Daniel E. Williams. Sustainable Design. Ecology, architecture and planning. (анг. яз)

Understanding Architecture Through Drawing by Brian Edwards is an introduction to design and graphic techniques that will help the designer increase his or her understanding of buildings and places through drawing. For many people the camera has replaced the sketchbook but here the author argues that freehand drawing develops visual sensitivity and awareness of design. By combining design theory with practical lessons in drawing, the use of the s...

A beautifully illustrated guide to integrating functional structures as a design feature in buildings. Structure As Architecture provides readers with an accessible insight into the relationship between structure and architecture, focusing on the design principles that relate to both fields. Over one hundred case studies of contemporary buildings from countries across the globe including the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong and Austr...

Christopher Day Spirit and Place, - Architectural Press; 1St Edition edition (February 6, 2002), 253 pages 'Christopher Day's commitment to the creation of a sustainable environment is well known and, in many respects, beyond criticism.' Architect's Journal 'I have never read a book about architecture that so comfortably combines an intensely pragmatic approach with an innately spiritual understanding.' Resurgence Magazine 'This book is unusua...

Davidson, Cynthia and Ismail Serageldin. eds. 1995. Architecture Beyond Architecture. London: Academy Editions. More that 1,600 projects have been examined and debated since the Aga Khan Award for Architecture was founded in 1977 with the intention of exploring the direction of architectural projects in Muslim societies and encouraging a high standard of design. In this sixth cycle of the Award, twelve projects are premiated. Each is vastly diffe...

Architectural Press, 2001. - 164 Pages. 'Structure and Architecture' is an essential textbook for students and practitioners of architecture and structural engineering. MacDonald explains the basic principles of structure and describes the ranges of structure types in current use. Furthermore, the book links these topics directly with the activity of architectural design and criticism. An update of the first edition, 'Structure and Architecture...

Reaktion Books, 2007. - 304 p. The story of modernism in architecture is international, yet each country adopted the movement in its own unique way, inspired by individual artists and schools and in response to specific social needs and political pressures. Britain explores the British approach to modern architecture, and, with due regard for the separate identities of England, Scotland, and Wales, discusses British modernism from its beginnings...

Pomegranate Communications, 2000. - 296 Pages. Three hundred full-color illustrations and elucidating text showcase the work of the Taliesin Architects, a firm started by the students and coworkers of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright after his death in 1959. Guided by a desire to create buildings in harmony with nature; to make a positive contribution to the way people live; and to keep Wright's vision alive, this book offers an overview...

The McGraw Company, United States, 2003 - 705 c. The Essentials of Building Design-at Your Fingertips! Fully updated with the 2009 IBC International Building Code, this practical guide delivers the key data you need in every step of an architectural project-from initial planning and estimating through design and completion. The Architect's Portable Handbook, Fourth Edition, provides the latest code and cost information, along with a wealth of eas...

Reaktion Books, 2009 - 286 p. Set against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty, Brazil’s striking modernist architecture has long garnered international acclaim. But these well-known works are not fully reflective of the built environment of Brazil, and with this volume, Richard Williams unearths the rich architectural heritage of Brazil. Spanning from 1945 through today, the book examines Brazilian architecture beyond the works of renowne...

Zaha Hadid — Architecture and Design London, Design Museum, 2007 Заха Хадид (Zaha Hadid) — выдающийся архитектор иракского происхождения, на данный момент живет и работает в Великобритании. Она известна, как первая женщина архитектор, получившая Притцкеровскую премию (аналог Нобелевской премии в области архитектуры). Заха Хадид работает в стиле деконструктивизма, а здания, построенные ей, всегда хорошо узнаваемы. Кроме архитектуры Заха Хадид зани...