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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$ 22.66 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

  • 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$ 16.45 SGD

  • MIAS Architects at Centre Pompidou

    by Josep Miàs ...
    "As a kid who wanted to be an architect you could either make clay shapes, drag pieces of driftwood into vague boxes—or put together Meccano cages. I followed the last option and surely so did Josep Miás". --Peter CookTracing through the pieces being published, you sense that Josep Miás is essentially a man who takes strips and edges and develops them into meshes, and then maybe combs, and then ... Read more

    S$ 29.75 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Eco-efficient Rendering Mortars

    Use of Recycled Materials

    by Catarina Brazao Farinha, Joseph Jankovic, Maria Do Rosario Veiga ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
    Eco-Efficient Rendering Mortars: Use of Recycled Materials focuses on the use of waste materials into cement-based renders, discussing the origins, treatment processes and properties of relevant wastes. The book dispels mistrust through demonstrating the technical feasibility and environmental benefits of eco-efficient rendering mortars. It considers the characteristics of different waste products ... Read more

    S$ 172.75 SGD

  • Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction

    Edited by Cheng Yu ...
    Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction discusses advancements in an area that has become an important construction material for buildings. The book addresses cutting-edge new technologies and design methods using cold-formed steel as a main structural material, and provides technical guidance on how to design and build sustainable and energy-efficient cold-formed steel buildings. Part One ... Read more

    S$ 305.19 SGD

  • Armadillo and Onion Inspired Sleep-out Design Brief: Sustainable Architecture.

    by William Van Zyl ...
    OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY:Who will read this book?Adults, teachers, tertiary and secondary school students (15-year-olds and older).What is covered in this book?Sustainable architectural design, including a design brief for a sleep-out. This book contains some guidelines and hints for solving the ARMADILLO AND ONION INSPIRED SLEEPOUT DESIGN BRIEF.Situation: You are an archite... ... Read more

    S$ 2.51 SGD

  • Il Progetto colore

    by Elena Confortini ...
    Scopri come trasformare la tua casa nella sua versione migliore e senza ristrutturare con il Progetto colore.Questa piccola guida tutta al femminile analizza gli elementi che compongono l'immagine della tua casa, illustra gli strumenti decorativi di cui puoi disporre per cambiarla - pitture, carte da parati, decorativi materici, cornici multifunzionali, battiscopa, boiserie - e delinea un metodo ... Read more

    S$ 8.99 SGD

  • Landlady in Paradise — How Not To!

    by W. M. Raebeck, Raebeck W. M. ...
    What are the best and worst aspects of being a landlady in Paradise?Nothing could go wrong in Paradise. right? As long as you, as a landlord, avoid the entanglements of remodeling, financial leveraging, construction workers’ foibles, tenant dramas, and court cases. Should be a breeze otherwise.W. M. Raebeck’s landlady experience reveals what can happen to a "know-nothing newbie" in the hot tropics ... Read more

    S$ 7.99 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Towards a Critique of Architecture’s Contemporaneity

    4 Essays

    by Gevork Hartoonian ...
    Pursuing historical analogies between nineteenth-century theories and the current practices captivated by digital reproducibility, this book offers a critical take on architecture’s contemporaneity through four essays: tectonics, materiality, cladding, and labor.Fundamental to this proposition is the historicity of Gottfried Semper’s theorization of architecture amidst the outpouring of new ... Read more

    S$ 39.87 SGD

  • Architectural Epidemiology

    Architecture as a Mechanism for Designing a Healthier, More Sustainable, and Resilient World

    by Adele Houghton, Carlos Castillo-Salgado ...
    How to create healthier, sustainable, and resilient communities using place-based design strategies.In a world where real estate development often overlooks the critical link between our built environment and public health, architectural epidemiology has emerged as a groundbreaking field that reimagines how to design, build, and inhabit our spaces. Adele Houghton and Carlos Castillo-Salgado bridge ... Read more

    S$ 112.80 SGD

  • 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

    S$ 192.55 SGD

  • Earthen Floors, Second Edition

    A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice

    by Sukita Reay Crimmel, James Thomson ...
    Beautiful, durable, non-toxic floors — made from the earth beneath your feetIf you're looking for a natural flooring option that is warm, breathable, and environmentally responsible, Earthen Floors, Second Edition shows you exactly how to design, install, and live with earthen floors that perform beautifully in modern homes.Fully revised and updated, this comprehensive, full-color guide combines ... Read more

    S$ 49.58 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$ 82.51 SGD

  • Codesign e arquitetura para a saúde

    by Michele Caixeta, Gabriela Camelo, Marcio Fabricio ...
    Codesign e arquitetura para a saúde é um livro planejado para orientar projetistas e pesquisadores no envolvimento efetivo de usuários no processo de projeto, através da compilação de resultados de diversas pesquisas nesta temática, em âmbito nacional e internacional, dirigidas por seus autores. O codesign tem o papel de ampliar a comunicação entre os usuários e os profissionais de projetos, ... Read more

    S$ 16.48 SGD

  • Il trattamento della piscina

    Guida pratica al trattamento dell'acqua di piscina, ricircolo, filtrazione, disinfezione e locale tecnico

    by Editrice Il Campo ...
    Guida pratica al trattamento dell’acqua nelle piscine private, con tantissime foto, disegni tecnici e tabelle. Tra i temi trattati:il sistema di ricircolo e filtrazione (tipologie, funzionamento, manutenzione);l’utilizzo e il funzionamento dei sistemi di disinfezione (clorazione, elettrolisi del sale, raggi UV, ozono);il locale tecnico (dove posizionarlo, cosa contiene, come mantenerlo);il ... Read more

    S$ 12.61 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Historic Bridges

    Evaluation, Preservation, and Management

    Edited by Hojjat Adeli ...
    Explore Historic Bridge Design through the Perspective of Modern Engineering**Historic Bridges:**Evaluation, Preservation, and Management provides both an admiring and a technical account of bridge engineering through an exploration of several remarkable examples. From ancient China to modern-day Minnesota, the book discusses the history and structural evaluation of bridges, as well as their ... Read more

    S$ 130.65 SGD

  • Tall Buildings

    Structural Systems and Aerodynamic Form

    by Mehmet Günel, Hüseyin Ilgin ...
    The structural challenges of building 800 metres into the sky are substantial, and include several factors which do not affect low-rise construction. This book focusses on these areas specifically to provide the architectural and structural knowledge which must be taken into account in order to design tall buildings successfully. In presenting examples of steel, reinforced concrete, and composite ... Read more

    S$ 220.06 SGD

  • Inclusive Design

    Implementation and Evaluation

    by Jordana L. Maisel, Edward Steinfeld, Megan Basnak, Korydon Smith, M. Beth Tauke ...
    Series series PocketArchitecture
    As part of the PocketArchitecture Series, this volume focuses on inclusive design and its allied fields—ergonomics, accessibility, and participatory design. This book aims for the direct application of inclusive design concepts and technical information into architectural and interior design practices, construction, facilities management, and property development. A central goal is to illustrate ... Read more

    S$ 67.38 SGD

  • The Routledge Companion to Smart Design Thinking in Architecture & Urbanism for a Sustainable, Living Planet

    Edited by Mitra Kanaani ...
    This comprehensive companion surveys intelligent design thinking in architecture and urbanism, investigates multiple facets of "smart" approaches to design thinking that augment the potentials of user experiences as well as his/her physical and mental interactions with the built environment.Split into six paradigms, this volume looks at the theoretical and historical background of smart design, ... Read more

    S$ 94.89 SGD

  • Introduction to Architectural Technology Third Edition

    by Pete Silver, Will McLean ...
    Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. This book clearly explains the core aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control and computer modelling. The third edition includes six new case studies, more on structural types, new information on ... Read more

    S$ 49.69 SGD

  • Mass Timber

    Materials, Design, and Construction

    by Peggi L. Clouston, Alexander C. Schreyer ...
    The most comprehensive reference on building with mass timber, extensively covering its sustainability, materials, building conceptualization, structural design and construction processesMass Timber: Materials, Design, and Construction is a one-stop resource book for mass timber construction with thorough textual descriptions, engaging images, many concept drawings, and discussion of state-of-the ... Read more

    S$ 144.99 SGD

  • Theory of Experience in Architecture and Urban Design

    Edited by Adolfo Benito Narváez Tijerina, Gabriela Carmona Ochoa ...
    This unique volume presents the practical tools for architects and urban designers to improve the work processes of architectural design—from conception to construction, taking into consideration the personalized world of users, architects, and urban designers. The volume starts from the conception of architectural space as a continuum that goes from the subjective depth of the mind to the ... Read more

    S$ 247.50 SGD

  • AutoCAD Beginners (2D) Drafting Module 1

    by Henry Nkutha ...
    AutoCAD Beginners (2D) is a simplified technical module demystifying drafting that uses AutoCAD software.It offers readers the ability to test their knowledge and provides tutorials, assignments, tests and examination past papers to prepare learners for their final exams.The module has been prepared for technical drafting working classes, maths and science students from matric, N3 and higher ... Read more

    S$ 8.82 SGD