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The beginning of the twentieth century was a period marked by intense aesthetic and ideological research. Caught up in the chaos of historical world conflicts, artists went beyond the simple role of witnesses to become true players in the unstable atmosphere. Well-aware...
Editeur :
Parkstone International
Parution :
2024-11-12
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During the second half of the twentieth century, in a world transformed by international tensions, the centre of artistic creation shifted from Europe to the United States. In a world where major countries asserted their power, individualism now ruled. The art world was...
Editeur :
Parkstone International
Parution :
2024-11-12
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The gold-standard structural design reference, completely revised and updated with an all-new look Completely revised to reflect the latest standards and practices, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, 13th Edition, is the go-to reference on structural...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2024-11-11
Collection :
Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides
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An essential introduction to the management of building projects Construction management is a complex discipline with many facets. The essence of construction management is the delivery of construction projects to meet the client’s goals whilst recognising the...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2024-11-07
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With over one billion people worldwide living in informal settlements and enduring substandard housing conditions, these areas present one of the greatest urban challenges of our time. The existence of informal settlements is deeply intertwined with global issues...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-17
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This book offers a captivating discussion into the cutting-edge developments at the intersection of architecture, engineering, construction, and technology. With a focus on the power of big data analytics and computational design, this book delves into the...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-03
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Every year, nearly 100 billion tonnes of raw material globally is extracted from the earth – approximately half of it for construction purposes. The construction industry is responsible for an estimated third of global waste, while reuse of construction materials is not...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2024-09-23
Collection :
Architectural Design
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An "instant classic", this genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto is a fascinating study for rewilding the city, the self, and society (Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author). During the real estate crash of the late...
Editeur :
Timber Press
Parution :
2024-09-17
ePub
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This book compiles a curated selection of texts authored by architects and scholars hailing from Asia, Europe, and North America. Their research, often intertwined with practical applications, delves into the intricate relationship between material culture, technology,...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-09-16
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This book illustrates the potential of nature when it comes to rethinking the role of the building envelope, which is responsible for energy flows between the internal and external environment, in the era of climate change. Nature has always inspired architects and...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-09-13
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The ability to imagine different possible futures and the will to influence the course of events are deeply human. These ideas about the future can also determine which of the many possible futures will become reality. Designing futures therefore means that by creating...
Editeur :
Laurence King Publishing
Parution :
2024-09-12
ePub
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It is not without irony that in an age characterised by the dissolution of certainty – a consequence of digital dematerialisation and the catastrophic destabilisation of our social institutions and natural world – architecture, for so long the repository for our myths...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2024-09-10
Collection :
Architectural Design
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The industry-standard guide to designing well-performing buildings Aesthetics are a vital part of good design. Great design emerges from a deep understanding of the functionality and constructability of details. Good details provide clear, complete, and correct...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2024-09-02
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Readers will find a multidisciplinary approach elucidating all the important features of green hydrogen so that science researchers and energy engineers as well as those in economics, political science and international relations, will also find value. Energy sources...
Editeur :
Wiley-Scrivener
Parution :
2024-08-28
Collection :
Advances in Hydrogen Production and Storage (AHPS)
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Perfect for budding cemetery armchair travelers and serious taphophiles, this hauntingly beautiful guide to the world's most interesting and unusual cemeteries has been revised and updated to include 23 additional locations. Every year, millions of...
Editeur :
Black Dog & Leventhal
Parution :
2024-08-27
ePub
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The latest edition of the groundbreaking introduction to interior design Designing Interiors serves as a comprehensive overview of the basic knowledge required to become a professional interior designer. As the field of interior design evolves, education and practice...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2024-08-14
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An inspiring book exploring all aspects of interior design in 100 engaging and beautifully illustrated entries.Interior design is not about paint colors and accent cushions. It is an important practice that affects all our lives. This entertaining book explores the...
Editeur :
Laurence King Publishing
Parution :
2024-08-01
ePub
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Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in architectural design have achieved a critical mass and exploded into the mainstream of architectural imaginations. From practical applications in design and constructionto the implications for architectural theory to a...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2024-07-31
Collection :
Architectural Design
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The Art Deco movement emerged from the remnants of a world that had been torn apart after World War I. This aesthetic movement came to embody dreams of industry and prosperity. In the whirl of the Jazz Age and frenzy of the "Roaring Twenties", the streamlined silhouette...
Editeur :
Parkstone International
Parution :
2024-07-27
ePub
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While it is undeniable that architectural practices have been transformed with the advent of digital technologies, they nevertheless continue to occupy an ambiguous or even problematic place within the design process. The underlying premise of this book on architectural...
Editeur :
Wiley-ISTE
Parution :
2024-06-05
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