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The Gated CityPlanning Practice and the Challenges of Urban Fragmentation in …
The book tells the story of the proliferation of gated communities and the privatisation of public life and public space in Mexico over the last three decades. Drawing on research from Lomas de Angelópolis in Puebla, one of the largest gated communities in the world, Emma Regina Morales explores why such fortified spaces have proved popular with middle-class households. Weaving together the m…
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The Architecture of UrbanityDesigning for Nature, Culture, and Joy
From one of today’s most inspired architects and urban advocates, a manifesto for architecture as a force for addressing our biggest social challenges The world is facing unprecedented challenges, from climate change and population growth, to political division and technological dislocation, to declining mental health and fraying cultural fabric. With most of the planet’s populatio…
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Advances in Hydrogen Production and Storage (AHPS)
Why is hydrogen so important, you ask? It's a rare gas, after all. Since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted several areas, hydrogen has fallen into the limelight. Read up on the functions of hydrogen in Towards Green Hydrogen Generation. A variety of issues and multidisciplinary approaches are presented about green hydrogen and related sectors. The book describes a gradual shift in hydrogen produc…
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Grand Designs at 25Game-changing designs from the iconic series
Grand Designs at 25 is the ultimate celebration of the greatest TV series on modern architecture and design in Britain. Featuring Kevin McCloud’s selection of the most game-changing constructions from the past 25 years,the bookexploressome of the most iconic – and challenging – builds ever seen on TV. From eco-builds to luxurious constructions,Grand Designshas undeniably imp…
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Designing Interiors
The latest edition of the groundbreaking introduction to interior design Designing Interiors serves as a comprehensive overview of the basic knowledge required to become a professional interior designer. As the field of interior design evolves, education and practice continue to emphasize solid expertise in designing for people, their environments, and a better quality of life for all. This re…
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Lotes sin dueñoDerecho de propiedad y abandono como problema urbano
Este libro problematiza la propiedad privada de lotes abandonados en ciudades con conflictividad por el suelo urbano y a la vivienda. Revisa críticamente el andamiaje jurídico y propone una herramienta legal a favor de la intervención del Estado.
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Reconstruction as Violence in Assad's Syria
A sustained critique of postwar reconstruction in Syria as a politically neutral process In 2011, emboldened by the Arab Spring, the Syrians rose up against their government. The Syrian regime used violence to suppress the protests, so that what began as pro-democracy protests eventually morphed into a civil war with heavy outside intervention. Today, the Assad regime has fallen, but large par…
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Building Systems for Interior Designers
BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS Make design decisions informed by technical and structural knowledge with this essential guide Professional interior design demands more than simply an understanding of aesthetic and artistic considerations; it also requires a detailed understanding of building systems and their interactions. Design decisions must account for mechanical and electrical…
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IslamesqueThe Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe's Medieval Monuments
Who really built Europe's finest Romanesque monuments? Abbots and bishops presiding over holy sites receive mentions aplenty throughout history, while their highly skilled creators remain anonymous. But the buildings speak for themselves.In this groundbreaking book, Middle East cultural historian Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, churches and castles across Eur…
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Barreras y puentesEl camino hacia la construcción de una planeación urbana …
Este libro reúne a connotados investigadores y profesionales que analizan los retos y oportunidades de la planeación urbana para incorporar consideraciones ambientales, desde una lógica de pensamiento distinta: la de la sostenibilidad. Los capítulos ofrecen una evaluación multidimensional de la planeación urbano-ambiental en nuestro contexto nacional, a partir de las distintas miradas que…
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