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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

  • Water Wells - Monitoring, Maintenance, Rehabilitation

    Proceedings of the International Groundwater Engineering Conference, Cranfield Institute of Technology, UK

    Edited by P. Howsam ...
    Throughout the world, boreholes and tubewells operate inefficiently or have been abandoned. Diagnosis of the problems requires hydrogeological and operational information, which is often not available because appropriate monitoring has not taken place. Guidelines on cost effective monitoring and maintenance need to be established; information on su ... Read more

    S$ 123.77 SGD

  • Properties of Fresh Concrete

    Proceedings of the International RILEM Colloquium

    Edited by H.J. Wierig ...
    This book presents new information on concrete properties and production in the light of the widespread use of ready mixed concrete and new concreting materials. This book forms the Proceedings of the RILEM Colloquium held in Hanover, West Germany in October 1990. Papers from 18 countries in Europe, North America and the Far East are included. ... Read more

    S$ 694.56 SGD

  • Designed to Perform

    An Illustrated Guide to Delivering Energy Efficient Homes

    by Tom Dollard ...
    How do we ensure sustainable buildings perform as intended? The performance gap between predicted and actual energy use in new homes has been identified as key problem by government and industry experts. This updated edition is an illustrated practical design guide to delivering better energy performance in all types of new build homes. It introduces readers to the concept of the performance gap ... Read more

    S$ 59.07 SGD

  • Good Practice Guide

    Business Resilience

    by Mark Kemp ...
    Architecture can be a high risk and low-income profession. Planning to manage risks is essential. Workloads tend to be cyclical and managing lean periods and booms whilst being prepared for the next downturn is a key requirement. This book is a how-to guide to build business resilience into your architectural practice, offering methods for managing business-critical events and crises. It shows you ... Read more

    S$ 61.82 SGD

  • Dilectis Hispaniae - Guía de la España Olvidada

    by Jorge Lucendo ...
    El libro «Dilectis Hispaniae» -Guía de la España Olvidada-, recoge todos los monumentos históricos más emblemáticos de eso que se ha dado en llamar «La España del Recuerdo». Nuestro rico Patrimonio Histórico Cultural se queja de abandono en muchas ocasiones, en la mayoría de ellas por desconocimiento del valor de esos edificios o monumentos, y en otros muchas, por falta de medios económicos para ... Read more

    S$ 6.06 SGD

  • Energiesparendes Bauen und Sanieren

    Neutrale Information für mehr Energieeffizienz

    by Thomas Königstein ...
    Series series Bau-Rat
    Der Autor zeigt verständlich und anwendungsorientiert, dass Energieeinsparung weder beim Neubau noch bei der Sanierung Einschränkung und Verzicht, sondern Behaglichkeit, Qualitätssteigerung, Werterhaltung und Klimaschutz bedeutet. Mehr denn je geht es um den Klimaschutz. Bis 2030 sollen die Emissionen von Treibhausgasen gegenüber 1990 um mindestens 55 Prozent sinken, bis 2050 soll Deutschland ... Read more

    S$ 36.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fundamental Building Technology

    by Andrew J. Charlett, Craig Maybery-Thomas ...
    Fundamental Building Technology introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. Written with the novice in mind, this textbook is the ideal starting point for any construction student, as it fully supports the reader all the way to understanding the functional requirements of each element of the ... Read more

    S$ 97.64 SGD

  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

    by William Shakespeare ...
    The present ebook comprises the complete writings of William Shakespeare. It comes with 150 original illustrations which are the engravings John Boydell commissioned for his Boydell Shakespeare Gallery. ------------ Contents: COMEDIES: The Comedy of Errors The Taming of the Shrew The Two Gentlemen of Verona Love's Labor's Lost A Midsummer Night's Dream The Merchant of Venice The Merry Wives of ... Read more

    S$ 0.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Energía solar fotovoltaica para todos

    by Pedro Francisco Garcia Martin ...
    Ahorrar dinero en la factura de la electricidad, mejorar el medio ambiente y ser autosuficientes energéticamente hablando hasta el punto de olvidar por completo las compañías eléctricas, puede parecer algo inalcanzable. No obstante, gracias a los contenidos de este libro y la app Android que lo acompaña para el diseño y la instalación de sistemas de energía solar fotovoltaica, está más cerca que ... Read more

    S$ 18.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Genius of Japanese Carpentry

    Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft

    by Azby Brown ...
    The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare. Although the full monastery reconstruction will not be completed until 2030, one of the main temples, the Picture Hall, has been completely restored employing the same ... Read more

    S$ 19.83 SGD

  • Capsules: Typology of Other Architecture

    by Peter Šenk ...
    This book investigates the architectural, product design, and urban typology of the capsule which, beginning in the 1960s, broadened the concept of the basic building blocks of architecture to include a minimal living unit, called the "capsule." Here it is presented with regard to the continuity of the development of the Modern Movement, its revisionist criticism, pioneering examples, as well as ... Read more

    S$ 79.76 SGD

  • Architecture and Field/Work

    Edited by Suzanne Ewing, Jeremie Michael McGowan, Chris Speed, Victoria Clare Bernie ...
    Series series Critiques
    Identifying and critically discussing the key terms, techniques, methodologies and habits that comprise our understanding of fieldwork in architectural education, research and practice, this book collates contributions by established and emerging international scholars. It will be of interest to critical practitioners, researchers, scholars and students of architecture.A selection of critical ... Read more

    S$ 97.64 SGD

  • Demolition Methods and Practice V1

    by Y. Kasai ...
    This book contains papers, presented at the Second International RILEM Symposium on Demolition and Reuse of Concrete and Masonry, held in Tokyo, Japan, in November 1988, on various demolition techniques and practice as well as demolition machines of concrete structures. ... Read more

    S$ 97.64 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

  • 混材設計學【暢銷更新版】：設計師必備 最潮材質混搭創意350

    by 漂亮家居編輯部 ...
    ★設計師必備，台灣第一本聚焦「異材質」運用於室內設計的賞析&應用專書。★應用必知：從常見建材的選材、工法、計價、設計、收邊、保養，教讀者如何選擇、運用對的建材與工法做混搭。★各種異材質混用作品案例、工序分析，從建材知識、風格設計、實用技法，資訊豐富完整一次給足。因應現今居家或商業空間設計樣貌多元的需求，各種不同建材在同一個空間搭配使用，成了現今室內設計新趨勢，藉由鐵件、木素材、水泥粉光等相異材質的混搭與運用，不只讓空間有了更多元的樣貌與豐富的層次感，二種以上材質拼接混用時，拼貼的技巧與工法，也展現了另一種層次的工藝之美。本書深入淺出地剖析適合居家空間運用於混搭的建材，邀集擅用異材質混搭的設計師現身說法，以實際案例賞析介紹各類異材質拼接的特色、用途、價格、施工、保養等知識，讀者可根據自身喜好、需求、預算等條件，尋找最適合混搭方式，打造心中理想的質感空間。 ... Read more

    S$ 11.83 SGD

  • Optimization Methods for Material Design of Cement-based Composites

    Edited by A.M. Brandt ...
    Series series Modern Concrete Technology
    Provides a clear, comprehensive introduction to the subject. Different problems of optimization are considered and illustrated with examples. Large sets of new experimental data are presented and discussed. ... Read more

    S$ 550.15 SGD

  • Restoring Antique Furniture

    Techniques for Restoring Wood and Old Furniture

    by Testi Creativi ...
    Antique furniture restoration is both a technical craft and a refined art that allows you to preserve history while restoring functionality and beauty. This practical guide is designed to help you approach wooden furniture restoration with clarity, method, and confidence, whether you are working on a simple piece or a valuable antique.A Clear and Structured ApproachThis manual guides you step by ... Read more

    S$ 7.99 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Vedic Vastu Shastra

    Gladdoma, #2

    by Raju Xavier ...
    Series Book 2 - Gladdoma
    Discover the timeless wisdom of Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian art and science of architecture, in this insightful book. Learn how to create harmonious living in tune with nature, your surroundings, and your workspaces that foster growth, prosperity, happiness, and well-being.This book seamlessly blends traditional Vastu principles with modern construction techniques, offering practical guidance ... Read more

    S$ 1.25 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Case Studies in Architecture and Landscape

    Expanding the Legacy of Peter Blundell Jones

    Edited by Jan Woudstra, Xiang Ren ...
    The architect, historian and critic Peter Blundell Jones (1949–2016) considered architecture as an expansive field within the arts and humanities and social sciences that included landscape and urban studies. His focus within this built environment was firmly on people and place, which to him meant developing a comprehension of the broad human, material and social engagements with specific ... Read more

    S$ 79.76 SGD

  • 圖解S造建築入門：一次精通鋼骨造建築的基本知識、設計、施工和應用

    ゼロからはじめる 「S造建築」入門

    by 原口秀昭 ...
    Series series 藝術叢書1
    ★好評暢銷書《建築的設備教室》、《圖解RC造建築入門》系列力作280堂鋼骨造建築入門課――――Q&A解說 + 插圖圖解 = 輕鬆理解S造建築！◎一頁一問，搭配精繪插圖，循序漸進介紹鋼骨造建築知識◎完整說明細節和整體概念，詳盡導讀建物的構造方式及設計施工◎每頁、每項獨立章節，3分鐘即可輕鬆讀完一個單元◎日本暢銷建築書作家親授掌握鋼骨造建築之道，充實實務知識的必備書最有趣的鋼骨造建築入門書――――建築知識的學習起點，一次弄懂S造建築的門道！材料、構法、結構、施工、設計、繪製等合為一體，就形成建築物。設計或施工的現場，不像學校的授課可以垂直劃分，而許多入門書的內容實在過於基礎，實務上根本派不上用場；針對專家所出版的詳細圖集或施工手冊，對於初學者來說又太困難，也無法傳達出建築有趣的地方。本書介紹鋼骨造建物的建造、構造方式、材料，以及設計和施工時必須理解的最低限度知識。將這些非常基本的知識 ... Read more

    S$ 10.70 SGD

  • Creative Industry Parks in China

    Adaptive Reuse and the Future of Industrial Heritage

    by Geuntae Park ...
    Series series Routledge Focus on the Global Creative Economy
    This book examines how China transforms industrial heritage sites into creative industry parks through adaptive reuse.Drawing on theoretical frameworks, case studies from Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, and expert interviews, it explores the intersection of architecture, heritage, culture, business, and policy in redeveloping former industrial sites. The work examines the contributions of these ... Read more

    S$ 44.00 SGD