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Written as a reference on effective engineering practice for construction activities in Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions. It is based on many sources around the world including the Soviet Union and China where people live and work in very low temperatures. Provides a broad look at overall problems found by engineers, contractors and builders, including case histories that illustrate actual projects throughout the cold regions of the world. ... Read more

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This companion volume to 'Conservation of Brick' provides a fundamental understanding of the processes of repair and reconstruction of earth structures. The technical aspects of the study are treated from the non-scientist point of view to develop a working understanding of this relatively new field.

This important subject is rarely recognized, but many peoples worldwide have built, lived in and treasured earth structures. Their cultures have evolved with them and, therefore, a great part of the human environment has been shaped by earths and earth building. The conservation of earth structures is, therefore, not merely a neglected facet of the vernacular architecture; it is bound to the artistic core of living communities.



Earth construction and its conservation, like other 'green' issues, draws a dedicated level of commitment from its aficionados. The problem of conservation, however, is far wider. Planning authorities, research organizations and owners are using broad-ranging, sometimes desperate, measures to retain a meaningful part of the huge heritage of earth structures world-wide.

John Warren is a Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, University of York and is an Architect and Conservator with over 30 years experience in private practice, in the UK and abroad. His conservation work has extended as far afield as India. At home he has been responsible for, among many others, the recovery of Horace Walpole's mansion, Strawberry Hill. He was also a member of the British Standards Institution Committee on Historic Buildings and is currently Chairman of ICOMOS UK World Heritage Committee.

International coverage and scope
Current conservation philosophies are integrated with practice
The only current work on this subject ... Read more

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Airport passenger terminals have become a major new public building-type representing transportation in the late twentieth century. The functional planning of facilities for aircraft and people, and the architectural forms to accommodate them, are of great interest to designers and the myriad of people who work in and visit airports. The book is a discourse rather than a design guide. It is written for an international readership and illustrated from the author's experience. ... Read more

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Buildings have a major impact upon the world's resources and upon the health of people who occupy them. Green buildings are designed specifically to reduce the level of resource consumed, whether energy, raw materials or water. This successful guide examines, through case studies how different approaches to green design can produce more sustainable patterns of development. The studies are described by their designers and often also by the client, thereby ensuring that the buildings are seen in the context of market realities. This book will be vital reading for professional groups ranging from design to procurement and management.
This new edition features new chapters on "green" schools covering the importance of school buildings to learning, design guidance for schools and two case studies of best practice. ... Read more

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This is a unique text providing both design guidance and policy direction for the provision and design of public toilets covering city-wide, district-level and site-specific principles. It highlights the role of urban design in reversing the trend of inadequate toilet provision, and sets out guidelines for design which meets both user need and provider requirements.


Greed presents the fundamental principle that toilets should not be dealt with in isolation from mainstream urban policy, but that they should be seen as a serious core component in both strategic urban policy and local area design. She argues toilets are valuable townscape features in their own right as manifestation civic pride and good urban design - essential architectural components which add to the quality and viability of an area.

Although a range of design guidance on toilets exists there is still considerable dissatisfaction with the end product in terms of building design, levels of provision, location, safety, layout, DDA requirements and accessibility. By outlining user demands and provider constraints, Greed shows that it is essential for architects to have an informed understanding and practical knowledge of toilet issues when working with public and private sector providers.

Examples of toilet architecture from other countries, and policies from different cultural settings, are included for comparative purposes to invigorate UK perspectives.

* Brings user needs and provider considerations to the attention of urban designers and architects
* International examples of toilet architecture and policies facilitate refreshing comparisons
* The first book to deal with toilets as an integral part of urban design ... Read more

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The contents of this book have been chosen with the following main aims: to review the present coverage of the major design codes and the CIRIA guide, and to explain the fundamental behaviour of deep beams; to provide information on design topics which are inadequately covered by the current codes and design manuals; and to give authoritative reviews of some powerful concepts and techniques for the design and analysis of deep beams. ... Read more

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good book
this book is the best concrete book on the world. ... Read more

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This clear and accessible guide provides a comprehensive outline on how to convert your house into a more 'green' home. Buildings are the greates energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design changes that we can implement to our own homes to remedy energy loss.

This title covers the full range of design chanegs that are available to the homeowner and designer for renovation, from the roof to the basement, from insulation to windows. It also feature a selection of case studies illustrating the experiences of other homeowners and designers and how they have adapted and used the technology available to them in creating an energy efficient home. This is a practical, hands-on guide, ideal for architects, designers and homeowners.

* Comprehensive practical design guide to making your home energy efficient
* Covers all aspects of the house, from roof to basement, making it relevant to all homes
* Clear explanations give you a basic understanding of the technology behind the design ... Read more

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Not much meat
This book fell far short of my expectations.Not much meat for $40.Seemed more like a pamphlet than a book.I was expecting more design information that would make it possible for me to build my own expandable house.

computer guy builds styrofoam chateau
I'm the author and explain some of the lessons learned
in designing and building a house using styrofoam ICF blocks.
The approach is to design a large house and then build a small
house (subset) allowing for future expansion. There are lot's
of photos and quite a few diagrams and lessons learned.
I hope you'll enjoy reading and using this book.
stan ... Read more