Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future (Kultermann Eva)(Pevná vazba)

Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future (Kultermann Eva)(Pevná vazba)

Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction with this comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. The only text organized according to the

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods (Allen Edward)(Pevná vazba)

THE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION--UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UP Edward Allen and Joseph Iano's Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The

Embroidered Boxes: Techniques and Projects (Broughton Emma)(Paperback)

Help and advice on materials, construction methods and techniquesTen step-by-step guides with photographs on how to construct different styles and shapes of boxes, and how to insert more complex decorative and functional elements.Instructions for creating the embroideries from the boxes with

Basic Construction Materials (Marotta Theodore)(Pevná vazba)

Basic Construction Methods, Eighth Edition, offers an in-depth introduction to the real-world application of some of the most fundamental materials used in construction today. This informative and practical text reflects the latest industry standards from ASTM and ACI and fully prepares students

Art of Cutting: Traditional and New Techniques for paper, Cardboard, Wood and Other Materials(Pevná vazba)

Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies (Challender Jason)(Pevná vazba)

Provides a practical framework and toolkit for improved construction project outcomes based on trust and collaboration This book explores the concept of trust as a tool in improved construction procurement strategies, and provides important insight into the influence of trust on the success of

Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Cobb Sunshine)(Pevná vazba)

Traditional Construction for a Sustainable Future (Ryan Carole)(Paperback)

Since the spread of classical design and construction amongst the upper echolons of British society in the late seventeenth century, traditional construction methods have largely fallen by the wayside. Centuries later, as the construction industry faces up to its environmental responsibilities,

Corrosion Engineering: Principles and Practice (Roberge Pierre)(Pevná vazba)

The Latest Methods for Preventing and Controlling Corrosion in All Types of Materials and Applications Now you can turn to Corrosion Engineering for expert coverage of the theory and current practices you need to understand water, atmospheric, and high-temperature corrosion processes. This

Encyclopaedia of Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach (3 Volumes)(Pevná vazba)

Nano House - Innovations for Small Dwellings (Richardson Phyllis)(Pevná vazba)

Digital design tools, sustainable materials, and new prefabrication technologies have led to an explosion in innovative ideas for designing domestic spaces, particularly those in tight surroundings. All the homes inNano House are drawn from a broad array of climatic and environmental contexts,

The Social Edge: The Power of Sympathy Groups for our Health, Wealth and Sustainable Future (Costello Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

How to Commercialize Chemical Technologies for a Sustainable Future (Pasternak Andrew S.)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive guide for scientific entrepreneurs commercializing sustainable technologies in the chemical sector Lacking the considerable resources of multinational chemical companies, entrepreneurs face a unique set of risks and challenges. How to Commercialize Chemical Technologies for a

Computational Materials Science: From AB Initio to Monte Carlo Methods (Ohno Kaoru)(Pevná vazba)

Ab-Initio Methods.- Tight-Binding Methods.- Empirical Methods and Coarse-Graining.- Monte Carlo Methods.- Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC)

Design Roadmapping: Guidebook for Future Foresight Techniques (Simonse Lianne)(Pevná vazba)

Design Roadmapping is for anyone interested in design, strategy and innovation, and its wonderful combinations. For those who dare to create a future vision, frame the time pacing and map the pathways towards it. This guidebook teaches you how to create a roadmap. It outlines the origins, design

Sustainable and Democratic Education: Opening Spaces for Complexity, Subjectivity and the Future (Chave Sarah)(Pevná vazba)

In a world struggling with environmental and social problems resistant to current solutions, education needs to explore ways to 'enlarge the space of the possible' rather than only 'replicate the existing possible'. To respond to this challenge, this book troubles dominant Western philosophical

Data Analytics for Engineering and Construction Project Risk Management (Damnjanovic Ivan)(Pevná vazba)

This book provides a step-by-step guidance on how to implement analytical methods in project risk management. The text focuses on engineering design and construction projects and as such is suitable for graduate students in engineering, construction, or project management, as well as practitioners

Numerical Methods for Diffusion Phenomena in Building Physics: A Practical Introduction (Mendes Nathan)(Pevná vazba)

A brief history of diffusion in physics Part I Basics of numerical methods for diffusion phenomena in building physics 2. Heat and Mass Diffusion in Porous Building Elements 2.1 A brief historical 2.2 Heat and mass diffusion models 2.3 Boundary conditions 2.4 Discretization 2.5 Stability

Practical Building Conservation: Glass and Glazing (England Historic)(Pevná vazba)

Glass and Glazing looks at the conservation of one of the most important building materials, and its use in windows, roofing and walling. It considers the technological evolution of glass and glazing systems, the processes causing deterioration, and the practical application and long-term

Riverine Ecosystem Management: Science for Governing Towards a Sustainable Future (Schmutz Stefan)(Pevná vazba)

Chapter 1. Challenges in Riverine Ecosystem Management.- Part I Human Impacts, Mitigation and Restoration.- Chapter 2. Historic Milestones of Human River Uses and Ecological Impacts.- Chapter 3. River Morphology, Channelization, and Habitat Restoration.- Chapter 4. River Hydrology, Flow Alteration,

Architectural Model Building: Tools, Techniques & Materials (Congdon Roark T.)(Paperback)

Advances in computer-aided design have proven to be an invaluable tool for the architect and designer, yet Frank Gehry still begins his creative process by making simple models out of modest materials. Drawings and video, while an essential part of the design process, are still not substitutes for

Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (Coey J. M. D.)(Pevná vazba)

Covering basic physical concepts, experimental methods, and applications, this book is an indispensable text on the fascinating science of magnetism, and an invaluable source of practical reference data. Accessible, authoritative, and assuming undergraduate familiarity with quantum mechanics,

Constructing Landscape - Materials, Techniques, Structural Components(Pevná vazba)

Constructing Landscape is a systematic introduction to technical and constructional open space planning, with all the relevant topics, from the most common materials and surfaces to the construction of open space elements and the use of plants. For landscape architects and architects it is an

Future-Proof Software-Systems: A Sustainable Evolution Strategy (Furrer Frank J.)(Pevná vazba)

Presents a successful strategy for the management of complexity, change and uncertainty in large software systems ('Managed Evolution')Provides direct guidance via principle-based architecting for the working architectOffers a deep insight into the software