Architecture

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Barcelona Regional: Ring Roads Barcelona Past, Present, Future - Hardcover

$43.15

by Barcelona Regional Agency (Editor)The urban development of Barcelona and its metropolitan environment through the trajectory of the Barcelona Regional Agency and a reflection on the ring roads of Barcelona and its surrounding territory. This publication wants to be much more than an institutional memory of the works that Barcelona Regional has developed in the last 25 years. It is a double publication with a unique design that wants to emphasize the role of the agency as an instrument of d...

Brooke and Bre the Engineering Team - Hardcover

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by Mrs Ashlee Chesny (Author)Brooke and Bre are on a journey to prove that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. But, of course, there are a few things they must overcome along the way. Come along with these determined sisters as they compete to prove that girls can do amazing things.Visit www.mrsashlee.com for fun activities, free resources, stories, and more. Visit Mrs. Ashlee's Learning Emporium on YouTube for story times, sing-alongs and more activities with Brooke and Bre...

Historic Catholic Churches of Northwestern New Mexico - Paperback

$59.40

by David Policansky (Author)In this fourth collection, the photographer and author completes his long-term mission to photograph the captivating and evocative historic Catholic churches of the state of New Mexico. The mission became a journey that covered the highways, back roads, and 4WD trails of the state, from north to south, east to west. He has driven these roads, photographing these churches that reflect New Mexico's complex history and beautiful landscapes, and talked to many people w...

Louisiana Saturday Night: Looking for a Good Time in South Louisiana's Juke Joints, Honky-Tonks, and Dance Halls - Paperback

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by Alex V. Cook (Author)From backwoods bars and small-town dives to swampside dance halls and converted clapboard barns, Louisiana Saturday Night offers an anecdotal history and experiential guidebook to some of the Gumbo State's most unique blues, Cajun, and zydeco clubs. Music critic Alex V. Cook uncovers south Louisiana's wellspring of musical tradition, showing us that indigenous music exists not as an artifact to be salvaged by preservationists, but serves as a living, breathing, singing...

Salto al BIM: Estrategias BIM de calidad para empresas punteras del sector AEC - Paperback

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by Luisa Santamaria Gallardo (Author), Javier Hernandez Guadalupe (Author)Las empresas punteras del sector AEC se están percatando del poder disruptivo de las nuevas tecnologías BIM y sus potenciales. Para hacer frente a esta nueva revolución digital del sector de la construcción, este libro presenta un compendio de claves y pautas que nos introducirán de lleno en las nuevas mecánicas de gestión relacionadas con las tecnologías de la información.Siempre intentando enfocarlo desde el punto de ...

Modern Methods of Construction and Innovative Materials - Paperback

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by Arthur Lyons (Author)This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) which is the off-site manufacture of a wide spectrum of products, ranging from whole buildings to be transported onto site, down to smaller units or components for site integration. The second theme describes the innovation and progress towards carbon zero by the major generators of CO2 in the construction industry - namely cement, steel and masonry.The first section of the book de...

Work Shop: The consumer-driven transformation of Commercial Real Estate - Paperback

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by Joe Brady (Author)Commercial real estate (retail and office) represents a $7 trillion asset class that is slow to change and currently under increasing pressure.What are the effects of accelerating technology and changing consumer behavior on real estate? Work Shop explores the growth of retail, fueled by smartphones and apps, in the post-pandemic world.Whether you are a building owner or decision maker, service provider to the industry, or engaged participant, this book will provide histo...

Panoramic and Immersive Media Studies Yearbook - Hardcover

$160.72

by Molly Catherine Briggs (Editor), Thorsten Logge (Editor), Nicholas C. Lowe (Editor) The PIMS Yearbook is the annual yearbook of the International Panorama Council (IPC, Switzerland). It surveys the historical and contemporary landscape of panoramic and immersive media. This interdisciplinary field includes--but is not limited to--360-degree paintings; dioramas and museum displays; gaming; gardens; immersive experience; maps; material culture studies; media archeology; nineteenth-century po...

The Favored Circle: The Social Foundations of Architectural Distinction - Paperback

$63.00

by Garry Stevens (Author)A look at the field of architecture written by an outsider who demystifies the mechanics of fame and fortune.The popular view of architecture focuses on individual creative geniuses, those who have designed the most significant works. According to Garry Stevens, however, successful architects owe their success not so much to genius as to social background and a host of other factors that have very little to do with native talent. To concentrate only on the profession ...

Invitation to Vernacular Architecture: A Guide to the Study of Ordinary Buildings and Landscapes - Paperback

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by Thomas Carter (Author), Elizabeth Collins Cromley (Author)Invitation to Vernacular Architecture: A Guide to the Study of Ordinary Buildings and Landscapes, is a manual for exploring and interpreting vernacular architecture, the common buildings of particular regions and time periods. Thomas Carter and Elizabeth Collins Cromley provide a comprehensive introduction to the field.Proposing a methodology, Invitation to Vernacular Architecture provides a systematic approach to vernacular archite...

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by Philip Ball (Author)"A lively, open-ended study of the building of Chartres Cathedral. . . . Ball puts the fun back in medieval scholasticism." --Los Angeles TimesChartres Cathedral, south of Paris, is revered as one of the most beautiful and profound works of art in the Western canon. But what did it mean to those who constructed it in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries--and why was it built at such immense height and with such glorious play of light, in the soaring manner we now call G...

Inside the Castle 2: Revenge of the Castle Freak - Paperback

$79.20

by John Trefry (Editor), Kyle Booten (Engineer)Inside the Castle 2: Revenge of the Castle Freak is a an unofficial sequel to Inside the Castle by Josiah Morgan, published in 2019 by Amphetamine Sulphate. It is a book written by 60 authors. It contains a castle with 17 rooms. More aptly, it is a book written by the whole of human consciousness. It contains the interactions of 60 people with a large language model assuming the tonal and geographic characteristics of a castle with 17 rooms. 60 p...

Architecture and the Public Good - Paperback

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by Tom Spector (Author)The practice of architecture as a learned profession is a fairly recent invention in the history of architecture, one that was an uneasy fit with professional ideals from its inception in the nineteenth century, and the value of which is under assault today from globalizing economic forces. Unfortunately, the profession's longstanding internal tensions have prevented it from articulating a durable ethical rationale for its protections that would help it stand up to thos...

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by Elizabeth A. T. Smith (Author), Peter Gössel (Editor)The Case Study House program (1945-1966) was a unique event in the history of American architecture. Sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, the program sought to respond to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily affordable to the average American. Concentrated on the Los Angeles area, the Case Study Houses included 36 model homes commissioned from such major architec...

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by Thomas Heatherwick (Author) Wallpaper* once described Thomas Heatherwick as having "the world at his feet," and the designer's bestselling monograph puts his world at ours. Filling almost 650 pages, this fully revised and updated edition illuminates the breathtaking imagination behind more than one hundred and fifty of the studio's extraordinary works, from London to Shanghai, New York to Tokyo. Now with sixteen new projects, updated photography and an index for easy navigation, Thomas Hea...

Moments at Home: Interior Inspiration for Every Room - Hardcover

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by Steve Cordony (Author)Moments at Home celebrates the signature aesthetic of one of Australia's leading interiors stylist, Steve Cordony, in order to inspire home lovers globally. Steve seeks to share insightful interior styling and tablescaping ideas as well as small, everyday details which are the soul of the home. Including sumptuous photography of his clients' homes as well as Steve's own beautiful property, Rosedale farm, he wants to empower readers to create their own moments of ref...

Fundamentals of Planning Cities for Healthy Living - Paperback

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by Avi Friedman (Author), Alexandra Pollock (Author)Current planning and design modes of dwellings and neighbourhoods are facing challenges of both philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new demands and require innovative thinking. The need for a new outlook is propelled by fundamental changes that touch upon environmental, economic and social aspects. The depletion of non-renewable natural resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change are a few of ...

Creative Cities, Tourism and Street Art in a Global Frame: The City as Discovery - Hardcover

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by Ricardo Klein (Author), Caitlin Bruce (Author)This book explores the use of street art tourism in eight cities: Barcelona, Paris, Porto, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Montevideo, Bogota and Buenos Aires. While street art and graffiti are perpetually in the process of being discovered by scholars and cultural programmers as a practice full of potential, these contributions offer context and grounding and ask how, in a global setting, such art is used in tandem with tourism practices to interpret, ...

Preserving Los Angeles: How Historic Places Can Transform America's Cities - Hardcover

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by Ken Bernstein (Author), Stephen Schafer (Photographer)Ken Bernstein, a Principal City Planner for the City of Los Angeles and a national advocate for historic preservation shares how Los Angeles has led the nation in historic preservation and how other cities can do the same with his Los Angeles Times bestseller.2021 Foreword Indies, GOLD: RegionalLos Angeles has an image as the "City of the Future"--a city always at the cutting edge of change--but also as a "throwaway metropolis" that car...

PMI-ACP Exam Companion: Q & A with Explanations - Paperback

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by Sujan (Author)Congratulations on selecting the PMI-ACP Exam Companion!This comprehensive guide offers 360 practice questions designed to boost your confidence as you prepare for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) exam. Each question comes with detailed explanations to help you deepen your understanding of Agile principles, practices, and techniques.Prepare thoroughly and pass with confidence!Wishing you the best of luck on your exam! Number of Pages: 280 Dimensions: 0.59 x 8.5 ...

Off Grid Homesteading for Beginners - Paperback

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by Wellness Wisdom Works (Author)Simple, Sustainable Freedom: Transform your home into a self-sufficient oasis and achieve financial independence in just one year-even if you've never planted a seed!Are you overwhelmed by the thought of living off the grid? Do stress and uncertainty creep in when you imagine being self-reliant? Does the dream of escaping urban life's chaos feel out of reach?You're not alone. But here's the truth: your dream is not only achievable-it's closer than you think. W...

Dimensions. Journal of Architectural Knowledge: Vol. 4, No. 6/2023: Making Sense: Thinking Through Making Architecture - Paperback

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by Nicolai Bo Andersen (Editor), Victor Boye Juleb?k (Editor), Eva Sievert Asmussen (Editor)Dimensions. Journal of Architectural Knowledge is an academic journal in, on, and from the discipline of architecture, addressing the constitution of architectural knowledge. It explores methods genuine to the discipline and architectural modes of interdisciplinary methodological adaptions. Processes, and results of knowledge creation and practice are esteemed coequally, with particular attention to th...

Marcel Breuer and a Committee of Twelve Plan a Church: A Monastic Memoir - Paperback

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by Hilary Thimmesh (Author)Internationally renowned architect I. M. Pei commented that if Marcel Breuer's church for Saint John's Abbey had been built in New York instead of the north woods of Minnesota it would be world famous. Hamilton Smith, Breuer's longtime associate, wrote that the completed church was that rare thing, an architectural design fully realized, and he regarded it as Breuer's finest achievement. The junior member of the twelve-monk planning committee recounts in warm and fr...

Adaptable Cities and Temporary Urbanisms - Paperback

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by Lauren Andres (Author)Cities are typically thought of as permanent. Structures, streets, infrastructure, and other features of the built environment, even if they are periodically replaced, are intended to endure. But temporary, flexible spaces and uses are essential to how cities function and the ways urban dwellers inhabit them. Such adaptability, moreover, is fundamental if cities are to meet the challenges of the future. This book examines temporary urbanisms across varied global conte...

When David Partners with Goliath: The Guide to Successful Joint Venture Developments for Housing, Cultural, Religious, and Social Service Organization - Paperback

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by Barry Mallin (Author), Kim Vu-Dinh (Foreword by)The Ultimate Guide For Community DevelopersWhen David Partners with Goliath is the essential guidebook for nonprofit neighborhood organizations seeking to join hands with private developers to rebuild low income and distressed communities and towns.It's a step-by-step hands-on Bible on how to engage in joint venture projects to finance and build affordable housing, cultural and business centers, health-care facilities and places of worship.Wr...

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by Gloria Koenig (Author), Peter Gössel (Editor)The creative duo Charles Eames (1907-1978) and Ray Kaiser Eames (1912-1988) transformed the visual character of America. Though best known for their furniture, the husband and wife team were also forerunners in architecture, textile design, photography, and film. The Eameses' work defined a new, multifunctional modernity, exemplary for its integration of craft and design, as well as for the use of modern materials, notably plywood and plastics. ...

Fences for Home and Garden: A Complete Guide to Selecting and Installing Wood, Masonry, Metal, and Living Fences - Paperback

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by Jeff Beneke (Author), Melanie Powell (Illustrator)From a home-improvement expert, a guide to building just the right fence to serve your individualized needs. This complete guide shows homeowners how to: *build fences that provide privacy and security *mark boundaries *hide unpleasant views *keep animals in or out *beautify a yard *provide protection from the elements. Author Jeff Beneke guides readers through the building process with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Also in...

The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering - Paperback

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by David P. Billington (Author)An essential exploration of the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures from long-span bridges to high-rise buildings What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to The Tower and the Bridge, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting area distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by stunning photographs, David Billington discusses the...

Producing and living the high-rise: New contexts, old questions? - Paperback

$120.96

by Manoel Rodrigues Alves (Editor), Manuel Appert (Editor), Christian Mont?s (Editor)The purpose of the book is to assess the process of urban verticalization in different contexts through time, to provide insight into the relationships between highrise design and the way inhabitants negotiate them in their everyday lives, to assess how planners, politicians, and designers negotiate residential highrises in the strategies they develop for building the city and to introduce urban narratives an...

Interesting Facts about the Empire State Building - Engineering Book for Boys Children's Engineering Books - Paperback

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by Baby Professor (Author)If you've been to New York, you've probably seen the Empire State Building yourself. You've probably felt a great sense of awe as you look at this huge infrastructure. If you want to know how it was created, then you better open this book today. Let's make engineering fun by carefully choosing resources to give to your boys. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 01, 2024

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by Jack Byard (Author)Statues of New York City: A Journey Through Art, History, and CultureFrom the towering majesty of the Statue of Liberty to the intricate details of Central Park's hidden treasures, Statues of New York City is your ultimate guide to discovering the rich tapestry of art and history that adorns the streets of the Big Apple.This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the iconic sculptures and monuments that define the spirit of New York City. Each chapter dives ...

¡Tú puedes ser, YO TAMBIÉN! Una semana en la vida de una arquitecta - Paperback

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by Janel A. Legard (Author), John Savage (Illustrator) Tú puedes ser, YO TAMBIÉN! Una semana en la vida de una arquitecta es una conversación informativa entre una madre y una hija sobre su carrera como arquitecta. Anjel tiene que preparar un trabajo y dar una presentación para su proyecto de aula del Día de la Carrera. Recibe información detallada día a día sobre la profesión y aprende lo emocionante y creativo que puede ser el mundo del diseño y la construcción.Este libro de cuentos y para ...