Architecture : Design & Drafting

Architectures: Modernism and After surveys the history of the building from the advent of industrialization to the cultural imperatives of the present moment.:.; Brings together international art and architectural historians to consider a range of topics that have influenced the shape, profile, and aesthetics of the built environment.; Presents crucial "moments" in the history of the field when the architecture of the past is made to respond to new and changing cultural circumstances.; Provides a view of architectural history as a part of a continuing dialogue between aesthetic criteria and social and cultural imperatives.; Part of the New Interventions in Art History Series, which is published in conjunction with the Association of Art Historians. more...

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The first book in this rapidly expanding area, Computer Vision Technology for Food Quality Evaluation thoroughly discusses the latest advances in image processing and analysis. Computer vision has attracted much research and development attention in recent years and, as a result, significant scientific and technological advances have been made in quality inspection, classification and evaluation of a wide range of food and agricultural products. This unique work provides engineers and technologists working in research, development, and operations in the food industry with critical, comprehensive and readily accessible information on the art and science of computer vision technology. Undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in universities and research institutions will also find this an essential reference source. more...

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This book provides a refreshing new approach to the subject of building structures which bridges the gap between concepts and calculations. more...

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Building Type Basics for Research Laboratories provides the essential information needed to initiate designs for government, academic, and private research laboratories. Filled with project photographs, diagrams, floor plans, sections, and details, it combines in-depth coverage of the structural, mechanical, energy, cost, and safety issues that are unique to research laboratories with the nuts-and-bolts design guidelines that will start any project off on the right track and keep it there through completion. more...

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This book describes the needs of the users of residential and nursing homes, provides detailed design guidance and summarises building procurement techniques. more...

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