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"Architecture : nineteenth and twentieth centuries" by Henry-Russell Hitchcock. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and...
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For tens of thousands of gardeners, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden is the most useful and frequently consulted book in their gardening libraries. This new edition is an even more effective ally in their quest to create a beautiful, healthy, well-maintained perennial garden.
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El presente documento expone el desarrollo del trabajo de grado para optar al título de magíster de la maestría en Construcción, de la Facultad de Artes de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, titulado: "Reforzamiento estructural sismo resistente de viviendas informales en Bogotá. Criterios para predeterminar las posibilidades de financiación de reforzamiento frente a reconstrucción, a partir de casos específicos". Reforzamiento estructural...
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Casa popular colombiana es una expresión sintética que ampara una enorme variedad de formas construidas, representativas de la riqueza geográfica y cultural del país. Cada región tiene tradiciones habitacionales plasmadas en sus casas. Hay respuestas al clima tropical cálido y también al frío de las tierras altas. Hay herencias culturales algunas de las cuales provienen de muchos siglos atrás. Hay casas modernas o modernizadas en las que...
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Las intervenciones urbanas en la ciudad, el campo, las áreas periféricas o límites se han constituido en un referente importante por las articulaciones que se demandan entre el territorio intervenido para el continuo crecimiento y desarrollo urbano o rural. Esta obra aborda las aproximaciones conceptuales realizadas en torno al concepto del ecotono urbano, llamado también espacio de transición entre ecosistemas dicotómicos o disímiles, construido...
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Propuestas para desarrollar proyectos inmobiliarios surgen constantemente. "Gestar" un proyecto es sin duda el sueño de todo profesional recién egresado, pero es también la preocupación constante de la empresa consolidada con muchos años de experiencia. Sin embargo, la mayoría de esas iniciativas se quedan por el camino y muy pocas son las que vemos finalmente como realizaciones arquitectónicas. Un importante bagaje de conocimientos técnicos,...
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Principios, herramientas e implementación de Lean Construction aborda el desarrollo de los sistemas de producción desde la producción artesanal, su evolución hacia la producción en masa, hasta el cambio radical del paradigma de producción en el siglo con el modelo Toyota en Japón, cuyas bases fueron utilizadas para proponer la teoría "transformación-flujo-valor" en la construcción. Se describen algunas herramientas enmarcadas en los principios...
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Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details-overwhelmingly more than architects need to know to know on any given day. The Architecture Reference & Specification Book contains vital information that's essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes, in a format that is small enough to carry anywhere. It distills the data provided in standard architectural volumes and is an easy-to-use...
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Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details, overwhelmingly more than architects need to know to know on any given day. The updated and revised edition of Architecture Reference & Specification contains vital information that's essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes, all in a format that is small enough to carry anywhere. It distills the data provided in standard architectural...
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BUYING PROPERTY: BUILDING A HOME? READ THIS FIRST
This engaging and practical guide will teach you How To Design Your Dream Home (In 25 Years or Less!) Learn how to save time and money, avoid common mistakes, choose the best location, plan your space and layout efficiently, design customer storage and organization, and so much more! Reduce regrets at the project's end and make it easier on you, your builder/contractor, and your architect (if you...
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Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside--a reminder of turbulent times past. Exploring English Castles provides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true...
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"Introduction to Japanese Architecture Styles: Guide to Japanese Home Design Concepts" is a comprehensive exploration of the captivating world of Japanese architectural aesthetics. This illuminating guide unravels the intricate threads of Japan's architectural heritage, delving into traditional and modern design elements that define the nation's unique style. From the graceful simplicity of Shoji screens to the harmonious integration of nature in...
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Architecture is an art form that provides both function and beauty. Each architect brings something uniquely distinct to his or her work. Learning what makes an architectural work or the body of an architect's work unique is difficult to deconstruct. This book provides behind the scenes insight into the work of 100 top international designers through the deconstruction of 1000 architectural details and projects. An unrivaled sourcebook for ideas,...
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Get the Summary of Katherine Clarke's Billionaires' Row in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In Billionaires' Row, Katherine Clarke reveals the captivating story of how, in just a few years, the ruthless real-estate impresarios behind these "supertalls" lining 57th Street turned what was once a run-down strip of Midtown into the most exclusive street on Earth, as legendary Trump-era veterans...
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"A selected, fully open, and deep assemblage, that carries the explicit intent of outlining, conceptual and practical verifications, on critical views and specific projects, concerning the actual architecture in the Latin American territory.
The book intends to communicate a targeted objective, to circumscribe a segment, a series of observations and actions in architecture. However, it is a selected, fully open, and deep fragment, outlining conceptual...
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First published in 1936, this volume contains a classic treatise on French architecture, focusing on the period between 1494 and 1794. French architecture ranks high among France's many accomplishments, and this fascinating exploration of its history and development describes some of the most notable examples and designers in the country's colourful history. Not to be, missed by those with an interest in European architecture and history in general....
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