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This edited volume considers the ways in which multiple stages, phases, or periods in an artistic or design process have served to arrive at the final artifact, with a focus on the meaning and use of the iteration. To contextualize iteration within artistic and architectural production, this collection of essays presents a range of close studies in art, architectural and design history, using archival and historiographical research, media theory, photography, material studies, and critical theor...

Part of ORO's "Architecture in Detail" series, "Structures" chronicles recent work from some of the top architects and interior designers in practice today. Exploring the dichotomy between inside and outside, public and private, sumptuous and Spartan, the diverse and talented group of architects and interior designers featured herein use the three dimensions as their canvas, and in so doing continue to engage, surprise and inspire."Structures" addresses the idea of the architectural skeleton, in...

Make and test projects are used as introductory design experiences in almost every engineering educational institution world wide. However, the educational benefits and costs associated with these projects have been seldom examined. Make and Test Projects in Engineering Design provides a serious examination of the design of make and test projects and their associated educational values. A taxonomy is provided for the design of make and test projects as well as a catalogue of technical informati...

For courses in AutoCAD for Architecture. This comprehensive text leads students through the basic fundamentals and advanced features of AutoCad for architectural drawing. Step-by-step exercises and applications with tutorials make this a hands-on learning system. It teaches students how to produce architectural working drawings and construction related documents accurately and precisely, along with the skills required to master the 2D drawing commands and procedures.

Recent years have seen major changes in the approach to Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. CAD is increasingly becoming a standard design tool, facilitating lower development costs and a reduced design cycle. Not only does it allow a designer to model designs in two and three dimensions but also to model other dimensions, such as time and cost into designs. Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction provid...

This book covers a wide range of topics on the building design and property development practice in Hong Kong. The process of property development from inception to completion is complicated, including territorial planning, building design, submission procedures, tendering and construction. This volume focuses on three areas: Property Planning, Design and Management, and Construction and Maintenance. Readers will be benefited from the diversity in expertise and experience of authors from a multi...

From information on standard utility graphics through specifics on schedules and sequencing, "A Manual of Construction Documentation" covers every aspect of the working drawings and schedules that comprise a standard set of construction documents. Step-by-step graphics illustrate the precise sequencing of each drawing, presenting a system that can be used, with some modification, on virtually ant type or size of commercial building. It is an invaluable tool and reference.

Once upon a time a pharmacy was a small place with a cosy yet patrician air, where the all-knowing master of medicine would dispense pills, mix potions and generally perform the offices of a scientific shaman. However, in recent years the nature of the trade has undergone a profound transformation and the majority of these establishments now provide a wide range of health services, including off-the-shelf medicines for minor ailments, prophylactic products and such lifestyle items as cosmetics a...

This is TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - special edition! This is the pioneering project that sought to bring modernism to the masses. The Case Study House program (1945-1966) was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique. The program, which concentrated on the Los Angeles area and oversaw the design of 36 prototype homes, sought to make available plans for modern residences that could be easily and cheaply constructed during the postwar...

Although not new to the sixth edition, the student CD has new and improved content. There is a student CD icon found throughout the textbook guiding students to features found on the CD. The following features are found on the comprehensive student CD: supplemental chapter readings, step-by-step layout drawings, chapter tests, drawing checklists, drawing problems, drawing templates, architectural blocks and symbols, related web links, workbook, video clips of major concepts, and review questions...

A new title in the Architectural Design series that explores the potential of computational mathematics in cutting-edge design Mathematics has always been a vital tool in the architect's trade, but the last fifteen years have seen a sharp rise in the power of computers and has led to computational abilities far beyond anything previously available. Modern design software and computing power have changed the traditional role of geometry in architecture and opened up new possibilities enabled by t...

One of the construction industry's longest-running, most relied-on references, The Gypsum Construction Handbook was first published by the U.S. Gypsum Company in 1904. For more than a century and through several editions, the book has become a trusted standard. This new 6th edition is an illustrated, comprehensive, and authoritative guide on all facets of gypsum construction. You'll find the newest product developments, installation methods, fire- and sound-rated construction information, illus...