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Verb CrisisVerb #06
Verb Crisis examines architectural solutions to the extraordinary conditions of an increasingly dense and interdependent world.It presents innovative projects and research through original photos, essays, and exclusive interviews with key figures from architecture and urban planning to environmental, economic, and global affairs. Confronted by shifting densities and uncharted urban transformati…
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- 9781945150562
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- 1 online resource (288 pages)
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Bombs, Buildings and Shelters Arp for the Home
A handbook on air-raid protection measures, shelters, and the effects of bombs on residential buildings. Based on a series of lectures given at the request of the Columbia University Civilian Defense Council that dealt with some aspects of civil air-raid protection of interest to home owners.
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Adapting Cities to Sea Level RiseGreen and Gray Strategies
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy floods devastated coastal areas in New York and New Jersey. In 2017, Harvey flooded Houston. Today in Miami, even on sunny days, king tides bring fish swimming through the streets in low-lying areas. These types of events are typically called natural disasters. But overwhelming scientific consensus says they are actually the result of human-induced climate change and ir…
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Forms and Functions of Twentieth-Century ArchitectureVolume Ii: the Principle…
Studies the principles of composition in architecture during the 20th century such as; balance, scale, style, color and types of construction.
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- 9780231882446
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Artful Rainwater DesignCreative Ways to Manage Stormwater
Stormwater management as art? Absolutely. Rain is a resource that should be valued and celebrated, not merely treated as an urban design problem—and yet, traditional stormwater treatment methods often range from ugly to forgettable. Artful Rainwater Design shows that it's possible to effectively manage runoff while also creating inviting, attractive landscapes. This beautifully illustr…
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Foundation Design and Practice. an Economic View
Examines the building of a foundation from the inception of the idea to the finished structure by looking at the engineering problems and questions of safety and suitability.
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- 9780231882514
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Creating Green RoadwaysIntegrating Cultural, Natural, and Visual Resources in…
Roads and parking lots in the United States cover more ground than the entire state of Georgia. And while proponents of sustainable transit often focus on getting people off the roads, they will remain at the heart of our transportation systems for the foreseeable future. In Creating Green Roadways, James and Matthew Sipes demonstrate that roads don't have to be the enemy of sustainability: the…
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Forms and Functions of Twentieth-Century Architecture. Volume I. the Elements…
Examines architecture in the 20th century by looking at the elements of building and structure as well as arches, vaults, roofs, gutters, and floors.
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- 9780231882460
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Dream Play BuildHands-On Community Engagement for Enduring Spaces and Places
The room is dim, the chairs are in perfectly lined rows. The city planner puts up a color-coded diagram of the street improvement project, dreading the inevitable angry responses. Jana loves her community and is glad to be able to attend the evening meeting, and she has a lot of ideas for community change. But she has a hard time hearing, and can't see the diagrams clearly. She leaves early. It…
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Forms and Functions of Twentieth-Century Architecture Volume III Building Types
Looks at 20th century architecture by focusing on buildings for residence including houses, apartments, hotels, camps and dormitories and buildings for gatherings including churches, theaters, and auditoriums. Also looks at buildings for education and government.
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- 9780231882453
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