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Design & Drafting

  • 100% Evilby Nicholas Blechman

    Springer 2005; US$ 14.95

    "There's evil in the world." George W. Bush And lots of it. The question is, just what does it look like? A politician? An ex-girlfriend? Your landlord? Your boss? Hanna Arendt said it was banal. The Red Sox think of the Yankees. And in this hilarious, disturbing, quirky, and brilliant little book, noted illustrators Nicholas Blechman... more...

  • AVOIDING ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISASTERSby Darby C Stapp; Julia Longenecker

    Left Coast Press 2010; US$ 26.95

    You think it can’t happen to you, but it can. One day, months into your construction project, your front end load operator runs into bones and wooden slats. Your county coroner says it is not a crime scene, and refers you to the local archaeology department. The archaeologist tells you that it is a very important discovery. Work stops. Archaeological... more...

  • The Access Manualby Ann Sawyer; Keith Bright

    Wiley 2008; US$ 105.00

    The Access Manual was first published in November 2003 and has been used by architects and facilities managers needing to meet the requirements of new legislation in 2004. It was well received by design, management, access, and health professionals. more...

  • Access for Disabled People to Arts Premises: The Journey Sequenceby Geoffrey Lord; C Wycliffe Noble

    Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 120.00

    Illustrating actual building design solutions that have been created to improve accessibility for disabled patrons and performers, the 'Journey Sequence' outlines the best examples of design innovation produced in response to new and upcoming legislation. A knowledge of how to design for the disabled can be crucial in winning contracts and having... more...

  • Accessible Housingby Rob Imrie

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 79.95

    Considering the interrelationships between disability and housing design with a focus on the role of policy in addressing the housing needs of disabled people, this book sets out some of the broader debates about the nature of housing, quality and design. In what ways are domestic design and architecture implicated in inhibiting or facilitating mobility... more...

  • Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusersby Trevor J. Cox; Peter D'Antonio

    Taylor & Francis 2009; US$ 160.00

    Absorbers and diffusers are two of the main design tools for altering the acoustic conditions of rooms, semi-enclosed spaces and the outdoor environment. Their correct use is important for delivering high quality acoustics. This book describes how to effectively measure, model, design and apply diffusers and absorbers. more...

  • Actions of Architectureby Jonathan Hill

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 75.00

    Drawing on the work of a wide range of architects, artists and writers, this book considers the relations between the architect and the user, which it compares to the relations between the artist and viewer and the author and reader. The book's thesis is informed by the text 'The Death of the Author', in which Roland Barthes argues for a writer aware... more...

  • Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Changeby David Crichton; Fergus Nicol; Sue Roaf

    Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 59.95

    From the bestselling author of Ecohouse, this fully revised edition of Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change provides unique insights into how we can protect our buildings, cities, infra-structures and lifestyles against risks associated with extreme weather and related social, economic and energy events. Three new chapters present... more...

  • Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Changeby David Crichton; Fergus Nicol

    Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 55.95

    From the author of the bestseller 'Ecohouse' this challenging and exciting text gives you an insight into the real changes that are necessary to give our modern day built environment both 'sustainability' and 'survivability'. The book is based on the premise that climate change is going to happen and its impacts on our lives are going to be far worse... more...

  • Adobe Acrobat and PDF for Architecture, Engineering, and Constructionby Tom Carson

    Springer 2006; US$ 84.99

    Adobe® Acrobat® and PDF for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction is designed to appeal to the engineering mind. The book is a practical guide focusing on the applications of PDF in the solution of "engineering" problems which may arise in a number of disciplines from architecture to construction. Using real-world examples, the authors follow... more...