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Many experts agree that energy is the defining issue of this century. Economic recessions, foreign wars, and foreclosures are only a few of the results of America’s dependence on oil. In Terra Nova, ecologist Eric Sanderson elucidates the interconnections between oil and money, cars and transportation, and suburbs and land use. He then charts a path toward renewed(...)
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Many experts agree that energy is the defining issue of this century. Economic recessions, foreign wars, and foreclosures are only a few of the results of America’s dependence on oil. In Terra Nova, ecologist Eric Sanderson elucidates the interconnections between oil and money, cars and transportation, and suburbs and land use. He then charts a path toward renewed(...)
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Terra nova: the new world after oil, cars, and suburbs
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Many experts agree that energy is the defining issue of this century. Economic recessions, foreign wars, and foreclosures are only a few of the results of America’s dependence on oil. In Terra Nova, ecologist Eric Sanderson elucidates the interconnections between oil and money, cars and transportation, and suburbs and land use. He then charts a path toward renewed economic growth, enhanced national security, revitalized communities, and a sustainable environment: a new form of the American Dream.
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Many experts agree that energy is the defining issue of this century. Economic recessions, foreign wars, and foreclosures are only a few of the results of America’s dependence on oil. In Terra Nova, ecologist Eric Sanderson elucidates the interconnections between oil and money, cars and transportation, and suburbs and land use. He then charts a path toward renewed economic growth, enhanced national security, revitalized communities, and a sustainable environment: a new form of the American Dream.
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April 2013
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Green Architecture
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An energy-efficiency and sustainable building - this was at the core of the brief for this extension to the Tax Office in Enschede, designed by architect Ruurd Roorda. In addition, the identity desired by the Tax Department (business-like, (...)
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An energy-efficiency and sustainable building - this was at the core of the brief for this extension to the Tax Office in Enschede, designed by architect Ruurd Roorda. In addition, the identity desired by the Tax Department (business-like, (...)
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Ruurd Roorda : extension to Tax Office Enschede
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An energy-efficiency and sustainable building - this was at the core of the brief for this extension to the Tax Office in Enschede, designed by architect Ruurd Roorda. In addition, the identity desired by the Tax Department (business-like, honest, trustworthy) needed expressing in the design. Though new techniques were necessary to achieve results, it is a passive building for all that, with low-tech aspects such as thermal mass, daylight and the use of clay uppermost.
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An energy-efficiency and sustainable building - this was at the core of the brief for this extension to the Tax Office in Enschede, designed by architect Ruurd Roorda. In addition, the identity desired by the Tax Department (business-like, honest, trustworthy) needed expressing in the design. Though new techniques were necessary to achieve results, it is a passive building for all that, with low-tech aspects such as thermal mass, daylight and the use of clay uppermost.
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November 1998, Rotterdam
November 1998, Rotterdam
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A building material of the future, timber bridges the gap between nature and technology. A sustainable resource and climate-friendly construction material, timber is also materialised solar energy and carbon dioxide accumulator. As a universally applicable heat-insulating material and highly resilient natural product, it is the building material of the future. In this(...)
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A building material of the future, timber bridges the gap between nature and technology. A sustainable resource and climate-friendly construction material, timber is also materialised solar energy and carbon dioxide accumulator. As a universally applicable heat-insulating material and highly resilient natural product, it is the building material of the future. In this(...)
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Building with timber paths into the future
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A building material of the future, timber bridges the gap between nature and technology. A sustainable resource and climate-friendly construction material, timber is also materialised solar energy and carbon dioxide accumulator. As a universally applicable heat-insulating material and highly resilient natural product, it is the building material of the future. In this book renouned experts examine timber's ecological importance, it's technological potential as well as the new possibilities for architectural construction and design of the familiar material.
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A building material of the future, timber bridges the gap between nature and technology. A sustainable resource and climate-friendly construction material, timber is also materialised solar energy and carbon dioxide accumulator. As a universally applicable heat-insulating material and highly resilient natural product, it is the building material of the future. In this book renouned experts examine timber's ecological importance, it's technological potential as well as the new possibilities for architectural construction and design of the familiar material.
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February 2012
February 2012
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Timber Construction
Timber Construction
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Matteo Thun : the index book
Matteo Thun : the index book
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As a co-founder of the design group Memphis, Italian designer and architect Matteo Thun has been responsible for some of the most instantly identifiable product styles of recent times. This monograph takes an inventory of his career, from 1980 to the present, in an A to Z format. Reproducing plans, watercolor drawings, photographs and sketches, the book approaches(...)
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As a co-founder of the design group Memphis, Italian designer and architect Matteo Thun has been responsible for some of the most instantly identifiable product styles of recent times. This monograph takes an inventory of his career, from 1980 to the present, in an A to Z format. Reproducing plans, watercolor drawings, photographs and sketches, the book approaches(...)
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Matteo Thun : the index book
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As a co-founder of the design group Memphis, Italian designer and architect Matteo Thun has been responsible for some of the most instantly identifiable product styles of recent times. This monograph takes an inventory of his career, from 1980 to the present, in an A to Z format. Reproducing plans, watercolor drawings, photographs and sketches, the book approaches Thun’s work through themes such as sustainability and environment, economy and aesthetics, energy saving and contemporary luxury.
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As a co-founder of the design group Memphis, Italian designer and architect Matteo Thun has been responsible for some of the most instantly identifiable product styles of recent times. This monograph takes an inventory of his career, from 1980 to the present, in an A to Z format. Reproducing plans, watercolor drawings, photographs and sketches, the book approaches Thun’s work through themes such as sustainability and environment, economy and aesthetics, energy saving and contemporary luxury.
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August 2014
August 2014
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Design Monographs
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Cellophane house chronicles the design and execution of a five-story, off-site fabricated home assembled on-site in just sixteen days as part of The Museum of Modern Art exhibition, Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling. Through a series of questions, the book explores several of KieranTimberlake's ongoing research agendas including speed of on-site assembly,(...)
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Cellophane house chronicles the design and execution of a five-story, off-site fabricated home assembled on-site in just sixteen days as part of The Museum of Modern Art exhibition, Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling. Through a series of questions, the book explores several of KieranTimberlake's ongoing research agendas including speed of on-site assembly,(...)
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Kieran Timberlake: Cellophane house
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Cellophane house chronicles the design and execution of a five-story, off-site fabricated home assembled on-site in just sixteen days as part of The Museum of Modern Art exhibition, Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling. Through a series of questions, the book explores several of KieranTimberlake's ongoing research agendas including speed of on-site assembly, design for disassembly, a holistic approach to the life cycle of materials, and the development of a lightweight, high-performance, energy gathering building envelope.
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Cellophane house chronicles the design and execution of a five-story, off-site fabricated home assembled on-site in just sixteen days as part of The Museum of Modern Art exhibition, Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling. Through a series of questions, the book explores several of KieranTimberlake's ongoing research agendas including speed of on-site assembly, design for disassembly, a holistic approach to the life cycle of materials, and the development of a lightweight, high-performance, energy gathering building envelope.
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June 2014
June 2014
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Architecture Monographs
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Effects of architecture
Effects of architecture
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The efforts of the Chair of Gion A. Caminada to address the energy problem in architecture in a fundamental way are impressively compiled in this publication. Sorted into 12 themes, the elementary principles of creating space – form, geometry, material and construction – and their physical effects are studied and documented using prominent examples in architectural(...)
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The efforts of the Chair of Gion A. Caminada to address the energy problem in architecture in a fundamental way are impressively compiled in this publication. Sorted into 12 themes, the elementary principles of creating space – form, geometry, material and construction – and their physical effects are studied and documented using prominent examples in architectural(...)
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Effects of architecture
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The efforts of the Chair of Gion A. Caminada to address the energy problem in architecture in a fundamental way are impressively compiled in this publication. Sorted into 12 themes, the elementary principles of creating space – form, geometry, material and construction – and their physical effects are studied and documented using prominent examples in architectural history and a number of buildings by Gion A. Caminada. The practical book describes countless physical construction phenomena and rules in a simple and clear way.
Effects of architecture
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The efforts of the Chair of Gion A. Caminada to address the energy problem in architecture in a fundamental way are impressively compiled in this publication. Sorted into 12 themes, the elementary principles of creating space – form, geometry, material and construction – and their physical effects are studied and documented using prominent examples in architectural history and a number of buildings by Gion A. Caminada. The practical book describes countless physical construction phenomena and rules in a simple and clear way.
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February 2024
February 2024
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Architectural Theory
Architectural Theory
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Carol Bishop made a pilgrimage across the United States in search of a way to express her deep connection to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her experience of Wright's architecture transcended a mere understanding of his design philosophy. In "Frank Lloyd Wright: The Romantic Spirit" Carol Bishop's paintings and photographs capture both the radiant energy and the(...)
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Carol Bishop made a pilgrimage across the United States in search of a way to express her deep connection to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her experience of Wright's architecture transcended a mere understanding of his design philosophy. In "Frank Lloyd Wright: The Romantic Spirit" Carol Bishop's paintings and photographs capture both the radiant energy and the(...)
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Frank Lloyd Wright : the romantic spirit
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Carol Bishop made a pilgrimage across the United States in search of a way to express her deep connection to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her experience of Wright's architecture transcended a mere understanding of his design philosophy. In "Frank Lloyd Wright: The Romantic Spirit" Carol Bishop's paintings and photographs capture both the radiant energy and the ephemeral quality of Wright's architecture. Bishop's work also reveals how Wright's architecture inspires thoughts and feelings about the harmony between nature and humanity.
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Carol Bishop made a pilgrimage across the United States in search of a way to express her deep connection to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her experience of Wright's architecture transcended a mere understanding of his design philosophy. In "Frank Lloyd Wright: The Romantic Spirit" Carol Bishop's paintings and photographs capture both the radiant energy and the ephemeral quality of Wright's architecture. Bishop's work also reveals how Wright's architecture inspires thoughts and feelings about the harmony between nature and humanity.
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January 1900, Los Angeles
January 1900, Los Angeles
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Architecture Monographs
Architecture Monographs
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Refurbishment manuel
Refurbishment manuel
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This book closes the gap between basic constructional literature and one-sided, highly specialized technical literature. it constitutes a practical planning aid on the subject of refurbishment, providing a basic introduction to the relevant aspects of building physics, fire protection, sustainability and energy, hazardous materials, construction materials for interior and(...)
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This book closes the gap between basic constructional literature and one-sided, highly specialized technical literature. it constitutes a practical planning aid on the subject of refurbishment, providing a basic introduction to the relevant aspects of building physics, fire protection, sustainability and energy, hazardous materials, construction materials for interior and(...)
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Refurbishment manuel
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This book closes the gap between basic constructional literature and one-sided, highly specialized technical literature. it constitutes a practical planning aid on the subject of refurbishment, providing a basic introduction to the relevant aspects of building physics, fire protection, sustainability and energy, hazardous materials, construction materials for interior and façade, historic preservation, and technical building equipment. It offers concrete tips on planning steps, methods of building analysis, and cost benchmarks, as well as clear constructional solutions with built projects as examples.
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This book closes the gap between basic constructional literature and one-sided, highly specialized technical literature. it constitutes a practical planning aid on the subject of refurbishment, providing a basic introduction to the relevant aspects of building physics, fire protection, sustainability and energy, hazardous materials, construction materials for interior and façade, historic preservation, and technical building equipment. It offers concrete tips on planning steps, methods of building analysis, and cost benchmarks, as well as clear constructional solutions with built projects as examples.
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September 2009
September 2009
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As Timothy Leary's tune-in-turn-on-drop-out message spread across the country, idealistic and anarchic enclaves mushroomed with names like Drop City and Morning Star - many experimenting with alternative forms of energy, recycling, and means of sustainability. For the first time, in rich documentary illustration material, these ephemeral spaces are brought together in(...)
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As Timothy Leary's tune-in-turn-on-drop-out message spread across the country, idealistic and anarchic enclaves mushroomed with names like Drop City and Morning Star - many experimenting with alternative forms of energy, recycling, and means of sustainability. For the first time, in rich documentary illustration material, these ephemeral spaces are brought together in(...)
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Spaced out: crash pads, hippie communes, infinity machines, and other radical environments of the psychedelic sixties
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As Timothy Leary's tune-in-turn-on-drop-out message spread across the country, idealistic and anarchic enclaves mushroomed with names like Drop City and Morning Star - many experimenting with alternative forms of energy, recycling, and means of sustainability. For the first time, in rich documentary illustration material, these ephemeral spaces are brought together in this book. Many of the photographs have never been published before. They are explained and displayed in detail by an extensive text by acclaimed author Alistair Gordon.
Spaced out: crash pads, hippie communes, infinity machines, and other radical environments of the psychedelic sixties
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As Timothy Leary's tune-in-turn-on-drop-out message spread across the country, idealistic and anarchic enclaves mushroomed with names like Drop City and Morning Star - many experimenting with alternative forms of energy, recycling, and means of sustainability. For the first time, in rich documentary illustration material, these ephemeral spaces are brought together in this book. Many of the photographs have never been published before. They are explained and displayed in detail by an extensive text by acclaimed author Alistair Gordon.
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April 2008
April 2008
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Architecture since 1900, Europe
Architecture since 1900, Europe
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Zumtobel group award 2010
Zumtobel group award 2010
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For many years now, the Zumtobel Group has assigned top priority to sustainability and energy efficiency in its products and their application. As the logical next step in this corporate commitment, the Austrian-based company has created the "Zumtobel Group Award for Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment". The award, organised by the curators Aedes(...)
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For many years now, the Zumtobel Group has assigned top priority to sustainability and energy efficiency in its products and their application. As the logical next step in this corporate commitment, the Austrian-based company has created the "Zumtobel Group Award for Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment". The award, organised by the curators Aedes(...)
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Zumtobel group award 2010
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For many years now, the Zumtobel Group has assigned top priority to sustainability and energy efficiency in its products and their application. As the logical next step in this corporate commitment, the Austrian-based company has created the "Zumtobel Group Award for Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment". The award, organised by the curators Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin, is designed to honour outstanding sustainable solutions in architecture and engineering that make a notable contribution to a liveable, sustainable and equitable future.
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For many years now, the Zumtobel Group has assigned top priority to sustainability and energy efficiency in its products and their application. As the logical next step in this corporate commitment, the Austrian-based company has created the "Zumtobel Group Award for Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment". The award, organised by the curators Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin, is designed to honour outstanding sustainable solutions in architecture and engineering that make a notable contribution to a liveable, sustainable and equitable future.
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December 2010
December 2010
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