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  • Persian Vernacular Architecture

    Lessons from Master Builders of Iran on Climate Resilient Design

    Edited by Ali Cheshmehzangi, Sue Roaf ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This timely book aims to address a significant challenge in contemporary design and architecture, i.e., “to learn from the vernacular”. Vernacular architecture refers to traditional and indigenous building styles that have evolved in response to local climate, materials, and cultural practices. These styles often embody 'extreme' design principles, as they support life without relying on modern ... Read more

    $188.99 USD

  • Ecohouse

    by Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees ...
    Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and techniques that lie behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case study, Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy-efficient design or 'eco-design'.Now in its fourth edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical ... Read more

    $79.99 USD

  • Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change

    by David Crichton, Fergus Nicol, Sue Roaf ...
    From the bestselling author of Ecohouse, this fully revised edition of Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change provides unique insights into how we can protect our buildings, cities, infra-structures and lifestyles against risks associated with extreme weather and related social, economic and energy events.Three new chapters present evidence of escalating rates of environmental change. ... Read more

    $63.99 USD

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  • Durable past - sustainable future

    by Rob Van Hees, Silvia Naldini, Job Roos ...
    The section Heritage & Architecture of the Faculty of Architecture at Delft University of Technology deals with the built environment in terms of conservation, refurbishment and re-use. Reflecting the department philosophy, this book focuses on the durability and sustainability of existing buildings (heritage in a broad sense, from historic buildings to listed monuments), considered in terms of ... Read more

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  • Introduction to Architecture

    by Francis D. K. Ching, James F. Eckler ...
    A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volumeIntroduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, ... Read more

    $48.00 USD

  • Personal Ornaments in Prehistory

    An exploration of body augmentation from the Palaeolithic to the Early Bronze Age

    by Emma L. Baysal ...
    Beads, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and many other ornaments are familiar objects that play a fundamental role in personal expression and communication. This book considers how and why the human relationship with ornaments developed and continued over tens of thousands of years, from hunter-gatherer life in the cave to urban elites, from expedient use of natural resources to complex technologies ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts

    Proceedings of the International Conference on Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA 2017), May 11-13, 2017, Cairo, Egypt

    Edited by Anna Catalani, Zeinab Nour, Antonella Versaci, Dean Hawkes, Hocine Bougdah, Adolf Sotoca, Mahmoud Ghoneem, Ferdinando Trapani ...
    Every city has its unique and valuable identity, this identity is revealed through its physical and visual form, it is seen through the eyes of its residents and users. The city develops over time, and its identity evolves with it. Reflecting the rapid and constant changes the city is subjected to, Architecture and Arts, is the embodiment of the cultural, historical, and economical characteristics ... Read more

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  • Designing Buildings for People

    Sustainable liveable architecture

    by Derek Clements-Croome ...
    Our built environments can affect us in many subtle ways. Simply sensing fresh air and natural light or seeing greenery and open space can uplift our mood and improve our wellbeing. But these healthy environments are increasingly difficult to achieve in practice. The vital collaboration between the many people involved in designing and producing buildings is often not achieved. Then there is the ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

  • Buildings Are for People

    Human Ecological Design

    by Bill Caplan ...
    Buildings are for People: Human Ecological Design offers a new approach to the process of conceiving architectural design, one that considers the interactions of the built environment with people and the natural environment. The book exposes our visceral and experiential connections to buildings, and how buildings intervene directly with our ecosystem, natural environment and sense of place. It ... Read more

    $31.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Digital Archaeology

    Bridging Method and Theory

    Edited by Patrick Daly, Thomas L. Evans ...
    The use of computers in archaeology is entering a new phase of unparalleled development, moving on from a specialist methodology on the margins to a powerful practical and analytical tool used across all areas of archaeological interest. With a thorough examination of the ways in which both everyday and cutting-edge technologies can be used to inform and enhance traditional methods, this book ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Lessons from Vernacular Architecture

    Edited by Willi Weber, Simos Yannas ...
    The architectural community has had a strong and continuing interest in traditional and vernacular architecture. Lessons from Vernacular Architecture takes lessons directly from traditional and vernacular architecture and offers them to the reader as guidance and inspiration for new buildings. The appropriate technical and social solutions provided by vernacular and traditional architecture are ... Read more

    $200.00 USD

  • Placemaking

    An Urban Design Methodology

    by Derek Thomas ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Planning and Urban Design
    End-users provide the most valuable perspective and insights into how public social space should function. Much of the failure of urban settings can be related to over-structured urban environments which deterministically prescribe usage, constraining instead of enabling socio-spatial performance.Planning decisions by specialists should be made with the participation of the end-user to minimise ... Read more

    $67.99 USD