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  • The BIM Manager's Handbook, Part 1

    Best Practice BIM

    by Dominik Holzer ...
    ePart 1 Best Practice BIM: Seeking to get BIM right? This ePart provides a touchstone for good practice by introducing a number of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which represent benchmarks for successful BIM implementation. It explains what good BIM looks like and the pitfalls to avoid with ‘bad BIM’ and ‘pseudo BIM’. It highlights the part that the BIM Manager can play in achieving excellence ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Cities After Crisis

    Reinventing Neighborhood Design from the Ground-Up

    by Carlos Vazquez ...
    Cities After Crisis shows how urbanism and urban design is redefining cities after the global health, economic, and environmental crises of the past decades. The book details how these crises have led to a new urban vision—from avantgarde modern design to an artisan aesthetic that calls for simplicity and the everyday, from the sustainable development paradigm to a resilient vision that defends de ... Read more

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  • Curbing Traffic

    The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives

    by 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 ... Read more

    22,89 €

  • The Passivhaus Designer’s Manual

    A technical guide to low and zero energy buildings

    Edited by Christina Hopfe, Robert McLeod ...
    Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world, with almost 50,000 buildings realised to date. Applicable to both domestic and non-domestic building types, the strength of Passivhaus lies in the simplicity of the concept. As European and global energy directives move ever closer towards Zero (fossil) Energy standards, Passivhaus provides a robust ‘fabric first’ approach ... Read more

    68,38 €

  • Sustainability in Interior Design

    by Siân Moxon, Sian Moxon ...
    Series series Portfolio Skills
    The environmental impact of interior architecture and design practice is immense. This book highlights the need for designers to adapt the way they work and relearn lessons that have been lost.Contrary to many preconceptions, sustainable design can be sophisticated and stylish. And by its nature, a sustainable approach means considering the whole life cycle of a project and therefore improving the ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Designing Futures

    Speculation, Critique, Innovation

    by Benedikt Groß, Eileen Mandir ...
    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 and communicating potential scenarios, you can shape the futures of your fellow human beings and influence the course of events ... Read more

    3,49 €

  • 200 Types of House Plans as per Vastu Shastra

    by AS Sethu Pathi ...
    This book contains 200 varieties of house plans as per Vastu Shastra. As per Vastu Shastra the main door of the house facing towards East, West and North direction is very good. East and North direction considering very good in Vastu Shastra. Main door facing towards south direction is very bad so we must want to avoid that direction. So in this book I included house plans as per Vastu Shastra, ... Read more

    8,99 €

  • The BIM Manager's Handbook, Part 2

    Change Management

    by Dominik Holzer ...
    ePart 2 Change Management: A BIM Manager might be hired for their technical skills, but their success relies heavily on their ability to be an agent of change within their organisation, facilitating transition to BIM processes and mentoring staff through the cultural and procedural shifts. This ePart outlines strategies to manage an organisation’s transition to BIM successfully and to master ... Read more

    37,95 €

  • AutoCAD 2019 For Architectural Design

    by Tutorial Books ...
    Learn to design Home Plans in AutoCADIn this book, you will discover the process evolved in modeling a Home in AutoCAD from hand drawn sketches to a completed two storied home. You will start by importing hand sketches, and then create two dimensional floor plans and elevations. Later, you will move on to 3D modeling and create exterior and interior walls, doors, balcony, windows, stairs, and ... Read more

    20,99 €

  • Cozy Minimalist Home

    More Style, Less Stuff

    by Myquillyn Smith ...
    Go beyond décor trends to make your home beautiful, stylish, and comfortable. . .on any budget.Writing for the hands-on woman who'd rather move her own furniture than hire a designer, Myquillyn Smith--author of the *The Nesting Place--*helps you think through every room in your house, one purposeful design decision at a time. With people, priorities, and purpose in mind, you can create a warm, ... Read more

    15,89 €

  • Earth 2035

    by Tom Orrowchild ...
    Earth2035 is a compelling and visionary nonfiction work exploring humanity's role in the survival of Earth and its ecosystems. Through a philosophical and scientific lens, the book presents the challenges facing our planet-climate change, overpopulation, unsustainable growth, pollution, and biodiversity loss-while proposing intelligent, actionable solutions through global cooperation. Using the ... Read more

    6,35 €

  • Construction Superintendent Operations Manual

    by Sidney M. Levy ...
    Complete Any Construction Job On Time, within Budget, and According to SpecificationsTurn to the updated Second Edition of Construction Superintendent's Operations Manual for step-by-step guidance on managing every aspect of complex construction jobs. From handling construction contracts to managing construction components and technology, this hands-on resource will help you ensure that projects ... Read more

    75,99 €

  • Emerging Research in Sustainable Energy and Buildings for a Low-Carbon Future

    Edited by Robert J. Howlett, John R. Littlewood, Lakhmi C. Jain ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book contains an introduction and 20 studies, each describing a recent research investigation in the area of sustainable and resilient buildings, built environment infrastructure and renewable energy. Contributions are from many different countries of the world and on a range of topics, representing a sample of research within the ‘sustainable energy and buildings’ field. The book begins with ... Read more

    133,55 €

  • Sustainability in the Built Environment in the 21st Century: Lessons Learned from India and the Region

    Edited by Usha Iyer-Raniga ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book follows on previous works addressing sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific region. It mainly focuses on India, a country currently facing immense challenges in the form of climate change, rapid urbanisation, and population pressures in its journey to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Expecting to surpass China in terms of population in the near future, India ... Read more

    162,17 €

  • Solar Energy Technologies in Cultural Heritage

    Edited by Elena Lucchi ...
    Solar Energy Technologies in Cultural Heritage offers a comprehensive overview of the solar renewable energy possibilities, developments, innovations, and challenges for cultural heritage applications. This book bridges the traditional boundary between research, professional practices, and policies, as well as between arts, architecture, engineering, and social science.Conservation of heritage ... Read more

    171,07 €

  • Metaphor

    an exploration of the metaphorical dimensions and potential of architecture

    by Simon Unwin ...
    Series series Analysing Architecture Notebooks
    Each of these Analysing Architecture Notebooks is devoted to a particular theme in understanding the rich and varied workings of architecture. They can be thought of as addenda to the foundation volume Analysing Architecture, which first appeared in 1997 and has subsequently been enlarged in three further editions. Examining these extra themes as a series of Notebooks, rather than as additional ... Read more

    34,18 €

  • Lean Construction

    Core Concepts and New Frontiers

    Edited by Patricia Tzortzopoulos, Mike Kagioglou, Lauri Koskela ...
    This book collates the main research developments around Lean Construction over the past 25 years with contributions from many seminal authors in the field. It takes stock of developments since the publication of Koskela’s (1992) Application of the New Production Philosophy to Construction and, in doing so, challenges current thinking and progress. It also crystallises theoretical ... Read more

    51,28 €

  • Mosque

    Approaches to Art and Architecture

    Edited by Idries Trevathan ...
    Mosque examines the history, culture, evolution and functions of the Muslim house of worship through the prism of its artistic objects and architectural elements. Contributors present a range of elements, from dome to mihrab, to mosque furniture including lamps, prayer rugs and Qur’an stands. In addition, the book draws attention to the importance of mosque heritage through special projects and ... Read more

    76,93 €

  • Energy Savings Calculations for Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades

    by Anthony J. Buonicore ...
    Code-compliant building materials and equipment will typically have a lower initial cost; however, the lifetime energy savings of the high efficiency equipment will often justify the upfront cost premium and result in a more cost-effective solution. Energy Savings Calculations for Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades assists energy professionals, contractors, building owners, and ... Read more

    100,14 €

  • The Principles of Green Energy and Technology, Volume 2

    A Guide to Green Technology: Eco-Innovations

    Edited by Surajbhan Sevda ...
    The Principles of Green Energy and Technology: A Guide to Green Technology: Eco-Innovations presents a comprehensive exploration of sustainable energy solutions and innovative technologies shaping our transition toward a low-carbon future. Covering critical topics such as biomass utilization, fuel stoichiometry, flue gas analysis, waste-to energy conversion, smart grids, and energy storage for ... Read more

    72,05 €

  • Edge Intelligence and Analytics for Internet of Things

    Edited by Govind P. Gupta, Brij B. Gupta, Kumkum Garg, Kwok Tai Chui ...
    Edge computing and intelligence is a new technical discipline that researches and develops theories, methods, technologies, and application systems for enabling fast and efficient processing and intelligent decision-making using the big data generated from the Internet of Things (IoT) system. The edge computing and intelligence–enabled IoT system helps in alleviating the resource limitations of ... Read more

    72,05 €

  • Vertical Urbanism

    Designing Compact Cities in China

    Edited by Zhongjie Lin, José L. S. Gámez ...
    Series series China Perspectives
    Studies of compact cities have evolved along with the rising awareness of climate change and sustainable development. Relevant debates, however, reveal that the prevailing definitions and practices of compact cities are tied primarily to traditional Western urban forms.This book reinterprets "compact city", and develops a ground-breaking discourse of "Vertical Urbanism", a concept that has never ... Read more

    59,83 €

  • Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Design

    by Christopher Meek, Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg ...
    Series series PocketArchitecture
    Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Design provides architects, building designers, and students clear direction for the successful inclusion of daylight and integrated electric light in buildings. It presents design teams with the performance analysis resources, energy saving estimates and user satisfaction results they need in order to make informed decisions regarding daylighting and lighting ... Read more

    46,40 €

  • Passive Cooling of Buildings

    by D. Asimakopoulos ...
    Series series BEST (Buildings Energy and Solar Technology)
    Energy use in buildings in the EU represents about 40% of the total annual energy consumption. With greater awareness of the need to reduce energy consumption comes a growth of interest in passive cooling, particularly as an alternative to air-conditioning. This book describes the fundamentals of passive cooling together with the principles and formulae necessary for its successful implementation. ... Read more

    65,94 €