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  • Building Support Structures, 2nd Ed., Analysis and Design with SAP2000 Software

    by Wolfgang Schueller ...
    This textbook provides a unique and comprehensive perspective on the analysis and design of building structures. Striving to bridge the gap between how engineers and architects view structural support, this book’s numerous examples employing SAP2000 illustrate how modern analysis software can provide a common language for understanding and exploring structural behavior. Using an organic approach ... Read more

    12,49 €

  • Pier Luigi Nervi negli Stati Uniti. 1952-1979. Master Builder of the Modern Age

    by Alberto Bologna ...
    Series Book 116 - Studi e saggi
    Pier Luigi Nervi (1891-1979) è l'ingegnere italiano più celebre del XX secolo. A partire dal 1952, raggiunto l'apice della propria carriera di progettista e di imprenditore in Italia, Nervi decide di inserirsi nel mondo accademico e professionale degli Stati Uniti. Intraprende così un percorso che lo porta a costruirsi una fama oltreoceano: promuove la diffusione dei suoi scritti e delle sue opere ... Read more

    11,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Understanding Architecture

    Its Elements, History, and Meaning

    by Leland M. Roth, Amanda C. Roth Clark ...
    The widely acclaimed and beautifully illustrated Understanding Architecture is now revised and expanded in its fourth edition, vividly examining the structure, function, history, and meaning of architecture, from prehistory to the present, in ways that are both accessible and engaging.Significant features of the fourth edition include:Expanded global essays outlining the encounters and ... Read more

    112,35 €

  • The Art of Natural Building-Second Edition-Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated

    Design, Construction, Resources

    Edited by Catherine Wanek, Joseph F. Kennedy, Michael G. Smith ...
    The original, complete, user-friendly introduction to natural building, now fully revised and updatedThe popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible. While there are many books available on specific methods such as straw-bale construction, cob, or timber framing, there are few ... Read more

    26,17 €

  • Structural Dislocations And Crack Patterns On Masonry Buildings

    by Angelo Spizuoco, Anna Spizuoco ...
    Translated by Maria Vexille ...
    Analysis of cracks on masonry buildings proves to be quite difficult, and so sometimes expert's scientific knowledge cannot be enough to do so, a vast experience is needed, built on practice gained through field work, phenomenons observation and testing during a long professional career. On this matter, needs to be noticed that the majority of pictures present on this book comes from authors' ... Read more

    11,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Timon of Athens

    by William Shakespeare ...
    The Life of Timon of Athens is a play by William Shakespeare about the legendary Athenian misanthrope Timon (and probably influenced by the eponymous philosopher, as well), generally regarded as one of his most obscure and difficult works. Originally grouped with the tragedies, it is generally considered such, but some scholars group it with the problem comedies. ... Read more

    0,49 €

  • Metodologie di valutazione della compatibilità degli interventi conservativi

    Applicazione su edifici di valore storico-artistico e sull’architettura minore

    by Luciano Cessari, Elena Gigliarelli ...
    Il volume raccoglie i risultati di una ricerca sperimentale nel settore della conservazione architettonica. Utilizzando e adattando un noto sistema di valutazione e di aiuto alla decisione (AHP) gli autori applicano i principi propri dell’Analisi Multicriteri per creare un metodo operativo che possa aiutare le scelte di storici, conservatori e amministratori quando devono decidere, in maniera ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Pierre sèche : théorie et pratique

    D''un système traditionnel de construction

    by Danièle LARCENA, Marine BAGNÉRIS, Ada Acovitsioti-Hameau, Olivier HÉRAULT, Louis Cagin, Jean LAFITTE, Michel JEAN, Romana HARFOUCHE, Denis LACAILLE ...
    « Le succès rencontré par Construire en pierre sèche — le premier livre dans lequel Louis Cagin présentait, à la manière d’un manuel pédagogique, la technique et les méthodes du murailleur — révèle le regain d’intérêt que suscite le patrimoine de lapierre sèche. Professionnels, membres d’associations, agents au sein des institutions : nombreux sont ceux qui, aujourd’hui, promeuvent et développent ... Read more

    31,99 €

  • Domestic Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect

    by Nigel Ostime ...
    If you need to understand about engaging the services of an architect, this updated RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up-to-date regarding legislation, it sets out everything you need to be aware of, for a large or small domestic project. The right architect can bring considerable added value to the success of your project. This guide talks you through all aspects of your ... Read more

    13,42 €

  • Las bovedas de Guastavino

    by Ochsendorf ...
    Cada año, millones de personas pasan bajo las bóvedas tabicadas de Guastavino en espacios históricos de todos los Estados Unidos, desde la Sala de Registro de Ellis Island (1917) hasta el Biltmore Estate en las montañas de Carolina del Norte (1895), y desde el Capitolio del Estado de Nebraska (1932), en Lincoln, hasta los e dificios del campus de la Universidad Carnegie Mellon de Pittsburgh (1912) ... Read more

    13,13 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • City Science

    Performance Follows Form

    by Ramon Gras, Jeremy Burke ...
    This book showcases cutting-edge research on city form revealing that urban design features--such as topology, morphology, entropy and scale--have massive implications to the quality of life for a city’s residents.The Aretian team, a spin off company from the Harvard Innovation Lab, has developed a city science methodology to evaluate the relationship between city form and urban performance. This ... Read more

    13,13 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All the Castles of Germany

    by Gary Pitts ...
    Explore the majestic castles of Germany through stunning photography and detailed insights into 704 historic structures. Discover their architectural significance and current uses behind these medieval fortresses that shaped history.All of the Castles of Germany serves as a comprehensive guide to every significant castle in the country, focusing exclusively on defensible medieval structures. Each ... Read more

    41,01 €

  • Progettare in c.a. per classi di duttilità

    Progetto e verifica di edifici in CDA e CDB

    by Giuseppe Barberio ...
    Il volume propone un percorso progettuale organico che riassume in un unico corpo i contenuti teorici e quelli pratico-normativi come due binari paralleli separati. Il testo contiene il calcolo strutturale completo di due edifici in cemento armato: uno in CD“A”, uno in CD“B”. In particolare offre la descrizione delle norme utilizzate in sede di progetto, la valutazione dei carichi e delle azioni e ... Read more

    24,99 €

  • Regeneration of Abandoned Spaces: A New Design Approach

    by Luciano Crespi ...
    Our urban landscapes are filled with "leftovers" - abandoned buildings and unused spaces, remnants of industrial decline and societal transformations. Regeneration of Abandoned Spaces: A New Design Approach investigates how design and architecture can revitalize these neglected areas, transforming them into dynamic, livable environments. This book is organized into three parts, each providing a ... Read more

    24,16 €

  • The Repair of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891

    Preserving the Ancient Legacy: Restoration of Casa Grande Ruin

    by Cosmos Mindeleff ...
    In "The Repair of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891," Cosmos Mindeleff meticulously documents the restoration efforts of this iconic archaeological site, combining keen observation with a rich narrative style that interweaves historical context and architectural insight. The text serves not only as a detailed account of the restoration process but also as an exploration of the significance of ... Read more

    0,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • RADICI D'ELEGANZA Abbracciando l'armonia della natura nel tuo spazio

    by Vivy Lombardo ...
    Benvenuti nel mondo dell'interior design naturale, dove la bellezza e la funzionalità si fondono in armonia. Questo eBook è la tua guida pratica e definitiva all'arte di creare spazi straordinari, ispirati dalla natura stessa. Scopri come trasformare le tue stanze in oasi accoglienti, dove la serenità fluisce attraverso l'uso sapiente di materiali organici, colori terrosi e design ergonomico.Sia ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • Loft Conversion Handbook

    by Construction Products Association ...
    This book is an easy-to-use handbook, providing architects and builders with up-to-date guidance on managing loft conversions and ensuring they achieve compliance with the Building Regulations. It brings together solutions offered in the Approved Documents and third tier guidance, such as industry literature, in one concise and fully illustrated guide. Starting with chapters on the existing ... Read more

    40,30 €

  • Quaderni PAU n. 37-40/2009-2010

    Rivista semestrale del Dipartimento Patrimonio Architettonico e Urbanistico dell'Università di Reggio Calabria

    by AA. VV. ...
    editoriale: SIMONETTA VALTIERI, Un ventennio e oltre / storia dell’architettura e della città: ENZO BENTIVOGLIO, Un sarcofago romano e una piramide nel monumento funebre di Domenico Petrucci a Viterbo / DOMENICO FALCONE, Contributo alla conoscenza delle thermae di Località Annunziata (Gioiosa Jonica) / DAVID FRIEDMAN, Who designed the plan of the florentine new town of san Giovanni Valdarno (1299) ... Read more

    39,99 €

  • Monumento a la Madre

    Colapso y restauración

    by Gabriel Mérigo Basurto ...
    Sea esta publicación motivo para conocer y reconocer la importancia que en la planeación urbana tiene su patrimonio arquitectónico y los territorios en los que se inserta, así como las características que lo conforman, los retos a los que se enfrenta y las acciones que se han realizado en los últimos seis años. Dentro del concepto de planeación urbana se incorpora la protección al patrimonio ... Read more

    Free

  • The Construction Project Manager

    by Accattoli Michele ...
    The Construction Project Manual is the result of many years experience in the field by the author, Michael Accattoli.Born with the aim of illustrating the work of the surveyor and construction management of the construction site to those who come for the first time to the profession of surveyor, this ebook shows how to get prepared for the test field is rarely something you can learn at school ... Read more

    9,49 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Legal & Financial Aspects of Architectural Conservation

    The Smolenice Castle Conference Central Europe

    Edited by Marc Denhez, Stephen Dennis ...
    How do governments design their strategy for heritage property? What do they try to accomplish in their laws and their tax systems to favour the re-use of older buildings, districts, and cities? What institutional framework can assist the restoration of tourist designations and the conservation of neighbourhoods? In this international study, eighteen experts from ten countries describe the legal ... Read more

    6,46 €

  • La forma dell'energia

    La ex sottostazione di trasformazione di energia elettrica 120/40 KW a Peretola, Firenze

    by Filippo Cherubini ...
    Cronologia, stato attuale e ipotesi di restauro della ex sottostazione di trasformazione di energia elettrica 120/40 KW a Peretola, Firenze.Rielaborazione della Tesi di Specializzazione in Beni architettonici e del Paesaggio dal titolo “Nuovo centro culturale nell’antico borgo di Peretola”, Università degli Studi di Firenze. A cura dell'arch. Filippo Cherubini ... Read more

    15,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • ICE Core Concepts

    Low Carbon Cements and Concrete for Construction

    by Monower Sadique ...
    Series series ICE Core Concepts
    ICE Core Concepts: Low Carbon Cements and Concrete for Construction is an accessible introduction to cement and concrete, focusing on recent developments and trends in low-carbon concrete materials and technologies used in construction. This concise reference illustrates complex cement chemistry in a simplified form and explains how different types of cement and their alternatives can be tailored ... Read more

    39,10 €

  • Le Chantier. Rénovation, construction : le guide pour réussir vos travaux

    by Anne Ponty, Audrey Fitzjohn ...
    Vous vous lancez dans un projet de rénovation ou de construction ? Félicitations ! Mais le chemin peut être ardu, entre coups de cœur, grosses galères, imprévus à gérer, décisions à prendre et belles rencontres. Le Chantier vous guide dans la jungle des travaux, depuis le lancement de votre projet jusqu’à la pose du dernier objet déco. Entre conseils concrets, histoires et astuces de particuliers ... Read more

    14,99 €