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Paperback. A completely new textbook from the market-leading author of Construction Studies Today that comprehensively covers the design and construction of sustainable homes to meet both the Building Regulations and the Passive House Standard. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 4PCR; TNK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 276 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1224.
Publisher
Gill Education
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780717148349
ISBN
9780717148349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 42.26

Paperback. The second edition of Construction Technology: Analysis andChoice has been expanded to include commercial buildings. Thisnow covers, in a single textbook, all the basic forms ofconstruction studied on professional courses. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 192 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1104.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405158749
ISBN
9781405158749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.71

Paperback. A deep understanding of the implications of green roof retrofit is required amongst students and practitioners to make the decisions and take the actions needed to mitigate climate changes. Editor(s): Wilkinson, Sara J.; Dixon, Tim. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 18. Weight in Grams: 558.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119055570
ISBN
9781119055570
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 99.77

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
€ 32.33

Hardback. Suitable for architects, surveyors and building managers, as well as conservators, this title looks at building materials ranging from the ancient to the modern. Series: Practical Building Conservation. Num Pages: 350 pages, Includes 524 colour and 38 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 220 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1762. Series: Practical Building Conservation. 350 pages, Illustrationsstrations. Suitable for architects, surveyors and building managers, as well as conservators, this title looks at building materials ranging from the ancient to the modern. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TNKX. Dimension: 244 x 220 x 33. Weight: 1766.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
350
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754645573
ISBN
9780754645573
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.01

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138017351
ISBN
9781138017351
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 85.07

Paperback. Explains the characteristics of various important construction materials (masonry, timber, concrete, steel, glass). The book familiarizes the reader with the most common construction systems, their rules and applications, and enables them to contemplate creative solutions that may also be outside the standardized solutions offered by the industry. Editor(s): Bielefeld, Bert. Series: Basics. Num Pages: 400 pages, 364 black & white illustrations, 364 schw.-w. Abb. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 226 x 31. Weight in Grams: 882.
Publisher
Birkhäuser
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783035603729
ISBN
9783035603729
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.68

Paperback. This text is intended as guidance for students pursuing any elementary building course. There are ideas and suggestions which may appeal to practical householders with intentions to maintain or improve their property by enlargement or general refurbishment. Num Pages: 324 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK; WKDM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 921.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582230866
ISBN
9780582230866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.51

Hardcover. A guide to 100 of the world's most important concert halls and opera houses. It examines their architecture and engineering and discusses their acoustical quality as judged by conductors and music critics. It is suitable for peripatetic performers and music lovers, and for those who are interested in musical performance. Num Pages: 686 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; AMGC; PHDS; TNK; TT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 264 x 192 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1376.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
688
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387955247
ISBN
9780387955247
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 205.42

Paperback. Features information on residential codes, construction methods, and materials - as well as a design inside and out. This work also provides sections on tools, siding, ventilation, and landscaping, along with information on obtaining a site and permit to finishing touches like installing door locks and cabinets. Num Pages: 288 pages, full colour, 70 drawings, 370 photographs. BIC Classification: AMK; TNK; WK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 227 x 11. Weight in Grams: 988.
Publisher
Taunton Press Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781561589678
ISBN
9781561589678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.15

Paperback. This fully updated Third Edition covers principles of designing buildings that use the sun for heating, wind for cooling, and daylight for natural lighting. Using hundreds of illustrations, this book offers practical strategies that give the designer the tools they need to make energy efficient buildings. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: AMCR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 240 x 33. Weight in Grams: 944.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470945780
ISBN
9780470945780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, 1 map, ports. BIC Classification: TNKX; WK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
ICE Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780727730893
ISBN
9780727730893
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 44.98

Paperback. While typical structures textbooks show how to design "members" of a structure, there is little consideration given to structural design as part of the entire building design process. Taking a holistic approach, Building Structures Illustrated explains building structures as systems of interrelated parts for creating and supporting architecture. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 215 x 22. Weight in Grams: 944.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118458358
ISBN
9781118458358
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.02

Hardcover. Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Donald Insall Associates, the Practice founded by distinguished British architect Donald Insall, a leading exponent in the field of Architectural Conservation. This book presents an examination of architectural conservation, comprehensively illustrated by case-studies, drawings, plans and descriptions. Num Pages: 272 pages, 400 colour photos. BIC Classification: AMB; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 296 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1678. Architectural Conservation, Philosophy, Principles and Practice. 272 pages, 400 colour photos. Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Donald Insall Associates, the Practice founded by distinguished British architect Donald Insall, a leading exponent in the field of Architectural Conservation. This book presents an examination of architectural conservation, comprehensively illustrated by case-studies, drawings, plans and descriptions. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: AMB; TNKX. Dimension: 296 x 229 x 29. Weight: 1678.
Publisher
Images Publishing Dist Ac
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781864701920
ISBN
9781864701920
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 39.28

Paperback. Gives an introduction to various areas of fire safety management, including the legal framework, causes and prevention of fire and explosions, fire protection measures, fire risk assessment, and fire investigation. This book covers the syllabus for the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management. Num Pages: 440 pages, Approx. 340 illustrations (350 in full color). BIC Classification: KNXC; TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 296 x 209 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1288.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
440
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750680684
ISBN
9780750680684
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.51

Paperback. Building openings provide light, ventilation and climate control for rooms. At the same time, they are essential functional and design elements of facades. This manual offers solid facts on standards and safety features. It covers materials, construction types and specifics of structural connections. Editor(s): Cremers, Jan. Series: Detail Manual. Num Pages: 288 pages, Numerous photos and drawings. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 302 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1376.
Publisher
Detail
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783955532987
ISBN
9783955532987
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.39
€ 100.09

Paperback. updated information on procurement, standard contract forms and health and safety, together with the trend away from traditional sub-contracting more information on value and risk management, as well as collaborative partnerships and environmental issues 'essential reading for undergraduate students on construction-related degree courses. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations, plans. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 28. Weight in Grams: 756.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
504
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405183802
ISBN
9781405183802
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.79

Hardcover. The majority of the contributions in this topically edited book stems from the priority program SPP 1113 "Photonische Kristalle" run by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), resulting in a survey of the current state of photonic crystal research in Germany. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
Publisher
Wiley
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470972892
ISBN
9780470972892
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.73

Hardcover. The steel skeleton building completed in Geneva in 1932 is a precursor of the Unite d'Habitation. In 2007 the external envelope was repaired, followed by a refurbishment of the interior, in which preservation requirements are exemplified. This building log book is illustrated with new and historic drawings and photos, and includes its history. Editor(s): Office du Patrimoine et des Sites. Num Pages: 176 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, 80 colour illustrations, 55 schw.-w. u. 80 farb. Abb. BIC Classification: AMB; AMC; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 298 x 241 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1174.
Publisher
Birkhauser
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783035609615
ISBN
9783035609615
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.96

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

€ 66.17

Paperback. Provides a thorough history of the nineteenth century material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focussing on determining role of the reinforced concrete frame. This title provides the rational and effective expression of classical principles in modern construction. Num Pages: 472 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLL; HBT; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 141 x 40. Weight in Grams: 838.
Publisher
McGill-Queen´s University Press Canada
Number of pages
472
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780773525641
ISBN
9780773525641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.49

Paperback. Surveys the fundamental principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides the information needed by architects, engineers and surveyors for the solution of problems of architectural conservation in almost every climatic region of the world. This book includes sections on non-destructive investigation. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750658638
ISBN
9780750658638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 112.80

Paperback. Construction site visits are a popular way for undergraduate students to become acquainted with the practical aspects of construction, but these visits only show students a small proportion of the technology of construction. Num Pages: 400 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 21. Weight in Grams: 958.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444336689
ISBN
9781444336689
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.06

Paperback. Translator(s): Shields, M. J. Num Pages: 353 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
353
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447131953
ISBN
9781447131953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 113.64

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