In recent years the lines that define the characteristics of the modern house have lost the severity that distinguished them in the past. Although the uses that a home must fulfil - cooking, relaxation, personal hygiene, interaction with other people, etc. - remain the same as ever, the solutions for tackling them are now very different and diverse. As a result, no specific formula can be established to define how a home should be. This book shows crossfire of examples of international designers, which have drafted houses with many considerations in mind.
School buildings are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the next generation of teachers and students. This book presents more than 40 projects from the USA, showcasing leading elementary and secondary school design. Featred projects factor in important design elements including security and safety, new technology, resource centres and energy conservation. They must also accomodate flexible learning environments for a range of student groups. Full-colour photos, plans, drawings and descriptive text accompany the projects.
Open Design, a Stakeholder-oriented Approach in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Project Management, Vol. 1
Open Design refers to a stakeholder-oriented approach in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Project Management, as developed by the Chair of Computer Aided Design and Planning of Delft University of Technology.
Learn how to use color, value, scale, balance, and unity to create smashing quilts. Instructions for five design approaches walk you step by step through the key components of design theory.
A comprehensive analysis of space structures is offered in this exhaustive and up-to-date two volume resource. Both the design opportunities offered by space structures as well as the technical issues involved in their construction are thoroughly addressed. An encompassing approach makes this a suitable manual for architects and engineers alike and pres invaluable knowledge for students of either field. Subramanian Narayanan is the author of 20 books on structural engineering and computers and has more than 30 years experience in computer-aided design consultancy and research. He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Space Structures.
