Download or read book The Prefab Bathroom written by Deborah Schneiderman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This congenial graphic architectural history examines the significance of the prefab bathroom in the history of prefabricated technologies in the built environment. The cultural aspects of ritual and sanitary necessities of hygiene have added to complexities in bathroom design, and driven the development of various alternative construction methods, specifically prefabrication. First introduced with Buckminister Fuller's 1936 Dymaxion Bathroom, and subsequently revisited by many architects and designers, the prefab model has expanded to "pod" and "plug-in" concepts on the building- and city-scale.
Download or read book Inside Prefab written by Deborah Schneiderman and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an inherently sustainable and affordable building method, prefabrication has enjoyed a revival in recent years, attracting clients and architects alike. Low construction costs, efficiency, and sustainability make prefabrication an attractive solution for contemporary interior designers. Off-site production for interior design elements has been the norm for centuries, from the first Asian paper screens to the packaged kitchens of the mid-twentieth century, but it has rarely been the topic of serious discussion. In Inside Prefab, author Deborah Schneiderman offers a fascinating history of prefabricated interior design, followed by twenty-four contemporary case studies. The richly illustrated examples in this book range from interior walls, kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, and offices to complete prefabricated house interiors. This first book-length discussion and showcase of the prefabricated interior environment includes projects by established architects such as Shigeru Ban, Atelier Tekuto, and Greg Lynn, as well as up-and-coming firms
Download or read book The Prefabricated Home written by Colin Davies and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2005-06-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of prefabricated architecture around the world, from McDonalds drive-through restaurants to Ikea's flat-pack house.
Download or read book Bathroom Ideas You Can Use Updated Edition written by Chris Peterson and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinvigorate your bathroom with hundreds of photographs for inspiration and easy-to-follow instructions in Bathroom Ideas You Can Use, Updated Edition.
Download or read book Bathroom written by Barbara Penner and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us take modern bathrooms for granted—they are an essential part of our homes, but we ignore the complex network of pipes, pumps, and treatment plants that make up indoor plumbing’s infrastructure. Telling the story of one of the world’s greatest feats of engineering and mass production, Bathroom follows the room’s evolution and the lifestyle it enables. Considering how and why the bathroom emerged, Barbara Penner describes how it became an international symbol of key modern values such as cleanliness, order, and progress. She explores how colonialism, the media, fashion, world expositions, and tourism led to the bathroom being exported across the globe and explains the tensions this process has caused. While Penner investigates bidets, high-tech toilets, cast-iron bathtubs, and walk-in showers, she also ponders the low-tech, sustainable alternatives available to us. Filled with illustrations, Bathroom is an amusing and eye-opening cultural history of one of our most used but overlooked rooms.
Download or read book The Production of Plastic Modular Bathroom Units written by Elaine Davies and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bathroom Remodeling written by Editors of Fine Homebuilding and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart remodeling decisions start here. Get the bathroom you’ve always wanted and get a solid return on your investment. Written by and for working professionals, Bathroom Remodeling is your roadmap to tackling the typical challenges of bath makeovers, getting the most for your dollar, and adding value to your home. Be prepared – learn from the best in the business. Totally updated and expanded, this best seller familiarizes you with every facet of bathroom design and installation, from carving out a bath from a closet to creating a luxurious spa. You’ll know in advance – when it’s most critical – how to keep your project on budget, avoid the seven sins of bathroom design, and prevent what everyone dreads – moisture problems that can impact your health and rot your home. Arm yourself with the latest advice before you shop. With the flood of new materials and products on the market, the guidance in Bathroom Remodeling will help you navigate typical pitfalls. Avoid costly errors when you learn how to work with today's newest plumbing materials and proper installation methods for the many types of tile now available. And you’ll shop smarter once you know why the cheapest sink isn’t always the best buy.
Download or read book The Interior Architecture Theory Reader written by Gregory Marinic and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Interior Architecture Theory Reader presents a global compilation that collectively and specifically defines interior architecture. Diverse views and comparative resources for interior architecture students, educators, scholars, and practitioners are needed to develop a proper canon for this young discipline. As a theoretical survey of interior architecture, the book examines theory, history, and production to embrace a full range of interior identities in architecture, interior design, digital fabrication, and spatial installation. Authored by leading educators, theorists, and practitioners, fifty chapters refine and expand the discourse surrounding interior architecture.
Download or read book 220 Business Reports for Building Construction written by Mansoor Muallim and published by M M Infocare. This book was released on with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clay Bricks 1. Market Overview: Clay bricks have been a fundamental building material for centuries, and their demand continues to grow globally. The market for clay bricks is driven by their durability, eco-friendliness, and aesthetic appeal. 2. Market Segmentation: The clay brick market can be segmented based on various factors, including: 2.1 Product Type: Facing Bricks: These bricks are primarily used for exterior walls and facades. Common Bricks: Used for general construction purposes. Engineering Bricks: Known for their strength and durability, often used in demanding applications. 2.2 End-User: Residential Construction: Dominates the market, especially in developing countries. Commercial Construction: Clay bricks find applications in offices, malls, and industrial buildings. Infrastructure: Used in the construction of roads, bridges, and tunnels. 2.3 Region: North America: Steady demand due to the construction of sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. Europe: Strong market driven by heritage conservation and eco-friendly construction practices. Asia-Pacific: Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development boost demand. Middle East and Africa: Growing construction projects in the region drive market growth. Latin America: Increasing focus on affordable housing leads to higher clay brick consumption. 3. Regional Analysis: Each region exhibits unique trends and drivers. For instance, in Asia-Pacific, the demand for clay bricks is propelled by large-scale infrastructure projects, while in Europe, heritage preservation drives consumption. 4. Market Drivers: 4.1 Sustainability: Clay bricks are eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and have a long lifespan, making them a sustainable choice in construction projects worldwide. 4.2 Aesthetic Appeal: The aesthetic versatility of clay bricks allows architects to create visually appealing structures, driving their use in premium constructions. 4.3 Urbanization: Rapid urbanization globally necessitates the construction of housing and infrastructure, boosting clay brick demand. 5. Market Challenges: 5.1 Environmental Regulations: Increasing environmental regulations may require manufacturers to adopt greener production methods. 5.2 Competition from Alternatives: Newer construction materials like concrete blocks and steel framing can pose competition to clay bricks. 6. Opportunities: 6.1 Innovation in Production: Investment in innovative production techniques, such as robotic bricklaying, can enhance efficiency and reduce costs. 6.2 Sustainable Practices: Embracing sustainable practices and promoting clay bricks as an eco-friendly option can open new markets. 7. Future Outlook: The future of the clay brick industry appears promising, with sustained demand from construction and infrastructure projects. Sustainable practices and innovations in manufacturing are expected to shape the industry's growth trajectory. Conclusion: Clay bricks remain a staple in the global construction industry due to their durability, eco-friendliness, and aesthetic appeal. While facing challenges related to environmental regulations and competition from alternative materials, the market continues to thrive. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, the clay brick industry is well-positioned for growth in the coming years, catering to diverse construction needs worldwide.
Download or read book Bathroom Design and Planning 1 2 3 written by Home Depot (Firm) and published by Home Depot Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A variety of bathroom layouts demonstrate concepts of style and function. An entire chapter explaining what to look for when buying everything from flooring to fixtures ensures the reader makes informed purchases. Explains the basics of design and planning for beginners or more experienced do-it-yourselfers. A real-world installation project covers the entire process.
Download or read book Innovations in Transportable Healthcare Architecture written by Stephen Verderber and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovations in Transportable Healthcare Architecture is the first book to examine the ways that healthcare architecture can provide better assistance in disaster-stricken communities. Aimed at architects and other professionals working across the disaster relief sector, it provides: An overview of the need for rapid response healthcare facilities; Global case studies which demonstrate real examples; Historical perspectives on redeployables used in past military and civilian contexts; Analysis of the advantages, challenges, and opportunities associated with offsite, premanufactured healthcare facilities and their component systems, for permanent installations or reuse on multiple sites; Planning and design considerations for transportable offsite-built healthcare architecture; State-of-the-art research on pop-up clinics, truck-based configurations, ISO container-based outpatient clinical and trauma care centres, and modularized facilities for contemporary military and civilian contexts. Innovations in Transportable Healthcare Architecture will be an invaluable reference source for architects, disaster mitigation planners, design and engineering practitioners, non-governmental medical aid organizations (NGOs), governmental health ministries, and policy specialists across the spectrum of disciplines engaged in disaster mitigation and the provision of healthcare in medically underserved communities globally.
Download or read book BIM Handbook written by Rafael Sacks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 779 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover BIM: A better way to build better buildings Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a novel approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building product and process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format. BIM is beginning to change the way buildings look, the way they function, and the ways in which they are designed and built. The BIM Handbook, Third Edition provides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the business and organizational issues associated with its implementation, and the profound advantages that effective use of BIM can provide to all members of a project team. Updates to this edition include: Information on the ways in which professionals should use BIM to gain maximum value New topics such as collaborative working, national and major construction clients, BIM standards and guides A discussion on how various professional roles have expanded through the widespread use and the new avenues of BIM practices and services A wealth of new case studies that clearly illustrate exactly how BIM is applied in a wide variety of conditions Painting a colorful and thorough picture of the state of the art in building information modeling, the BIM Handbook, Third Edition guides readers to successful implementations, helping them to avoid needless frustration and costs and take full advantage of this paradigm-shifting approach to construct better buildings that consume fewer materials and require less time, labor, and capital resources.
Download or read book Prefab Architecture written by Ryan E. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-03 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Prefab Architecture . . . is beyond theory, and beyond most of what we think we know about pods, containers, mods, and joints. This book is more than 'Prefabrication 101.' It is the Joy of Cooking writ large for the architecture and construction industries." From the Foreword by James Timberlake, FAIA THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE ON PREFAB ARCHITECTURE FOR ARCHITECTS AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS Written for architects and related design and construction professionals, Prefab Architecture is a guide to off-site construction, presenting the opportunities and challenges associated with designing and building with components, panels, and modules. It presents the drawbacks of building in situ (on-site) and demonstrates why prefabrication is the smarter choice for better integration of products and processes, more efficient delivery, and realizing more value in project life cycles. In addition, Prefab Architecture provides: A selected history of prefabrication from the Industrial Revolution to current computer numerical control, and a theory of production from integrated processes to lean manufacturing Coverage on the tradeoffs of off-site fabrication including scope, schedule, and cost with the associated principles of labor, risk, and quality Up-to-date products featuring examples of prefabricated structure, enclosure, service, and nterior building systems Documentation on the constraints and execution of manufacturing, factory production, transportation, and assembly Dozens of recent examples of prefab projects by contemporary architects and fabricators including KieranTimberlake, SHoP Architects, Office dA, Michelle Kaufmann, and many others In Prefab Architecture, the fresh approaches toward creating buildings that accurately convey ature and expanded green building methodologies make this book an important voice for adopting change in a construction industry entrenched in traditions of the past.
Download or read book Comfort and Domestic Space in Modern Spain written by Professor Susan Larson and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comfort and domestic space are complex narratives that can help draw our attention to everything from urban planning, everyday objects, and new technologies to class conflict, racial and ethnic segregation, and the gendering of domestic labour. Comfort and Domestic Space in Modern Spain delves into the history of ideas surrounding the modern home. It explores how the collective experience of domestic space has been shaped by government ideologues, technocrats, and artists as well as working- and middle-class Spaniards since the late nineteenth century. The book focuses on the social and cultural meanings of domestic space in ways that invite us to cross boundaries between private and public, the particular and the general, the local and the global, and to pay attention to the role of the cultural imagination in making a house into a home. Considering a wide variety of voices and perspectives that have resulted in new ideas about how to inhabit domestic space, Comfort and Domestic Space in Modern Spain brings together an international, interdisciplinary group of scholars to illuminate the cultural history of everyday life.
Download or read book The Work of Cepezed written by Architectenbureau Cepezed and published by 010 Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past few decades, cepezed has gained renown with transparent, sustainable and technologically progressive architecture that is remarkably usable and humane. Unaffected design, sober but stylish materialization, and careful finishing are just as characteristic of Cepezed's oeuvre as the integration of spatial and construction-technical aspects. The design and building processes at cepezed are also integrated: the use of prefab components and the application of industrial building methods guarantee an optimum alignment of design and realization, in which time, quality, and costs are meticulously planned and controlled. Prototypes documents a large number of key projects and deals extensively with the various aspects of product development, building process and architecture. The layout and form of the book make it very similar to a cepezed design: celar, logical and efficient. It offers very incisive insight into the office philosophy that cepezed has drawn straight through architectural history. In addition to the timeless aesthetic pleasure that can be experienced in the designs and the craftmanship displayed at detail level, the much-discussed role of the architect in the design process today is examined in the book. A must read for every architect who wrestles with the threatened depreciation of the discipline.
Download or read book For the Love of Renovating written by Barry Bordelon and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Love of Renovating is the inspiring, game-changing book every fixer-upper needs, whether the project is budget remodeling or a full gut renovation. Jordan and Barry—aka the Brownstone Boys—are the enthusiastic go-to renovation team for historic Brooklyn brownstones and other older homes that need a little TLC. In their debut book, they walk readers through the entire house renovation process, starting with things to consider before you’ve made an offer, followed by guidance on developing a design, a schedule, and budgeting; they end by giving a room-by-room tour that includes tips and inspiration for a successful renovation. The book also features a chapter on preserving and refurbishing historic details like wooden archways and crown moldings. Throughout the book, beautiful photos and Renovation Recipes give the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for turning the house you have into the house you'll love. Unlock the potential of your vintage home with this ultimate handbook for restoring historic houses. Whether you’re a new homeowner in search of DIY books to help plan home improvement projects, or are just looking for interior design books to inspire your dream home, For the Love of Renovating provides the perfect blend of gorgeous visuals and practical, hands-on advice.
Download or read book Residential Interior Design written by Maureen Mitton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Room-by-room guide to home interior design More than a decorating guide, Residential Interior Design teaches the fundamental skills needed to plan interior spaces for all types of homes, in all decorative styles, from remodeling to new construction. Taking a step-by-step approach, this valuable primer reviews all aspects of interior architecture as it relates to human factors and daily use. Authors and interior designers Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore the minimal amount of space necessary in order for rooms to function usefully, from the kitchen to the bathroom, the bedroom to the hallway, and every room in between. Packed with hundreds of drawings and photographs, this valuable tool is brimming with useful information regarding codes, mechanical and electrical systems, the Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility codes, special considerations for multi-family dwellings, and a variety of additional factors that impact each type of room and its corresponding space. With a focus on quality of design over quantity of space, Residential Interior Design is the first stop to designing equally efficient and attractive rooms.
