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Daylighting offers a general theory and introduction to the use of natural light in architecture.

The fourth of Derek Phillip's lighting books draws on his experience to illustrate how best to bring natural light into building design. As sustainability becomes a core principal for designers, daylighting comes to the fore as an alternative to artificial, energy consuming, light. Here, Phillips makes a rational argument for considering daylight first, outlining the arguments in favour of a daylight approach, and goes on to show, through a series of
beautifully illustrated case studies, how architects have created buildings in which natural light has been shown to play a major strategic role in the development of the design of a building.

* Learn how to incorporate daylight into a wide range of building design types
* Be informed about the most 'sustainable' of lighting techniques
* International case studies including examples from the UK, Hong Kong and USA inspire the reader and illustrate best practice ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Excellent 'Handbook' for design modeling...
This text does prove and excellent 'handbook' covering a wide variety of modeling techniques. While Trudeau does not tend to go into great detail, its treatment of each subject is practical and clearly presented. Though the examples may not provide new insight "for Architects" using traditional modeling materials (i.e. chipboard or foam core) it is certainly a valuable resource for product designers or other design professionals working in more involved mediums where such supporting texts are few and far between.

Overall an good resource, especially for students interested in accelerating their model making experience.

an architect's opinion
I chose this book to help with a new model, and because the book's title claims it is "for Architects." The actual information for architects is meager and sophomoric. The book appears to focus more on sculptural models for product designers. Despite its title, this book had nothing to offer me.

A "must have" for any modelmaker.
I am a professional modelmaker. Initially I was glad to find anything written about the craft as a profession. After reading through it more than a couple of times, I beleive it to be a well written book. It is very informative, with its "hands on" way of explaining a topic. It is also filled with great photos. I highly reccommend this book to students or anyone interested in the design or engineering fields. ... Read more

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In recent years, new digital mapping techniques have begun to alter profoundly the ways we measure and represent space.  These techniques operate at a multiplicity of scales - from the global to the local - and are employed in a variety of disciplines, both analytical and creative

3D scanning technology, advanced laser altimetry, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), to mention just a few, have produced unique visions of the body and its terrestrial environment.  If these new forms of cartographic representation in fact work actively to shape our perceptions of reality, what then are their cultural, aesthetic and political effects?  What changes do they bring to the various fields of cultural production - Architecture, Science and Art?

Combining the insights of designers, theorists, engineers and artists, this book examines these and related issues, providing an initial interrogation of emerging cartographic practices in the digital age. ... Read more

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Timber construction has always been a domain of pre-fabrication, with material specifications, design, statics and production practices playing important roles. Wood materials also have a sympathy bonus, making them eminently suitable for creating a humane working environment, thereby increasing productivity, and for corporate design and image communication: issues of vital concern for those involved in trade, industry and management administration. This publication presents projects contributed by international actors such as von Gerkan, Marg+Partner (Germany), Morris-Nunn Associates (Australia) und Turnbull-Griffin- Haesloop (USA), many of which have won awards. ... Read more

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The external facades of a building are more than a protective mantle, or an intelligent skin regulating temperature and light, they also determine its very appearance. By unusual choices of materials and the use of complex technology, facades have become increasingly significant in recent years. External surfaces are being perceived as an integral part of the building and are therefore being designed as such. This volume focuses on the wide-ranging aspects of facade design, from the selection and use of materials to the advanced technical possibilities now open to the architect. A wide array of carefully selected international examples show the theory in the practice. All plans, details, and large scale sections of the facades have been researched with the high degree of competence typical of the editorial staff  from the review Detail. Expert authors provide the essential information needed to plan and design facades and elucidate on the latest developments in technology and materials ... Read more

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Our visual world is made of light. We light to see and to communicate. We light for security, to create mood and atmosphere, to enhance and entertain. Where natural light fails man has learned to improvise, constantly developing new technologies to illuminate art and architecture. Our visual experience and emotional reaction to buildings is shaped by the control of light and shadow. Light is increasingly integrated into the fabric of buildings and becomes a part of the architecture. Jonathan Speirs and Mark Major are experienced, award-winning Lighting Architects working internationally at the forefront of lighting design. This vividly illustrated book explores the influences that inspire their work. It investigates the basic properties and qualities of light, presents a sketchbook of ideas and observations, and includes an in-depth interview. ... Read more

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This study represents a new and promising approach to the fire question – an approach in which the issue of fire safety is taken as an opportunity for the designer.The members of the Architecture Life Safety Group (of the University of California) have taken the position that the protection of life and property from the devastation of fire is a significant and exciting architectural problem, the solution of which is an important element in the achievement of a humane, useful and attractive environment. ... Read more

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Ingenious checklist system makes spec writing automatic. Now writing clear, accurate specifications for any building projects is as easy as checking off items on a clipboard. Construction Specifications Portable Handbook, by Fred Stitt, crams concise, pre-written specs into a hand "I-wish-I-thought-of-that" checklist format--making it a breeze to create custom specifications faster and more accurately than ever. It also gives you step-by-step procedures for creating an in-house master spec system, instructions for using the CSI Masterformat, tips for avoiding common errors and omissions in specifications and more. There's no more dependable way to reduce or eliminate the confusion, contradictions, mistakes and oversights that can creep into working drawings--and that means fewer delays and redo's that can gobble up your hard-earned profits. Conveniently organized by the 16-division CSI Masterformat, it gives you reliable specs for:*General requirements *Thermal and moisture protection *Furnishings *Sitework *Special construction *Concrete *Doors and windows *Conveying *Masonry *Finishes *Mechanical *Metals *Specialties *Electrical *Wood *Equipment *The works! ... Read more

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Construction Specifications Portable Handbook
Once again Mr. Stitt helps make sense of an all too often arcane subject. He starts w/ problems common to specifications writting & helps you on through how to create a set of specifications, efficient writting, why use a check list (he provides examples of both short & long formatts), master specifications, an introduction to CSI, thoughts about service level & how they effect specifications; then on to research, checking & common errors to avoid. As per Mr. Stitt's numerous other published work on the less glamorous & often overlooked aspects of creating legible, cogent construction documents, this book is a must have for anyone w/ a deadline & a set of specifications to write. ... Read more

Book Description

Maximize the clarity, accuracy, and professionalism of your construction drawings withhigh-quality, ready-to-go details!

You won't find a more practical or more complete and accurate -- collection of technically-sound scaled drawings than this superb one from architect Stephen A. Mouzon.

1001 TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS puts at your command traditional details used in every type of structure -- residential, commercial, public, retail, and institutional buildings --and ideal for both new construction and renovation projects. An indispensable tool for every construction professional -- architects, builders and contractors, interior designers, remodelers, drafters and structural engineers -- it gives you details for everything fromfoundations to finishes; structural to systems -- to trim to ADA-specific fixtures, accessories, and signage. Scan or trace all the details you need into your drawings to:

• Maximize your efficiency and simplify your workload
• Increase the professional appearance of your drawings while saving time and effort
• Make your drawings easier to read ¿ and less likely to be misunderstood by builders

Reviews (4)

don't buy it
Unuseful book for traditional or classical architects.
Lost money

Beautiful details
These may very well be the most beautifully-drawn details I have seen in a long time. Granted, there's not much here for a modernist other than some general stuff like pipe supports, signage, flashing and the like, but that's pretty obvious from the title of the book.

A frustrating work
First, by way of full disclosure, I'm a registered architect with NCARB certification and over 24 years of experience.

This book is completely frustrating. It holds such promise, or perhaps I should say the author does. He clearly knows his stuff, and there's no question that there's extremely useful information here. But anyone who knows architectural detailing knows that there are many, many aspects of construction that are not even touched on in this volume.

In all fairness, neither the author nor the publisher claim that this book is all things to all people, but with a total of 1001 details (a figure I trust is accurate - I haven't counted them), one can't help but be disappointed that over 20% of them are all related to custom cabinets, or that there are 30 different examples of window/door elevations all showing brick veneer and stone/brick lintels, with the only difference being the size of the stone. Likewise, there are something close to 20 different door head details, all showing a stone lintel of varying size, brick veneer and wood stud framing.

Please tell me what the point of this kind of padding is. Why are all of these details necessary when one or two drawings with a few carefully chosen notes can explain the various possible permutations? If you as the reader think you're going to get 1001 details of different construction conditions, you're going to be as disappointed as I was. And the frustrating part of all of this is that the details are good. Damned good. I might quibble with his point of view on text in drawings (he makes a good case for legibility of text through the use of serif fonts rather than the ones that emulate hand drawn "architectural" lettering), but then throws any notion of legibility out the window by clustering all of his notes together with no line spacing between one note and the next. Still, the drawn information is good, just not of the quantity or variety to be worthy of the title "1001...Details." I'm even wrestling with the notion of returning the book, but I'll probably keep it since it does have useful information in it, and I'm a packrat when it comes to that sort of thing. But I won't feel good about it, especially when I think of what this could have been.

Not quite what I expected
I was happy to come across this title with hopes that this was a book I could really learn from. Yet as with many other similar books the information presented in the CAD drawings are minimal and of little substance.

It is surely a waste of money to purchase the CD.

Did people forget how to actually detail buildings when they stopped drawing by hand? ... Read more

Book Description

Technological development of materials has left a designer spoilt for choice. Component Design helps you to cope with this amount of choice by viewing it as an opportunity for innovative and unique design.

This comprehensive guide explores the history of technological development, describes manufacturing processes, discusses materials and outlines specific design constraints. It stimulates understanding of the topic and encourages discussion between architects, engineers, designers and manufacturers in making innovative designs a reality.

Contemporary examples of component design in building construction, including over 40 drawings commissioned for the book, illustrate current practice. Chapter references, a glossary and the companion website give you a gateway to all the information you need to gain confidence in designing a component from first principles.

This is a vital book for all architects, engineers, designers, manufacturers and contractors as it explores the relationship between the overall intention of a project and the means of achieving it.

*Increase your knowledge of building components with this comprehensive guide
*Gain understanding of methods and processes of production to improve your architecture ... Read more

Book Description

Written by an architect for design professionals, The Digital Architect is a gold mine of commonsense advice and guidance on the realities of using computer technology in design practice.

Ken Sanders, AIA, takes you beyond the hyperbole to discover the practical reality of using computers today. He explains their strengths and weaknesses; what these tools do and what they don't do; and how they can be used strategically and tactically to improve quality, productivity, and profits in design firms of all sizes. Drawing on his own experiences and those of colleagues from across the nation whose comments appear throughout, he provides a wealth of valuable insights and advice on:

• Choosing technology that leverages your professional value
• Integrating technology seamlessly into your firm
• Implementing cost-effective technology training and education
• Managing the digital office, including liability, privacy, and security issues
• Organizing the knowledge base of your firm
• Using the Internet's World Wide Web as a global information resource
• Hardware platforms, operating systems, and networks
• Software tools and applications, including CAD, word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia, visualization, animation, virtual reality, on-line services, and more
• The latest releases of major software products, including Windows 95TM and AutoCAD(r) Release 13(r)

The only guide of its kind, The Digital Architect is a valuable tool for architects, engineers, designers, and all those who participate in creating the built environment. ... Read more

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El Arquitecto Digital
Escrito por un arquitecto para los profesionales del diseño, el libro "El Arquitecto Digital" está repleto de consejos y orientaciones sobre el uso de la informática en el ejercicio real del diseño, con un excelente enfoque.
Más allá de las exageraciones habituales y de los puntos de vista demasiado comerciales o visionarios, Ken Sanders explica los puntos fuertes y los puntos débiles de la informática en la oficina de proyectos, lo que hacen y lo que no hacen este tipo de herramientas y la mejor manera de utilizarlas para incrementar la calidad del trabajo, la productividad y los beneficios en estudios de todos los tamaños.
A partir de su propia experiencia y la de otros muchos colegas, proporciona interesantes conocimientos y consejos para:
 Elegir adecuadamente la tecnología en función de nuestro desarrollo profesional
 Integrar y organizar sólidamente la informática en el estudio
 Impartir la formación y cómo afectará al personal del estudio

 Gestionar el estudio digital, incluyendo los problemas de la fiabilidad, seguridad y privacidad
 Aprovechar la información disponible en Internet y otros recursos digitales
Sin descender a los detalles técnicos más propios de los informáticos o de los especialistas, Ken Sanders ofrece también una visión sintética, específica para quienes hacen proyectos y puesta al día sobre:
 Plataformas de ordenadores, sistemas operativos y redes
 Programas de dibujo asistido (CAD), tratamientos de texto, hojas de cálculo, sistemas de animación, multimedia y realidad virtual
 Comentarios sobre las últimas versiones de los sistemas más difundidos, como AutoCAD 14 y Windows 98.
Índice
1. El impacto de la informática en el ejercicio de la arquitectura
2. Planificación y puesta en marcha de la informática en el estudio
3. Enseñanza y formación de la informática
4. Herramientas para el arquitecto
5. El lenguaje de los medios digitales
6. Sistemas operativos y redes
7. Ordenadores personales
8. El CAD, clave de la arquitectura automatizada
9. Organización de la base de conocimientos
10. Recursos en línea
11. La gestión del estudio digital
12. Tendencias futuras
"El Arquitecto Digital" es un valioso instrumento para arquitectos y arquitectos técnicos, ingenieros, diseñadores y todos aquellos que participan en el ámbito de la construcción. Incluye numerosas direcciones electrónicas útiles para los arquitectos.

La edición española ha sido traducida y revisada por Fernando Valderrama mediante 99 comentarios que completan con información específica para nuestro país y nuestras costumbres el interesante texto de Sanders. ... Read more

Book Description

This book identifies the criteria and standards which can be used in planning, designing, equipping and operating conference, convention and exhibition facilities. It covers both purposely designed centres and many other related types of buildings. As the new edition of an established book, the text has been completely rewritten to cover the latest requirements and state of the art technology.


The author is a prominent consultant in this field. He has assembled numerous examples illustrating new developments worldwide by leading architects making this an invaluable international reference. It is a unique source of detailed information not only for architects and consultants but for managers involved in operating and selecting venues.

*Learn about the planning criteria and requirements for state of the art convention facilities
*Gain information on the technical details of planning & design along with key marketing and managerial aspects for a full understanding
*Unique source of reference gives numerous examples of new developments worldwide ... Read more

Book Description

This resource folder for fourth-grade classrooms helps students explore the social history of a wide variety of buildings and other structures throughout Wisconsin: courthouses, libraries, residences and neighborhoods, places of worship, barns, schools, and factories, as well as resorts, train depots, gas stations, and folk art environments. Also featured is a closer look at both the current state capitol building and the first capitol at Belmont. The folder includes forty photographs printed on heavy cardstock and a sixty-page teacher's guide with background information, an essay architectural historian Jim Draeger, classroom activities, and student materials. The photos are selected from the collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin's Division of Historic Preservation.

Folder containing a 60 pp. booklet and 20 8 x 11" perforated cards with 40 duotone photographs

Distributed for the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Office of School Services ... Read more

Book Description

Since the appearance of the first edition of 'Energy Simulation in Building Design', the use of computer-based appraisal tools to solve energy design problems within buildings has grown rapidly. A leading figure in this field, Professor Joseph Clarke has updated his book throughout to reflect these latest developments. The book now includes material on combined thermal/lighting and CFD simulation, advanced glazings, indoor air quality and photovoltaic components. This thorough revision means that the book remains the key text on simulation for architects, building engineering consultants and students of building engineering and environmental design of buildings.

The book's purpose is to help architects, mechanical & environmental engineers and energy & facility managers to understand and apply the emerging computer methods for options appraisal at the individual building, estate, city, region and national levels.This is achieved by interspersing theoretical derivations relating to simulation within an evolving description of the built environment as a complex system. The premise is that the effective application of any simulation tool requires a thorough understanding of the domain it addresses.

ú Updated edition of well-known and highly respected book
ú Deals with the theory and practical applications of energy simulation in building design
ú Includes new material on combined thermal/lighting/CFD simulation, advanced glazings, indoor air quality and photovoltaic components ... Read more

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At the beginning of the 1990s over 60 per cent of the working population was in 'white collar' employment and approximately two thirds of this number were direct users of information technology to enhance their working practices.The 'salaried clerk' working in a routine, repetitive nine to five job, has been succeeded by the flexible, independent, innovative 'knowledge worker'.The place of work, its location, use, character, quality and management are changing but can and will the property, management, and design professions reappraise themselves to meet the challenge?

Reinventing the Workplace stems from a seminar held at the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, The University of York, on trends in workplace organization, design and utilization. The book articulates the organizational and technological
developments that are influencing the procurement, layout, and management of the workplace, through case studies and reflections on practice by leading corporations and consultants in the field. It provides an invaluable background of the key issues for workplace users, their professional advisers, external consultants, and suppliers.

Essential reference for all those involved in the design of the workplace
Describes methods of analysing work processes to match them to appropriate design solutions
Includes case studies ... Read more