Architecture

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Insulating Concrete Forms Construction: Demand, Evaluation, & Technical Practice - Hardcover

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by Ivan Panushev (Author), Pieter VanderWerf (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE DIGITAL REVOLUTIONREADERS ON BRIAN McKERNAN***** "A must for anyone who cares about navigating the new world of digital content."****** "The digital revolution 'Bible' ... an invaluable resource for anyone seriously interested in...

Complete Book of Home Inspection 4/E - Paperback

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by Norman Becker (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.INSPECT ANY HOME INSIDE AND OUT--WITH HELP FROM AN EXPERT Find out the real value of a house or condo using the tested techniques in this step-by-step guide. Written by a professional home inspector and fully updated throughout, The Complete Book of Home Inspection, Fourth Edition, s...

Recycling Construction & Demolition Waste: A Leed-Based Toolkit (Greensource) - Hardcover

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by Greg Winkler (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Complete Reference on Construction Waste RecyclingThis GreenSource guide offers comprehensive information on how to recycle as much as 95 percent of new construction and demolition waste, reuse existing materials, and comply with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED waste manage...

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by John Pile (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Create dazzling color schemes for any indoor space You'll quickly sharpen your color skills--and open the door to a more rewarding and profitable career with John F. Pile's Color in Interior Design. He takes the mystery out of working with color, showing you step-by-step how to plan colo...

$126.65

by Dorothy Henehan (Author)* A professional architect/contractor's guide to retrofitting existing structures * Covers design, renovation, permits, and compliance in a logical step-by-step fashion * Includes wide range of case studies from public and private sectors * Hundreds of exhibits, tables, and checklists simplify project assessment and evaluation Number of Pages: 524 Dimensions: 1.05 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: September 18, 2003

Dictionary of Landscape Architecture and Construction - Hardcover

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by Alan Christensen (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.In an industry that involves the skills, expertise, and labor of a wide-range of professionals and workers, good communications become crucial, and a common vocabulary is key to successful projects. Many of the terms used in landscape architecture, land planning, environmental pla...

Residential Land Developer's Checklists and Forms - Paperback

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by R. Woodson (Author)R. Dodge Woodson uses his years of experience as a builder and land developer to compile this unique checklist and forms book covering the day-to-day business practices of the residential land developers and the construction community. All forms and checklists will also be available in customizable Word and PDF format from companion website. Contents: Researching Profitable Properties * Doing the Demographics * Zoning Matters * Flood Zones and Flood Plains * Wetland Iss...

Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building (Greensource): Case Studies in Green Building - Hardcover

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by Greensource Magazine (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Improve Your Green Design Skills with 24 Full-Color Case Studies of Sustainable Structures and Facilities Turn to Emerald Architecture for a full-color collection of 24 in-depth case studies of sustainable structures and facilities. Packed with more than 200 design-inspiring ...

Insulating Concrete Forms Construction Manual - Paperback

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by Peter VanderWerf (Author), W. Munsell (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.34 x 9.26 x 7.42 IN Publication Date: December 22, 1995

Dictionary of Architecture and Construction - Hardcover

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by Cyril Harris (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A classic since 1975, the Dictionary of Architecture and Construction is one of the most trusted resources in the AEC community. The Fourth Edition features nearly 25,000 definitions and 2,500 illustrations, making it the most comprehensive dictionary in the industryUpdated and expand...

Inside the Civano Project (Greensource Books): A Case Study of Large-Scale Sustainable Neighborhood Development - Hardcover

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by Al Nichols (Author), Jason Laros (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A First-Hand Look at the High-Performance Civano DevelopmentThis GreenSource book offers a complete survey of Civano, the largest high-performance mixed-use community in the United States. Located in Tucson, Arizona, Civano encompasses high standards of resource co...

The Architect's Guide to Residential Design - Hardcover

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by Michael Malone (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS AND CLIENTSWritten by a successful practitioner of both residential and commercial architecture, this hands-on resource enables you to transfer and expand your architectural design skills and successfully integrate single-family...

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by Andres Duany (Author), Jeff Speck (Author), Mike Lydon (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Everyone is calling for smart growth...but what exactly is it? In The Smart Growth Manual, two leading city planners provide a thorough answer. From the expanse of the metropolis to the detail of the window box, they address the pressing chall...

Beautiful Built-Ins: Plans for Designing with Stock Cabinets - Paperback

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by Connie Edwards (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.ALL THE DETAILS, PLANS, AND IDEAS YOU NEED TO USE STOCK KITCHEN CABINETS TO CREATE BUILT-INS THROUGHOUT THE HOMEThis expertly written, heavily-illustrated resource provides builders, remodelers, designers, and architects with all the ideas and information they need to use stock kitc...

Green Roof Construction and Maintenance - Hardcover

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by Kelly Luckett (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Complete Guide to Building and Maintaining Green RoofsWritten by an industry expert in green roof design and installation, this GreenSource book presents all of the information you need to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs. You will find a wealth of practical d...

Construction Administration for Architects - Paperback

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by Greg Winkler (Author), Gary Chiumento (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.An On-the-Job Construction Administration Resource for ArchitectsCo-written by an architect and an attorney, this is the ideal desktop guide for architects, engineers, and other design professionals in need of expert advice on navigating the construction proce...

Construction Codes and Inspection Handbook - Paperback

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by Gil Taylor (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Ensure code compliance, accurate calculations, and quality, while saving time and moneyComprehensive, practical, and visual, this resource provides you with instant access to job-critical information.600 tables, charts, checklists and calculations for quick look-upProvides job-critical ...

Foundation and Anchor Design Guide for Metal Building Systems - Paperback

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by Alexander Newman (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.MEET THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES OF METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS FOUNDATION DESIGNExpand your professional design skills and engineer safe, reliable foundations and anchors for metal building systems. Written by a practicing structural engineer, Foundation and Anchor Design Guide for Metal B...

Opportunities in Landscape Architecture, Botanical Gardens and Arboreta Careers - Paperback

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by Blythe Camenson (Author)Put your career in full bloom Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Landscape Architecture, Botanical Gardens, and Arboreta Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to get started in this creative industry. This career-boosting book will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from landscape design to conservation to ...

Structural Engineering Formulas - Hardcover

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by Ilya Mikhelson (Author), Tyler Hicks (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.PRACTICAL, PORTABLE, AND PACKED WITH UP-TO-DATE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FORMULASThoroughly revised with more than 300 new formulas, this compact yet comprehensive compilation puts essential data related to the design and analysis of engineeringstructures at your...

Sustainable Residential Development: Planning and Design for Green Neighborhoods - Paperback

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by Avi Friedman (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Capitalize on a Comprehensive New Process for Planning and Designing Sustainable Green Communities Written by internationally renowned architect Avi Friedman, Sustainable Residential Development equips you with a much-needed process and examples for planning and designing green commun...

Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition - Paperback

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by Ernest Burden (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Now in full color--a thoroughly updated edition of the premier illustrated architectural dictionaryRevised and expanded, the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition, features 8,000 definitions, 4,000 illustrations, and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied b...

The Architect's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for Building Design 4/E - Paperback

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by John Guthrie (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Essentials of Building Design--at Your Fingertips Fully updated with the 2009 IBC International Building Code, this practical guide delivers the key data you need in every step of an architectural project--from initial planning and estimating through design and completion. The Arc...

The American City: What Works, What Doesn't - Hardcover

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by Alexander Garvin (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The definitive guide to urban planning and design--completely updated and now in full colorIn the Third Edition of The American City: What Works, What Doesn't, award-winning city planner and renowned urban scholar Alexander Garvin examines more than 350 programs and projects that ...

Interior Designer's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for the Design of Interiors - Paperback

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by Guthrie John Patten (Pat) (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Your up-to-date, on-the-job quick referenceFully revised throughout, Interior Designer's Portable Handbook, Third Edition, helps you create workable, on-the-spot design solutions by putting the latest codes, standards, specifications, costs, and materials data at your fin...

Construction Management of Healthcare Projects - Hardcover

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by Sanjiv Gokhale (Author), Thomas Gormley (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A complete, practical guide to managing healthcare facility construction projectsFilled with best practices and the latest industry trends, Construction Management of Healthcare Projects describes the unique constructionrequirements of hospitals, including b...

Charter of the New Urbanism, 2nd Edition - Paperback

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by Congress for the New Urbanism (Author), Emily Talen (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE PRINCIPLES OF NEW URBANISM--FULLY REVISEDThe Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities, and healthier living conditi...

Critical Path Method (Cpm) Tutor for Construction Planning and Scheduling - Hardcover

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by William East (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Speed progress payments, reduce claims, and increase profitability using the Critical Path MethodCritical Path Method (CPM) Tutor for Construction Planning and Scheduling explains the practical application of the CPM and guides you through each step of the process--from planning and c...

Construction Codes & Inspection Handbook - Hardcover

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by Taylor (Author) Number of Pages: 656 Dimensions: 1.38 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 27, 2006

Securing the Outdoor Construction Site: Strategy, Prevention, and Mitigation - Paperback

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by Kevin Wright Carney (Author)Securing the Outdoor Construction Site: Strategy, Prevention, and Mitigation offers a holistic view of security planning for vulnerable capital projects, providing the strategic and tactical plans needed to protect large areas with a minimum investment in personnel and equipment. This book is a one-stop reference that provides effective security strategies, methods, and tactics to mitigate the theft of equipment and how to avoid these incidents altogether. In ...

From the Ground Up: Observations on Contemporary Architecture, Housing, Highway Building, and Civic Design - Paperback

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by Lewis Mumford (Author)A collection of twenty-six essays from the New Yorker's "Sky Line" column. Number of Pages: 264 Dimensions: 0.64 x 8.62 x 5.42 IN Publication Date: February 23, 1956

Icon Project: Architecture, Cities, and Capitalist Globalization - Hardcover

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by Leslie Sklair (Author)In the last quarter century, a new form of iconic architecture has appeared throughout the world's major cities. Typically designed by globe-trotting "starchitects" or by a few large transnational architectural firms, these projects are almost always funded by the private sector in the service of private interests. Whereas in the past monumental architecture often had a strong public component, the urban ziggurats of today are emblems and conduits of capitalist global...