From the targeted demolition of Mostars Stari-Most Bridge in 1993 to the physical and social havoc caused by the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, the history of cities is often a history of destruction and reconstruction. But what political and aesthetic criteria should guide us in the rebuilding of cities devastated by war and natural calamities? The title of this timely and inspiring new book...

The value of our building heritage is becoming more and more appreciated, and conservation work is now an important part of the construction industry's output and of undergraduate and postgraduates' construction courses. This textbook, written for architects and surveyors courses is designed to give an understanding of the main principles, materials...

Architectural Detailing, Second Edition is the new edition of the standard on architectural detailing,now greatly expanded with new instructional sections covering analysis and modification of existing details and design of new details, both basic and advanced. It tells readers how to design details that will not leak water or air, will control the flows of heat and water vapor...

An extensively updated new edition of a classic architectural text. Today's most comprehensive compendium of architectural drawing types and methods, both hand drawn and computer generated, "Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods" remains a one-of-a-kind visual reference and an outstanding source of guidance and inspiration for students and professionals at every level.

Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a question about building design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details...

This major survey of structural design supplies the fundamental information for architects and builders to establish the structural concept for a building and deal with structural issues . Using diagrams, models, computer simulations, case studies, and exercises, the book weaves together a comprehensive narrative that makes selecting&#160

A new edition of the classic visual reference to the principles of architectureFor more than 30 years, the beautifully illustrated Architecture: Form, Space&Order has been the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. This Third Edition now includes a companion CD-ROM featuring interactive digital models created by Professor Ching...

Austrian architecture is marked by a high degree of variety, which calls out again and again for the taking of an inventory. Using ten thematic and chronological episodes, this book invites the reader on an expedition through the Austrian architecture of the last 150 years: Prologue, Red Vienna, Landscape, Power, Reconstruction, International, System, Utopia, Collage, and The Present Day.