Download or read book Four Walls and a Roof written by Reinier de Graaf and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architects, we like to believe, shape the world as they please. Reinier de Graaf draws on his own tragicomic experiences to present a candid account of what it is really like to work as an architect. To achieve anything, he notes, architects must serve the powers they strive to critique, finding themselves in a perpetual conflict of interest.
Download or read book Roof Gardens written by Theodore Osmundson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1999-08-03 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated study of gardens built on the roofs of buildings traces the history of roof gardens, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the present; explains how to construct safe, durable gardens; and offers tips on selecting plants, garden maintenance, and planting techniques.
Download or read book Roof Architecture Design written by Manuela Roth and published by Braun Publishing AG. This book was released on 2012 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the large cities and metropolitan areas, very few building plots remain in central locations. This is precisely why the development, expansion and new construction of roof levels and attics are an expedient and popular form of redensification. Existing buildings are expanded vertically, and designed and adjusted to meet contemporary desires and requirements based on their specific uses. Masterpieces: Roof Architecture + Design presents contemporary projects from around the world, successful symbioses of existing structure and new attic design, that enliven the city and creatively enhance the urban cityscapes. Ail projects have one thing in common - they respond to a longing of the residents and users to experience uniimited freedom above the rooftops.
Download or read book Green Roof Systems written by Susan Weiler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Roof Systems goes beyond the fashionable green roof movement and provides solid information on building accessible space, often as important public space, over structure. It offers brief coverage of the entire process, including planning and collaboration, and focuses on the technical aspects of these roof systems, their components, and their applications.
Download or read book Roof Design written by Sergi Costa Duran and published by daab. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rooftops have become the symbol of a new lifestyle - an extension and exclusive enjoyment of an area traditionally unused: the architectural crown of a building has been transformed into a new area for work or living. Architects, designers and town planners have seen in this final section of a building their last chance to let their fantasies run free and to dramatically shape the cities' skylines with extensions, attics and unique tops. This volume delivers a very close insight in the divers possibilities of the roof design of residential, corporative and other buildings.
Download or read book Roofing Design and Practice written by Stephen L. Patterson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in Construction Methods and Materials, Commercial Construction, Residential Construction, and Roofing Design, in departments of Architecture, Architectural Engineering, and Construction Science/Management/Technology. Combining academic rigor with contemporary design practice, this is the first true text book on roofing design, and the only reference that comprehensively addresses all roof design issues. It provides necessary information on the suitability of various systems for specific projects, and offers students a greater knowledge that will enable them to prevent most roof failures and resulting disputes.
Download or read book Green Roof A Case Study written by Christian Werthmann and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2007-08-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green roofs are the great green hope of many environmentalists, politicians, and architects interested in more efficient and environmentally aware buildings. From a design standpoint, however, there is less consensus. While some see the roof garden as a visual statement using plants, geometric lines, and sculptural elements, others believe concerns for sustainability should outweigh visual appeal. A green roof that combines aesthetics and mechanics has become the goal of many a landscape architect. In Green Roof Gardens, author Christian Werthmann explains the history, methodology, and design process of green roof garden construction, providing a rich source of inspiration and technical knowledge in the process for anybody interested in this simple solution to many of the environmental challenges we face today.
Download or read book Residential Roof Design Using Autodesk Revit written by Mark S. Sadler and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-05-26 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make complex roof design look easy Residential Roof Design Using Autodesk Revit teaches you to model beautiful, dramatic, and realistically detailed roofs for residential projects. With more than twenty-five years of experience as a licensed architect, author Mark S. Sadler offers clear explanations of the techniques that help architects and designers create the roof of virtually any homefrom simple mountain cabins to elaborate custom estates. This in-depth study of roof design helps you to: Model sixteen basic roof shapes in Autodesk Revit, the most advanced building design software available Complete step-by-step exercises with Revits powerful modeling tools Create and combine basic, intermediate, and complex roof shapes Prepare visually compelling 3-D presentations and accurately buildable construction drawings. Richly illustrated with photographs of real-world houses, Residential Roof Design Using Autodesk Revit helps you model diverse roofs from jerkinheads to witchs hats. Read on to master one of the most challenging skills in residential design and begin creating fine residential works of architecture.
Download or read book Raising the Roof written by Agata Toromanoff and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book celebrates the inspirational achievements of women architects in every corner of the world. Historically, women architects were disappointingly absent in the news and at awards ceremonies, but now they are spearheading some of the most exciting and important projects in every corner of the globe. These profiles of fifty female architects bring to light some of those projects and highlight pioneering women architects. Each architect is introduced in double-page spreads that include a brief biography, an overview of her philosophy and vision, and stunning photographs of her most significant works. Interviews with several of the architects provide a global perspective on how women are changing the face of the world--including feminist icon, philanthropist, and Nigerian "starchitect" Olajumoke Adenowo; Tatiana Bilbao, who is leading the way in sustainable Mexican architecture; Rossana Hu, who is fighting to preserve Chinese village culture in her rapidly urbanizing country; and Elizabeth Diller, who created the High Line, one of New York City's most beloved public spaces, and helped redesign the city's Museum of Modern Art. This volume offers indisputable and inspiring evidence that the architectural profession is no longer just a man's game.
Download or read book Montgomery Modern Modern Architecture in Montgomery County Maryland 1930 1979 written by Clare Lise Kelly and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated reference guide to the history of modern architecture in Montgomery County, Maryland, from 1930 to 1979, with an inventory of key buildings and communities, and biographical sketches of practitioners including architects, landscape architects, planners and developers.
Download or read book The Professional Design Guide to Green Roofs written by Lisa Lee Benjamin and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until recently, most green rooftop gardens were little more than variations on sedum mats on four inches of soil. Now, designers are creating cutting-edge green roofs that focus not only on critical environmental issue like heat, storm management, and ecosystem development, but also on the aesthetics, offering beautiful, livable, sustainable landscapes. The Professional Design Guide to Green Roofs is a comprehensive exploration of rooftop garden design and the process behind it. It covers everything landscape architects and garden designers need to know to create a beautiful garden in the sky. With lush photography, international examples, and solid how-to information, this is an essential resource for all design professionals.
Download or read book Award Winning Green Roof Designs written by Steven W. Peck and published by Schiffer Book. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Projects and award-winners: Solaire Building, Island House, North Beach Place, Yorktowne Square Condominiums, Eastern Village Co-Housing Condominiums, Seapointe Village Deck Restoration, 10th@ Hoyt Apartments, Lot 8 Santa Lucia Preserve, The Louisa, Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters & Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Convention Center, Oaklyn Library, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, The Green Institute (Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center), Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, Nashville Public Square, Sanitation District No.1, 901 Cherry St., Montgomery Park, Garden Room, Burnham Park, Ford Rouge Dearborn Truck Plant, Millennium Park, Heinz 57 Center, 601 Congress Street, ABN AMRO Plaza, Calamos Investments.
Download or read book Structural Design of Retractable Roof Structures written by Kazuo Ishii and published by Computational Mechanics. This book was released on 2000 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting state-of-the-art data and recommendations for retractable roof structures, this book is based on the findings of a working group established by the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures. It discusses non-collapsible rigid frame type structures with rigid or flexible material stretched between frames, and folding membrane types such as tents and pneumatics.
Download or read book Green Walls Green Roofs written by Gina Tsarouhas and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable architecture is one of the most popular trends today. With dense urban living and less green space available, green walls and roofs are helping to fill that gap. These living structures can be created with vegetation, which helps to absorb rainwater, provide insulation and lower temperatures while creating a habitat for natural flora and fauna. Green Walls Green Roofs features projects from all over the world, showing how these elements work in various climates. Ranging from the tropical houses in Singapore to inner-city buildings in North America, this beautifully illustrated book will show you how living architecture can enrich our world. Gina Tsarounas has coordinated and authored a number of travel guides for Lonely Planet before joining Images Publishing as a senior editor. Her wealth of experience is demonstrated in the beautifully designed books now being produced. Comparable Titles: Vertical Ecoinfrastructure, 9781864703863, Images Publishing Group, August 2010 The Green House, 9781568989501, Princeton Architectural Press, May 2010
Download or read book Under Every Roof written by Patricia Brown Glenn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-19 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a delightful guide to understanding and identifying architectural styles for kids and their parents Why do houses look the way they do? Why do dome have small windows, while others seem to be all glass? Why do some hug the landscape, while others are tall with very steep roofs? Why do dome people live in mansions, while others live in mobile houses? Can you imagine a house that looks like an elephant or a shoe? Children and adults will learn about the history of domestic architecture, the styles of the houses we live in, and the terms for the architectural elements that compose the buildings. Use the pictorial field guide to investigate your own house, then take it along on family outings to identify different architectural details. Under Every Roof features more than 60 houses from 30 states and the District of Columbia that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places; many of these are house museums that are open to the public. Kids need to understand the house they live in, so the book also includes a wide variety of regional styles and architectural types. The full-color, watercolor illustrations add a unique, gentle humor to the text.
Download or read book Superhouse written by Karen McCartney and published by Lantern. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not the largest houses--but the most sensitively conceived of, and the most in tune with their own surroundings To Karen, the super house has nothing to do with size; instead, it is one that has a strong connection with nature, that goes well beyond the everyday, and that, through the sensitivity of both architect and client, is imbued with mindfulness. From Australia to Ireland, Italy to Morocco, she's found such spiritually uplifting places. Following interviews with many of the architects and owners, she discusses each house in detail; her informed and engaging text is matched by Richard Powers' striking photography. This collection is a must for anyone interested in architecture and design.
Download or read book Residential Roof Design Using Autodesk Revit written by Mark S. Sadler and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-26 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make complex roof design look easy Residential Roof Design Using Autodesk(R) Revit(R) teaches you to model beautiful, dramatic, and realistically detailed roofs for residential projects. With more than twenty-five years of experience as a licensed architect, author Mark S. Sadler offers clear explanations of the techniques that help architects and designers create the roof of virtually any home--from simple mountain cabins to elaborate custom estates. This in-depth study of roof design helps you to: - Model sixteen basic roof shapes in Autodesk(R) Revit(R), the most advanced building design software available - Complete step-by-step exercises with Revit's powerful modeling tools - Create and combine basic, intermediate, and complex roof shapes - Prepare visually compelling 3-D presentations and accurately buildable construction drawings. Richly illustrated with photographs of real-world houses, Residential Roof Design Using Autodesk(R) Revit(R) helps you model diverse roofs from jerkinheads to witch's hats. Read on to master one of the most challenging skills in residential design and begin creating fine residential works of architecture.
