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Draw Buildings and Cities in 15 Minutes

The super-fast drawing technique anyone can learn

par Matthew Brehm ...

Collections Livre 4 - Draw in 15 Minutes
This book is ideal for anyone with an interest in the visual character of the cities and buildings that frame our lives.Expert art tutor and writer Matthew Brehm helps you capture the life of the places where you work and spend your free time, and the places you visit in your travels. The skills and strategies presented here will help you make a visual record of the urban places you experience, ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

This book is ideal for anyone with an interest in the visual character of the cities and buildings that frame our lives.Expert art tutor and writer Matthew Brehm helps you capture the life of the places where you work and spend your free time, and the places you visit in your travels. The skills and strategies presented here will help you make a visual record of the urban places you experience,
... En savoir plus
AutoCAD 2015 For Beginners

par Kishore Topu ...

Learn AutoCAD by following step-by-step examplesAutoCAD 2015 For Beginners contains 515 pages of step-by-step instructions covering various commands and techniques of AutoCAD. If you are new to computer aided design, this book provides you with easy-to-follow instructions and real-world examples to learn AutoCAD. This edition includes examples related to manufacturing, architectural, and ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Learn AutoCAD by following step-by-step examplesAutoCAD 2015 For Beginners contains 515 pages of step-by-step instructions covering various commands and techniques of AutoCAD. If you are new to computer aided design, this book provides you with easy-to-follow instructions and real-world examples to learn AutoCAD. This edition includes examples related to manufacturing, architectural, and
... En savoir plus
The Urban Sketching Handbook: Understanding Perspective

Easy Techniques for Mastering Perspective Drawing on Location

par Stephanie Bower ...

A good sketch starts with good bones—this guide from an architectural illustrator shows how to think like an architect and master accurate perspective.This book in the Urban Sketching Handbook series uses drawings and simple steps to explain the often challenging and overwhelming concepts of perspective in practical and useful ways for on-site sketching. Most books are either too abstract or don't ... En savoir plus

$19.19 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A good sketch starts with good bones—this guide from an architectural illustrator shows how to think like an architect and master accurate perspective.This book in the Urban Sketching Handbook series uses drawings and simple steps to explain the often challenging and overwhelming concepts of perspective in practical and useful ways for on-site sketching. Most books are either too abstract or don't
... En savoir plus
The Bird-Friendly City

Creating Safe Urban Habitats

par Timothy Beatley ...

How does a bird experience a city? A backyard? A park? As the world has become more urban, noisier from increased traffic, and brighter from streetlights and office buildings, it has also become more dangerous for countless species of birds. Warblers become disoriented by nighttime lights and collide with buildings. Ground-feeding sparrows fall prey to feral cats. Hawks and other birds-of-prey are ... En savoir plus

$38.09 CAD

How does a bird experience a city? A backyard? A park? As the world has become more urban, noisier from increased traffic, and brighter from streetlights and office buildings, it has also become more dangerous for countless species of birds. Warblers become disoriented by nighttime lights and collide with buildings. Ground-feeding sparrows fall prey to feral cats. Hawks and other birds-of-prey are
... En savoir plus
Construction Management of Healthcare Projects

par Sanjiv Gokhale, Thomas Gormley ...

A complete, practical guide to managing healthcare facility construction projectsFilled with best practices and the latest industry trends, Construction Management of Healthcare Projects describes the unique construction requirements of hospitals, including building components, specialized functions, codes, and regulations. Detailed case studies offer invaluable insight into the real-world ... En savoir plus

$116.19 CAD

A complete, practical guide to managing healthcare facility construction projectsFilled with best practices and the latest industry trends, Construction Management of Healthcare Projects describes the unique construction requirements of hospitals, including building components, specialized functions, codes, and regulations. Detailed case studies offer invaluable insight into the real-world
... En savoir plus
Landscape, Well-Being and Environment

Modifié par Richard Coles, Zoe Millman ...

Well-being is now firmly established as an overarching theme of key concern to all professionals that work, manage or design the environment. However, well-being is a complex multi-dimensional issue rooted in the ways that we encounter, perceive and interpret the environment. No single discipline can claim to have sufficient knowledge to fully explain the types of interactions that occur, ... En savoir plus

$96.35 CAD

Well-being is now firmly established as an overarching theme of key concern to all professionals that work, manage or design the environment. However, well-being is a complex multi-dimensional issue rooted in the ways that we encounter, perceive and interpret the environment. No single discipline can claim to have sufficient knowledge to fully explain the types of interactions that occur,
... En savoir plus
Five Rules for Tomorrow's Cities

Design in an Age of Urban Migration, Demographic Change, and a Disappearing Middle Class

par Patrick M. Condon ...

How we design our cities over the next four decades will be critical for our planet. If we continue to spill excessive greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, we will run out of time to keep our global temperature from increasing. Since approximately 80% of greenhouse gases come from cities, it follows that in the design of cities lies the fate of the world.As urban designers respond to the critical ... En savoir plus

$42.39 CAD

How we design our cities over the next four decades will be critical for our planet. If we continue to spill excessive greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, we will run out of time to keep our global temperature from increasing. Since approximately 80% of greenhouse gases come from cities, it follows that in the design of cities lies the fate of the world.As urban designers respond to the critical
... En savoir plus
Play and the City

How to Create Places and Spaces To Help Us Thrive

par Alex Bonham ...

Play is essential, for children but also adults. It's how we relax and revitalise ourselves, build and maintain friendships, try new things, learn and innovate.Cities have always been sites of play, bringing people together and pushing the boundaries of what is humanly possible. And now we need our cities to encourage and facilitate play of all kinds more than ever. If we want a world for our ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Play is essential, for children but also adults. It's how we relax and revitalise ourselves, build and maintain friendships, try new things, learn and innovate.Cities have always been sites of play, bringing people together and pushing the boundaries of what is humanly possible. And now we need our cities to encourage and facilitate play of all kinds more than ever. If we want a world for our
... En savoir plus
Technology for Facility Managers

The Impact of Cutting-Edge Technology on Facility Management

par IFMA ...

From BIM (building information modeling) to RFID (radio frequency identification) to BAS (building automation and control systems), facility managers of today's commercial buildings are often asked to work with a variety of technologies without any experience in IT. This new book is a welcome primer for facility managers and engineers. Each chapter covers a different technology and includes ... En savoir plus

$108.99 CAD

From BIM (building information modeling) to RFID (radio frequency identification) to BAS (building automation and control systems), facility managers of today's commercial buildings are often asked to work with a variety of technologies without any experience in IT. This new book is a welcome primer for facility managers and engineers. Each chapter covers a different technology and includes
... En savoir plus
AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies

par Lee Ambrosius ...

An easy-to-read and up-to-date collection of resources explaining the most recent versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LTIn the brand-new second edition of AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies, consultant and industry expert with more than 30 years of experience using and extending AutoCAD along with being a 20-year veteran of AutoCAD education, Lee Ambrosius, walks you through the fundamentals ... En savoir plus

$49.99 CAD

An easy-to-read and up-to-date collection of resources explaining the most recent versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LTIn the brand-new second edition of AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies, consultant and industry expert with more than 30 years of experience using and extending AutoCAD along with being a 20-year veteran of AutoCAD education, Lee Ambrosius, walks you through the fundamentals
... En savoir plus
Architecture in Motion

The history and development of portable building

par Robert Kronenburg ...

The idea that architecture can be portable is one that grabs the imagination of both designers and the people who use it, perhaps because it so often forecasts a dynamic and creative solution to the complex problems of our contemporary mobile society, while at the same time dealing with issues of practicality, economy and sustainability.Architecture in Motion examines the development of portable, ... En savoir plus

$119.42 CAD

The idea that architecture can be portable is one that grabs the imagination of both designers and the people who use it, perhaps because it so often forecasts a dynamic and creative solution to the complex problems of our contemporary mobile society, while at the same time dealing with issues of practicality, economy and sustainability.Architecture in Motion examines the development of portable,
... En savoir plus
The Old-House Doctor

The Essential Guide to Repairing, Restoring, and Rejuvenating Your Old Home

par Christopher Evers ...

Old houses are charming, but owning one can be a labor of love. Expert carpenter and house "doctor" Christopher Evers equates old homes with ailing patients, describing how you can successfully "treat" your old house and make it good as new. With over 300 clear, line illustrations, Evers provides a practical guide to repairing, renovating, and preserving your old house--basement to attic--so you ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Old houses are charming, but owning one can be a labor of love. Expert carpenter and house "doctor" Christopher Evers equates old homes with ailing patients, describing how you can successfully "treat" your old house and make it good as new. With over 300 clear, line illustrations, Evers provides a practical guide to repairing, renovating, and preserving your old house--basement to attic--so you
... En savoir plus
Structural Drafting - A Practical Presentation of Drafting and Detailed Methods used in Drawing up Specifications for Structural Steel Work

par Frank O. Dufour ...

"Structural Drafting" contains a detailed, practical treatise on architectural drawing with a focus on methods used in drawing up specifications for structural steel work. With authentic photographs and simple diagrams, this volume will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in architectural drafting. Contents include: "Drafting room Equipment and Practice", "Classification of ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"Structural Drafting" contains a detailed, practical treatise on architectural drawing with a focus on methods used in drawing up specifications for structural steel work. With authentic photographs and simple diagrams, this volume will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in architectural drafting. Contents include: "Drafting room Equipment and Practice", "Classification of
... En savoir plus
1,001 Old-Time Household Hints

Timeless Bits of Household Wisdom for Today's Home and Garden

Modifié par Editors of YANKEE MAGAZINE ...

Wonder what Grandma would have used to clean greasy kitchen walls? Cure a sore throat? Conquer insect pests in her vegetable garden? Wonder no longer! Whatever your grandma did to fix and maintain things around the house and garden, it probably worked. That's because the old ways are often the best ways when it comes to solutions for everyday problems, ideas for saving time, and handy advice for ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Wonder what Grandma would have used to clean greasy kitchen walls? Cure a sore throat? Conquer insect pests in her vegetable garden? Wonder no longer! Whatever your grandma did to fix and maintain things around the house and garden, it probably worked. That's because the old ways are often the best ways when it comes to solutions for everyday problems, ideas for saving time, and handy advice for
... En savoir plus
My Creative Space

How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation

par Donald M. Rattner ...

48 Techniques to Boost Your Creativity at Home, According to ScienceGold Award, Nonfiction Authors Association; First Place, Chanticleer Instruction & Insight Awards; Silver Medal, Nautilus Book Awards; Home & Garden Category Winner, American Bookfest Awards; Home Category Honorable Mention, Eric Hoffer Awards; and #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release, AmazonCreativity isn’t all in your head. ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

48 Techniques to Boost Your Creativity at Home, According to ScienceGold Award, Nonfiction Authors Association; First Place, Chanticleer Instruction & Insight Awards; Silver Medal, Nautilus Book Awards; Home & Garden Category Winner, American Bookfest Awards; Home Category Honorable Mention, Eric Hoffer Awards; and #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release, AmazonCreativity isn’t all in your head.
... En savoir plus
How to Fix Absolutely Anything

A Homeowner's Guide

par Instructables.com ...

The one book that shows you how to fix anything anywhere in your home!There are a million things that can go wrong in your home. Faucets leak. Floorboards creak. Paint flakes. Chairs break. With How to Fix Absolutely Anything, you’ll have step-by-step instructions to tackle even the most confounding repairs in your home, including: Installing a toilet Replacing the belts on your washer and dryer ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The one book that shows you how to fix anything anywhere in your home!There are a million things that can go wrong in your home. Faucets leak. Floorboards creak. Paint flakes. Chairs break. With How to Fix Absolutely Anything, you’ll have step-by-step instructions to tackle even the most confounding repairs in your home, including: Installing a toilet Replacing the belts on your washer and dryer
... En savoir plus
The Simple Living Handbook

Discover the Joy of a De-Cluttered Life

par Lorilee Lippincott ...

Where did all this stuff come from? I don’t have time for a life. I need to get away! Ever feel this way? Society is quick to fill our minds and homes with all the latest gadgets, tools, obligations, and entertainment, but what happens when it all doesn’t fit? The Simple Living Handbook is a how-to memoir about creating a life that has space for what really matters to you.Lippincott’s road to ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Where did all this stuff come from? I don’t have time for a life. I need to get away! Ever feel this way? Society is quick to fill our minds and homes with all the latest gadgets, tools, obligations, and entertainment, but what happens when it all doesn’t fit? The Simple Living Handbook is a how-to memoir about creating a life that has space for what really matters to you.Lippincott’s road to
... En savoir plus
Home Improvement Tips and Tricks

Hands-on Projects and Decorating Ideas on a Budget

par Christina Salway ...

Step-by-Step Projects from a Successful and Sassy Interior Designer!Searching for a house or apartment is difficult enough on its own; transforming it into your home is an entirely different story. Home Improvement Tips and Tricks aims to give you the knowhow to decorate while staying within your budget, all presented in an engaging and approachable way. Each project is accompanied by a list of ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Step-by-Step Projects from a Successful and Sassy Interior Designer!Searching for a house or apartment is difficult enough on its own; transforming it into your home is an entirely different story. Home Improvement Tips and Tricks aims to give you the knowhow to decorate while staying within your budget, all presented in an engaging and approachable way. Each project is accompanied by a list of
... En savoir plus
Extraordinary Projects for Ordinary People

Do-It-Yourself Ideas from the People Who Actually Do Them

par Instructables.com ...

Collected in this volume is a best-of selection from Instructables, reproduced for the first time outside of the web format, retaining all of the charm and ingenuity that make Instructables such a popular destination for internet users looking for new and fun projects designed by real people in an easy-to-digest way.Hundreds of Instructables are included, ranging from practical projects like ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Collected in this volume is a best-of selection from Instructables, reproduced for the first time outside of the web format, retaining all of the charm and ingenuity that make Instructables such a popular destination for internet users looking for new and fun projects designed by real people in an easy-to-digest way.Hundreds of Instructables are included, ranging from practical projects like
... En savoir plus
The Philosophy of Sustainable Design

The Future of Architecture

par Jason F. McLennan ...

In The Philosophy of Sustainable Design, McLennan outlines the major ideas and issues that have emerged in the growing movement of green architecture and sustainable design over the last thirty years. This book is intended as a starting point for anyone involved in the building industry on a journey to learn how they can build more responsibly. The book is rooted in practical knowledge but rather ... En savoir plus

$17.63 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In The Philosophy of Sustainable Design, McLennan outlines the major ideas and issues that have emerged in the growing movement of green architecture and sustainable design over the last thirty years. This book is intended as a starting point for anyone involved in the building industry on a journey to learn how they can build more responsibly. The book is rooted in practical knowledge but rather
... En savoir plus
Solar Power Demystified: The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills

par Lacho Pop, MSE, Dimi Avram, MSE ...

The book 'Solar Power Demystified: The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills' introduces you to the world of solar electric panels and systems.It reveals you the reasons why photovoltaic solar panels are continuing to gain worldwide popularity and are becoming more important as a source of renewable energy.You can see the question "To go or not to go solar?" discussed ... En savoir plus

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The book 'Solar Power Demystified: The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills' introduces you to the world of solar electric panels and systems.It reveals you the reasons why photovoltaic solar panels are continuing to gain worldwide popularity and are becoming more important as a source of renewable energy.You can see the question "To go or not to go solar?" discussed
... En savoir plus
Projects to Get You Off the Grid

Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels

par Instructables.com ...

Instructables is back with this compact book focused on a series of projects designed to get you thinking creatively about thinking green. Twenty Instructables illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop, or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.Illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs per project accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Instructables is back with this compact book focused on a series of projects designed to get you thinking creatively about thinking green. Twenty Instructables illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop, or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.Illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs per project accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this
... En savoir plus
A Pattern Language

Towns, Buildings, Construction

par Christopher Alexander ...

Collections series Center for Environmental Structure Series
You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, or a workshop, or a public building. And you can use it to guide you in the actual process of construction. After a ten-year silence, Christopher Alexander and his colleagues at the Center for Environmental ... En savoir plus

$56.39 CAD

You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, or a workshop, or a public building. And you can use it to guide you in the actual process of construction. After a ten-year silence, Christopher Alexander and his colleagues at the Center for Environmental
... En savoir plus
Curbing Traffic

The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives

par Chris Bruntlett, Melissa Bruntlett ...

In 2019, mobility experts Melissa and Chris Bruntlett began a new adventure in Delft in the Netherlands. They had packed up their family in Vancouver, BC, and moved to Delft to experience the biking city as residents rather than as visitors. A year earlier they had become unofficial ambassadors for Dutch cities with the publication of their first book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint ... En savoir plus

$32.59 CAD

In 2019, mobility experts Melissa and Chris Bruntlett began a new adventure in Delft in the Netherlands. They had packed up their family in Vancouver, BC, and moved to Delft to experience the biking city as residents rather than as visitors. A year earlier they had become unofficial ambassadors for Dutch cities with the publication of their first book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint
... En savoir plus

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