Architectural structure and design

In a world increasingly concerned about the impact of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere on global climate, the A Carbon Primer for the Built Environment will provide an understanding of the science and the public policy and regulation intended to tackle climate change.

In a world increasingly concerned about the impact of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere on global climate, the A Carbon Primer for the Built Environment will provide an understanding of the science and the public policy and regulation intended to tackle climate change.

Sustainability in Architecture and Urban Design will help you understand the nature of the sustainability problem and show you how to implement your design for a sustainable future.

Sustainability in Architecture and Urban Design will help you understand the nature of the sustainability problem and show you how to implement your design for a sustainable future.

Fire safety is a fundamental requirement of any building, and is of concern to several professions which contribute to the construction process.

Fire safety is a fundamental requirement of any building, and is of concern to several professions which contribute to the construction process.

Now in its third edition, this book provides the ideal and only reference to the physical basis of architectural design.

Now in its third edition, this book provides the ideal and only reference to the physical basis of architectural design.

Leading architectural firms are now using in-house design simulation to help make more sustainable design decisions.

Leading architectural firms are now using in-house design simulation to help make more sustainable design decisions.

With a foreword from Paul King, Chief Executive, UK Green Building Council and Chairman, Zero Carbon HubAs concerns over climate change and resource constraints grow, many cities across the world are trying to achieve a low carbon transition.

With a foreword from Paul King, Chief Executive, UK Green Building Council and Chairman, Zero Carbon HubAs concerns over climate change and resource constraints grow, many cities across the world are trying to achieve a low carbon transition.

*** Featuring a foreword by Pritzker Prize Winner Shigeru Ban ***Bringing together experts from research and practice, Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization presents contemporary design methods for shell and gridshell structures, covering form-finding and structural optimization techniques.

*** Featuring a foreword by Pritzker Prize Winner Shigeru Ban ***Bringing together experts from research and practice, Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization presents contemporary design methods for shell and gridshell structures, covering form-finding and structural optimization techniques.

A new edition of the best selling title in the prestigious Mitchell's Building Series.

A new edition of the best selling title in the prestigious Mitchell's Building Series.

Structure and Fabric Part 2 consolidates and develops the construction principles introduced in Part 1.

Structure and Fabric Part 2 consolidates and develops the construction principles introduced in Part 1.

The second edition of this highly informative book retains much original material covering the principles of structural mechanics and the strength of materials, together with the underlying concepts requisite to the theory of structure and structural design.

The second edition of this highly informative book retains much original material covering the principles of structural mechanics and the strength of materials, together with the underlying concepts requisite to the theory of structure and structural design.

Demand from building control officials for structural calculations - even for very simple projects - means that today's architects must have a thorough understanding of everyday structural concepts.

Demand from building control officials for structural calculations - even for very simple projects - means that today's architects must have a thorough understanding of everyday structural concepts.

Many client organisations occupy large and often diverse property estates which require significant expenditure on maintenance, alterations, refurbishment or small-scale new building work.

Many client organisations occupy large and often diverse property estates which require significant expenditure on maintenance, alterations, refurbishment or small-scale new building work.

First published in 1983.

First published in 1983.

This book brings to light a diverse range of innovative architectural design studio methodologies formulated to educate future graduates to combat the climate crisis through carbon neutral design.

As a building type, art museums are unparalleled for the opportunities they provide for architectural investigation and experimentation.

As a building type, art museums are unparalleled for the opportunities they provide for architectural investigation and experimentation.

Design-Tech is an indispensable, holistic approach to architectural technology that shows you in hundreds of drawings and tables the why as well as the how of building science, providing you with a comprehensive overview.

Design-Tech is an indispensable, holistic approach to architectural technology that shows you in hundreds of drawings and tables the why as well as the how of building science, providing you with a comprehensive overview.

This book examines the interrelationship of representational methods and material systems as fundamental drivers of the design process.

This book examines the interrelationship of representational methods and material systems as fundamental drivers of the design process.

By including ecological concerns in the design process from the outset, architecture can enhance life.

By including ecological concerns in the design process from the outset, architecture can enhance life.

What Architecture Means introduces you to architecture and allows you to explore the connections between design ideas and values across time, space, and culture.

What Architecture Means introduces you to architecture and allows you to explore the connections between design ideas and values across time, space, and culture.

This new textbook has two main themes.

There is need for change in our currently unsustainable cities.

There is need for change in our currently unsustainable cities.

How can huge populations be fed healthily, equitably and affordably while maintaining the ecosystems on which life depends?

How can huge populations be fed healthily, equitably and affordably while maintaining the ecosystems on which life depends?

This book brings together the office and office working as an economic construct, as a business function, as a building type and as a mode of work.

The third edition of Property Valuation: The Five Methods introduces students to the fundamental principles of property valuation theory by means of clear explanation and worked examples.

The third edition of Property Valuation: The Five Methods introduces students to the fundamental principles of property valuation theory by means of clear explanation and worked examples.

What is the relationship between design, sustainability, inner values and spirituality?

What is the relationship between design, sustainability, inner values and spirituality?

This is a design guide for architects, engineers, and contractors concerning the principles and specific applications of building information modeling (BIM).

This is a design guide for architects, engineers, and contractors concerning the principles and specific applications of building information modeling (BIM).

Creating Urban Agriculture Systems provides you with background, expertise, and inspiration for designing with urban agriculture.