Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building (GreenSource Books) Summary By Greensource

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Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building (GreenSource Books) Summary By Greensource
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional 2008-04-21 | 166 Pages | ISBN: 0071544119 | PDF | 35 MB

Improve Your Green Design Skills with 24 Full-Color Case Studies of Sustainable Structures and Facilities!

Turn to Emerald Architecture for a full-color collection of 24 in-depth case studies of sustainable structures and facilities.

Packed with more than 200 design-inspiring photos and illustrations, this beautiful architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs, libraries, government buildings, and even a summer camp.

For each case study, the book gives a description of the building, how it works, and how successful it has been. In addition, each case study includes architectural details, elevations, and floor plans…photos and illustrations…site plans…product sources and credits…key building parameters…charts for tracking climate and rainfall…and LEED scores and ratings.

Written by the experts at GreenSource Magazine, Emerald Architecture provides:

* A one-stop source for green architectural data and design inspiration
* 24 in-depth case studies of sustainable structures
* More than 200 beautiful photos and illustrations
* Details, plans, charts, diagrams, and elevations
* Key parameters, such as location, square footage, cost, carbon footprint, and energy use
* Charts for tracking climate and rainfall to forecast energy needs
* Source and product information to maximize research and planning

A vital tool for everyone who wants to capitalize on the latest advances in sustainable design and construction, Emerald Architecture presents an abundance of “hard” information on the planning, design, and methods for green structures.

The sustainability movement in architecture is gaining tremendous momentum every year, especially now that buildings can be rated with LEED and their operations tracked for effectiveness. However, the building industry is still in need of “hard” information about the planning, design, products, and methods for sustainable structures.

In order to help meet this crucial need, Emerald Architecture offers you a full-color collection of 24 in-depth case studies of green buildings that are as attractive as they are sustainable.

Using more than 200 beautiful photos and illustrations, this timely architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs, libraries, multifamily housing, and government buildings.

For each of the cutting-edge projects included, Emerald Architecture provides a lucid description of the building itself…how it works…and an evaluation of how successful it has been.

Written by the experts at GreenSource Magazine, this invaluable design tool features the following information for each of the 24 case studies of successful sustainable structures and facilities:

* Comprehensive architectural details, elevations, and floor and site plans
* Numerous full-color photos and illustrations of the project
* Carbon footprint and energy use
* Accurate product sources and credits to aid in research and planning
* Key parameters, such as location, square footage, and cost
* Handy charts for tracking climate and rainfall to understand energy use
* LEED scores and ratings

In addition, this all-in-one green resource contains a comprehensive introduction to concepts of sustainable design…time- and money-saving material on new building technology…the international aspects of sustainable design and construction…innovative new green products…and many forward-looking design ideas and techniques that are currently being used to enhance the beauty, viability, and management of sustainable structures and facilities.

An essential, skills-building reference, Emerald Architecture presents a state-of-the-art compendium of “hard” information on the planning, design, and methods for green structures and facilities.








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Wrightscapes : Frank Lloyd Wright’s Landscape Designs
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Charles and Berdeana Aguar, "Wrightscapes : Frank Lloyd Wright’s Landscape Designs"
McGraw-Hill Professional | 2002 | ISBN: 0071377689 | 374 pages | PDF | 19,8 MB

Here is the first book to examine the environmental landscape designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, probably the world’s best known and most influential architect. WRIGHTSCAPES analyzes 85 of his works, and pays particular attention to site planning, landscape design, community scale, and regional planning.
The authors include many original diagrams, rare archival material, and some 200 photographs, many never published before. WRIGHTSCAPES also chronicles how and way Wright’s famous ecological sensabilities were established and how his design aspirations went far beyond accepted definitions of architecture.
WRIGHTSCAPES is ideal for required or supplemental reading within many curriculums of architecture, landscape architecture, and city planning or urban design.



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Handbook of Building Materials for Fire Protection
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Charles Harper "Handbook of Building Materials for Fire Protection"
McGraw-Hill Professional | English | 2003-08-29 | ISBN: 0071388915 | 562 pages | PDF | 5,7 MB


The first handbook devoted to the coverage of materials in the field of fire engineering. Fire Protection Building Materials Handbook walks you through the challenging maze of choosing form the hundreds of commercially available materials used in buildings today and tells you which burn and /or are weakened during exposure to fire. It is the burning characteristics of materials, which usually allow fires to begin and propagate, and the degradation of materials that cause the most damage. Providing expert guidance every step of the way, Fire Protection Building Materials Handbook helps the architect, designers and fire protection engineers to design and maintain safer buildings while complying with international codes.


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Streets and the Shaping of Towns and Cities Summary By Michael Southworth, Eran Ben-Joseph
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Streets and the Shaping of Towns and Cities Summary By Michael Southworth, Eran Ben-Joseph
Publisher: Island Press 2003-06-27 | 185 Pages | ISBN: 1559639164 | PDF | 36 MB

The topic of streets and street design is of compelling interest today as public officials, developers, and community activists seek to reshape urban patterns to achieve more sustainable forms of growth and development. Streets and the Shaping of Towns and Cities traces ideas about street design and layout back to the early industrial era in London suburbs and then on through their institutionalization in housing and transportation planning in the United States. It critiques the situation we are in and suggests some ways out that are less rigidly controlled, more flexible, and responsive to local conditions.

Originally published in 1997, this edition includes a new introduction that addresses topics of current interest including revised standards from the Institute of Transportation Engineers; changes in city plans and development standards following New Urbanist, Smart Growth, and sustainability principles; traffic calming; and ecologically oriented street design.






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Cladding of Buildings 4E
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Alan J Brookes, "Cladding of Buildings 4E"
Taylor & Francis | 2008 | ISBN: 0415383862 | 210 pages | PDF | 11,5 MB

This key text addresses the topic of lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful guide and key reference resource. Written by well-known specialists in the field, this new edition of an established text has been revised throughout to incorporate the latest environmental issues and use of new materials, particularly the new moulded materials. Two new chapters cover wood and terracotta in cladding. The main types of cladding systems are described in detail and methods of production, performance characteristics, applications and methods of assembly are explained clearly. Illustrated throughout with photographs and numerous line drawings, this is an essential overview of the subject for both the student and the practising architect.


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The Use of Glass in Buildings
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The Use of Glass in Buildings: 1st Symposium on the Use of Glass in Buildings, 2002, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (ASTM Special Technical Publication, 1434) By ASTM International
Publisher: ASTM International 2002-01-01 | 173 Pages | ISBN: 0803134584 | PDF | 3.4 MB

The broad focus of this comprehensive, new publication is the quality, design, use, and performance of architectural glass. Sixteen peer-reviewed papers cover: Quality Issues--addresses the problems associated with the use of ASTM C1036 for field inspections of glass; the interrelationship between building codes and glass standards; on-line quality control measuring systems for tempered and heat-strengthened glass; and the impact of self-cleaning glass. Performance Assessments--presents developments around the performance of insulating glass and glass facades, including in-situ dew point testing to assess life span of insulating glass units; and an assessment of annual energy consumption of ventilated double glass facades using computer simulation. Glass Design--examines the structural performance of laminated glass made with stiff interlayers; design methodologies for glass, including rectangular window glass supported on three sides; large trapezoidal window glass lites; window glass design software based on ASTM E1300; and a new procedure for thermal stress evaluation of monolithic glass. Glass in Hurricanes--addresses special design considerations for glass used in hurricane-prone areas, including retrofitting commercial structures with laminated glass and testing of annealed glass with anchored-film glass retention systems. Glass for Fire Safety and Security--covers a broad spectrum of topics, including security glazing, fire rated glass and sprinklers, and a design procedure for blast resistant laminated glass. Audience: This publication is a valuable resource for architects; specifiers;laboratory personnel; consultants; and glass manufacturers, fabricators, and installers.
Table of Contents Overview ASTM C 1036: Does It Work for Field Inspections of Surface Blemishes?
Mazula T., Hennings I. Codes and Standards Affecting Glass in Buildings: The U.S. and Beyond
Block V. The Impact of Self-Cleaning Glass
Barry C., O'Day T. PC-Based Stress-Measuring System for On-Line Quality Control of Tempered and Heat-Strengthened Glass
Redner A. In-Situ Dew-point Measurement to Assess Life Span of Insulating Glass Units
Torok G., Lichtenberger W., Major A. Evaluation of the Condensation Resistance Rating as Determined Using the NFRC 500 Procedure
Wise D., Shah B. Structural Performance of Laminated Glass Made with a “Stiff” Interlayer
Bennison S., Smith C., Duser A., Jagota A. Development of Design Methodology for Rectangular Glass Supported on Three Sides to Resist Lateral Uniformly Distributed Loads
El-Shami M., Norville H. Wind Load Resistance of Large Trapezoidal Glass Lites
Norville H., El-Shami M., Jackson R., Johnson G. Window Glass Design Software
Morse S. A Thermal Stress Evaluation Procedure for Monolithic Annealed Glass
Beason W., Lingnell A. Retrofitting Commercial Structures with Laminated Glass to Withstand Hurricane Effects
Beers P., Pilcher M., Sciaudone J. Testing of Annealed Glass with Anchored-Film Glass Retention Systems for Fallout Protection After Thermal Stress Cracking
Kaskel B., Pearson J., Schmidt M., Pelletier R. The Advantages of Glazing in an Overall Security Strategy
Betten M., Beruhe H. The Relationship Between Sprinkler Systems and Glass
Razwick J. Design Procedure for Blast-Resistant Laminated Glass
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Construction Administration for Architects

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Greg Winkler, Gary Chiumento, "Construction Administration for Architects"
McGraw-Hill Professional 2009 | ISBN-10: 0071622314 | 320 Pages | PDF | 1,5 MB

An On-the-Job Construction Administration Resource for Architects

Co-written by an architect and an attorney, this is the ideal desktop guide for architects, engineers, and other design professionals in need of expert advice on navigating the construction process and anticipating, avoiding, and managing liability risks. This invaluable construction administration resource leads you, step-by-step, through a typical project--from contract to closeout.

Construction Administration for Architects provides tested techniques for proactively minimizing potential construction problems, and responding strategically when unforeseen events occur. Covering private and public sector work, this comprehensive handbook contains essential information for emerging professionals as well as in-depth strategies for experienced industry veterans. Useful tips, checklists, and real-world examples are included throughout the book.

Construction Administration for Architects covers:
Agreements and contracts
Construction document details, such as specifications, drawing notes, project scope, credits, and cost estimates
Requests for proposal, bidding, and construction contract negotiation
Field testing, inspection, and certification of work
Documents management, including requests for substitution, requests for information, submittals, and applications for payment
Problems and disputes, such as poor workmanship, hidden conditions, and change order requests
Contract closeout details, including schedule claims, retainage, and liens
Post-construction warranty work and records retention
Managing and limiting liability risk


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Housing Design Quality: Through Policy, Guidance and Review
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Housing Design Quality: Through Policy, Guidance and Review
Taylor & Francis | 2001-05-04 | ISBN: 0419256504 | 304 pages | PDF | 13 MB

The author focuses on how the various policy instruments available to public authorities can be used in a positive manner to deliver higher quality residential developments. Part one of the book provides the theoretical and policy context for the in-depth research to follow. Debates on housing design and planning control are explored, alongside an in-depth review of government guidance and an exploration of the key theoretical constructs prescribed for effective design control process.


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New Restaurants USA
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Vercelloni Matteo Silvio San Pietro, "New Restaurants USA"
Edizioni L'archivolto | English | January 1, 1998 | ASIN: B001R651VE | 212 pages | JPG | 153 MB



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New Concepts in Bars Restaurants
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New Concepts in Bars Restaurants
Links International | English | July 10, 2007 | ISBN: N/A | 240 pages | JPG | 93 MB



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