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  • 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

    R116,17

  • TEMPLE MANAGEMENT IN THE ĀGAMA-S

    With Special Reference To Kāmikāgama

    by Dr. Deepa Duraiswamy ...
    For at least 1500 years, temple design, construction and worship have followed the canon of the āgama-s. Shouldn’t temple management also follow the āgama-s?Steeped in a history of more than two millennia, the real bequest of India’s ancient temples is that they are still living sacred spaces. The gods that were invoked in these temples more than a thousand years ago, continue to reside in the ... Read more

    R19,64

  • How Buildings Work

    The Natural Order of Architecture

    by Edward Allen, Edward Allen ...
    Illustrated with hundreds of illuminating line drawings, this classic guide reveals virtually every secret of a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies--and why some buildings do this so much better than others. Drawing on things he's learned from the many buildings he himself designed (and in some cases built with his own ... Read more

    R535,08

  • 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

    R305,08

  • 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

    R227,34

  • Three Birds Renovations

    400+ renovation and styling secrets revealed

    by Erin Cayless, Bonnie Hindmarsh, Lana Taylor ...
    Holy reno inspo!Before & aftersStyling how-to'sMoney-saving reno tips'Australia's most fabulous renovators' Real Living magazineWhen best friends Erin, Bonnie and Lana ditched their corporate careers to start Three Birds Renovations, they were rookie renovators with big ideas. Today, with many incredible house transformations under their toolbelt, they're a power trio turning neighbourhood ugly ... Read more

    R300,71

  • Fantastic Ferrocement - For Practical, permanent Elven Architecture, Follies, Fairy Gardens and Other Virtuous Ventures

    by Peter Harris ...
    If you have ever wanted to sculpt or build in a permanent material that is extremely strong and can be moulded to any shape, ferrocement is the medium for you - and this concise book shows you how.Tools, techniques and sample projects - a garden pot, angel, dome, and more - are all logically described and illustrated. The many photos showing the building of Cafe Eutopia by the author and his ... Read more

    R99,55 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R714,71

  • Understanding Architecture

    Its Elements, History, and Meaning

    by Leland M. Roth, Amanda C. Roth Clark ...
    The widely acclaimed and beautifully illustrated Understanding Architecture is now revised and expanded in its fourth edition, vividly examining the structure, function, history, and meaning of architecture, from prehistory to the present, in ways that are both accessible and engaging.Significant features of the fourth edition include:Expanded global essays outlining the encounters and ... Read more

    R2 360,11

  • Timon of Athens

    by William Shakespeare ...
    The Life of Timon of Athens is a play by William Shakespeare about the legendary Athenian misanthrope Timon (and probably influenced by the eponymous philosopher, as well), generally regarded as one of his most obscure and difficult works. Originally grouped with the tragedies, it is generally considered such, but some scholars group it with the problem comedies. ... Read more

    R14,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Metodologie di valutazione della compatibilità degli interventi conservativi

    Applicazione su edifici di valore storico-artistico e sull’architettura minore

    by Luciano Cessari, Elena Gigliarelli ...
    Il volume raccoglie i risultati di una ricerca sperimentale nel settore della conservazione architettonica. Utilizzando e adattando un noto sistema di valutazione e di aiuto alla decisione (AHP) gli autori applicano i principi propri dell’Analisi Multicriteri per creare un metodo operativo che possa aiutare le scelte di storici, conservatori e amministratori quando devono decidere, in maniera ... Read more

    R215,04

  • Pierre sèche : théorie et pratique

    D''un système traditionnel de construction

    by Danièle LARCENA, Marine BAGNÉRIS, Ada Acovitsioti-Hameau, Olivier HÉRAULT, Louis Cagin, Jean LAFITTE, Michel JEAN, Romana HARFOUCHE, Denis LACAILLE ...
    « Le succès rencontré par Construire en pierre sèche — le premier livre dans lequel Louis Cagin présentait, à la manière d’un manuel pédagogique, la technique et les méthodes du murailleur — révèle le regain d’intérêt que suscite le patrimoine de lapierre sèche. Professionnels, membres d’associations, agents au sein des institutions : nombreux sont ceux qui, aujourd’hui, promeuvent et développent ... Read more

    R619,42

  • Domestic Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect

    by Nigel Ostime ...
    If you need to understand about engaging the services of an architect, this updated RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up-to-date regarding legislation, it sets out everything you need to be aware of, for a large or small domestic project. The right architect can bring considerable added value to the success of your project. This guide talks you through all aspects of your ... Read more

    R281,96

  • Las bovedas de Guastavino

    by Ochsendorf ...
    Cada año, millones de personas pasan bajo las bóvedas tabicadas de Guastavino en espacios históricos de todos los Estados Unidos, desde la Sala de Registro de Ellis Island (1917) hasta el Biltmore Estate en las montañas de Carolina del Norte (1895), y desde el Capitolio del Estado de Nebraska (1932), en Lincoln, hasta los e dificios del campus de la Universidad Carnegie Mellon de Pittsburgh (1912) ... Read more

    R305,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • City Science

    Performance Follows Form

    by Ramon Gras, Jeremy Burke ...
    This book showcases cutting-edge research on city form revealing that urban design features--such as topology, morphology, entropy and scale--have massive implications to the quality of life for a city’s residents.The Aretian team, a spin off company from the Harvard Innovation Lab, has developed a city science methodology to evaluate the relationship between city form and urban performance. This ... Read more

    R305,89 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All the Castles of Germany

    by Gary Pitts ...
    Explore the majestic castles of Germany through stunning photography and detailed insights into 704 historic structures. Discover their architectural significance and current uses behind these medieval fortresses that shaped history.All of the Castles of Germany serves as a comprehensive guide to every significant castle in the country, focusing exclusively on defensible medieval structures. Each ... Read more

    R764,39

  • Regeneration of Abandoned Spaces: A New Design Approach

    by Luciano Crespi ...
    Our urban landscapes are filled with "leftovers" - abandoned buildings and unused spaces, remnants of industrial decline and societal transformations. Regeneration of Abandoned Spaces: A New Design Approach investigates how design and architecture can revitalize these neglected areas, transforming them into dynamic, livable environments. This book is organized into three parts, each providing a ... Read more

    R518,52

  • The Repair of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891

    Preserving the Ancient Legacy: Restoration of Casa Grande Ruin

    by Cosmos Mindeleff ...
    In "The Repair of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891," Cosmos Mindeleff meticulously documents the restoration efforts of this iconic archaeological site, combining keen observation with a rich narrative style that interweaves historical context and architectural insight. The text serves not only as a detailed account of the restoration process but also as an exploration of the significance of ... Read more

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Radical Green

    Innovative Material Strategies for Sustainable Architecture

    by Blaine Brownell ...
    A visually stunning exploration of the radical materials being developed to help the built environment generate power, clean the air, house wildlife, and provide clean and energy efficient housing.As architects and designers respond to the urgent challenges of climate change, resource use, and environmental impact, a new generation of materials is transforming what—and how—we build.In Radical ... Read more

    R428,02

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  • Teaching and Education in Fracture and Fatigue

    Edited by H.P. Rossmanith ...
    This proceedings contains the best contributions to the series of seminars held in Vienna (1992), Miskolc, Hungary (1993 and 1994) and Vienna (1995) and provides a valuable resource for those concerned with the teaching of fracture and fatigue. It presents a wide range of approaches relevant to course and curriculum development. It is aimed particu ... Read more

    R1 898,30

  • Climate Adaptation and Resilience Across Scales

    From Buildings to Cities

    Edited by Nicholas B. Rajkovich, Seth H. Holmes ...
    Climate Adaptation and Resilience Across Scales provides professionals with guidance on adapting the built environment to a changing climate. This edited volume brings together practitioners and researchers to discuss climate-related resilience from the building to the city scale. This book highlights North American cases that deal with issues such as climate projections, public health, adaptive ... Read more

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  • Colloqui.AT.e 2016

    MATER(i)A. Materials, Architecture, Technology, Energy/Environment, Reuse (Interdisciplinary), Adaptability

    by AA. VV. ...
    “Là dove la tecnica è superata inizia l’architettura.” LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE “La rivoluzione dello spirito artistico ci ha dato la conoscenza elementare, la rivoluzione tecnica ci ha dato lo strumento per la nuova forma.” WALTER GROPIUS L’incontro annuale dell’associazione ArTec si svolge quest’anno a Matera, città patrimonio dell’UNESCO dal 1993 e designata Capitale Europea della Cultura per ... Read more

    R390,99

  • A Tudor Revival

    New Life for the Little Stone Cottage, Historic Restoration

    by Donald Granbois ...
    Restoring a truly dilapidated historic structure is exciting but offers many challenges, as discovered by the author as he undertook to save a 1923 Tudor Revival Cotswold stone cottage. His story of the process and the final outcome tells with good detail the entire story, from acquiring the property with the help of a local restoration non-profit to finding a buyer. In the process of bringing the ... Read more

    R190,93 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Passive House in Different Climates

    The Path to Net Zero

    by Mary James, James Bill ...
    Passive House in Different Climates introduces the seven Passive House principles, to help you create super-insulated, airtight buildings that require minimal energy use to heat, cool, dehumidify, and ventilate, with superior indoor air quality and year-round comfort. Seventeen case studies in four climate zones---marine, cold and very cold, mixed-dry and hot-dry, and mixed-humid and hot-humid-- ... Read more

    R1 821,33