Architecture - Buildings - General

The shifting meanings, from practical to tragic, associated with the structure of a barrack. The Barrack, 1572-1914 tells the little-known history of a building type that many people used to register as an alien interloper in conventionally built-up areas. The barrack is a mostly...

Wie k?nnen wir die Adaptationen alter Geb?ude aus einer neuen, postfunktionalen Perspektive betrachten? Das Buch erforscht das Konzept des transformativen Potenzials und zeigt, wie die Umnutzung von Bestandsbauten Chancen er?ffnet, die ?ber die traditionellen Kategorien hinausgehen. Anhand verschiedener europ?ischer Beispiele wird eingehend untersucht, wie...

Buildings & Landscapes examines the built world that most people experience every day--houses and cities, farmsteads and alleys, churches and courthouses, subdivisions and shopping malls. Strongly based on fieldwork and archival research that views buildings as windows into human life and culture, articles are...

The latest in the Review series featuring contemporary buildings in Tashkent, Genoa, Tbilisi, and Casablanca. This highly anticipated new volume in the Review series documents some two hundred largely unpublished buildings in Tashkent, Genoa, Tbilisi, and Casablanca. These cities experienced rapid development during the...

A tribute and guide to modern housing architecture in post-WWII London. Blackheath and Greenwich, in the southeast of London, proved to be an unusually fertile ground for modern architecture in the decades following WWII, particularly for housing. Modern Buildings in Blackheath and Greenwich is...

The German Architecture Annual, edited by the German Architecture Museum (DAM), has been documenting contemporary architectural projects in Germany for the past 40 years. This year s edition of the annual presents the shortlist of 23 buildings selected by the jury for the 2025...

In celebration of his 50th year in practice, architect Will Bruder is pleased to share this selection of his most-exemplary projects, presented through hundreds of gorgeous photographs, drawings, and original sketches.Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as Paolo Soleri, Bruce Goff and Gunnar...

The Stones Of Venice (Volume III): Volume III - The Fall This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the...

Have you ever dreamed of waking up in a home that perfectly combines rustic charm and modern luxury? A home where wide-open spaces invite you to breathe deeply, and every corner is a testament to your unique style? If so, it's time to step...

Once mocked as out of touch with contemporary architecture, King Charles is reassessed here for his forward-thinking views on architecture, sustainability, and preservation. King Charles III's affection for architecture is well-known, but the extent of his engagement has never been fully presented to the...

The latest collection of Austrian architectural feats from 2022 to 2023. This ninth edition of Best of Austria offers a survey of the creative and economic achievements of Austrian architecture firms and the country's building culture in general, exemplified by the projects and people...

I. W. Colburn: Emotion in Modern Architecture chronicles the career of one of Chicago's most influential mid-century modernists. Colburn's houses, institutional buildings, and religious structures feature a highly refined blend of structural expression and deeply embedded elements of traditional architecture. Colburn was an independent...

While digital technologies have pushed the boundaries of architectural creation, conceiving an original and appropriate design is as challenging as it has always been. As this book shows, however, a recent return to the basic act of putting pen or pencil to paper has...

Prince Albert was the first Chairman of the first Royal Fine Art Commission, appointed by Queen Victoria to commission art for the new Houses of Parliament. At the age of just twenty-two, he deftly navigated the complex project, leaving a remarkable artistic legacy and...

Founded in the fifteenth century, planned and rebuilt by the French, and then modernized and expanded in the era after independence, the city of Phnom Penh displays a diverse mix of styles. Here, early religious and vernacular buildings, the glittering structures of the Royal...

Nestled between a bluff and the Mississippi River, Fort Madison is a quaint town that has thrived over the last two centuries. Known for its castle-like penitentiary, former Sheaffer Pen Company, and the largest double-deck swing-span bridge in the world, Fort Madison, Iowa, has...

Framework Thinking distills key lessons in creating extraordinary design outcomes. It shares how the clarity, power, and enduring presence of an inspired vision can be increased through holistic thinking, inclusive collaboration, and intentional process - in short, a framework thinking mindset.Reflecting on decades of...

Author: Kalpana SutariaISBN-13: 9798891325791Publisher: Atmosphere PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2024Pages: 230Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Author: Peter Cook, Dennis Crompton, David GreeneISBN-10: 1911422499ISBN-13: 9781911422495Publisher: CircaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2025Pages: 312Format: Hardcover

This is a comprehensive textbook specially written for the Plant/Mining and AEC professionals who use Autodesk Navisworks to create federated models, review designs, create construction simulations, perform clash tests, and run coordination meetings on Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Digital Engineering (DE) projects. Real-world...

Author: Anthony LangdonISBN-10: 1843682532ISBN-13: 9781843682530Publisher: Pallas AtheneLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/29/2025Pages: 292Format: Paperback

Unlock the Future of the AEC Industry with Building Information Modeling: Transforming the AEC IndustryBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries, reshaping how projects are planned, designed, constructed, and managed. Building Information Modeling: Transforming the AEC Industry offers...

Das Werk von OFIS arhitekti bewegt sich im Spannungsfeld zwischen slowenischer und europ?ischer Identit?t, traditioneller Bauweise und moderner Formensprache. Diese Monografie spiegelt diese Vielfalt in 24 ausgew?hlten realisierten Geb?uden, wie z.B. Hotels, Schutzh?tten, Sozialwohnungsbauten und Einfamilienh?user, wider. Neben dem klassischen Neubau umfassen die gezeigten...

Rotterdam is the second largest city in the -Netherlands and prides itself on being its architecture capital. The first thing that most visitors notice is the many high-rises, which give the city its billing as 'Manhattan on the Maas'. But there is much more...

Buildings are places for comfort and joy. Buildings account for more than 40 percent of all emissions and have a huge impact on our environment. Professionals in the building industry are implementing sustainable building practices to create green buildings and infrastructure to lower emissions....

Thai Style is renowned throughout the world for its grace, form and colours, reflecting wider national culture. Whether pavilion-style architecture, elegant interior designs, innovative use of textiles and materials, Thai Style manages to combine cultural traditions with skilled craftsmanship and modern interpretations. These design...

St?dtische Reihenh?user - town houses - entstanden in Europa ab dem 17. Jahrhundert. Im Regelfall zwei- bis dreigeschossig und mit einem Garten auf der R?ckseite ausgestattet, bildeten sie den st?dtischen Block. In Br?ssel hat diese b?rgerliche Wohnform eine besonders vielgestaltige und bis heute inspirierende...

A series of six experiments was conducted in a highrise apartment building in Chicago, Illinois. One experiment on each of the fire floors utilized portable fans and the other utilized a large truck or trailer mounted fan. The two experiments on the third floor...

This book is designed to help practitioners and students in a wide range of construction project management professions to understand what building information modelling (BIM) and big data could mean for them and how they should prepare to work successfully on BIM-compliant projects and...

The Solar Garden Greenhouse is a description of my journey to research, plan, and build a greenhouse that would work well in Northern Idaho, where we have short summers and hard winters. I explored and researched earth sheltering, insulated foundations, rainwater harvest solutions, and...

- Nine walks to discover the multiple aspects of architectural Art Nouveau in Brussels - Including maps, places to visit, information about guided tours and notes - From Victor Horta, in an organic style to Paul Hankar, in a more geometrical tendency (Re)discover Art...

Cultural Cues is the sixth book that features the work of the Louis I. Kahn Visiting Assistant Professorship, an endowed chairmanship to bring young innovators in architectural design to the Yale School of Architecture. This book includes the advanced studio research of Joe Day...

For over thirty years, Patrick Cummins has been wandering the streets of Toronto, taking mugshots of its houses, variety stores, garages, and ever-changing storefronts. Straightforward shots chronicle the same buildings over the years, or travel the length of a block, facade by facade. Other...

Coloring Architecture by Julie Cowan. Spaces to color for fun and relaxation. A coloring book for kids and adults who are interested in thinking about the built environment. These interior vignettes are simple enough to color in a short time with limited palette, or...

Chisinau, today the capital and largest city of the Republic of Moldova, has undergone tumultuous changes under the successive political regimes that marked the twentieth century. Once part of the territory seized by the Russian Empire, it was integrated into the Romanian Kingdom during...

A complex bamboo pyramid to block a busy crossing in London. A maze of 'mini Stonehenge' brick structures to hinder government crackdowns in Hong Kong. The takeover of a Dallas highway to create a temporary public square.Architects have often used their skills in struggles...

The first book on Zurich-based architecture firm Penzel Valier. Founded in Zurich in 2008 by architect Christian Penzel and structural engineer Martin Valier, Penzel Valier has established itself as one of Switzerland's leading design firms. It has realized projects that uniquely demonstrate the interplay...

Esta guía ofrece una reseña urbana acerca de tres importantes ciudades ecuatorianas --Quito, Guayaquil y Cuenca-- así como una descripción detallada de su arquitectura más representativa. A traves de una muestra de 120 edificios, desde los principios de la colonización española hasta la actualidad....

In 2003 Tel Aviv became a UNESCO World Heritage site. On this occasion Tel Aviv was described as a "synthetic representation of some of the most significant trends of the Modern Movement in architecture, as it developed in Europe". Today the "White City" in...

Gdynia is a unique city that arouses particular interest of architects due to its homogeneous architecture. The city, basing on the structure of an earlier fishing village, was entirely designed and built from scratch in the interwar period, as was the case later for...

Through an in-depth exploration of nine projects ranging from retail to residential design, Standard Architecture Design highlights the practice of Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary studio Standard while it deconstructs traditional conceptions of interior and exterior space. By honing in on the malleability of the storefront...

In 2003, Columbia University began planning an expansion into neighboring Manhattanville, the site of the soon-to-open campus designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The story of the project is a complex one--a university bursting at the seams, the...

Thermal comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues have gained significant interest in the scientific and technical community involved in building performance analysis and other related subjects. In terms of thermal comfort, the achievement and maintenance of a thermally acceptable indoor environment is affected...

The city of Galway has a rich body of historic buildings that date from its establishment in the thirteenth century to the present day. The city is positioned on the estuary of the River Corrib where it enters Galway Bay on the west coast...

Author: Heinz WirzISBN-10: 3037612959ISBN-13: 9783037612958Publisher: Quart ArchitekturLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2025Pages: 72Format: Paperback

Legacy traces the history of AC Martin's third generation through the eyes of architect David C. Martin, design principal of the iconic Los Angeles-based firm from 1984-2016. David addresses the transition of the practice's culture, philosophy, and sense of craftsmanship across the generations, and...

In this 6th edition, the text and illustrations of every chapter are thoroughly revised to present the latest technologies, methodologies, and processes for the construction of tall buildings, from foundation, basement, and superstructure to roof. Contemporary sustainability concerns, as well as the latest regulations...

Assist the growing neurodivergent population with strategic adjustments to physical spaces Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment explores how to employ strategic spatial zoning and sequencing, sensory zones, patterns, textures, colors, lighting, and soundscaping to create spaces...

On 6 February 2023, a devastating earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria, killing over 59,000 people, damaging 230,000 buildings, and crippling vital infrastructure. Over 8.8 million lives were affected, largely due to a corrupt building industry driven by greed. Corrupt construction transcends all borders; demanding...

Rustic Architecture in America 1887-1940 is a history of a series of misunderstood masterpieces, the log-based architecture that emerged in the Adirondacks and the National Parks between 1890 and 1935. It is a history of how both form and technology of construction were determined...