Design for Construction : Tectonic Imagination in Contemporary Architecture

Design for Construction is organized into 10 chapters covering topics such as means and methods, part-to-whole relationships, material research, digital design workflows, risk mitigation, construction sequencing, digital fabrication, ethical material sourcing, and circular construction practices. Included Bibliography

Practical ethics in architecture and interior design practice

This book presents the basics of design practice through ethical scenarios, ushering design students into real-world experiential learning. Index : page 307-312.

BIM handbook : a guide to building information modeling for owners, managers,…

"The BIM Handbook presents the technology and processes behind BIM and how architects, engineers, contractors and sub-contractors, construction and facility owners (AECO) can take advantage of the new technology and work process. Unlike CAD, BIM is a major paradigm shift in the documentation, work processes and exchange of project information. It facilitates collaboration and further automation…

BIM handbook : a guide to building information modeling for owners, designers…

Discover BIM: A better way to build better buildings Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a novel approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building product and process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format. BIM is beginning to change the way buildings look, the way they function, a…

Architect : the Pritzker Prize laureates in their own words

In this completely revised and up-to-date edition, the world's most accomplished architects-Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 37 more-express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in this visually stunning, one-of-a-kind collection. The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigious international prize for architecture. Architect includes all 42 recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and ca…

The great builders

Celebrates the creations of forty architect-engineers who have been pioneers in aesthetic design and the application of materials. Seven hundred years of architectural innovation make for an international survey of spectacular scope and depth, from the dome of St. Paul’s cathedral to the arresting angles of the Sydney Opera House, from the monumental Taj Mahal to Kengo Kuma’s attempts “to…

Charles & Ray Eames, 1907-78, 1912-1988 : pioneers of mid-century modernism

Though they are best known to the general public for their furniture, the husband and wife duo of Charles and Ray Eames (1907-78 and 1912-88 respectively) were also forerunners in the fields of architecture, industrial design, photography and film. This book covers all the aspects of their illustrious career.

A feeling of history

While he was working to complete the Allmannajuvet Zinc Mine Museum in southern Norway in 2016, Swiss architect Peter Zumthor asked Norwegian architectural historian Mari Lending to engage in a dialogue about the project. In meandering, impressionistic style, and drawing on their favorite writers, such as Johann Peter Hebel, Stendhal, Nabokov, and T. S. Eliot, their exchanges explore how histor…

Sand to spectacle : the Dubai Mall

The architects of atelier Arcau are always sensitive to the elements of the contexts where they are called on to work. This could be almost the firm's hallmark, if it were visible, but it is a quality that precedes all visibility

Evolution of a retail streetscape : DP Architects on Orchard Road

A celebration of Orchard Road, the shopping and entertainment mecca in Singapore, and DP Architects significant contribution to its evolution.

DP architects : the master architect series

Founded in 1967, DP Architects was one of the seminal firms responsible for the urban landscape of Singapore. Guided by the simple philosophy that architecture of excellence enriches the human experience and spirit, early notable works like the Golden Mile Complex and the People's Park Complex revolutionized retail development and high-rise living. Now a leading architecture firm in Asia, DP Ar…

Antoni Gaudí, 1852-1926 : from nature to architecture

Gaudi's bizarre and romantic buildings, interiors and exteriors, mosaics and public spaces, have imbued Barcelona with unique character and ensured his place in the pantheon of great architects.

Walter Gropius, 1883-1969 : the promoter of a new form

Modernist visionary Walter Gropius was founding director of the Bauhaus and pioneer of the International Style. From the Bauhaus School in Dessau, Germany, to the Chicago Tribune Tower, his fundamental tenets of functional beauty and a complete aesthetic environment remain benchmarks for architects, designers, and urbanists alike.

Safdie

Moshe Safdie is an innovative and original voice in architecture and urban design The third volume in a highly successful set of titles Explores how architects can mitigate the effects of high-density urban living and enhance the quality of life in our cities and neighbourhoods Safdie Architects is an international architectural and urban planning practice founded and led by Moshe Safdie. Deepl…

Jean Nouvel : recent project

A comprehensive overview of recent work by the 2008 Pritzker Prize winner, Jean Nouvel, this impressive instalment offers an in-depth and personal guide to the successes of this acclaimed French architect. Brimming with superb photos, highly detailed project drawings and explanations, it offers an inside look at the development and inspiration surrounding nineteen diverse works, both realised a…

Architecture live projects : pedagogy into practice

Live projects develop practice-ready skills which students cannot gain in a design studio. The authors offer practical advice on designing and implementing live projects for educators keen to use these as part of their programs.

Alvar Aalto, 1898-1976 : paradise for the man in the street

Discover the gentler face of modernism in this introduction to Alvar Aalto, the Finnish architect who defied the slick geometries set by the International Style to prioritize soft, poetic, undulating forms. Whether a villa, a sauna, or a lamp design, Aalto's organic structures championed environmentally sound and progressive design with a deep-rooted sense of humanity and home.

Beyond BIM : architecture information modeling

Beyond BIM explores the vast and under-explored design potential undertaken by information modeling. Through a series of investigations grounded in the analysis of built work, interviews with leading practitioners, and speculative projects, the author catalogs the practical advantages and theoretical implications of exploiting BIM as a primary tool for design innovation. Organized by informatio…

Ethnography for designers

Ethnography for Designers teaches architects and designers how to listen actively to the knowledge people have about their own culture. This approach gives structure to values and qualities. It does this by noting the terms and underlying structure of thought people use to describe aspects of their culture. By responding to underlying cognitive patterns, the architect can both respond to the us…

Value of Architects

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ISBN/ISSN

9780704915725

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214 p. ; 30 cm.

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Ref 720 Jon p