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Sustainable Stellenbosch: Opening dialogues

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Swilling (Editor), Ben Sebitosi (Editor), Ruenda Loots (Editor)Stellenbosch faces the same challenges that most South African urban areas face: rapid urbanisation, sluggish economic growth, growing inequalities, unsustainable use of natural resources, deteriorating biodiversity, social problems, unhealthy living, insecure supplies of healthy food, degrading soils, infrastructure backlogs and inadequate urban planning. At the same time, Stellenbosch has tre...

Volume 1 - Sustainable Meliponiculture with Vernacular Architecture - The Malay Archipelago

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Report copyright infringementby Abu Hassan Jalil (Author)Synopsis: This literature proposes new ideas and innovations that consider the ultimate Beescape for Meliponaries, with bee comfort at the top of the list of considerations. Thermal comfort is a term of grave concern regarding conservation in Meliponiculture. Often enough, enthusiastic beekeepers are not overly worried about heat dissipation, especially during the summers on the fringes of the tropics. Heat waves in the tropics may leav...

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Report copyright infringementby Gaurav Verma (Author)The ETABS V19 Black Book, the 3rd edition of our book on ETABS, is written to help beginners learn the basics of ETABS structure modeling and analysis. The book is based on ETABS V19.1 software. The book follows a step by step methodology. This book explains the designing of structure, assigning various properties to structure, applying different load conditions, and performing analyses. The book covers almost all the information required b...

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Report copyright infringementby Larissa Suzuki (Author), Anthony Finkelstein (Author)This book describes how smart cities can be designed with data at their heart, moving from a broad vision to a consistent city-wide collaborative configuration of activities. The authors present a comprehensive framework of techniques to help decision makers in cities analyse their business strategies, design data infrastructures to support these activities, understand stakeholders' expectations, and translat...

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Report copyright infringementby Munir Hamad (Author)No detailed description available for "Autodesk Revit 2020 Architecture".Author BiographyHamad Munir: Munir Hamad is an Autodesk(R) Approved Instructor and certified Autodesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training. Number of Pages: 520 Dimensions: 1.2 x 9 x 6.9 IN Publication Date: July 31, 2019

Right First Time: An Architect's Guide to Creating Efficient and Successful Eco Homes

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Report copyright infringementby Doug Johnson (Author)Right First Time has been written for forward-thinking and progressive architects interested in delivering successful, modern, low energy homes. Architects are the ultimate creators and caretakers of a client's dream home through the design and build process, and you can often find yourself wearing 'hats' including lead creative talent, client advisor, project manager, mediator and more. If you want a simpler professional life, with more su...

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Report copyright infringementby Munir Hamad (Author)No detailed description available for "AutoCAD 2019 Beginning and Intermediate".Author BiographyHamad Munir: Munir Hamad is an Autodesk(R) Approved Instructor and certified Autodesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training. Number of Pages: 800 Dimensions: 1.8 x 9 x 7.1 IN Publication Date: June 18, 2018

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Report copyright infringementby Floyd Rowe Watson (Author)Explore the science of sound and space with "Acoustics of Auditoriums," a foundational work by F. R. Watson, originally published in 1914 as part of the University of Illinois Bulletin. This meticulously reprinted edition delves into the principles of architectural acoustics, offering insights into auditorium design, reverberation, and soundproofing techniques. A valuable resource for anyone interested in architecture, interior design,...

The Country Builder's Assistant: Containing a Collection of New Designs of Carpentry and Architecture; which will be particularly useful to Country Wo

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Report copyright infringementby Asher Benjamin (Author)Originally published in 1797, this was the bible of the building trade in New England during the beginning of the nineteenth century. The book was the first American-grown collection of designs published in America, and through its publication, Asher Benjamin popularized an American style of architecture. Illustrated with new and useful designs of Frontispieces, Chimney Pieces, Tuscan, Doric, Ionie and Corinthian Orders with their Bases, ...

A Treatise On The Theory And Practice Of Landscape Gardening, Adapted To North America: With A View To The Improvement Of Country Residences. With Rem

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Jackson Downing (Author), Henry Winthrop Sargent (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around ...

Cheap, Quick, & Easy: Imitative Architectural Materials, 1870-1930

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Report copyright infringementby Pamela H. Simpson (Author)Winner of the Best Book Award (Southeast Society for Architectural Historians) and the Abbott Lowell Cummings Award (Vernacular Architecture Forum). In this innovative study, Pamela H. Simpson examines the architectural materials that proliferated between 1870 and 1930. Produced by new technology, promoted by new forms of advertising, and eagerly adopted by a new middle class, these "cheap, quick, and easy" materials helped to transfo...

The Development of the Incandescent Electric Lamp

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Report copyright infringementby George Basil Barham (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is impo...

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Report copyright infringementby Clarence Augustine Martin (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work i...

A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It?: An Introduction to Building Science

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Report copyright infringementby Allison A. III Bailes (Author)A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It? lays out the basic science of residential buildings. When it comes to how houses perform, professionals and homeowners alike believe many things that just aren't true. This book explodes the myths, misinformation, and plain old nonsense that pervade the world of home building, remodeling, maintenance, and operation. https: //www.energyvanguard.com Number of Pages: 362 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Art Smith (Author)Seniors planning to build a home specifically for comfortable retirement living should shift their emphasis to real structural quality and not cosmetic features. By shifting the construction budget to stronger roof, stronger walls, more foundation ties, more/higher grade insulation (low-energy use), better exterior material, and less "curb-appeal" features, a more comfortable abode will be the reward. Number of Pages: 48 ...

The Greenway Imperative: Connecting Communities and Landscapes for a Sustainable Future

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Report copyright infringementby Charles A. Flink (Author)Trailblazing greenway projects from vision to reality In this eye-opening journey through some of America's most innovative landscape architecture projects, Charles Flink shows why we urgently need greenways. A leading authority in greenway planning, design, and development, Flink presents inspiring examples of communities that have come together to build permanent spaces for the life-sustaining power of nature. The Greenway Imperative...

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Report copyright infringementby Carl G. Cash (Author)The book starts by setting out the duties of a building pathologist in the context of the modern roofing industry, defining failure and explaining its underlying causes. The main chapters then deal with the main specific types of failure: fire, shrinkage and roofing systems displacement, calendar shrinkage, foam insulation shrinkage and 'stretched' membranes, plasticizer migration, bitumen incompatibility, built-up roofing felt porosity, bl...

Seismic Resistance of Vernacular Timber Frames with Infills: Case Studies from Japan and Romania

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Report copyright infringementby Andreea Dutu (Author), Yoshihiro Yamazaki (Author)This provides an engineer's perspective on traditional construction methods for timber frames with infills, focusing on traditional paianta houses in Romania and minka houses in Japan to provide insights into the construction, seismic behavior, and design considerations of such structures.Author BiographyAndreea Dutu is a structural engineer and lecturer at the University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, Romania....

Ham Radio Technician + General Class License Study Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Morse Code Publishing (Author)Unlock the World of Ham Radio Today! Ace Your Technician and General Exams with This Comprehensive Guide!Are you ready to start your journey into amateur radio or to expand your skills with the General Class License? Whether you're a complete beginner eyeing the Technician Class license or a current licensee ready to upgrade, this two-in-one bundle is your roadmap to success.Book #1: Technician's Study Guide: 2022-2026 Question Poo...

Ham Radio Technician + General Class License Study Guide: From Beginner to Licensed! Master the Fundamentals of Amateur Radio, Ace Both FCC Exams and

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The Clock Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials, Appliances and

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Report copyright infringementby Paul N. Hasluck (Author)"The Clockjobber's Handybook" is a 1889 work by Australian writer Paul Hasluck that focuses on the care and maintenance of watches and timepieces. With chapters on the various tools, appliances, materials, and processes, this classic guide contains everything one needs to know when repairing, cleaning, or adjusting watches and clocks. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854 - 1916) was an Australian writer and editor. He was a master of technical wr...

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Report copyright infringementby Clint Geller (Author), Jerry Treiman (Author)In the mid-19th century, the American Watch Company of Waltham, Massachusetts (called "Waltham," for short) led the transformation of the worldwide watchmaking craft into a modern mass manufacturing industry. Never before had any industrial product as complicated as a watch, requiring such fine precision in its intermeshing parts, been mass produced by machine. Automation and interchangeable parts manufacture made re...

A Rudimentary Treatise On Clocks And Watches And Bells

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Report copyright infringementby Baron Edmund Beckett Grimthorpe (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that t...

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Vine Baby ABCs: An exploration of fun and learning at a vineyard!

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Report copyright infringementby Kelly Ireland (Author), Kimberly Ireland (Author)Vine Baby ABCs: A Vineyard-Themed Alphabet Adventure for Curious KidsHave fun teaching your children their ABCs on a delightful journey through wine country!Vine Baby ABCs is a unique and beautifully illustrated alphabet book that follows Vine Baby and her mom as they explore Brielle Family Vineyards. From A is for AVA to Z is for Zymology, each letter introduces real concepts from vineyard life-made simple and f...

Ham Radio Technician Class License Study Guide: From Beginner to Licensed! Master the Fundamentals of Amateur Radio, Ace the FCC Exam and Get on the A

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Report copyright infringementby Morse Code Publishing (Author)Unlock the World of Ham Radio Today! Ace Your Technician Exam and Get Licensed!You're eyeing the Technician Class license and ready to dive into amateur radio. Here's the deal: The exam is tough.It's a comprehensive test that covers everything from regulations to technical operations, designed to ensure you're ready to take on the responsibilities and opportunities of being a ham radio operator. This study guide is designed to help...

How To Do Architectural Drawing - A Text Book And Practical Guide For Students In Architectural Draftsmanship

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Report copyright infringementby Oscar Schutte Teale (Author)Originally published in 1914, it is the authors desire and intent; to cover the subject of Architectural drawing, comprehensively, practically and clearly. Despite its age, this works contains much information that is still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affo...

Construction & Evaluation (CE) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Exam): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Hot Spots, Case Studies, Drag-and-Pl

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Report copyright infringementby Gang Chen (Author)A Practical Guide & Mock Exam for the ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Exam) Construction & Evaluation (CE) Division NCARB launched ARE 5.0 on November 1, 2016. We always incorporate the latest information into our books. To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture's special requirements, and pass the ARE exams. This book provides a...

Smart Buildings Digitalization: Iot and Energy Efficient Smart Buildings Architecture and Applications

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Report copyright infringementby O. V. Gnana Swathika (Editor), K. Karthikeyan (Editor), Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban (Editor)This book discusses various artificial intelligence and machine learning applications concerning smart buildings. It includes how renewable energy sources are integrated into smart buildings using suitable power electronic devices. The deployment of advanced technologies with monitoring, protection, and energy management features is included, along with a case study on auto...

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Report copyright infringementby Duncan Cartlidge (Author)The third edition of the Construction Project Manager's Pocket Book continues to guide and educate readers on the broad range of essential skills required to be a successful construction project manager.Author BiographyDuncan Cartlidge, FRICS, is a chartered surveyor with extensive experience in the delivery and management of built assets, as well as providing education and training to a wide range of built environment professionals an...

Repairing and Constructing Farm Buildings

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Report copyright infringementby J. C. (John Cochran) 1884- Wooley (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that t...

Fundamental Building Materials: Fourth Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Ward-Harvey (Author)Written by an architect with many years' experience in practice and teaching, this book is a well-illustrated introduction to the great range of materials used in much of the world's building and construction. It is the only book of its type on the market, and suitable for anyone teaching or studying for building trades, architecture, building, landscape design, structural engineering, and allied disciplines. When first published, a revi...