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Sustainability and the Design of Transport Interchangesby Brian Edwards
Taylor & Francis 2011; US$ 71.95The interchange is a new form of transport building which integrates into a single whole various modes of public transport, putting the passenger first (rather than the infrastructure). This book presents design principles for transport interchanges and offers analysis of best practice in the UK and abroad. more...
Significance of Monumentsby Richard Bradley
Routledge 1998; US$ 41.95The Significance of Monuments is an indispensable text for all students of European prehistory. It is also an enlightening read for professional archaeologists and all those interested in this fascinating period. more...
German Architecture for a Mass Audienceby Kathleen James-Chakraborty
Routledge 2000; US$ 62.95This book illustrates the ways in which buildings designed by Germany's most celebrated twentieth century architects were embedded in widely held beliefs about the power of architecture to influence society. more...
Managing the Brief For Better Designby Alastair Blyth; John Worthington
Spon Press 2000; US$ 89.95Based on extensive research, this book offers an understanding of the briefing process and its importance to the built environment. The text is illustrated by four excellent examples of effective practice. more...
From Mycenae to Constantinopleby Richard A. Tomlinson
Routledge 1992; US$ 41.95An account of the architecture of a selection of ancient cities not merely from the historical point of view, but as an expression of the social organisation, and political systems employed by those who lived in them. more...
Property Developmentby D. Cadman; R. Topping
Spon Press 1995; US$ 39.95This popular text provides a practical overview of the process, focussing on land acquisition, development appraisal, finance, planning, construction, market research and promotion. more...
Design of Offshore Concrete Structuresby I. Holand; E. Jersin; O.T. Gudmestad
Spon Press 2000; US$ 300.00This is a state-of-the-art account of the construction of offshore concrete structures. Based on the author's considerable experience in the field, the complete construction process is described, including concept definition. more...
Building Type Basics for Elementary and Secondary Schoolsby Bradford Perkins
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 75.00Here's the essential information you need to initiate designs for preschools and kindergartens as well as elementary, middle, and high schools. Filled with project photographs, diagrams, floor plans, sections, and details. Combines in-depth coverage of the structural, mechanical, acoustic, traffic, and safety issues that are unique to school buildings with the nuts-and-bolts design guidelines that will start any project off on the right track and keep it there through completion. Order your copy today! more...
Photovoltaics and Architectureby Randall Thomas
Spon Press 2001; US$ 85.95This new guide provides an overview of how PVs work and how they are incorporated in the design of buildings. Seven contemporary case studies illustrate the use and application of photovoltaic systems. more...
Homes for the Third Ageby David Robson; Anne-Marie Nicholson; Neil Barker
Spon Press 1998; US$ 129.95A design guide to a particular type of housing for the elderly which provides fully independent dwelling units, together with the commissioning, designing, building and running of sheltered housing schemes. more...