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Inflection eBook Series

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  • Inflection 03: New Order

    Journal of the Melbourne School of Design

    by Rory Hyde, Luke Pearson, Forensic Architecture, Breathe Architecture, Lateral Office ...
    Series Book 3 - Inflection
    In the context of recent global political and economic disruption, architecture seems no longer equipped to address the demands of contem- porary society as an isolated discipline. One solution offered in this crisis of relevance is the notion of transdisciplinarity characterised by the hybridisa- tion of distinct disciplines. Transdisciplinarity is the New Order. In ection Volume 3 explores the ... Read more

    $26.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • The Architecture of Light

    Recent Approaches to Designing with Natural Light

    by Mary Ann Steane ...
    Reviewing the use of natural light by architects in the era of electricity, this book aims to show that natural light not only remains a potential source of order in architecture, but that natural lighting strategies impose a usefully creative discipline on design.Considering an approach to environmental context that sees light as a critical aspect of place, this book explores current attitudes to ... Read more

    $138.61 NZD

  • Urban Design Futures

    Edited by Malcolm Moor, Jon Rowland ...
    The last decade has seen the rise of urban design which has taken a central position in the new agendas for urban regeneration and renaissance. Urban design has moved from marginality to mainstream. The principles espoused by urban designers over the past thirty years are now accepted as key to a better urban environment and as we move towards greater sustainability, different ideas are emerging ... Read more

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  • The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture

    by James Stevens Curl, Susan Wilson ...
    Series series Oxford Quick Reference
    Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style, this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons), from Sir Francis Bacon and Imhotep to Liang Ssu-ch'eng and Francis Inigo Thomas. The ... ... Read more

    $27.99 NZD

  • The End of Tradition?

    Edited by Nezar Alsayyad ...
    Rooted in real world observations, this book questions the concept of tradition - whether contemporary globalization will prove its demise or whether there is a process of simultaneous ending and renewing. In his introduction, Nezar Alsayyad discusses the meaning of the word 'tradition' and the current debates about the 'end of tradition'. Thereafter the book is divided into three parts. The three ... Read more

    $167.10 NZD

  • Architectural Design in Steel

    by Mark Lawson, Peter Trebilcock ...
    Steelwork offers the opportunity for architectural expression, as well as being structurally versatile and adaptable material. Good detailing is vital because it affects structural performance, costs, buildability and, perhaps most importantly, appearance. Whilst the choice of the structural form is often the province of the structural engineer, architects should have a broad appreciation of the ... Read more

    $246.87 NZD

  • Egypt Visual Sourcebook

    For Artists, Architects, and Designers

    by Jim Hewitt ...
    An essential reference to Egypt's architectural heritage. This unique visual reference guide will be an invaluable resource to professional designers-from architects to illustrators, production designers, art directors, decorators, film concept artists, sculptors, and painters. It utilizes color photographs to illustrate a wide range of locations and styles of architecture throughout Egypt, ... Read more

    $74.51 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Designing Better Building

    Edited by Sebastian Macmillan ...
    Design is widely recognised as the key to improving the quality of the built environment. This well-illustrated book comprises 15 chapters written by leading practitioners, clients, academics and other experts, and presents the latest thinking on what design quality is and how to achieve it. For design practitioners and their clients alike, the book provides evidence to justify greater focus on, ... Read more

    $360.82 NZD

  • Building the Architect's Character

    Explorations in Traits

    by Kendra Schank Smith, Albert Smith ...
    An understanding of architects’ character traits can offer important insights into how they design buildings. These traits include leadership skills necessary to coordinate a team, honest and ethical behavior, being well educated and possessing a life-long love of learning, flexibility, resourcefulness, and visionary and strategic thinking. Characteristics such as these describe a successful ... Read more

    $151.99 NZD

  • Innovation in Architecture

    A Path to the Future

    Edited by Alan J. Brookes, Dominique Poole ...
    In this highly original book, through a series of essays, key architects and engineers in Europe, Australia, and the USA describe the ideas and development behind the innovative technology in their chosen projects, with the emphasis being on the means of production and the links between design and the manufacturing process. ... Read more

    $265.86 NZD

  • Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction

    by Nikolas Davies, Erkki Jokiniemi ...
    With more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields.The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from only the vaguest idea of the word required, a reader can ... Read more

    $379.81 NZD