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Cross Laminated Timber A design stage primer

Cross Laminated Timber A design stage primer

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has long been heralded as a wonder material with a light environmental footprint high strength quick installation times and reduced waste – so why isn’t everyone using it? Delving into the key considerations including fire safety cost and value visual aspects planning feasibility and engineering this book is an essential companion to designing and delivering exemplar CLT buildings. Abundantly illustrated with over 130 colour images and in-depth case studies from around the world it will help the entire project team - whether design team constructor or clients - to better understand and build using a truly modern method of construction. Outlines key challenges as well as benefits of CLT including quality cost and environmental benefits risk reduction and health and safety benefits Presents lessons learnt to aid the development process from the earliest stages of design to production and assembly Accessible easy-to-read handbook format allows you to dip in and out investigating issues as necessary Multidisciplinary in approach with contributions from a range of practitioners | Cross Laminated Timber A design stage primer

GBP 45.00
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Lives in Architecture Terry Farrell

Lives in Architecture Terry Farrell

Terry Farrell is one of Britain’s most influential architects of the twenty-first century. Offering a compelling personal account of his life in architecture as an influential postmodern designer architect-planner and principal of a leading global practice this autobiography includes anecdotes and invaluable insights into Terry’s life and work from the 1940s to the present day. An inside view of what it’s like to be an architect at the top of his profession this book also highlights what it takes to develop a successful international practice. Offers the inside view of what it is like to be an architect at the top of his profession including insights into the defining projects and watershed moments of Sir Terry Farrell's career Provides the inside story on some of Terry Farrell’s most significant buildings and projects including Charing Cross Station The MI6 Building Alban Gate and Beijing South Railway Station Abundantly illustrated with over 80 images including personal photos and images of key buildings. | Lives in Architecture Terry Farrell

GBP 33.00
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Reworking the Workplace Connecting people purpose and place

Reworking the Workplace Connecting people purpose and place

The office has changed forever. Emerging from the pandemic the workplace has undergone its greatest disruption since the dawn of the service economy. Covid has rewritten the rule book about how when where and even why we work. How can investors developers designers operators and users of office buildings navigate this new climate of uncertainty to create successful places to work in the future? Reworking the Workplace delves into this changing landscape. Divided into three sections – People Purpose and Place – it identifies the emerging trends in the reworking of work culture and offers insights into innovations and ideas that will inform the workplace of tomorrow. In doing so it recognises the enduring importance of physical place for meaningful human connection and explores how this must be refocussed in an increasingly virtual world. Featuring over 50 international case studies including Amazon Fresh Brent Cross Town London Capita Springs Singapore Carrefour Diageo Disney King’s College London Mission Rock San Francisco Salesforce Virgin Money and WeWork Tackles topical workplace themes: hybrid working wellbeing ESG operationalising working experience value of place experience destinations physical/virtual interface and future cities Combines essential design guidance with up-to-date workplace thinking throughout. | Reworking the Workplace Connecting people purpose and place

GBP 45.00
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Colour and Create Architecture Georgie Finds a Home

Colour and Create Architecture Georgie Finds a Home

Introducing children to the visual language of architecture in a fun creative and engaging way this book is packed with scenes to colour recreate add to and finish off. Featuring scenes from terraces to tower blocks and from skyscrapers (real and imagined) to fantastical scenes featuring pirate ships jungle tree-houses and castles this book features simple activities to encourage children to use their imagination memory and learning/exploration observation (encouraging them to explore their surroundings the architecture around them and the everyday) as well as formulating opinions and responses. Showcasing an exciting array of cross sections axos plans isometrics birds eye views and cutaways this book conveys in an exciting and joyful way the many different aspects of architecture. Both playful and informative this book is an ideal gift for those seeking ways to promote child development in an enjoyable and creative way. Introduces children to the fundamentals of architecture and architectural design in a fun and creative way Aids child development encouraging creativity questioning and observation and helping to develop spatial awareness and dexterity A beautiful object in its own right this book is designed to be personalised and cherished by the user A catalyst to unlock children’s imaginations this book will change the way children see the world around them. | Colour and Create Architecture Georgie Finds a Home

GBP 9.99
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