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Product Description: This two-volume publication of the proceedings of the sixth International Conference on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture, "Adobe 90," has over one hundred papers covering current work on the preservation of historic and cultural structures and sites...read more

Product Description: In November of 1994, CERF initiated the Partnership for Building Innovation to develop a proposed strategy to enhance the entry of building innovation to the marketplace. A Phase I Partnership study laid the foundation for a new approach and proposed that an enhanced evaluation process for new building technology be developed with the following characteristics: uses the best expertise targeted to the specific technology being evaluated; can evaluate technology to other than code requirements; is recognized by the international community; uses advanced information technology; is utilized by public and private building owners; and can evaluate all types of technologies and systems...read more

Product Description: Earth is the oldest and most widely used building material in the world today. It's abundant, inexpensive, and energy-efficient. But if you're building with earth, simplicity of material needn't be an excuse for poor planning. Paul Graham McHenry, author of the best-selling Adobe - Build It Yourself, here provides the most complete, accurate, and factual source of technical information on building with earth...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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This book provides structural designers with a practical guide to choosing the most appropriate structures for building purposes. The author has had thirty years of experience in this field during which he has designed some 400 buildings. In this book he brings that wealth of experience together for the benefit not only of structural designers, but also architects and building contractors. The author begins by introducing the reader to various structural systems, and describing in detail the various requirements the structures must fulfil. The method for choosing the appropriate structure is then described, together with the subsequent effects of the decision, the materials to be used, the details to be designed, the effect on the subsoil and site conditions, the ways in which the structure affects architectural and mechanical engineering decisions, and the way these in turn react on the structural system itself. The process by which the structural designer, together with other designers, finally produces a structure which suits all the requirements and is practical for construction purposes is also described.

Product Description: The first part of this text is a general discussion of aluminium covering such aspects as properties, alloys, fabrication, joining, finishing and durability. The second part examines the characteristics of aluminium that are of particular importance in building and highlightsthe major uses...read more

A meticulous presentation of ready to use information about critical building details to help architects produce construction drawings, design and develop custom details, prepare specifications, and check existing drawings in their files. Softcover.

Product Description: This new edition of Architectural Drawing and Light Construction, a classic in the field, has been updated to include new methods, materials, and media. This text serves as an excellent introduction to the fields of architectural drawing and construction...read more

Product Description: The technological side of architecture is a fascinating yet often overlooked aspect of architectural history. This collaborative volume by architectural historians and research engineers provides fresh insights into the early builders' art...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book provides an in-depth study of the design and construction processes behind 25 leading contemporary buildings. Covering a broad range of international projects, the book illustrates the working methods and creative concerns of both long-established and emerging international architects...read more

Product Description: Aromatherapy & Subtle Energy Techniques combines two forms of healing, aromatherapy and subtle energy therapy for self-help and to help others. Throughout the text of this book, we use the term healing in its true sense. To “heal” is from the Anglo-Saxon word haelan, which means, to “make whole...read more

Product Description: This single source asbestos reference/text book incorporates major legal issues and cost estimating methods. Every aspect of abatement work from initial survey through final cleanup is detailed. In addition, medical aspects, respirator use, training, sample contracts and other topics, coupled with a practical approach, make this the book to have when the goal is to get the job done...read more

Product Description: Expose of wrongdoing by government officials in forcing needless asbestos removal at great cost.