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  • The Village Inn of Secret Dreams

    The joyfully heartwarming read from Alison Sherlock

    by Alison Sherlock ...
    Series Book 3 - The Riverside Lane Series
    From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with ... Read more

    RM 15.96 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Kominka

    The Beauty and Wisdom of Japanese Traditional Folk Houses

    by Kazuo Hasegawa ...
    For centuries, traditional wooden folk houses known as " kominka" have embodied the cultural values of the agrarian, merchant, and samurai societies of pre-modern Japan. Their huge sturdy posts and powerful beams have withstood earthquakes and other natural disasters, demonstrating the artistry of Japanese carpenters and the strength of handcrafted wood joinery. Preserved and reconstructed today, ... Read more

    RM 65.19 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

    A Technical Guidebook

    Edited by Nuria Martín Chivelet, Costa Kapsis, Francesco Frontini ...
    Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is an innovative technology offering a variety of building envelope solutions, materials, and colours for virtually any building surface. These BIPV products generate on-site renewable electricity, turning buildings from energy consumers to producers. BIPV is expected to play an indispensable role in the transition towards decarbonisation and energy ... Read more

    Free

  • 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

    RM 87.45 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

    RM 481.15

  • 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

    RM 114.39

  • 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

    RM 52.29 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

    RM 3.94 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    RM 59.45

  • 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

    RM 57.19 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

    RM 57.29 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

    RM 178.99

  • 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

    RM 111.69

  • 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

    RM 19.84

  • 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

    RM 178.76

  • 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

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  • 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

    RM 59.61 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

    RM 31.19 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    RM 95.40 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

    RM 176.09

  • Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide

    Asbestos Detection, Abatement and Inspection Procedures

    by R. Dodge Woodson ...
    Disturbing asbestos materials during construction is a serious hazard that all contractors may encounter. Because of the insidious nature of the material as a health hazard, EPA regulations require that even when a structure is to be completely demolished, asbestos (and all other hazardous materials) must be removed by a qualified contractor prior to general demolition. A construction contractor ... Read more

    RM 214.59

  • How to Build Cities and Destroy Motorways

    A radical perspective on environmental design

    by Alessandro Melis, Liam Donovan-Stumbles, Liam Donovan-Stumbles ...
    Over thousands of years, human beings have built habitats in response to their increasingly complex needs. The ultimate form of these habitats is the modern city: a feat in which the benefits are self-evident. However, the city has grown into a paradoxical phenomenon. Providing for the present compromises the ability to provide for the future.The unidirectional metabolism of the city is consuming ... Read more

    RM 35.75 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Building Wisconsin’s Barns

    by William H. Tishler ...
    Barns are noble structures that highlight our rural landscape. They remain an enormous source of pride for the people of Wisconsin. Many realize that no other visible human achievement reflects the long relationship they have had with the land. However, little information is available regarding their history and how they were constructed. William H. Tishler, an emeritus professor of landscape ... Read more

    RM 15.87

  • The Merry Wives of Windsor

    by William Shakespeare ...
    The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comedy by William Shakespeare, first published in 1602, though believed to have been written prior to 1597. It features the fat knight Sir John Falstaff, and is Shakespeare's only play to deal exclusively with contemporary Elizabethan era English middle class life. It has been adapted for the opera on occasions. ... Read more

    RM 3.94 or Free with Kobo Plus