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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

  • Design Technics

    Archaeologies of Architectural Practice

    Edited by Zeynep Çelik Alexander, John May ...
    Leading scholars historicize and theorize technology’s role in architectural designAlthough the question of technics pervades the contemporary discipline of architecture, there are few critical analyses on the topic. Design Technics fills this gap, arguing that the technical dimension of design has often been flattened into the broader celebratory rhetoric of innovation. Bringing together leading ... Read more

    S$ 29.75 SGD

  • Procurement in the Construction Industry

    The Impact and Cost of Alternative Market and Supply Processes

    by William Hughes, Patricia M. Hillebrandt, David Greenwood, Wisdom Kwawu ...
    Series series Spon Research
    Do recent moves in the construction industry towards collaborative working and other new procurement procedures really make good business sense? Procurement in the Construction Industry is the result of research into this question and it includes the first rigorous categorizing of the differences between procurement methods currently in use. In the process of carrying out this research, the team ... Read more

    S$ 90.76 SGD

  • Rheology of Fresh Cement and Concrete

    Proceedings of an International Conference, Liverpool, 1990

    Edited by P.F.G. Banfill ...
    This book brings together new research information on the flow behaviour of cementitious materials from the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Finland, USSR, USA and Japan, presented at the International Conference organised by the British Society of Rheology in March 1990. ... Read more

    S$ 123.77 SGD

  • Skyscrapers Of The World

    A Tale Of Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, Lotte World Tower, And Taipei 101

    by A.J. Kingston ...
    Explore the Skyscrapers of the World ️Unveil the captivating stories behind four iconic skyscrapers in our exclusive book bundle, "Skyscrapers of the World: A Tale of Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, Lotte World Tower, and Taipei 101." These architectural marvels have redefined skylines, pushed the boundaries of human creativity, and symbolize the enduring spirit of innovation. Four Inspiring Books ... Read more

    S$ 6.80 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Conservation and Restoration of Built Heritage

    A History of Conservation Culture and its More Recent Developments

    by Salvatore D'Agostino ...
    Series series Built Heritage and Geotechnics
    The word conservation, when used in the context of the preservation of built heritage, implies an intrinsically complex concept that evolved over time, since it has been influenced by the perception of history throughout time. This volume emphasises why an understanding of the cultural evolution of the conservation approach must be considered a prerequisite for architects and engineers if they are ... Read more

    S$ 92.14 SGD

  • Hand Hewn

    The Traditions, Tools, and Enduring Beauty of Timber Framing

    by Jack A. Sobon ...
    Celebrate the artistry of timber-frame building with this fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home.Hand Hewn is a gorgeous exploration of the traditions of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance and resilience. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. ... Read more

    S$ 19.94 SGD

  • Behavioral Formation

    Volatile Design Processes and the Emergence of a Strange Specificity

    by Roland Snooks ...
    Emergent processes of formation create intensive, volatile, intricate, complex phenomena. These processes have come to define our contemporary understanding of the nature of becoming, which stands in contrast to established notions of architectural design and authorship.The design research of Roland Snooks is a speculation on the relationship between emergent processes of formation and ... Read more

    S$ 20.81 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Computational Mechanics in Structural Engineering

    Recent developments and future trends

    Edited by F.Y. Cheng, F. Zizhi ...
    Proceedings of Sino-US Joint Symposium/Workshop on Recent Developments and Future Trends of Computational Mechanics in Structural Engineering, Beijing, China, September 24-28 1991 ... Read more

    S$ 79.76 SGD

  • Geospaces

    Continuities Between Humans, Spaces, and the Earth

    by Alper Derinboğaz ...
    Geospaces is an extended visual essay of ideas, images, drawings and projects that follows the work of Alper Derinboğaz over the past decade, framing an approach to architecture based on empathy with earth.Architectural history is a fragment of the long evolution of forms of habitat. The shape of the lands and the way we inhabit them are at the root of all architectural endeavors. However, our ... Read more

    S$ 26.80 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Concrete in the Service of Mankind

    Appropriate concrete technology

    Edited by Ravindra Dhir, Michael McCarthy ...
    This third volume of Concrete in the Service of Mankind focuses on appropriate concrete technology. Concrete is ubiquitous and unique, and is found in every developed and developing country. Indeed, there are no alternatives to concrete as a volume construction material for infrastructure. This raises important questions of how concrete should ... Read more

    S$ 962.76 SGD

  • The Place Economy - Volume 1

    The real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking.

    by Andrew Hoyne ...
    The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New ... Read more

    S$ 90.24 SGD

  • Reimagining Industrial Sites

    Changing Histories and Landscapes

    by Catherine Heatherington ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Landscape and Environmental Design
    The discourse around derelict, former industrial and military sites has grown in recent years. This interest is not only theoretical, and landscape professionals are taking new approaches to the design and development of these sites. This book examines the varied ways in which the histories and qualities of these derelict sites are reimagined in the transformed landscape and considers how such ... Read more

    S$ 82.51 SGD

  • A House Deconstructed

    by Mark Jarzombek, Vikramaditya Prakash ...
    This book ‘deconstructs’ a single recently constructed house located in Seattle, WA, in an attempt to recover its backstory. The information is presented along four vectors – atoms, labors, sources and ingredients.Though remarkably detailed, the A House Deconstructed contends that a huge proportion of what we ‘know’ about the house is unknowable, not because our epistemological instruments aren’t ... Read more

    S$ 17.87 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Google SketchUp Cookbook

    Practical Recipes and Essential Techniques

    by Bonnie Roskes ...
    As the first book for intermediate and advanced users of Google SketchUp, this Cookbook goes beyond the basics to explore the complex features and tools that design professionals use. You'll get numerous step-by-step tutorials for solving common (and not so common) design problems, with detailed color graphics to guide your way, and discussions that explain additional ways to complete a task. ... Read more

    S$ 39.67 SGD

  • Combined Production of Heat and Power

    Edited by J. Sirchis ...
    Proceedings of a European seminar organized by the CEC, Directorate-General for Energy and the Instituto para la Diversificacion y Ahorro de la Energia Eua (IDEA) with the cooperation of Gomez Pardo Foundation's Energy Commission, Madrid, Spain, 10-11 October 1989. ... Read more

    S$ 67.38 SGD

  • Pyrotechnic Cities

    Architecture, Fire-Safety and Standardisation

    by Liam Ross ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Architecture
    This book explores the relationship between architecture, government and fire. It posits that, through the question of fire-safety standardisation, building design comes to be both a problem for, and a tool of, government. Through a close study of fire-safety standards it demonstrates the shaping effect that architecture and the city have on the way we think about governing.Opening with an ... Read more

    S$ 82.51 SGD

  • The BIM Management Handbook

    by David Shepherd ...
    An authoritative and practical road map for those implementing and managing BIM workflows. With the 2016 deadline for BIM level 2 fast approaching and the growing realisation of the huge benefits BIM brings these skills are becoming industry essentials. Concentrating on the how rather than the why this will help you to adapt by clearly, and without jargon, explaining standard BIM processes, ... Read more

    S$ 81.08 SGD

  • Il Metodo Ristruttura

    Il Metodo Definitivo in 10 + 1 Passi per Liberarti Finalmente dal Problema di Come e Quando Ristrutturare la Tua Casa

    by Fabio Graziosi ...
    Stai per ristrutturare il tuo immobile e non sai se stai facendo i giusti passi?O non conosci l’iter corretto da seguire?Hai sentito pareri discordanti su come ristrutturare al meglio la tua casa (o l’edificio in cui lavori) e non sai quale campana ascoltare?Ti sei rivolto a tecnici che però non ti hanno dato le informazioni complete di cui hai bisogno e alcuni concetti che hanno esposto non ti ... Read more

    S$ 14.45 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    S$ 17.65 SGD

  • Developments in Thin-Walled Structures - 3

    Edited by J. Rhodes, A.C. Walker ...
    This book covers the growing interest in weight and cost-conscious design of structures across a range of engineering applications. It discusses linear and sheet structural components, and is concerned with the development of a powerful approach to the analysis of shell mechanics. ... Read more

    S$ 694.56 SGD

  • Autonomía artesanal

    Creaciones y resistencias del pueblo kamsá

    by Gloria Stella Barrera Jurado ...
    Series Book 1 - Colección Libros de Investigación Vicerrectoría de Investigación
    Con sus obras, los maestros artesanos kamsá brindan lecciones cotidianas de signidad y sabiduría. En ellas se pueden reconocer códigos anónimos y colectivos que se respetan y perpetúan; también espacios de creación propios que permiten el reconocimiento individual en acciones de resistencia ante los diferentes tipos de presiones externas. El universo artesanal kamsá es una expresión de la cultura ... Read more

    S$ 6.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus