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  • Humanise

    A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World

    by Thomas Heatherwick ...
    From one of the world's most imaginative designers comes a story about humanity told through the lens of our buildings.'This book is a super-accessible guide as to why we shouldn't put up with soulless buildings and how we might change that' GRAYSON PERRY*****Our world is losing its humanity.Too many developers care more about their shareholders than society. Too many politicians care more about ... Read more

    S$ 22.55 SGD

  • Henry V

    by William Shakespeare ...
    Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in 1599. It is based on the life of King Henry V of England, and focuses on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. The play is the final part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II, Henry IV, part 1 and Henry IV, part 2. The original audiences would thus have already been ... Read more

    S$ 0.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

    by Matthew Frederick ...
    Get 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from drawing lines to color theory—in this classic architecture book.These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory—provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often ... Read more

    S$ 20.05 SGD

  • The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

    A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

    by Jenni Keer ...
    'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... Read more

    S$ 16.67 SGD

  • Fallen Crest Boxset

    by Tijan ...
    "Fallen Crest is a masterfully told story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and rooting for the bad guys." Teresa Mummert, New York Times and USA TODAY best selling author"Fallen Crest is one of my absolute favorite series! Tijan's characters are so dark, so intense, that you can't help but get sucked into their story. If you haven't read this series yet, you're missing out!" - K.A. Robinson ... Read more

    S$ 8.94 SGD

  • Sustainable Construction Materials

    Glass Cullet

    by Jorge de Brito, Gurmel S. Ghataora, Chao Qun Lye, Ravindra K. Dhir OBE ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
    This book is the fourth, in the series of five, on sustainable construction materials and like the previous three, it is also different to the norm. Its uniqueness lies in using the newly developed, Analytical Systemisation Method, in building the data-matrix sourced from 751 publications, contributed by 1402 authors from 513 institutions in 51 countries, from 1970 to 2017, on the subject of ... Read more

    S$ 287.97 SGD

  • Adapting Buildings for Changing Uses

    Guidelines for Change of Use Refurbishment

    by David Kincaid ...
    Adapting Building for Changing Uses discusses the comprehensive refurbishment of buildings to enable them to be used for purposes different to those originally intended.For those involved in the often risky business of conversion of buildings from one type of use to another, Adapting Building for Changing Uses provides secure guidance on which uses may be best suited to a particular location. This ... Read more

    S$ 149.10 SGD

  • History, Performance and Conservation

    by Barry Bridgwood, Lindsay Lennie ...
    Series series Technologies of Architecture
    Ideal for students of architectural technology, this volume of the Technologies of Architecture series covers the technologies available and the processes necessary for the conservation of existing buildings and environments.This book provides, in a single text, the tools for students to be able to evaluate such buildings, as well as an extensive understanding of the mechanisms which cause their ... Read more

    S$ 87.78 SGD

  • Inspections and Reports on Dwellings: Assessing Age

    by Philip Santo ...
    Identifying the age of a property is a fundamental step in understanding its form of construction and in being prepared to differentiate between the characteristic defects of that age of property and defects which are more unusual and may warrant particular care in investigation and assessment. This second edition of Inspections and Reports on Dwellings: Assessing Age updates the market context ... Read more

    S$ 135.17 SGD

  • Gauged Brickwork

    by Gerard Lynch ...
    Gauged brickwork is a term used to describe the superior finish required in the details of an important brickwork elevation, such as moulded reveals, arches, string courses and other forms of ornamentation. This is achieved through shaping the individual bricks to produce a high degree of regularity, accurate dimensions and extreme fineness in the joints. This practical handbook combines simple ... Read more

    S$ 232.72 SGD

  • Design Energy Simulation for Architects

    Guide to 3D Graphics

    by Kjell Anderson ...
    Leading architectural firms are now using in-house design simulation to help make more sustainable design decisions. Taking advantage of these new tools requires understanding of what can be done with simulation, how to do it, and how to interpret the results.This software-agnostic book, which is intended for you to use as a professional architect, shows you how to reduce the energy use of all ... Read more

    S$ 122.62 SGD

  • The Return of Nature

    Sustaining Architecture in the Face of Sustainability

    Edited by Erika Naginski, Preston Cohen ...
    The Return of Nature asks you to critique your conception of nature and your approach to architectural sustainability and green design. What do the terms mean? Are they de facto design requirements? Or are they unintended design replacements? The book is divided into five parts giving you multiple viewpoints on the role of the relations between architecture, nature, technology, and culture. A ... Read more

    S$ 97.54 SGD

  • CITA Complex Modelling

    by Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen ...
    CITA Complex Modelling investigates the infrastructures of architectural design models. By questioning the tools for integrating information across the expanded digital design chain, the book asks how to support feedback between different scales of design engagement moving from material design, across design, simulation and analysis to specification and fabrication. The book conveys the findings ... Read more

    S$ 10.22 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Urban Planners

    Edited by Reid Ewing, Keunhyun Park ...
    Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Urban Planners provides fundamental knowledge and hands-on techniques about research, such as research topics and key journals in the planning field, advice for technical writing, and advanced quantitative methodologies.This book aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive and detailed understanding of advanced quantitative methods and to provide ... Read more

    S$ 87.78 SGD

  • Autoclaved Aerated Concrete - Properties, Testing and Design

    by S. Aroni ...
    This is a comprehensive guide to autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) for designers, specifiers, users and manufacturers. It provides a model code of practice for the structural use of AAC and provides designers with a complete guide to the structural use of AAC in structural applications in building. ... Read more

    S$ 745.59 SGD

  • Digital Records, Heritage Conservation and Post-earthquake Re-construction in Chile

    by Bernadette Devilat L. ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation
    The conservation of built heritage implies constant intervention. One form of intervention is reconstruction, which, in the context of disasters, usually tries to bring buildings and places back to their previous state and is contested in heritage discourses. This book challenges reconstruction as a replica to physically preserve damaged built heritage by critically examining a context of constant ... Read more

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  • Ville numérique

    La qualité urbaine en question

    by Emeline Bailly, Dorothée Marchand ...
    Comment la ville numérique affecte-t-elle la qualité, l’attractivité et la vitalité des territoires ? Comment les objets connectés urbains sont-ils appréhendés ? Remettent-ils en cause nos représentations de la ville et nos perceptions des paysages urbains ?Dans le contexte de la promotion de la ville numérique, Emeline Bailly et Dorothée Marchand interrogent les implications de son essor sur la ... Read more

    S$ 38.34 SGD

  • Situate, Manipulate, Fabricate

    An Anthology of the Influences on Architectural Design and Production

    Edited by Chad Schwartz ...
    This anthology of selected works outlines three critical instigators of architecture, all tied directly to the tectonic makeup of our built environment – place, material, and assembly. These catalysts provide the organizational framework for a collection of essays discussing their significant influence on the processes of architectural design and construction.With content from a diverse collection ... Read more

    S$ 85.00 SGD

  • Upkeep, Repair, and Maintenance in Adaptive Interiors

    Edited by Amy Campos, Deborah Schneiderman, Keena Suh, Karyn Zieve ...
    This volume explores issues of repair, maintenance, sustenance, and adaptation within the context of interior design and its histories.The contributions to this volume celebrate critical analysis of past and present work as well as potentials for upkeeping the built environment, sustaining our histories and cultures, and maintaining our shared resources as we face radical shifts in the ways in ... Read more

    S$ 87.78 SGD

  • 100 Site Analysis Essentials

    An architect's guide

    by Peter Farrall, Iain Jackson ...
    How do I follow a brief? What is the site’s context? What’s its history and what is adjacent to it now? How have other designers responded to similar site conditions? Conducting a site analysis is an essential part of the design process. Through careful examination, observation and documentation, you can cultivate a deeper understanding of the place you are designing. Designed to help students ... Read more

    S$ 51.49 SGD

  • Operações Unitárias Na Indústria Química

    by Armin Franz Isenmann ...
    Este livro é redigido para estudantes da Engenharia Química. Os assuntos: fluxo de matéria, transporte de fluidos, scale-up, números adimensionais e análise dimensional, fluxo de calor, trocadores de calor, métodos mecânicos e térmicos de separação e purificação, são abordados em cinco capítulos de maneira simplificada e intuitiva. As fórmulas matemáticas mais importantes são devidamente derivadas ... Read more

    S$ 8.92 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fracture and Damage of Concrete and Rock - FDCR-2

    Edited by H.P. Rossmanith ...
    This book forms the Proceedings of the International Conference held in Vienna in November 1992 dealing with ageing, fatigue and fracture of concrete and concrete structures. Special sections cover demolition and recycling, and anchorage engineering. As well as selected international contributions, five specially invited plenary papers are included ... Read more

    S$ 137.95 SGD

  • Composite Steel Structures

    Advances, design and construction

    Edited by R. Narayanan ...
    The constant need for cost-effective structural forms has led to the increasing use of composite construction, and a substantial amount of research effort is currently being spent in developing techniques for combining concrete and steel effectively. Significant economies in this form of construction have been observed, especially in bridges and building floors. Codes of Practice on composite ... Read more

    S$ 850.11 SGD

  • Brickmaking

    History and Heritage

    by Dr David Johnson ...
    Across much of the country buildings have been made of brick, rather than stone, from the Roman period onwards. High-status buildings of the Tudor and Stuart eras were often built of clay brick, but it was only in the nineteenth century that the use of brick in rapid industrial and urban development saw a massive increase in brick production. Mechanisation of the various processes, along with the ... Read more

    S$ 16.34 SGD