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Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Architectureby Gwendolyn Leick
Routledge 1988; US$ 242.00A comprehensive survey of a whole range of ancient Near Eastern architecture showing the development of the principal styles within their geographical and historical context. more...
Dictionary of Islamic Architectureby Andrew Petersen
Routledge 1996; US$ 80.00With over 500 entries, and over 100 plans, sketch maps, photographs and illustrations, this work provides the fullest range of artistic, technical, archaeological, cultural and biographical data from the spread of Islamic culture. more...
Dictionary of Architectural and Building Technologyby Henry J. Cowan; Peter Smith
Spon Press 2004; US$ 62.95This dictionary of over 6000 terms is compiled specifically for the professional. The explanation of terms addresses technical issues in architecture and building. The terms have been fully updated with many new entries for the fourth edition. This more...
Practical Experienceby Igor Marjanovic; Katerina Ruedi Ray; Jane Tankard
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 30.95The year out, or internship, in a professional practice can be the most rewarding experience in an architectural student's education. It can also be a shock to the system to find that architectural working practices are very different to architectural study. This book provides a beginner's guide to professional practice and a step-by-step guide on how to find the placement that best suits your goals. It is the fourth title in the successful 'Seriously Useful Guides...' series. In order to give you a real insight into professional experience, this guide includes real life case studies from students who have been through the experience and from practices that have taken them on. It guides you through the steps of finding a placement, outlines... more...
Changing Architectural Educationby Simon Pilling; David Nicol
Taylor & Francis 2000; US$ 80.95Examines and discusses contemporary architectural education, particulary focusing on studio design teaching and its potential to enhance attitudes and skills in communication and teamworking and to prepare students for a future profession. more...
Architectural Technologyby Stephen Emmitt
Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 2009; US$ 69.99This core textbook brings together for the first time the technical, legal, social and philosophical issues under the umbrella of architectural technology. Part 1 covers the influences that affect the way we build - the environmental agenda, the human factors, buildability, time and costs. Part 2 takes the reader through the life of a typical building project - from briefing, through design and assembly, to use and eventual disassembly. Part 3 tackles some of the underlying issues facing the architectural technologist - from the communication of details to technological innovation. Architectural Technolgy bridges the knowledge gap between design and construction, enabling the architectural technologist to apply their unique skill in a... more...
Vernacular Architecture In The Twenty-First Centuryby Lindsay Asquith
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 59.95These essays from leading experts in the field focus on theory, education and practice in this essential sector of architecture, and help to formulate solutions to the challenges facing the global community today. more...
Design-Techby Jason Alread; Tom Leslie
Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 48.95Taking a fresh, holistic approach to the topic of architectural technology, this indispensable book looks at the 'why' as well as the 'how' of building science, providing a comprehensive, clear and concise introduction to the subject. The demands faced by architects in their training and education are constantly changing. Written by two practicing architects who teach building technology and design, this text ensures that the reader is given the full picture of the discipline, as it integrates technical material with design sensibilities. Incorporating structural design, environmental principles, material science and human factors, this book shows how these topics rely upon and influence one another in architectural design. It also relates... more...
Illustrated Building Pocket Bookby Roxanna McDonald
Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 35.95Building and architecture has developed a language of its own, with terms and jargon that can confuse an expert let alone an outsider. Misunderstandings over what a word means can be irritating but unimportant, but could in the worst cases be costly or even dangerous. Traditional building dictionaries rely on the reader to already know what the correct word is, and that's not always the case. Roxanna McDonald's technique is radically different, and makes full use of the power of visual communication to convey information. Each stage of the building and design process is illustrated, and each hand-drawn illustration is carefully labelled with the relevant technical terms, to ensure that each term is used correctly and consistently by everyone... more...
Moderns Abroadby Mia Fuller
Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 53.95This book focuses on Italian colonialism in the context of other European colonial systems, and explores Italian attitudes to other cultures, examining how this attitude of expansionism is reflected in the physical and ideological environment. more...









