Since the release of 1000 x European Architecture in 2006, theworld of architecture has gone through some major changes: in themidst of a seemingly unstoppable building boom the banking crisisdescended on the world economy in 2008, but since 2010 a spirit ofoptimism has taken hold again. A completely new impact for theworld of architecture, which is gaining in significance, is the Web2.0 and the rapidly increasing influence of social media. Thevehement debates about style at the end of the 20th century havefaded away, instead the questions of quality in execution, valenceof the material and especially ecological sustainability have movedto the foreground of the discussions. The new edition of thebestseller 1000 x European Architecture presents the Europeanbuilding culture during this tumultuous time with 1000 new projectsfrom the last five years.

Examine the standard procedures making up the life cycle of a design and build project in the latest publication in the Architecture in Practice Series. Author Andrew Mark Thomas provides commentary on the procurement route, specifics of design and build, and the documents which make up this environment. He then describes the process of tendering, how the contractor runs the project, the specific JCT conditions of contract, the consultants roles, and a who s who of those involved in the project. Interspersed among this information are illustrated case studies demonstrating how Design and Build works in various countries.

This Building Type Basics book provides an accessible guide to the essentials of designing these specialized environments—including the underlying issues of financing, feasibility, and the diverse roles of the design and construction team, sponsor, banks, impresario, and manager. Complete with a wealth of de*ive floor plans, diagrams, photographs, and case studies, it features need-to-know information on design including such technical topics as lighting, acoustics, and materials.

“clearly organized and very well written，This book is a treasure，and is a pleasure to read”Ethology。 “Hansell’s book contains loads of information that will be both helpful to the scientist and interesting to the enthusiast，it is thorough，engaging，and fun to read。Hansell’s book will be enjoyed by students of ornithology，animal behavior，ecology，and evolutionary biology。It will become a valuable part of the collections of university libraries，professional ornithologists，and those generally enthusiastic about all things avian。”Auk “Well written，provides and excellent overview，Of interest to anyone with a passion for evolutionary biology，the book describes fascinating works of engineering and architecture，bird nests are beautiful and serve their purpose well。 The same can also be said of this book。”Nature “This is a comprehensive and stimulating volume for students and professional researchers in ecology，evolution，and ornithology at m

"In presenting us with a vision of organic exuberance andhuman delight, which ecology and ecological design promise to openup for us, McHarg revives the hope for a better world." --LewisMumford *"This century's most influential landscape architecturebook." --Landscape Architecture *In the twenty-five years since it first took the academicworld by storm, Design With Nature has done much to redefine thefields of landscape architecture, urban and regional planning, andecological design. It has also left a permanent mark on the ongoingdiscussion of mankind's place in nature and nature's place inmankind within the physical sciences and humanities. Described byone enthusiastic reviewer as a "user's manual for our world,"Design With Nature offers a practical blueprint for a new,healthier relationship between the built environment and nature. Inso doing, it provides nothing less than the scientific, technical,and philosophical foundations for a mature civilization that will,as Lewis Mumford ecsta

Public urban spaces vary widely in type, form and size, encompassing plazas, squares and streetscapes. They serve pedestrians and flaneurs, accommodate street life in all its vibrant variations and represent the cities and towns themselves. On the one hand they are transit spaces or crossroads, while on the other hand they provide opportunities to linger or stage events. This volume features recent projects from all continents, showing the different approaches and solutions to this sophisticated design task at the intersection of architecture, landscape design and urban planning. Hardly any other area of spatial design offers such functional and formal diversity as does the design of urban spaces.

This volume, the third in the series, showcases a collection of twenty-first century hotels, including a number of Europe s top-class hotels, many of which have been spruced up with recent renovation work. Also included are several classic grand hotels and brand new hotels in Asia, where the hotel scene is undergoing rapid growth. Features hotels in Austria, Italy, France, the UK, Japan, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore and Cambodia. Also available in the series: Vol. 1: Interior & Amenity Design ISBN 10: 4309800017 ISBN 13: 9784309800011 %35.00 Vol. 2: Super Suite Interior ISBN 10: 430900025 ISBN 13: 9784309800028 %35.00 Vol. 4: Resort Hotel Interior ISBN 10: 4309800041 ISBN 13: 9784309800042 %35.00 Vol. 5: American Hotel Interior Designers Hotel Interior ISBN 10: 430980005X ISBN 13: 9784309800059 %35.00 Vol. 6: Restaurant Interior ISBN 10: 4309800068 ISBN 13: 9784309800066 %35.00

Between these covers lies a collection of homes that range from the wildly eccentric to the downright gorgeous. In many parts of Asia, where design is still viewed as a luxury, these funky abodes are proof that even in the most oppressive and conservative societies, design will survive. Immerse yourself in luscious, inspiring photographs and poetic text, which go behind the doors and into the lives and loves of the designers and occupants. Oozing with design appeal and overflowing with personality, these homes are the materialisation of the designers' dedication to detail and refusal to conform to the norm, and the very embodiment of its occupants' personalities. Take a tour with us as we seek out individual homes in Asia that break out of the norm and pile on the style. From tiny apartments to spacious bungalows, these projects are bursting at the seams with style and personality. 作者简介： KELLEY CHENG-PERSONAL PROFILE:Graduated with two degrees from the National University of

In recent years the lines that define the characteristics of the modern house have lost the severity that distinguished them in the past. Although the uses that a home must fulfil–cooking, relaxation, personal hygiene, interaction with other people, etc.–remain the same as ever, the solutions for tackling them are now very different and diverse. As a result, no specific formula can be established to define how a home should be. This book shows crossfire of examples of international designers, which have drafted houses with many considerations in mind. Adaptation to the terrain and the climate, the budget and the needs of its future inhabitants has been born in mind. As well the home’s three indispensable areas (the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom) have been focused. For example the bathroom is presented in multifarious variations: Either a functional space is apart or it can occupy a privileged spot alongside the garden, with large windows, spread itself out inside the house to such and extent that the ba

An essential reference for homeowners and design professionalsalike

This book celebrates established icons, newly discovered gemsand contemporary masterworks that represent the highest expressionof Scandinavian design and response to their environment. Fiftyprojects are featured in detail, ordered according to the way inwhich different light conditions have imparted particular qualitieson the buildings. Henry Plummer treats his subject from a uniquelyauthoritative perspective in which his words resonate directly withhis artfully taken images. Books that give a true sense of themagical light that have shaped great buildings are rare: this is apublication to savour. Nine chapters present established icons,newly discovered gems and contemporary masterworks, according tothe way in which different light conditions have impartedparticular qualities to buildings. Among the buildings featured areArne Jacobsens town hall in Arhus, Denmark, Alvar Aaltos VillaMairea in Finland, Klas Anshelms Malmo Konsthall in Sweden, andmany others. Each chapter features an introduction, which tracest

This publication presents a fresh look into the privatedwellings of the most exciting creative talents in Parisindividuals from the music, fashion, design, film and art worlds.The 27 properties photographed exclusively for the book are looselyarranged by their location across the city's grooviest, on-the-edgearrondissements from the elevated bohemianism of the Left Bank tothe trendy Marais and the edgier Belleville and 13th and reflectthe cosmopolitan melting pot that influences Paris' design trends.Aimed at an urban audience who dream of revamping their city crashpads, or who want to inject glamour into their personal spaces,"New Paris Style" is packed with creative and inspiring ideas, forwherever you live.

OMA’s design for the Seattle Public Library--one of the firm’s most heavily anticipated projects to date--begins with a radical rethinking of the very nature of the library。If the library exists today as a threatened sanctuary，it has been done in by its own stubborn reliance on one kind of literacy and its consequent blindness to other emerging forms that increasingly dominate our culture，especially the huge efficiencies and pleasures of visual intelligence。Rather than merely package this traditional institution in a new way，OMA has completely reinvented it，transforming it wholeheartedly into a site able to aggressively orchestrate the coexistence of all available technologies for collecting，condensing，distributing，reading，and manipulating information。The library will no longer be loyal to the book。In more architectural terms，the $156 million building has an angular，meshlike glass and metal skin that surrounds a series of floating public spaces：a kid’s area at the bottom；

This practical guide to the business side of landscape design helps minimize errors and improve both productivity and profits. Developed specifically for landscape architects, Landscape Design Documentation includes detailed plan checking, quality control information, case studies and tools for every aspect of the business, including company structure, design process, data collection, construction, closeout, and more. This indispensable book and CD-ROM package is ideal whether you re a professional in landscape architecture, architecture, or urban planning; studying for the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam; enrolled in a professional practice, design, and construction course; or part of an agency or firm working with landscape architects.

Hotels around the world will offer a 'Presidential Suite' or 'Royal Suite' for the use of VIP guests. Some of these suites are larger than 1000 square metres, and some provide special security measures. In London, the famous Claridge's Hotel has a Royal Suite that's used by the British Royal Family so often that it s been given the nickname 'Buckingham Palace Annex'. During a two-week period when President Reagan stayed in the Presidential Suite in New York's landmark Waldorf Towers, the floors above and below his suite were kept empty, and the ceilings, floors and walls were carefully checked for listening devices. it is said that for security reasons, Reagan slept in an adjoining room, rather than the master bedroom. A top-class Presidential Suite may include a private lobby, a drawing room with attached toilet, a dining/meeting room, a library/study, a main bedroom with attached bath, a second bedroom with attached bath, guest bedrooms and other facilities. This lavishly illustrated publication

What brings a home to life is the quest underlying the 22 spectacular houses in this volume. Hundreds of color photographs and floor plans show how the per-sonality of each design is as important as its technical aspects. This collection takes us behind the fa,cades into the minds of the architects in charge, leaving no facet unexplored. Undeniably contemporary, these projects were chosen for their ability to inspire, to break away from the norm. Every page of this book is thoroughly documented and profusely illustrated with full-color photographs, of-fering a wealth of information for architects, builders, or laypersons interested in new forms of domestic architecture.