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Design, Technology and the Development Process in the Built Environment
Taylor and Francis 1995; US$ 75.00This second book in the BEST series explores the fundamental generators and contextual issues - philosophical, physical and political - that influence built environments. It draws on international examples to show how societies and cultures in different parts of the world react to similar problems. It contrasts dramatically different types of buildings... more...
Aeolian Winds and the Spirit in Renaissance Architecture
Taylor and Francis 2006; US$ 75.00Written by scholars of international stature, Aeolian Winds and the Spirit in Renaissance Architecture presents studies of Renaissance pneumatology exploring the relationship between architecture and the disciplines of art and science. One of the principle goals of Renaissance architects was to augment the powers of pneuma so as to foster the... more...
Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 51.95Bring new realism to your visualizations with a command of the 3ds Max toolset. Three step-by-step tutorials demonstrate exterior and interior, day and night lighting scenes. You learn the nuts and bolts of importing models from CAD programs, lighting, applying mr shaders and materials, and optimizing your renders. Mental ray is made simple with an... more...
Site Planning and Design Handbook
McGraw-Hill 2002; US$ 99.95* Includes Federal and other regulations and ADA site requirements. * Covers sustainable practices such as storm water rehabilitation and quality assurance. * Includes guidance on project management issues including permitting and quality assurance more...
Introduction to Architectural Science
Taylor and Francis 2008; US$ 54.95Introducing the basics of architectural science, this book is an ideal reference, providing an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. The knowledge gained from this book equips the reader with the tools to realize the full potential of the good intentions of sustainable, bioclimatic design. All sections have been revised and... more...
Mastering Revit Architecture 2010
Wiley 2009; US$ 59.99As Autodesk's fastest-growing software package, Revit Architecture offers a new version that will require Revit users of all areas of expertise—architects, project managers, designers, contractors, and building owners—to learn new skills. As the only complete tutorial and reference for the newest version of Revit software, this book provides... more...
Precedents in Zero-Energy Design
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 44.95?Michael Zaretsky?s Precedents in Zero-Energy Desig n is such an important book ? it will help readers recognize that design comes before technology ? and renewable energy systems alone can?t solve the problems we face? ? John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of Architecture and ecoMOD Project Director, University of Virginia The world... more...
New Waterscapes
Springer 2005; US$ 83.95Attractive international projects with, by and in water. After decades of being banished from residential areas, water is now becoming an increasingly significant feature in urban design. Whether it is the integration of natural water courses into the built environment rainwater management, the incorporation of water elements in urban areas for climatic... more...
Fallout Shelter
University of Minnesota Press 2011; US$ 84.00In 1961, reacting to U.S. government plans to survey, design, and build fallout shelters, the president of the American Institute of Architects, Philip Will, told the organization's members that "all practicing architects should prepare themselves to render this vital service to the nation and to their clients." In an era of nuclear weapons,... more...
Green Buildings Pay
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 100.95Green Buildings Pay examines, through case studies of commercial and university buildings, how different approaches to green design can produce more sustainable patterns of development. The case studies are described by their designers and often also by the client, thereby ensuring that the buildings are seen in the context of market realities. more...









