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Idea of Buildingby Steven Groak
Spon Press 1992; US$ 41.95This book is unique in its attempt to explore the many ways we have of thinking about buildings. In particular it raises questions about the kinds of knowledge we have and will need in designing, making and enjoying our buildings. more...
Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structuresby Asko Sarja
Spon Press 2002; US$ 160.00Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures explains how to optimise the service life of structures, Sustainability and material performance issues are detailed. It is essential reading for everyone involved in building design. more...
Building Structures by Malcolm Millais
Spon Press 2004; US$ 46.95This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in buildings. Both interested layman and all types of building professional will benefit from the explanations given for the behaviour of structures as they form part of buildings. Absolutely no prior knowledge is assumed and no mathematics is used in the explanations, which are reinforced by over 900 user-friendly diagrams. Starting from the basic ideas of load and load transfer, the ideas are introduced step by step. Chapters one to seven form the core of the book and clearly explain all the conceptual ideas needed to obtain a sophisticated level of understanding. Chapters eight and nine then show how these ideas apply to the structural behaviour of actual buildings. The Introduction gives... more...
Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Finishingsby Bryan Spain
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 59.99Especially written for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Finishings contains accurate information on thousands of rates. more...
Wind and Earthquake Resistant Buildingsby Bungale S. Taranath
CRC Press 2004; US$ 149.95In this user-friendly book, the author covers a broad range of areas in complex building design from wind effects, seismic design, traditional and modern types of bracing systems and the restoration of damaged or seismically vulnerable buildings. more...
The Natural Plaster Bookby Cedar Rose Guelberth; Dan Chiras
New Society Publishers 2003; US$ 29.95The authors, natural homebuilders and educators, provide detailed information on three natural plasters (earthen, lime, and gypsum), as well as natural finishes. Written in a clear, understandable style and plentifully illustrated with b&w line drawings and photographs, the book is practical and covers details from the basic components and principl more...
Structure and Architectureby ANGUS J MACDONALD
Taylor & Francis 2001; US$ 46.95'Structure and Architecture' is an essential textbook for students and practitioners of architecture and structural engineering. MacDonald explains the basic principles of structure and describes the ranges of structure types in current use. Furthermore, the book links these topics directly with the activity of architectural design and criticism. An update of the first edition, 'Structure and Architecture 2ed' includes a revised opening chapter, and a new section that discusses prominent buildings constructed since the last edition was published in 1994. Angus MacDonald deals with structures holistically, relating detailed topics back to the whole structure and building. He aims to answer the questions: What are architectural structures?... more...
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