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Introduction to Residential Layout

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Introduction to Residential Layout

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Introduction to Residential Layout is ideal for students and practitioners of urban design, planning, engineering, architecture and landscape seeking a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of designing and laying out residential areas.

Mike Biddulph provides a clear and coherent framework from which he offers comprehensive practical advice for designers of housing developments. Referring to a wealth of international examples, this is a richly illustrated, accessible resource covering the whole range of issues that should be considered by
anyone engaging in the planning and design of a new residential scheme.

Architectural Design in Steel

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Architectural Design in Steel

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Steelwork offers the opportunity for architectural expression, as well as being structurally versatile and adaptable material. Good detailing is vital because it affects structural performance, costs, buildability and, perhaps most importantly, appearance. While the choice of the structural form is often the province of the structural engineer, architects should have a broad appreciation of the factors leading to the selection of the structure and its details. Traditionally, most detailing of connections is the responsibility of the steelwork fabricator, but for exposed steelwork, detailing is of much more interest to the architect, as it impacts on the aesthetics of the structure. In this respect it is important that designers appreciate the common fabrication and erection techniques, which may exert a strong influence on the method and approach to the detailing of modern steelwork in buildings.

Dictionary of Civil Engineering

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Dictionary of Civil Engineering

This English version of the French publication, will be a valuable reference tool for civil engineers. There are over 12,000 definitions accompanied by more than 1,300 charts, tables, and graphs. This dictionary is a comprehensive compilation of definitions, examples and descriptions - from the study of soils, and the various materials and equipment used, including the most common architectural terms as they relate to civil engineering. The clear and concise presentation of this dictionary will easily clarify often confusing concepts and correct other lexicological errors. This compendium will be an invaluable tool not only for civil engineers, but also for lawyers, contractors, engineering and design departments, architects, etc. and all trade associations involved with this discipline. This dictionary may also be used as a valuable teaching tool.

The Design Quality Manual: Improving Building Performance

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The Design Quality Manual: Improving Building Performance

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Design quality often seems intangible as it represents a melding of the art and science of architecture. Clients invariably use the criteria of time, cost, and quality as a strategic framework for their building projects – they tend to want the highest quality in the shortest time and at the lowest cost. bull; bull;The Building Research Establishment’s Design Quality Method rates buildings against subjective (e.g. external appearance) and more objective (e.g. accoustics) performance by using a rating matrix. Five defined levels of quality cover the key areas of design and quality - architecture; environmental services; user comfort conditions; whole life costing; and detailed design. These can be scored by a visual survey and professional judgement then augmented by scientific measurement where possible (e.g. temperature, lighting and sound levels). The resultant scores allow comparisons in terms of overall and specific aspects of design quality.

Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction

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Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction

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With more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields.

The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from only the vaguest idea of the word required, a reader can quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for.