Architecture

Considerably easier to use than other 3D software, Google SketchUp has found a niche in architecture, landscaping, real estate development, furniture building, and other design professions.; The fun and friendly approach assumes no previous 3D modeling experience and explains the basic concepts involved in 3D modeling.; Shows readers how to build a 3D model, print it, share it, export it to another professional design package, export it to Google Earth, and create a 3D animated tour.; Helps readers harness the power of Google SketchUp so that they can populate Google Earth with 3D buildings, monuments, and other sculptures. more...

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Covers the design, improvement, maintenance and management of accessible environments. This book shows you how to provide and run buildings, services, and employment facilities to enable independent and convenient use by everyone. It includes material on access auditing, providing examples and sample access audit reports and access statements. more...

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The Boiled Frog Syndrome presents compelling evidence to show that the source of the majority of the Western diseases of civilisation that have multiplied over the past 100 years, ranging from cancers to debilitating sicknesses and allergies, can be traced to the modern built environment, our increasing exposure to electromagnetic radiation and the indiscriminate use of untested advanced technology. It is also due, in part, to the 20th century's repudiation of perennial wisdom. more...

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This Critical Path Method resource explains how to build speed, accuracy, and flexibility into construction project scheduling. The new Sixth Edition includes in-depth coverage of the industry-dominating Primavera CPM software and new example cases that bring readers up-to-date with today's construction situation. more...

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Up to Code: Electrical Inspection Notes is an on-the-job “cliff notes” resource, packed with information about electrical systems and wiring methods that will save time and money while ensuring quality. To-do checklists, charts and tables with at-a-glance calculations, who’s-responsible-for-what info, and diagrams that clearly illustrate complicated information make it fast and easy for busy building professionals to do their jobs thoroughly and efficiently, and avoid costly mistakes. The books help building pros establish and meet inspection guidelines, and provide clients with schedules and specifications. While other Up to Code: Inspection Notes are focused on the IBC (International Building Code, put out by the ICC), the most widely adopted building code in North America, Electrical focuses primarily on the NEC (National Electric Code, put out by the NFPA) because it’s the most widely adopted electrical code. Each guide covers: Responsibility; Authority; Quality Control and Assurance; Plans and Specifications; Shop Drawings; Inspectors Daily Report; Pre-Construction Meeting; Equipment Proposal; Claims; Progress Schedules; Labor Enforcement; Storage of Materials; Contractor’s Payment; Rights-of-Way; Record Drawings; Project Turnover; Inspection Files; Recommended Equipment; Inspection; Safety. more...

Price: $24.95