 2011; US$ 11.99Sams Teach Yourself Google SketchUp? 8 in 10 Minutes Steven Holzner Sams Teach Yourself Google SketchUp 8 in 10 Minutes gives you straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through its 10-minute lessons you?ll learn all you need to use Google?s free SketchUp 8 to create pro-quality 3D models of practically... more...
The New Ornamental Garden
CSIRO Publishing 2011; US$ 34.95A practical, fresh look at garden-worthy plants for Australian conditions. more...
Green Building
Wiley 2010; US$ 110.00A unique cost reference, updated and expanded, for architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and managers Green building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely read first edition of this book, green building has become a major advancement in design and construction. Building codes and standards have adopted much stricter... more...









