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Building construction & materials
Paperback. A guide to the materials used in architecture during the past century, as well as tips on building repair and restoration. With more than 200 illustrations, including a full-color photographic essay, it focuses on the history and conservation of modern building materials. Num Pages: 352 pages, 26 colour & 188 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1002.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606063255
- ISBN
- 9781606063255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.45€ 43.95
€ 56.45
€ 43.95
Paperback. Faced with climate change and the need to provide housing for a growing population, society needs to rethink the way buildings are made. Wood is a renewable building material that is unlimited in supply if sustainably managed. An integrated approach can have positive impact on the environment. This book deals with this topic. Num Pages: 176 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 250 colour illustrations, 8 black & white line drawings, 5. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 169 x 242 x 16. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Birkhauser
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783035610253
- ISBN
- 9783035610253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.68
€ 34.99
€ 31.68
Paperback. This is a paperback version of a collection of period building details, featuring highlights from the first four editions of Architectural Graphic Standards. Spanning the years 1932 to 1951 it is designed to assist architects and interior designers renovating and restoring buildings constructed in the first half of this century. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AMC; GBC; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471247616
- ISBN
- 9780471247616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.51
€ 96.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 262 black & white halftones, 53 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; RNU; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 19. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415467575
- ISBN
- 9780415467575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.82
€ 65.82
Paperback. "Traditional Building Materials". Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 104 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; AMX; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 212 x 7. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Shire Publications England
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780747808404
- ISBN
- 9780747808404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.31
€ 13.99
€ 13.31
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JFFU; TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231171465
- ISBN
- 9780231171465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.68€ 50.41
€ 64.68
€ 50.41
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 270 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 954.
- Publisher
- TRADA Technology Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 5th edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900510820
- ISBN
- 9781900510820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 91.18
€ 91.18
Hardcover. Economic to build, environmentally friendly, and versatile enough as a material to be used with reinforced concrete or steel, timber constructions are used worldwide. Timber Engineering examines its state of the art, covering the newest developments in practice-related research, while placing the industry in an international context. Editor(s): Thelandersson, Sven; Larsen, Hans J. Num Pages: 456 pages, index. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 249 x 194 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470844694
- ISBN
- 9780470844694
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.51
€ 182.51
Hardcover. The Timber Construction Manual has become the definitive design and construction industry source for building with structural glued laminated timber. Editor(s): Linville, Jeff D. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK; TNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 233 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1040.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 6th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470545096
- ISBN
- 9780470545096
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.14
€ 146.14
Hardcover. During the nineteenth century, Britain became the first gaslit society, with electric lighting arriving in 1878. At the same time, the British government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. This title explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading. Num Pages: 368 pages, 65 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJC; HBT; TNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226640761
- ISBN
- 9780226640761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.08€ 77.43
€ 94.08
€ 77.43
Hardcover. This new edition of a one-of-a-kind handbook provides an essential updating to keep the book current with technology and practice. New coverage of topics such as machine-room-less systems and current operation and control procedures, ensures that this revision maintains its standing as the premier general reference on vertical transportation. Editor(s): Strakosch, George R.; Caporale, Robert S. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; TGB; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 199 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470404133
- ISBN
- 9780470404133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.47
€ 178.47
Paperback. Demonstrates the approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. This book introduces the materials and the processes, and explains the proven methods to conserve, repair and restore stone, masonry, statuary and monuments. It is packed with illustrations, examples and advice on stone selection, working, and more. Num Pages: 224 pages, 564 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 260 x 18. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Publisher
- Crowood Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847979070
- ISBN
- 9781847979070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.07
€ 50.07
Paperback. aeo explains the building control system in Scotland with references to the relevant legislation aeo summarises legal liabilities under Scots law aeo examines, part by part, the technical requirements of the building standards, with extensive illustrations and worked examples for further guidance aeo last edition by W. Hamilton et al. Num Pages: 416 pages, 164. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; KNX; LNCB; LNTJ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 22. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632049455
- ISBN
- 9780632049455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.51
€ 114.51
Paperback. An overview and introduction to railway goods sheds and warehouses in England with a comprehenzive gazetteer. Series: Informed Conservation. Num Pages: 140 pages, 85. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; AMG; HDT; TNKX; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 278 x 10. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Historic England
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848023284
- ISBN
- 9781848023284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.51
€ 21.99
€ 21.51
Paperback. This book offers construction managers and students a readable account of management ideas and practices, concentrating particularly on the human side of construction management. It pulls together what has been learned both from management practice and research, and summarises the main themes and trends. Num Pages: 368 pages, 39 illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 188 x 22. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405111102
- ISBN
- 9781405111102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.57
€ 57.57
Paperback. The Passivhaus Handbook is an essential guide to realizing a supremely comfortable, healthy and durable home with exceptionally low energy costs. It focuses on getting the building fabric right, to achieve ultra-low energy consumption in the most cost-effective manner. The approach is relevant to a wide range of building types and climates. Series: Sustainable Building. Num Pages: 256 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 206 x 16. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857840196
- ISBN
- 9780857840196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 36.54
€ 52.99
€ 36.54
Hardcover. A practical sourcebook for building designers, providing comprehensive discussion of the impact of basic architectural choices on cooling efficiency, including the layout and orientation of the structure, window size and shading, exterior color, and even the use of plantings around the site. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 179 x 263 x 21. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471284734
- ISBN
- 9780471284734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.50
€ 166.50
Paperback. The Party Wall Casebook, now available in paperback, is an essential reference tool for surveyors, architects, engineers and lawyers. It provides a comprehensive analysis of over 80 leading cases which define the courts' approach to the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and the related common law rules. Num Pages: 496 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 28. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405163248
- ISBN
- 9781405163248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.08
€ 81.08
Hardcover. Expert information for professional builders and homeowners on every aspect of timber-framed house construction. This revised edition contains updated technical data and building details and also features advice on dealing with designers, sub-contractors and budgets. Num Pages: 240 pages, 145 colour halftones, 130 line illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 226 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Publisher
- Taunton Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2nd Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781561581290
- ISBN
- 9781561581290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.52
€ 40.99
€ 26.52
Hardcover. There are 1. 5 million individual companies designing, engineering, constructing and managing the built environment in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia. The main concern of these companies is their ability to thrive in a new global economy that is constantly changing, dauntingly complex, and extremely competitive. Num Pages: 216 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; KJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470065600
- ISBN
- 9780470065600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.24
€ 56.24
Hardcover. This richly illustrated, up-to-date guide offers practical coverage of all aspects of lighting design. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations (some colour). BIC Classification: AMV; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 221 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1254.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118073827
- ISBN
- 9781118073827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.45
€ 145.45
Paperback. Revised to take account of the new 2005 edition of the contract. Revisions have introduced a completely new look to the contract. Features new contract dealing with contractor's design. The Minor Works contract is the bestselling of the JCT forms. Num Pages: 264 pages, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LNCQ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405152716
- ISBN
- 9781405152716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.97
€ 101.97
Hardback. Covers the new version of the JCT Intermediate Form 2005, the first major revision since 1984 Discusses the brand new JCT Intermediate Contract with contractor's design and the revised subcontracts. Num Pages: 392 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 28. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405140492
- ISBN
- 9781405140492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.32
€ 134.32
Hardback. * Revised to cover the new 2005 JCT Design and Build Contracts. * Also covers the effects of two key legal cases and new legislation on third party risks. * Written by well known contracts commentator and highly successful Blackwell author. . Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405159241
- ISBN
- 9781405159241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.40
€ 124.40