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  • Kevin McCloud’s How to Make Your House a Home

    by Kevin McCloud ...
    Series Book 3 - Collins Shorts
    Collins Shorts – insight in an instant.Kevin McCloud’s advice for setting up or doing up your home. Kevin will show you the things worth spending your money on, and the things you might cut back on. Helpful and incisive advice on design, construction and style from the foremost voice in modern architectural design.Collins Shorts are a fresh look at the ebook short, with the emphasis on vibrant ... Read more

    €1.47

  • The Architecture Book

    Big Ideas Simply Explained

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Big Ideas
    Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Architecture ... Read more

    €9.99

  • Architecture

    The Definitive Visual History

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Definitive Cultural Histories
    From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide.Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape.Explore every significant architectural period and style ... Read more

    €11.99

  • Septic Tank Options & Alternatives

    Your guide to conventional, natural andeco-friendly methods & technologies

    by Féidhlim Harty ...
    Septic Tank Options & Alternatives is a user-friendly guide through the maze of selecting an eco-friendly sewage treatment option for your home. With so many different treatment systems and technologies available, it can be a challenge to make the choice that really reflects your values and priorities. This book lists conventional and alternative sewage treatment systems and outlines the pros and ... Read more

    €6.19

  • Inclusion Emergency

    Diversity in architecture

    Edited by Hannah Durham, Grace Choi ...
    Architecture is at a tipping point.Voices of the under-recognised are increasing in volume and are agitating for change. If we don’t collectively listen, re-adjust and change our outlook, we risk limiting the relevance of our profession in today’s society and, ultimately, the places we create.Capturing insight from leading voices in the profession, this book encourages understanding and reflection ... Read more

    €40.21

  • Three Hundred Years of French Architecture 1494-1794

    by Reginald Theodore Blomfield ...
    First published in 1936, this volume contains a classic treatise on French architecture, focusing on the period between 1494 and 1794. French architecture ranks high among France's many accomplishments, and this fascinating exploration of its history and development describes some of the most notable examples and designers in the country’s colourful history. Not to be missed by those with an ... Read more

    €8.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Between Theory and Practice in Architectural Design

    Imagination and Interdisciplinarity in the Art of Building

    by Alexander Tsigkas ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Architecture
    Between Theory and Practice in Architectural Design: Imagination and Interdisciplinarity in the Art of Building examines the intersection of philosophy and practice in architecture, exploring life, viability, and interdisciplinary collaboration and offering practical design insights for all beings.This book highlights several key architectural features, including a philosophical exploration of ... Read more

    €52.83

  • Design

    A Practical Guide to RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 2 and 3 (RIBA Stage Guide)

    by Tim Bailey ...
    This is the second in a must-have series of step-by-step guides to using the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 on your project. Drawing together stages 2 and 3 this book explains the importance of the Concept Design and Developed Design, how to achieve a balance of creativity and method and how it should interact with the briefing and construction phases.Providing a practical tool to running an efficient ... Read more

    €45.95

  • Architectural Technicities

    A Foray Into Larval Space

    by Stavros Kousoulas ...
    Series series Architectural Borders and Territories
    This book poses a simple question: how is this architecture possible? To respond, it will embark on a captivating journey through many singular architectural concepts. The entasis of Doric columns, Ulysses and desert islands will outline an architectural act that moves beyond representation. A ferryman who stutters will present two different types of architectural minds. A stilus and a theory of ... Read more

    €51.68

  • Deployable Structures

    by Esther Rivas Adrover, Esther Rivas-Adrover ...
    Series series Form + Technique
    Deployable structures can expand and contract due to their geometrical, material and mechanical properties – offering the potential to create truly transforming environments. This book looks at the cutting edge of the subject, examining the different types of deployable structures and numerous design approaches.Filled with photographs, models, drawings and diagrams, Deployable Structures is packed ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Innovation in Construction

    An International Review of Public Policies

    Edited by Andre Manseau, George Seaden ...
    Series series CIB
    How can innovation in the construction industry be strengthened? What instruments and approaches are being used by governments to promote it? What works and under what circumstances? These key questions have profound implications. This book presents a framework for the analysis of innovation models and systems in construction and an international comparison of these systems, with a focus on their ... Read more

    €35.60

  • The Pocket Universal Principles of Architecture

    100 Architectural Archetypes, Methods, Conditions, Relationships, and Imaginaries

    by Cruz Garcia, Nathalie Frankowski, WAI Architecture Think Tank ...
    Series series Rockport Universal
    With this pocket-size edition of Universal Principles of Architecture, discover 100 essential concepts that redefine how we shape the world.Embark on a bold and thought-provoking journey through architectural theory and practice with this pocket-sized guide to the ideas that define—and disrupt—architecture.The Pocket Universal Principles of Architecture distills the vast world of design into 100 ... Read more

    €13.59

  • Reforzamiento estructural sismo resistente de viviendas informales en Bogotá

    by Pedro Andrés Héndez ...
    El presente documento expone el desarrollo del trabajo de grado para optar al título de magíster de la maestría en Construcción, de la Facultad de Artes de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, titulado: "Reforzamiento estructural sismo resistente de viviendas informales en Bogotá. Criterios para predeterminar las posibilidades de financiación de reforzamiento frente a reconstrucción, a partir de ... Read more

    €4.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Total Latin American Architecture

    Libretto of Modern Reflections & Contemporary Works

    by Ana de Brea ...
    A selected, fully open, and deep assemblage, that carries the explicit intent of outlining, conceptual and practical verifications, on critical views and specific projects, concerning the actual architecture in the Latin American territory.The book intends to communicate a targeted objective, to circumscribe a segment, a series of observations and actions in architecture. However, it is a selected ... Read more

    €15.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Grotte de Lascaux

    Les Grands Articles d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Partez à la découverte de la grotte de Lascaux avec ce Grand Article Universalis !La découverte de Lascaux fit soudainement entrer l'art dans la préhistoire de l'humanité ; c'était en 1940, alors que les recherches préhistoriques nées en France et particulièrement développées dans le Périgord n'étaient pas encore centenaires…Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour le numérique afin d’en savoir plus sur ... Read more

    €6.99

  • Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations

    A beautiful book showcasing the UK's most impressive train stations and British architecture

    by Simon Jenkins ...
    Discover the architectural gems that are Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations in this Sunday Times top 10 bestseller'This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book' Chris EvansIt is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, greeting and parting. It is an institution with its own rituals and priests, and a long-neglected aspect ... Read more

    €10.99

  • Get Your House Right

    Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid

    by Marianne Cusato, Ben Pentreath, Richard Sammons, Leon Krier ...
    Even as oversized McMansions continue to elbow their way into tiny lots nationwide, a much different trend has taken shape. This return to traditional architectural principles venerates qualities that once were taken for granted in home design: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and even sustainability. Marianne Cusato, creator of the award-winning ... Read more

    €5.99

  • Enterprise Architecture Turnaround

    by Nagesh V. Anupindi, Gerard A. Coady ...
    To provide structure and transparency to the complex world of IT, Enterprise Architecture was created. However, we created complexities within Enterprise Architecture with Frameworks that are not easily understandable and purposefully implementable. In this book, Nagesh and Gerry help to turnaround Enterprise Architecture organizations. They introduce a simple IDEA Framework that is based on ... Read more

    €15.19

  • 101 Things I Didn't Learn In Architecture School

    And wish I had known before my first job

    by Sarah Lebner ...
    Your first architecture job can involve a very steep learning curve.This book helps students and graduates of architecture kick-start their career and shave months off their professional development.This book will help you:Understand construction basics so you can avoid embarrassing situations and quickly understand instructions.Grasp an overview of the industry and business of architecture so ... Read more

    €8.99

  • Breve história das favelas

    by Kehl Luis ...
    Series series Saber de tudo
    O problema das favelas no mundo é visto sob um novo ângulo neste livro. A favela, na abordagem do autor Luis Kehl, é formada pela história das pessoas que nela vivem, pela estrutura de sua sociedade feita de relações de parentesco, amizade, confiança e origem. A favela aqui descrita, por debaixo do lixo, dos esgotos, das crianças doentes, é aquela que é capaz de sobreviver às adversidades e ainda ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Innovative Houses

    Concepts for Sustainable Living

    by Avi Friedman ...
    Housing is rapidly having to adapt to the global changes of the twenty first century. These include the transformation of the family and the rise of the non-traditional household, increases in construction costs, and concerns over climate change and the depletion of natural resources. Designing residential environments that address these issues is an urgent priority.This book examines the latest ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Proyecto Arquitectónico En Zonas Sísmicas

    by Alejandro Rojas Contreras ...
    La arquitectura mexicana actual est mostrando su talento en las obras que proyectan. Sin embargo, sea cual fuese el proyecto arquitectnico, es indispensable considerar las condiciones que existirn en eventos ssmicos. No hacerlo as significa exponerse a incertidumbres de servicio o riesgos de estabilidad, que pueden inhabilitar o hacer fallar la estructura que se trate. Fue as como se perdieron en ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Nelson Goodman and Modern Architecture

    A Belated Encounter

    by Kasper Lægring ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Architecture
    This book orchestrates a convergence of two discourses from the 1960s—Nelson Goodman’s aesthetic theory on one side and critiques of modern architecture articulated by figures like Peter Blake, Charles Jencks, and Robert Venturi/Denise Scott Brown on the other. Grounded in Goodman’s aesthetic theory, the book explores his conceptual framework within the context of modern architecture.At the heart ... Read more

    €52.83

  • African American Architects

    A Biographical Dictionary, 1865-1945

    Edited by Dreck Spurlock Wilson ...
    African-American architects have been designing and building houses and public buildings since 1865. Although many of these structures survive today, the architects themselves are virtually unknown. This unique reference work brings their lives and work to light for the first time. Written by 100 experts ranging from architectural historians to archivists, this book contains 160 biographical, A-Z ... Read more

    €195.29