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“christopher em pearson”

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  • 1000 Monuments of Genius

    by Christopher E.M. Pearson ...
    Since the mythical Tower of Babel, humans have continuously tried to erect monuments to match their oversized egos. With ancient ziggurats, the Taj Mahal or the Empire State Building, man has for centuries demonstrated his force by raising structures for purposes both religious and profane. As international cultural statements without words, symbols of a peoples values devotion, patriotism, power ... Read more

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  • Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2017

    by Tutorial Books ...
    Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2017 is a learn-by-doing manual focused on the basics of AutoCAD Plant 3D. The book helps you to learn the process of creating projects in AutoCAD Plant 3D rather than learning individual tools and commands. It consists of sixteen tutorials, which help you to complete a project successfully. The topics explained in the plant design process are:• Creating Projects• ... Read more

    $24.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Architect

    The Pritzker Prize Laureates in Their Own Words

    Edited by Ruth Peltason, Grace Ong-Yan ...
    In this completely revised and up-to-date edition, the world's most accomplished architects -- Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 37 more-express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in this visually stunning, one-of-a-kind collection.The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigious international prize for architecture. Architect includes all 42 recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Cladding of Buildings

    by Alan J. Brookes, Alan J. Brookes, Maarten Meijs ...
    This key text addresses the topic of lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful guide and reference resource.Written by well-known specialists in the field, this fourth edition of an established text has been revised throughout to incorporate the latest environmental issues, the use of wood and terracotta in cladding, and use of new materials, particularly the new moulded materials. Two ... Read more

    $107.99 USD

  • Directions in Person-Environment Research and Practice (Routledge Revivals)

    Edited by Jack Nasar, Wolfgang F. E. Preiser ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1999, this book presents a fresh and diverse set of perspectives representing key directions of research and practice in the field of environmental design research. Leading researchers in various areas of person-environment research, such as privacy, children’s environment, post-occupancy evaluation, environmental cognition, environmental aesthetics, crime prevention, housing ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Design for Critical Care

    An Evidence-Based Approach

    by D. Kirk Hamilton, Mardelle McCuskey Shepley ...
    It is now widely recognized that the physical environment has an impact on the physiology,psychology, and sociology of those who experience it. When designing a critical care unit,the demands on the architect or designer working together with the interdisciplinary teamof clinicians are highly specialized. Good design can have a hugely positive impact in termsof the recovery of patients and their ... Read more

    $132.99 USD

  • Re-Act

    Tools for Urban Re-Activation

    by Gianpiero Venturini, Carlo Venegoni ...
    Urban re-activation is becoming an increasingly relevant and complex topic in Europe, as it brings together a growing community of influential actors who, in recent years, have established a number of successful interventions in the field of re-use and re-appropriation. In this book, we will not only investigate these informal practices as they pertain to architects, but also to various groups and ... Read more

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  • Kindergarten Architecture

    by Mark Dudek ...
    This fully illustrated guide to the planning and design of pre-school facilities for children is supported by a broad range of case studies, drawn from around the world. Both new buildings and adapted premises are covered. Essays on social development and childcare put the projects in context. Based on extensive research, Kindergarten Architecture offers the designer a unique survey of the best ... Read more

    $189.99 USD

  • Contemporary Slovenian Timber Architecture for Sustainability

    by Manja Kitek Kuzman, Andreja Kutnar ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    The book presents Slovenia’s contemporary timber architecture. Thanks to its abundant forests, Slovenia has preserved the tradition of wood construction. As much as 60% of its surface is covered by forests. Slovenia is also the third most forested country in Europe. The high share of forest-covered surface allows for a sustainable production of high-quality wood. In the past, wood was used ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • PCM-Enhanced Building Components

    An Application of Phase Change Materials in Building Envelopes and Internal Structures

    by Jan Kośny ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    Presenting an overview of the use of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) within buildings, this book discusses the performance of PCM-enhanced building envelopes. It reviews the most common PCMs suitable for building applications, and discusses PCM encapsulation and packaging methods. In addition to this, it examines a range of PCM-enhanced building products in the process of development as well as ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • The City and the Moving Image

    Urban Projections

    Edited by R. Koeck, L. Roberts ...
    Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
    This edited collection explores the relationship between urban space, architecture and the moving image. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches to film and moving image practices, the book explores the recent developments in research on film and urban landscapes, pointing towards new theoretical and methodological frameworks for discussion. ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Preliminary Reconnaissance Report of the 2011 Tohoku-Chiho Taiheiyo-Oki Earthquake

    Edited by Architectural Institute of Japan ...
    Series Book 23 - Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering
    Devastating damage in the Tohoku region of Japan occurred during and after the earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku earthquake on March 11, 2011. The AIJ (Architectural Institute of Japan) dispatched reconnaissance teams into the field to obtain basic facts on the damage to buildings due to the massive ground motions and resultant tsunami. Their mission included collecting information on the ... Read more

    $143.99 USD