Architectural Detailing: Function - Constructibility - Aesthetics, 2nd Edition
Edward Allen, South Natick, Massachusetts
Patrick Rand
ISBN: 978-0-471-48817-0
©2007
336 pages

Architectural Detailing, Second Edition is the revised and expanded industry standard on architectural detailing. This Second Edition is revised to address sustainability and updated to reflect the International Building Code®. It maintains its reputation for delivering reliable, insightful information on such topics as how to design details that will be water- and airtight, control the flows of heat and water vapor, adjust to all kinds of movement, age gracefully, be easy to construct, and still look good.

Conveniently organized by the three major concerns of the detailer—function, constructibility, and aesthetics—Architectural Detailing, Second Edition features:

• Richly illustrated examples of detail design, case studies, and practical exercises
• Many new and revised patterns showing form, constructibility, and aesthetics
• Everything a student or professional needs to design details that work

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yet because of their impermanent nature it is only recently that they have begun to be perceived as architecture. Familiar traditional building forms such as the tent,tipi and yurt utilise sophisticated constructional techniques and complex habitation patterns that have not only retained their relevance for thousands of years but are linked to some of the most sophisticated building patterns of the present day.

The Bedouin tent incorporates compressive struts and tensile membranes that utilise the same principles as modern tensile engineering systems. The North American tipi can be compared to a single cell of a space frame, adapted to use membranes without inherent strength (animal hides) and incorporating twin skin systems and natural air movement patterns for environmental modification. The Asian yurt uses modular manufacturing techniques and a geodesic-based wall structure that are familiar twentieth century constructional strategies. Contemporary portable buildings have a long and interesting pedigree, which includes principles that have been adapted into permanent construction.

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Modern Design Magazine #1
Modern Design: Architecture & Art Magazine #1, July 2007
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The Master Architect series II KPF

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The 7th issue of AR this year.

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Collins Design (January 20, 2004) / 006053611X / 176 pages / PDF / RS / 4MB

Minimalism continues to be among the most popular themes in interior design. Inside MNM: Minimalist Interiors explains minimalist concepts and concentrates on private interiors. This guide includes dozens of sophisticated photographs and introductions to each chapter written by leaders of this extraordinary, contemporary design movement. All the examples featured in the book have one thing in common: they feature the essential, but use the minimal.

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magazine for artists and designers of various profiles. The magazine presents different trends in interior decoration, graphics and applied arts, as well as the work of famous artists and beginners

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The Complete Book Of Underground Houses:
How To Build A Low Cost Home
Author: Rob Roy
Language: English
Sterling | ISBN: 0806907282 | December 1994
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According to Roy, underground or `earth-sheltered' houses are unexpectedly livable. Judging by his book's attractive pictures, that's easy to believe. The house he bases his point-by-point guide on is indeed a showplace. Its homey touches are just that, though, and Roy's main concern is creating such a house, from drawing up the plans to surveying the site to the actual building. Roy's instruction is insightful and comprehensive....Throughout, he covers construction and installation details that are extremely important for nonprofessionals brave enough to undertake building their own homes.

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Interior Color by Design:
A Design Tool for Architects, Interior Designers, and Homeowners
Author: Jonathan Poore
Language: English
Rockport Publishers | ISBN: 1564960374 | September 1994
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Aims to help designers and homeowners use colour effectively in architectural and interior design. A key concept is the interactive effects of adjacent colours and materials, both of which have a strong influence on the overall design.

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Ebook Title: Practical Straw Bale Building
Author: Murray Hollis
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing (March 2005)
Paperback: 104 pages
ISBN-10: 0643069771
ISBN-13: 978-0643069770

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Building with straw bales is being embraced by amateurs and professionals for its versatility, comfort, environmental friendliness and high insulation. New methods should expand its growing worldwide popularity.

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Practical Straw Bale Building describes the best of current practices and introduces new ideas in a practical step-by-step approach, supported by technical data and analysis. Starting from how straw bales are made, it describes the building of both in-fill and load-bearing walls, discusses the properties of materials used to plaster the walls, and details how particular features are incorporated, such as windows, doors, arches, plumbing and electrical. It especially describes new methods that enable the construction of straighter, thinner and easier-to-plaster walls. The book provides a wealth of information and ideas for immediate practical application and as a basis for further development of straw bale building methods. --from the publisher


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Ebook Title: New Health Facilities: Architectural Design
Author: Arian Mostaedi
Publisher: Links (August 2003)
Hardcover: 240 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8489861668
ISBN-13: 978-8489861664

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Hospitals and health centers are a unique category of architecture with clearly defined characteristics. Health architecture must offer imaginative, constructive responses and flexible solutions to the problem raised by this special type of facility: planning, budgets and space as well as the idiosyncrasies arising from each particular field of health. New Health Facilities presents the best examples of health architecture constructed in recent years and each of the architects demonstrates a solid understanding of the need to create new and better health facilities.

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Design First: Design-based Planning for Communities | 7.17 MB

A unique guide applying the principles of urban design and planning to the development of new and better communities

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Ken Smith is unquestionably one of the most interesting voices in landscape architecture; his works reflect the intensity and energy of their surroundings and challenge the distinction between landscape and art form. Ken Smith Landscape Architects/Urban Projects focuses on three prominent works in New York City: his East River Project; his work for P.S. 19; and his MoMA rooftop garden. Through Smith's colorful, playful drawings and photographs, the book reveals how each project explores new expressions of landscape design in the city.

Ken Smith Landscape Architects/Urban Projects is part of the Source Books in Landscape Architecture series sponsored by Ohio State University. These books present sketches, drawings, models, renderings, working drawings, and photographs. Each book focuses on a recent, important work or works at a level of detail that allows thorough study of the project from its conception to the completion of design and construction

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Published by Monsa / Edited by Josep Maria Minguet / 256 pp., 300 colour illustrations, 50 b/w / English/Spanish/Portuguese / DjVu / RAR / 10.8 MB

As in many other fields of work, the new millennium provided the opportunity to examine the current state of architecture internationally and the latest in design, encompassing an impressive range of styles and enormous creativity. Showcased in this publication are projects rebelling against modernity, remaining loyal to tradition alongside those that are actively moving towards the future, embracing new methods and modes of design.

Combining the contributions of up and coming architects with projects of international renown, ranging from wineries to skyscrapers, from lofts to galleries, ‘Architecture Overview' provides a comprehensive overview of the large scale architectural panorama we see around us at the beginning of the Century.

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Houses constructed in coastal areas come in a myriad of styles and designs but one thing they have in common is the fundamental role played by the presence of the sea. However different their styles, dimensions, construction materials, and the uses to which they are put, their proximity to water will have had the largest single influence on the way in which they have come into existence. In this case, location will have determined not only the orientation of the dwelling but also the layout of the internal spaces, size of windows, type of outside living areas, and to some degree protection from the elements. Features works by Silvia Gmur & Livio Vacchini, 10 Arquitectos, MVRDV and Toshiko Mori.




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New Working Spaces features architecture created for the tertiary sector which has become a hot topic at present. The application of new computer technologies has caused a revolution in the way that we work, which in turn has caused a revolution in the way are accommodated at work. As this book demonstrates a more pleasant working environment is being created through the application of criteria such as intelligent construction, ergonomics, improved air conditioning systems, new cladding methods, ecological efficiency, health concerns, and control of light intensity.




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Straw bale houses are easy to build, affordable, super energy efficient, environmentally friendly, attractive, and can be designed to match the builder's personal space needs, esthetics and budget. Despite mushrooming interest in the technique, however, most straw bale books focus on "selling" the dream of straw bale building, but don't adequately address the most critical issues faced by bale house builders. Moreover, since many developments in this field are recent, few books are completely up to date with the latest techniques.

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Sound Insulation by Carl Hopkins

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Sound insulation is an important aspect of building performance. This book is a comprehensive guide to sound and vibration theory and its application to the measurement and prediction of sound insulation in buildings. It enables the reader to tackle a wide range of issues relating to sound insulation during the design and construction stages of a building, and to solve problems in existing buildings.

The book has been written for engineers, consultants, building designers, students in acoustics, researchers and those involved in the manufacture and design of building products.

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• Explains the fundamental theory using examples that show its direct application to buildings
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• Makes direct reference to ISO and EN Standards on sound insulation
• Contains a large number of illustrations showing measurements, predictions and example calculations for quick reference

Carl Hopkins previously worked on building acoustics and environmental noise at the Building Research Establishment. During this time he was involved with sound insulation in research, consultancy, standardization, and building regulations as well as being an advisor on acoustics to government departments. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool within the Acoustics Research Unit of the School of Architecture.

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Hotel Design Magazine September 2008

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Hotel Design celebrates the design excellence of hotels, resorts, lodges and destination spas.

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Hotel Design aims to be the source of inspiration for the individuals who help make it happen.

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KEEOS Design Books (2006) / ISBN 9163173948 / PDF / RS / 63MB

Design sketching is an innovative new sketch technique book that has become a highly regarded resource for designers, students and Universities throughout the world.

Rather than taking the traditional theoretical approach, it aims to teach and inspire by displaying a broad collection of sketches encompassing the entire design process.
Twenty-four talented students from the Umeе Institute of Design, one of Europe’s best design schools, have contributed to the diverse material in the book. Work has been selected from the different areas of the Institute, resulting in a unique collection of sketches representing a large number of different product designs.

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Faber & Kell's Heating & Air-conditioning of Buildings, Tenth Edition

Faber & Kell's Heating & Air-conditioning of Buildings, Tenth Edition

Butterworth-Heinemann (2008-09-12 ) / ISBN 0750683651 / PDF / 804 pages / RS / 6MB

For 70 years, Faber & Kell's has been the definitive reference text in its field. The book provides understanding of the principles of heating and air-conditioning of buildings in a concise manner. Practical, applicable information is illustrated with simple, easy-to-use diagrams.
This 10th edition includes chapters on sustainability, renewable energy sources as well as information on the updated Approved Documents Part F and L whilst still retaining the structure and character of the previous editions.

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Published by Monsa / Edited by Josep Maria Minguet / 256 pp., 300 colour illustrations, 50 b/w / English/Spanish/Portuguese / DjVu / RAR / 10.8 MB

As in many other fields of work, the new millennium provided the opportunity to examine the current state of architecture internationally and the latest in design, encompassing an impressive range of styles and enormous creativity. Showcased in this publication are projects rebelling against modernity, remaining loyal to tradition alongside those that are actively moving towards the future, embracing new methods and modes of design.

Combining the contributions of up and coming architects with projects of international renown, ranging from wineries to skyscrapers, from lofts to galleries, ‘Architecture Overview' provides a comprehensive overview of the large scale architectural panorama we see around us at the beginning of the Century.

• A visually stunning book combining eyecatching interior and exterior photography with original architectural drawings
• Imaginative use of computer graphics to represent projects in progress i.e. The World Trade Center site
• Concise text providing essential information and design points

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Ernst-Detlef Schulze, Erwin Beck, Klaus Muller-Hohenstein - Plant Ecology Information | Springer | 2005 | 693 pages | PDF | RAR

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This textbook covers Plant Ecology from the molecular to the global level. It covers the following areas in unprecedented breadth and depth: - Molecular ecophysiology (stress physiology: light, temperature, oxygen deficiency, drought, salt, heavy metals, xenobiotica and biotic stress factors) - Autecology (whole plant ecology: thermal balance, water, nutrient, carbon relations) - Ecosystem ecology (plants as part of ecosystems, element cycles, biodiversity) - Synecology (development of vegetation in time and space, interactions between vegetation and the abiotic and biotic environment) - Global aspects of plant ecology (global change, global biogeochemical cycles, land use, international conventions, socio-economic interactions) The book is carefully structured and well written: complex issues are elegantly presented and easily understandable. It contains more than 500 photographs and drawings, mostly in colour, illustrating the fascinating subject. The book is primarily aimed at graduate students of biology but will also be of interest to post-graduate students and researchers in botany, geosciences and landscape ecology. Further, it provides a sound basis for those dealing with agriculture, forestry, land use, and landscape management.

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Leon C. Snyder - Gardening in the Upper Midwest, 2nd ed. | University of Minnesota Press | 2000 | 321 pages | PDF | RAR

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Northern gardeners face challenges that authors of most gardening books rarely confront i.e. severe winters, unpredictable rainfall, alkaline soil, and short growing seasons. Gardening in the Upper Midwest has tips and advice to overcome these obstacles and more. All aspects of gardening in this region are discussed: vegetables and fruits, landscaping, lawn care, trees, shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers. Specific descriptions and useful lists of species hardy in northern climates are provided to help gardeners make appropriate plant selections.

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Kevin Handreck - Good Garden with Less Water | CSIRO PUBLISHING | 2008 | 177 pages | PDF | RAR

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It is possible to have a great garden anywhere in Australia, even under the toughest water restrictions. Good Gardens with Less Water will show you how.

A companion to Kevin Handreck's best-selling Gardening Down-Under, this new book is a practical guide to gardening with limited water.

This beautifully illustrated, full-colour book contains a wealth of information on such key topics as: how to improve soil structure to maximise the retention of water for use by plants; selecting drought-tolerant native and exotic plants; working out how much water to apply to different types of plants; choosing the best lawn grass for your climate; rainwater harvesting and use; and how to avoid problems when greywater is used in the garden.

With specific chapters devoted to watering systems and equipment, mulches, planting techniques and potted plants, this book offers practical solutions for anyone who wishes to garden sustainably.

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Helen Woolley - Urban Open Spaces | Spon Press | 2003 | 224 pages | PDF | RAR
Kevin Handreck - Good Garden with Less Water | CSIRO PUBLISHING | 2008 | 177 pages | PDF | RAR

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There is enormous interest in urban design and the regeneration of our urban areas, but current thinking often concentrates on the built form, forgetting the important role that open spaces play. Urban Open Spaces brings together extensive research and practical experience to prove the opportunities and benefits of different types of open space to society and individuals.
This is the first book to bring together a variety of evidence from different disciplines to outline the benefits and opportunities of urban open spaces in an accessible way. Not just for students and practitioners, this book will be of value for anyone interested in the design, development, regeneration, funding and use of open spaces in urban areas.

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Nigel Dunnet - Dynamic Landscape Design, Ecology and Management of Naturalistic Urban Planting | Spon Press | 2004 | 304 pages | PDF | RAR


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The last quarter of the twentieth-century witnessed a burgeoning of interest in ecological or naturally inspired use of vegetation in the designed landscape. More recently a strong aesthetic element has been added to what was formerly a movement aimed at creating nature-like landscapes. The book advances a fusion of scientific and ecological planting design philosophy that can address the need for more sustainable designed landscapes. It is a major statement on the design, implementation and management of ecologically inspired landscape vegetation. With contributions from people at the forefront of developments in this field, in both Europe and North America, it provides a valuable synthesis of current thinking.

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Professional Architectural Photography, 3rd Edition Information

Author : Michael Harris | Published by Focal Press | Publication date : December 2001

ISBN : 0240516729 | PDF Format, 208 pages | Original File Size : 7610 KB | Compressed File Size : 7227 KB

Overview : This is a must-have guide both for aspiring students and for established professionals who need to keep up to speed with the current impact of recent digital developments. In this highly visual, full colour text Michael Harris shares his professional secrets and demonstrates how to achieve top quality architectural images. Brief histories of both architecture and architectural photography lay the foundations for the technical applications that follow. This third edition provides increased coverage of the revolution in digital photography, which is forcing all photographers to review their practices. The pros and cons of these developments are assessed through a comparison of the film and digital mediums and the highly debated variances in their quality and cost. * Learn how to achieve top quality architectural images from a leading expert * Up-to-date advice on the pros and cons of digital photography in this field * Step by step guide to typical, profitable shooting sequences on assignment Michael Harris is a freelance photographer specializing in architectural and interior photography. His work covers a wide spectrum from industrial and commercial, to residential photography. He is author of 'Professional Interior Photography', also published by Focal Press.

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