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  • Sustainable and Regenerative Materials for Architecture

    A Sourcebook

    by Will McLean, Pete Silver ...
    Architects! Lead the change in responsible and creative material use.There is a creative explosion of work taking place in architecture and design schools exploring materials such as mycelium, clay/earth, engineered timber, bio-based plastics and algae. This handbook of low- and no-carbon materials for architects and designers focuses on sustainable materials, their sourcing, technical properties ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Structural Engineering for Architects

    A Handbook

    by Peter Evans, Pete Silver, Will McLean ...
    This book provides an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures. It aids the development of an intuitive understanding of structural engineering, bringing together technical and design issues.The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects. 'Theory' covers general ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Introduction to Architectural Technology Third Edition

    by Pete Silver, Will McLean ...
    Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. This book clearly explains the core aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control and computer modelling. The third edition includes six new case studies, more on structural types, new information on ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Environmental Design Sourcebook

    Innovative Ideas for a Sustainable Built Environment

    by William McLean, Pete Silver ...
    How do we design in a climate emergency? A new social and ecological prerogative demands appropriate material choices, a re-invention of construction and evolving building programmes that look at lifecycle, embodied energy and energy use. Highly illustrated with practical information and simple explanations for design ideas, this book is the perfect introduction to sustainable design for ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

  • Air Structures

    by Pete Silver, Peter Silver, Will McLean ...
    Series series Form + Technique
    Air can be used in a variety of ways to make lightweight, flexible structures. It can be used to make inflatable structures, mobile structures, and temporary buildings, it can also activate movable elements and act as a means of constructing buildings that would be impossible with conventional construction methods.This book looks at every facet of the subject, examining the different types of air ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Introduction to Architectural Technology Second Edition

    by Pete Silver, Peter Silver, Will McLean ...
    Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. This book clearly explains the core aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control, and computer modelling.Hundreds of photographs, diagrams, and screengrabs demonstrate common architectural forms and ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • Building Structures Illustrated

    Patterns, Systems, and Design

    by Francis D. K. Ching, Barry S. Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler ...
    A new edition of Francis D.K. Ching's illustrated guide to structural designStructures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building. Building Structures ... Read more

    $48.00 USD

  • Science and the City

    The Mechanics Behind the Metropolis

    by Laurie Winkless ...
    Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work?Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas – from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Furniture Design

    An Introduction to Development, Materials, Manufacturing

    by Stuart Lawson ...
    Furniture Design is a comprehensive guide and resource for students and furniture designers. As well as discussing pioneering contemporary and historical designs, it also provides substantive answers to designers’ questions about function, materials, manufacture and sustainability, integrating guidance on all of these subjects – particularly material and manufacturing properties, in one accessible ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Studio Craft & Technique for Architects Second Edition

    by Anne Gorman, Miriam Delaney ...
    This is an excellent, clear and comprehensive book for Year 1 architecture students, which will continue to be useful throughout their course and into practice. - Laura Evans, Kingston University, UKThis one-stop handbook for architecture students provides step-by-step techniques for perfecting the vital skills of drawing, model making and surveying. It is a primer on the conventions of ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Materials and Design

    The Art and Science of Material Selection in Product Design

    by Michael F. Ashby, Kara Johnson ...
    Materials are the stuff of design. From the very beginning of human history, materials have been taken from the natural world and shaped, modified, and adapted for everything from primitive tools to modern electronics. This renowned book by noted materials engineering author Mike Ashby and Industrial designer, Kara Johnson, explores the role of materials and materials processing in product design, ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • New Eco Homes

    New Ideas for Sustainable Living

    by Manel Gutierrez ...
    A stunning, full-color showcase of the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design, featuring thirty-five diverse homes.Today’s architects, designers, building craftsman, and homeowners are becoming more environmentally conscious, choosing eco-friendly living spaces with small carbon footprints that are built with sustainable materials. New Eco Homes explores various ... Read more

    $12.99 USD