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    • Membranes for Structures

      • 1st Edition
      • September 26, 2025
      • Josep Ignasi de Llorens
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 7 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 8 9
      A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.After a moving remembrance of Marc Malinowski, a great promoter of membrane structures, Membranes for Structures — Fundamentals begins with a brief historical review of the development of design tools for membrane structures. Part One follows, discussing design fundamentals in the light of recent experiences and modern technologies. Part Two updates knowledge of products and materials, with a special focus on fire performance, the incorporation of photovoltaic cells, and ETFE. Part Three deals with other considerations related to design and installation, such as acoustic performance, post-failure stability, wind loads and lifecycle analysis, with special mentions of textile halls and biogas containers. A look into the future is proposed in Part Four, where some interesting, present-day research on ageing and applications is included.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

    • Membranes for Structures

      • 1st Edition
      • September 26, 2025
      • Josep Ignasi de Llorens
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 5 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 6 5
      A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.Membranes for Structures — Applications is steeped in fascinating, functional examples: in fact, a selection of detailed case studies is presented in Part One, preceded by the description of two relevant historical antecedents, which are the circus tent and the “envelat”. The particular case of the successful spoked wheel structural system for the construction of large stadiums is the subject of Part Two, including descriptions of four significant case studies. Two growing fields of application are the focus of Part Three, which is dedicated to façades that give buildings a unique appearance, and Part Five, which addresses replacements, renovations, and refurbishments—activ... that are frequently encountered in today’s construction industry. And Part Four presents the latest application developments in different countries across the globe, with achievements in China, Latin and North America, Japan, and Europe being highlighted.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

    • Up and Running with AutoCAD® 2025

      • 1st Edition
      • May 31, 2024
      • Robert C. Kaebisch
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 9 7 1 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 9 7 2 8
      Up and Running with AutoCAD® 2025: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instructions, examples, and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind.

    • Up and Running with AutoCAD® 2024

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2023
      • Elliot J. Gindis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 9 6 8 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 9 6 7 3
      Up and Running with AutoCAD® 2024: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instructions, examples and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind.

    • Circular Design for Zero Emission Architecture and Building Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • December 3, 2022
      • Marwa Dabaieh
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 0 0 7 9 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 9 9 8 9 5
      Circular Design for Zero Emission Architecture and Building Practice: It is the Green Way or the Highway presents the main concepts of circular architecture and building design, focusing on emerging trends in zero-emission buildings, particularly zero- and minus- carbon practice. The book is structured around practical design solutions, including research-based passive solutions for extreme climates. It discusses passive and low carbon cooling and heating and natural ventilation, lifecycle assessment and life-cost analysis. The book presents examples and case studies from innovative low-tech to high-tech approaches, covering a wide spectrum of climate zones to show lessons learned and proof of concept. Vulnerable groups of people such as climate refugees are discussed, alongside how vernacular architecture can help introduce practical methods into low-carbon building practices. This book presents theoretical and practical coverage of circular design for zero emission architecture and building in relation to the global challenges of climate change and extreme weather.

    • Up and Running with AutoCAD 2023

      • 1st Edition
      • July 22, 2022
      • Elliot J. Gindis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 9 6 6 5 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 5 0 9 9 2
      Up and Running with AutoCAD 2023: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical applications of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind.

    • Rethinking Building Skins

      • 1st Edition
      • December 5, 2021
      • Eugenia Gasparri + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 2 4 7 7 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 2 4 9 1 5
      Rethinking Building Skins: Transformative Technologies and Research Trajectories provides a comprehensive collection of the most relevant and forward-looking research in the field of façade design and construction today, with a focus on both product and process innovation. The book brings together the expertise, creativity, and critical thinking of more than fifty global innovators from both academia and industry, to guide the reader in translating research into practice. It identifies new opportunities for the construction sector to respond to present challenges, towards a more sustainable, efficient, connected, and safe future.

    • Up and Running with AutoCAD 2020

      • 1st Edition
      • July 16, 2019
      • Elliot J. Gindis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 9 8 6 2 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 9 8 6 3 6
      Up and Running with AutoCAD 2020 uses a combination of step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations to emphasize core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a reference, the book is written with the user in mind by long-time professional AutoCAD instructors based on what works in the industry and the classroom. The book focuses on 2D drafting and design, making it more appropriate for a one-semester course.

    • Up and Running with AutoCAD 2019

      • 1st Edition
      • July 20, 2018
      • Elliot J. Gindis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 4 4 0 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 6 2 3 9
      Up and Running with AutoCAD 2019: 2D Drafting and Design focuses on 2D drafting and design, making it more appropriate for a one-semester course. The book provides step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations. From the beginning, the book emphasizes core concepts and the practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written with the user in mind by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor based on what works in the industry and the classroom.

    • Churches and Chapels

      • 1st Edition
      • May 15, 2014
      • Martin Purdy
      • Fred Lawson
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 3 0 6 6 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 6 3 0 8 6
      Churches and Chapels: A Design and Development Guide is a reference for structure approach to design, development, or alteration of a building. The book deals with designing or altering traditional Western congregational halls and places of worship through a harmonious rending of religious worship and social action. Part I of the book focuses on background, presenting general ideas and influences that made today's churches. Questions such as adapt or replace and concerns about design are addressed. This part also examines the role of today's clients and the possible types of churches and chapels that will prove desirable and satisfactory. Part II discusses the design process covering the need for a feasibility study and agreed design development. The feasibility study addresses retention of parts of the structure, size of the structure, costs, and consideration of other building designs. Design analysis involves evaluation of the architectural considerations that include Western congregational halls, design ideas, check-ups, and sketching. The details of the scheme design contain precise information that will serve as basis for the client to modify or accept and for the authorities to approve. Throughout this book, case studies that are relevant for each topic are also given. This guide is useful for administration of local, parochial, and district congregations. This book can likewise be appreciated by architects and structural engineers.

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