Analysing Architecture

Simon Unwin "Analysing Architecture"
Routledge | 2001 | ISBN: 041548927X | 296 pages | PDF | 34.4 MB
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Clear and accessible, "Analysing Architecture" opens a fresh way to understanding architecture. It offers a unique 'notebook' of architectural strategies to present an engaging introduction to elements and concepts in architectural design. Beautifully illustrated throughout with the author's original drawings, examples are drawn from across the world and many periods of architectural history (from prehistoric times to the recent past) to illustrate analytical themes and to show how drawing can be used to study architecture. Since its first edition appeared in 1997, "Analysing Architecture" has established itself internationally as one of the key texts in architectural education. This third edition includes a new section discussing the ways analyzing examples cultivates a capacity for design. Original chapters have been expanded, new case studies added, and the format rearranged for additional clarity. The bibliography of recommended supplementary reading has also been extended. In "Analysing Architecture", Simon Unwin clearly identifies the key elements of architecture and conceptual themes apparent in buildings and relevant to other works of architecture such as gardens and cities. He describes ideas for use in the active process of design. Breaking down the grammar of architecture into themes and 'moves', Unwin exposes its underlying patterns to reveal the organizational strategies that lie beneath the superficial appearances of buildings. Exploring buildings as results of the interaction of people with the world around them, "Analysing Architecture" offers a definition of architecture as 'identification of place' and provides a greater understanding of architecture as a creative discipline. This book presents a powerful impetus for readers to develop their own capacities for architectural design. It will also be of use to all those with an interest in the human occupation of and involvement with space - anthropologists, archaeologists, film-makers, installation artists, planners, urban designers, politicians. A companion website will be available.

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ETFE: Technology and Design

“ETFE: Technology and Design”,
Annette LeCuyer
Birkhäuser Basel | 2008-07-25 | ISBN: 3764385634 | 160 pages | PDF | 46,5 MB

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ETFE foil has recently become an important material for the cladding of technologically sophisticated and innovative buildings. This material is very thin and lightweight and, when used in air-filled cushion assemblies, has enormous strength and a range of adaptive environmental attributes. ETFE cushion enclosures became known primarily through Grimshaw Architects’ Eden Project and Herzog + de Meuron’s Allianz Arena, and they are being used on the spectacular swimming stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the largest ETFE building envelope in the world so far.
This book is conceived as an in-depth introduction to the characteristics of ETFE and its applications in construction. Project examples explore in detail the specific characteristics of ETFE building skins in the areas of structural behavior, light transmission, insulation, acoustics, fire engineering and environmental modification.

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Identity by Design

Identity by Design
Publisher: Architectural Press | ISBN: 0750647671 | edition 2007 |
In a world of increasing globalisation, where one high street becomes interchangeable with the next, Identity by Design addresses the idea of place-making and the concept of identity, looking at how these things can be considered as an integral part of the design process.

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American Architecture: Ideas and Ideologies in the Late Twentieth Century

American Architecture: Ideas and Ideologies in the Late Twentieth Century
Publisher: Wiley | ISBN: 0471285293 | edition 2008 |
A landmark successor to the acknowledged classic, Architects on Architecture American Architecture Ideas and Ideologies in the Late Twentieth Century Paul Heyer From the author of the best-selling Architects on Architecture, here is an important new contribution to the history and theory of modern architecture. Arriving at an intriguing time of reevaluation of the early modern movement and growing sensitivities to historicism and cultural connectivity, this sequel offers a striking picture of much of the best work produced by America’s leading architects in the late twentieth century. Readers will receive an unprecedented look at the work of more than one hundred of the most important, most influential contemporary architects, examined in light of the evolution of new ideas and the advent of new technology. More than five hundred illustrations go beyond illumination of the text to function as an extraordinary pictorial history of the architect’s artistry.

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The Art And Architecture of Islamic Cairo

Richard Yeomans,
"The Art And Architecture of Islamic Cairo"
Ithaca Pr | ISBN 1859641547 | 2006-06 | PDF | 280 pages | 19.56 MB

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Waterfronts in Post-Industrial Citie

"Waterfronts in Post-Industrial Cities" By R. Marshall
Taylor & Francis | 2001-11-09 | ISBN: 0415255163 |
Four themes form the basis of this book and provide a structure for considering particular aspects of waterfront redevelopment-connection to the waterfront, remaking the city image on the waterfront, port and city relations, and the new waterfronts in historic cities. Broad issues that might be applicable to a variety of situations are dealt with alongside specific city case studies.

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Standards der Zukunft Wohnbau neu gedacht

Roland Burgard,
"Standards der Zukunft Wohnbau neu gedacht"
(Standards of the future residential re-thought)
Springer | 2008 | ISBN: 321174813X | 233 pages | PDF | 17 MB

Der Wohnungsbau befindet sich durch tief greifende Veränderungen unserer Gesellschaft im Umbruch: neues Rollenverständnis der Frau, geänderte Haushaltsstrukturen und ein wachsendes Komfortbedürfnis. Durch das Zusammentreffen vorhersehbarer demographischer, ökologischer und makroökonomischer Umwälzungen wird der Veränderungsdruck noch weiter steigen. Wie kann man sich im Wohnungswesen auf die kommenden Herausforderungen vorbereiten? Das Buch gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über Akteure und Zukunftsthemen in der europäischen Forschungslandschaft. Anhand ausgewählter Beispiele aus Politik, Industrie und Theorie werden die Ansätze, Methoden und Techniken beschrieben, welche bei Wohnungsbauexperimenten zum Einsatz kommen können. Belegt werden deren Ergebnisse durch eine umfassende Beispieldokumentation. Diese vermittelt aktuelle Trends und zukunftsweisende Innovationen, neue Perspektiven und verlässliche Wegweisungen für den Wohnungsbau der Zukunft und deren konkrete Umsetzung in Bau, Bauprodukte und Technik.

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The housing is located by profound changes in our society in transition: new role of women, changing household structures and a growing comfort needs. By coincidence predictable demographic, environmental and macro-economic upheavals of the change in pressure will increase even further. How can you prepare yourself in the housing sector for the coming challenges? The book gives a comprehensive overview of actors and future issues in the European research landscape. Based on selected examples from politics, industry and theory, the approaches, methods and techniques are described, which can occur in experiments for residential use. Whose results are documented by a comprehensive sample documentation. This explores current trends and future innovations, new perspectives and reliable signposts of the future for housing and their concrete implementation in construction, building products and technology

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An Evolutionary Architecture

An Evolutionary Architecture
Publisher: Architectural Association Publications
Date: 1995-01
ISBN: 1870890477

Book Description:
An Evolutionary Architecture can be considered, together
perhaps with Nicholas Negroponte's Architecture Machine
books, as one of the most important and inspiring references
on the use of computation in architecture and design. John
Frazer describes in his book groundbreaking work carried
during more than twenty years in diverse academic institutions,
especially as the head of Unit 11 at the Architectural
Association, and in collaboration with diverse architects and
students. Building on the foundations laid by Cybernetician
Gordon Pask during the sixties, the work explained in the book
takes to its furthest, most fascinating consequences the
possibility of an autogenic, self-organising, evolutionary
architecture. Through its pages, and with the examples of
wonderful devices, Frazer questions fundamental architectural
concepts such as those of design, intention and purpose. This
book should be indispensable to anyone interested in the
creative use of computation in design. Besides becoming
paradigmatic in the relation of self-organisation, emergence
and other essential concepts to architecture, it essentially
addresses the latent possibilities of the computer as a
generative, creative engine of design.

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Language of Space

the Language of Space
Architectural Press; 1st edition | 272 pages | ISBN :0750652462 | December 5, 2001 | PDF | 17 Mb
'A hugely interesting book for both expert and novice alike. This book allows the reader to look at everyday events and meetings in another light. It is well written and highly entertaining' 5 star Amazon customer review

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Architecture and Authority in Japan

Architecture and Authority in Japan
(Nissan Institute Routledge Japanese Studies Series)
# Hardcover: 360 pages
# Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (September 20, 1996)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 041505754X
# ISBN-13: 978-0415057547
# Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
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Japanese architecture is one of the most inspired manifestations of Japanese civilizations. Arguing that architectural styles are more than just symbols of the powers that created them, William Coaldrake explores the symbiotic relationship between architecture and authority throughout Japanese history. Exploring key structures and how they have been used as active conveyors of power, Coaldrake relates buildings to the political ambitions and religious beliefs of the major historical eras in Japan.

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Entwurfsatlas Forschungs- und Technologiebauten

Hardo Braun, Dieter Grömling, "Entwurfsatlas Forschungs- und Technologiebauten"
(Design Manual for research and technology buildings)
Birkhäuser 2005 | ISBN-10: 3764321733 | 238 Pages | PDF | 78,5 MB

For universities and other public institutions as well as private companies, both buildings, which serve very different uses: from a scientific experiment about the development of prototypes to the presentation and marketing of new products. The book presents a systematic part of its exploration and Zonierungstypen, functions and framework for the research and technical nature Technologiebau equipment, special laboratory conditions or areas for meeting and communication will be treated as the determining elements of the project. In the project part 70 implemented projects, mainly in Europe, the USA and the Far East represented. The focus of the analysis are conceptual issues such as Gebäudezonierungen, urban integration, key areas of communication, etc.
The editors of the world-renowned Max Planck Society and the other contributors are with in-depth knowledge and practical experience of current international developments in research and Technologiebau dar.

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Surface Architecture Summary

Surface Architecture Summary By David Leatherbarrow, Mohsen Mostafavi
Publisher: The MIT Press 2002-08-15 ISBN: 0262134071

Visually, many contemporary buildings either reflect their systems of production or recollect earlier styles and motifs. This division between production and representation is in some ways an extension of that between modernity and tradition. In this book David Leatherbarrow and Mohsen Mostafavi explore ways that design can take advantage of production methods such that architecture is neither independent of nor dominated by technology. Leatherbarrow and Mostafavi begin with the theoretical and practical isolation of the building surface as the subject of architectural design. The autonomy of the surface, the "free facade," presumes a distinction between the structural and nonstructural elements of the building, between the frame and the cladding. Once the skin of the building became independent of its structure, it could just as well hang like a curtain, or like clothing. The focus of the relationship between structure and skin is the architectural surface. In tracing the handling of this surface, the authors examine both contemporary buildings and those of the recent past. Architects discussed include Albert Kahn, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Alison and Peter Smithson, Alejandro de la Sota, Robert Venturi, Jacques Herzog, and Pierre de Meuron. The properties of a building’s surface--whether it is made of concrete, metal, glass, or other materials--are not merely superficial; they construct the spatial effects by which architecture communicates. Through its surfaces a building declares both its autonomy and its participation in its surroundings.

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Pyramid (EXPERIENCE)

Pyramid (EXPERIENCE) By DK Publishing

Author:Peter Chrisp | Reading level:Ages 9-12 | Publisher:DK CHILDREN |2006-08-21 | ISBN-0756614104 |

A completely unique approach to illustrated reference, DK's new Experience series uses panoramic storyboard sequences to help readers dive into the printed page and learn in a whole new way as the action unfolds.Grade 4-8–Chrisp guides readers through a graphic path of storyboard text superimposed on full-color illustrations to show the steps involved in building and the history behind the Great Pyramid of Giza. A discussion of the settlement of the Nile, a catalog of tools used in the construction, a description of the steps taken when a pharaoh died, mummification, the rediscovery of the tombs and their secrets, illustrations of the treasures found within them, and a catalog of the pyramids of the world make this a comprehensive study of the subject. Definitions of new terms are found along the bottom of each page and are highlighted in the text. David Macaulay's Pyramid (Houghton, 1975) describes in great detail the building process for an imaginary structure and has black-and-white illustrations. Anne Millard's Pyramids (Kingfisher, 1996) covers similar material but focuses more on those that have been built around the world. With its beautiful illustrations, three-dimensional diagrams, and information gleaned from the use of cutting-edge technology (CT scans), this book is an enticing, up-to-date study of Egyptology and is sure to appeal to students. It's the next best thing to being there.–Ann Joslin, Fort LeBoef School District, Waterford, PA.

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Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture

Leonard R. Bachman - Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture
Wiley | 2002 | ISBN: 0471388270 | Pages: 496 | PDF | 14.08 MB
An "anatomical" study of building systems integration with guidelines for practical applications
Through a systems approach to buildings, Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture details the practice of integration to bridge the gap between the design intentions and technical demands of building projects. Analytic methods are introduced that illustrate the value, benefit, and application of systems integration, as well as guidelines for selecting technical systems in the conceptual, schematic, and design development stages of projects.
Landmark structures such as Eero Saarinen's John Deere Headquarters, Renzo Piano's Kansai International Airport, Glenn Murcutt's Magney House, and Richard Rogers's Lloyd's of London headquarters are presented as part of an extensive collection of case studies organized into seven categories:
* Laboratories
* Offices
* Pavilions
* Green Architecture
* High Tech Architecture
* Airport Terminals
* Residential Architecture
Advanced material is provided on methods of integration, including an overview of integration topics, the systems basis of architecture, and the integration potential of various building systems. An expanded case study of Ibsen Nelsen's design for the Pacific Museum of Flight is used to demonstrate case study methods for tracing integration through any work of architecture.
Visually enhanced with more than 300 illustrations, diagrams, and photographs, Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture is a valuable reference guide for architecture and civil engineering students, as well as architects, engineers, and other professionals in the construction industry.

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German Architecture for a Mass Audience

German Architecture for a Mass Audience
Routledge | 1998-10-08 | ISBN: 0415236541 |
This book vividly illustrates the ways in which buildings designed by many of Germany's most celebrated twentieth-century architects, were embedded in widely held beliefs about the power of architecture to influence society. German Architecture for a Mass Audience also demonstrates the way in which these modernists ideas have been challenged and transformed, most recently in the rebuilding of central Berlin.

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Architectural bionics

Architectural bionics
Kiến trúc phỏng sinh học

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Architectural Design in Steel

Mark Lawson "Architectural Design in Steel"
Taylor & Francis | 2003-12-29 | ISBN: 0419244905 | 192 pages | PDF | 28,5 MB
Steelwork offers the opportunity for architectural expression, as well as being structurally versatile and adaptable material. Good detailing is vital because it affects structural performance, costs, buildability and, perhaps most importantly, appearance. While the choice of the structural form is often the province of the structural engineer, architects should have a broad appreciation of the factors leading to the selection of the structure and its details. Traditionally, most detailing of connections is the responsibility of the steelwork fabricator, but for exposed steelwork, detailing is of much more interest to the architect, as it impacts on the aesthetics of the structure. In this respect it is important that designers appreciate the common fabrication and erection techniques, which may exert a strong influence on the method and approach to the detailing of modern steelwork in buildings.

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Aesthetics and Technology in Building

Pier Luigi Nervi , "Aesthetics and Technology in Building"
Publisher: Harvard University Press | 1965-01-01 | ISBN 0674007018 | PDF | 210 pages | 25.3 MB

Here is a verbal and pictorial illustration of the credo that has guided one of the world's most distinguished architects throughout his career. "Architecture is, and must be, a synthesis of technology and art."

Using nearly 200 drawings and photographs, including plans, interesting details, various stages of construction, and both interior and exterior views of some of his major works, Mr. Nervi shows how his philosophy is put into practice. Referring to most of his important projects, he discusses solutions to various functional and construction requirements where he used precast and cast-in-place concrete, emphasizing the richness of this material. Mr. Nervi stresses the advantages of reinforced concrete, which, he says, allows greater flexibility and makes it easier to satisfy his triple demand of economy, technical correctness, and aesthetic satisfaction.

In predicting the future of architecture he stresses the necessity of architectural solutions that are functionally and technically sound. His final remarks concern his ideas about the proper course of study for architecture students, training that will produce architects with a "far greater technical sense than in the past, a technical sense which results in a constant search for economic efficiency."

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The Architecture of the United Arab Emirates

Salma S. Damluji "The Architecture of the United Arab Emirates"
Ithaca Press (GB) | ISBN: 1859641563 | 2006-06 |
Since the late 1960s, the cities of the United Arab Emirates have experienced unprecedented development and accelerated construction. Viewed in the context of the specific environment and cultural fabric of this desert region in Arabia, the coming of modern architecture has been coupled with extensive cultivation projects implemented in an originally barren landscape. Simultaneously, the cities have also remained true to their heritage and recognized the importance of their vernacular architecture and, in a fascinating contrast to the rapid modernization, today there are also many reconstruction and heritage projects underway. Recognizing the need for a publication that discusses this architectural antithesis, "The Architecture of the United Arab Emirates" includes contributions by architectural professionals and specialists who have witnessed this firsthand. Dr Damluji has selected articles which fall into two sections: modern architecture - which questions the form of new cities, the contribution of international architectural practice and the state of modern Islamic architecture; and vernacular architecture - which discusses architectural surveys carried out and conservation and heritage projects throughout the UAE. The book concludes with discussions of the ongoing reconstruction of traditional buildings, regeneration s

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Architecture - Comfort and Energy

Architecture - Comfort and Energy
By C. Gallo, Marco Sala, A. A. M. Sayigh
Publisher: Pergamon Press Inc
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 1998-09-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 008043004X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780080430041
Binding: Hardcover

Book Description:
Hardbound. In this book we seek to approach the
architecture-energy combination and its relationship to
human comfort and the environment .There are chapters on
thermal comfort, low energy architecture dealing with
various criterion for comfort in different parts of the
World.
The book also seeks to understand how previous generations
lived in harsh climates and without abundant sources of
energy, yet managed to design and build appropriate
dwellings providing both comfort and harmony with the
environment.
Other chapters deal with the bioclimatic concept in Vernacular
Architecture; the major role which climate plays at different
locations and how this can dictate the shape and form of the
buildings and save energy; the importance of micro-climate
and its various elements and usage; ventilation and its
importance in buildings and the technology for modern
architecture.

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