Architecture : Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings

A noted architect shares his iconoclastic approach to the creation of public space, his ideas about tragedy and hope and the ways in which architecture can shape and memorialize human experience, and his unique vision for the construction of the 1776 Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center site. more...

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Illustrating actual building design solutions that have been created to improve accessibility for disabled patrons and performers, the 'Journey Sequence' outlines the best examples of design innovation produced in response to new and upcoming legislation.A knowledge of how to design for the disabled can be crucial in winning contracts and having designs accepted. This book shows how the practical implications have already been successfully approached.Covering the whole sequence from parking, to entry, and including details of facilities for the visually and hearing impaired users, advice is given on the methods designers should use in assessing the requirements of disabled people. This is not a publication giving theoretical prescription but rather an illustrated record of achievements in buildings of all sizes where proper access to the disabled has been created. It includes 14 case studies and examples that illustrate the diverse ways that accessibility has been incorporated into arts buildings throughout the UK. This includes Cinemas, Theatres, Concert Halls, Opera Houses, Museums and Libraries. The author team highlights specific design details that are particularly unique, to stimulate the reader and show that creating better accessibility for the disabled both demands and creates innovative design. more...

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS AND CLIENTS. Written 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 residential design into your professional practice. The Architect's Guide to Residential Design discusses typical residential design issues, such as budgets and construction schedules, and offers guidelines for interacting with design-conscious clients. This detailed handbook presents a comprehensive methodology for the process of designing, pricing, and constructing single-family homes. Six real-world case studies, each featuring a unique site, budget, program, and set of circumstances, are included. The Architect's Guide to Residential Design covers: Houses as an architectural practice; How houses differ from commercial and institutional architectural projects; Design and documentation for architect-designed houses; Bidding and negotiating with contractors; Cutting the contract with both owners and contractors; Construction administration and the building process more...

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‘This book is a great learning tool for architects looking to design comfortable and resilient homes in the lower latitudes. It provides a good range of detailed case study houses with clear explanations of how they work and it also provides an excellent foundation of regionally appropriate passive low energy low carbon design principles that will do much to inform the new vernacular buildings of the warm and warming climates in the 21st Century.’ PROFESSOR SUSAN ROAF DIRECTOR OF THE LOW CARBON CITIES INITIATIVE ‘Well chosen and attractively illustrated example housing projects make the principles readily understandable for the reader ... stimulating reading for architects and clients of buildings.’ ROBERT HASTINGS SWISS ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS In the search for sustainable architecture there is growing interest in the relationship between nature and design. In this vital new book the term ‘bioclimatic’ relating to the dynamic between climate and living organisms is applied by the authors in focusing on countries where housing requires cooling for a significant part of the year. In this context Bioclimatic Housing covers creative vernacular architecture to present both the theory and practice of innovative low-energy architecture. The book interweaves the themes of social progress technological fixes and industry transformation within a discussion of global and country trends climate types solutions and technologies. Prepared under the auspices of a 5-year International Energy Agency (IEA) project and with case studies from Iran Malaysia Australia Japan Sri Lanka and Italy this is a truly international and authoritative work providing an essential primer for building designers builders developers and advanced students in architecture and engineering. more...

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This report examines the structure, characteristics, and motivations of major participants in the housing industry to explore how innovation might be accelerated. It identifies options and strategies for the federal government to consider as it attempts to further advance innovation in housing to make homes more affordable, durable, and safe. Housing is the largest component of the nation's physical wealth, representing nearly 20 percent of the nation's gross domestic product. Therefore, innovation in that industry would contribute positively to increase productivity and provide benefits to a broad range of participants, including homebuilders, manufacturers, insurers, regulators, and homeowners. The federal government has been involved in promoting housing innovation for more than three decades , investing in research and showing a willingness to experiment with new ideas and approaches as it works with industry and other participants. In light of this government interest, this report puts forth proposals for federal government action: enhance research activities, strengthen the knowledge base, support the technology innovation pipeline, and improve market linkages. Within these proposals, a number of specific strategies are suggested to illustrate possible government actions. The list of strategies is not exhaustive but if adopted they should allow the government to better leverage what it is already doing by better focusing resources. more...

Price: $9.95