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The second edition of Modern Construction Envelopes was originally based on the two books by Andrew Watts, Modern Construction Roofs and Modern Construction Facades. Both volumes were gathered into one single volume and consolidated in terms of content, which permits the conside…
Modern Construction Envelopes is based on the two books by Andrew Watts Modern Construction Roofs and Modern Construction Facades . Both volumes have been gathered into one single volume and unified in terms on content, which permits the consideration of facades and roofs as env…
This is a revision of the definitive text on home building by bestselling authors Edward Allen and Rob Thallon. It features the latest developments in the materials and methods of house construction, including energy efficiency, and a new chapter on small, multi-family apartment…
With the improved efficiency of heating, cooling and lighting in buildings crucial to the low carbon targets of all current governments, Building Science: concepts and applications provides a timely and much-needed addition to the existing literature on architectural and environ…
With the improved energy efficiency, high level of structural integrity and aesthetically-pleasing finishes achieved in modern earth construction, it is now one of the leading choices for sustainable, low-energy building. Modern earth buildings provides an essential exploration …
Soccer stadiums, airports, theaters, museums a it falls to very few architects to tackle spectacular building tasks like these. The everyday work of most architects is more often focused on manageable projects like the renovation, remodeling, or rebuilding of single- and multi-f…
In a world of tight timeframes and highly interdependent processes, scheduling is an indispensable prerequisite for successful project implementation. Covering key issues in project management, this text explains the fundamental concepts of planning in the construction process
Created by an assembly of leading designers, architects, and bloggers, these 57 unique and innovative designs will show you the limits of what is possible. All of the designs include beautiful full-colour photos along with floor plans and building tips; 15 of them include flushe…
Japan is equally as well known for its ecologically-sensitive traditional homes as it is for cutting-edge, green technology. This book presents 19 contemporary Japanese houses which exemplify the most recent trends in sustainable design in Japan
I fremtiden vil byggesektoren være nødt til at forholde sig til klimaændringerne og det stiller nye krav til design, arkitektur og konstruktion af bygninger
Illustrated guide to design and construction details for site-built straw bale buildings