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  • 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

    R482,07

  • 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

    R111,02

  • 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

    Was R22,41 Now R19,93

  • 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

    R217,22

  • 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

    R682,97

  • 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

    R287,37

  • 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

    R95,14 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R79,26 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    Was R39,00 Now R19,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R697,82

  • 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

    R1 121,66

  • 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

    R1 096,97

  • 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

    R174,55 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Entre Líneas

    Relecturas de la historia a través de las arquitectas en Chile

    by Manola Ogalde, Javiera Rodríguez, Valentina Rojas, Bárbara Rozas, Fabiola Solari ...
    Entre líneas invita a la relectura de la historia, la arquitectura y la modernidad a través del aporte de las arquitectas en Chile desde su entrada a la universidad en los años veinte (los hombres lo hicieron en 1849). Inspira la capacidad de las jóvenes editoras para construir 'mancomunidad' con un extenso colectivo de personas e instituciones. Desde la epistemología feminista que marca la ... Read more

    R281,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Scented Spaces

    Creating Smellscapes in Artistic and Architectural Practices

    by Jieling Xiao ...
    This book explores the overlooked role of smell in architecture, design, and urban life, positioning olfaction as a powerful medium for shaping place, atmosphere, and experience. Beginning with the concept of the “scentsphere,” it establishes how smells carry cultural memory, therapeutic potential, and behavioural influence, reframing them as active agents in how environments are felt and ... Read more

    R947,14

  • Museums Without Barriers

    A New Deal For the Disabled

    Edited by Fondation de France, International Committee of Museums (ICOM) ...
    Series series Heritage: Care-Preservation-Management
    Essential reading for all professionals concerned with museums and the cultural heritage, with the architecture and design of museums and for those providing service for the disabled. The volume provides access to some of the best practice in the provision for the disabled, and sets out an agenda for future action in museums worldwide. ... Read more

    R1 395,90

  • Stewardship of the Built Environment

    Sustainability, Preservation, and Reuse

    by Robert A. Young ...
    Series series Metropolitan Planning + Design
    When we think of green building, we tend to picture new construction. But Robert A. Young argues that the greenest building is often the one that has already been built. In Stewardship of the Built Environment, he shows how rehabilitating and reusing existing structures holds untapped potential for achieving sustainable communities. Students and professionals alike will discover the multifaceted ... Read more

    R628,35

  • America Builds

    Source Documents in American Architecture and Planning

    Edited by Leland M. Roth ...
    Architecture requires a broad definition. It involves more than simply questions of style, esoteric theory, or technical progress; it is the physical record of a culture's relationship to its technology and the land, and, most important, of the system of values concerning men's relationships with one another. Hence this volume, like my Concise Hist ... Read more

    R1 121,66

  • Die besten Einfamilienhäuser aus Holz

    Die 50 besten Projekte

    by Katharina Matzig ...
    HOLZ GILT ZU RECHT ALS EINER DER BELIEBTESTEN BAUSTOFFE – er vermittelt Behaglichkeit, ist nachwachsend und ermöglicht zudem eine große Gestaltungsvielfalt. Ob in der Stadt oder auf dem Land, ob massiv oder als Rahmenbau, ob groß oder klein, ob gebrannt, naturbelassen oder geölt – die Möglichkeiten sind unbegrenzt. Der Leser erhält Einblick in 50 individuelle Planungsgeschichten von Architekt ... Read more

    R799,00

  • Advanced Concrete Technology Set

    Edited by John Newman, B S Choo ...
    Based on the Institute of Concrete Technology's advanced course, this new four volume series is a comprehensive educational and reference resource for the concrete materials technologist. An expert international team of authors from research, academia and industry has been brought together to produce this unique reference source. Each volume deals with different aspects of the properties, ... Read more

    R8 037,23

  • How to Extend Your Victorian Terraced House

    by Jacqueline Green ...
    Brimming with design ideas, drawings and photographs of exemplary projects, this is a must-have, highly visual guide to extending a Victorian terraced house for designers, architects and homeowners.An essential resource for designing and delivering a wide variety of extensions, it features case studies from the full gamut of nineteenth-century terrace house types. Detailed plans reveal, floor by ... Read more

    R1 121,66

  • Determinant Theories and Philosophies in Architecture

    Ten Chapters Examining the Consciousness of Ideas Leading to Our Built World

    by Ata Asheghi ...
    “Determinant Theories and Philosophies in Architecture” discusses the vast array of the power of mental decisional options used for practitioners and socially developing people in the career driven world. It puts an emphasis on the fundamentals of the design and interpretational abilities of people. In the architectural world, it is a writing that promoted self-identify, through knowing the ... Read more

    R87,96

  • The Power of Existing Buildings

    Save Money, Improve Health, and Reduce Environmental Impacts

    by Craig Stevenson, Beth Eckenrode, Robert Sroufe, Jr. ...
    Your building has the potential to change the world. Existing buildings consume approximately 40 percent of the energy and emit nearly half of the carbon dioxide in the US each year. In recognition of the significant contribution of buildings to climate change, the idea of building green has become increasingly popular. But is it enough? If an energy-efficient building is new construction, it may ... Read more

    R482,30

  • Furniture, Structure, Infrastructure

    Making and Using the Urban Environment

    by Nigel Bertram ...
    Series series Design Research in Architecture
    Observation and analysis are types of invention. They make things apparent which perhaps were invisible. By noticing, drawing and naming something we bring it into being. On the other hand, building and making can be thought of as analytical observations, pointing out what had not been so clear before and revealing the potential for other actions yet to occur. This book is a collection of urban ... Read more

    R1 645,21