The Modern Airport Terminal

New Approaches to Airport Architecture

By Brian Edwards

This comprehensive guide to the planning and design of airport terminals and their facilities covers all types of airport terminal found around the world and...

Published February 15th 2005 by Taylor and Francis.

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An Urban Approach To Climate Sensitive Design

Strategies for the Tropics

By Rohinton Emmanuel

The need to respond to the rapidly changing city climate is particularly urgent in the tropics where the urban transition is currently at its peak....

Published February 7th 2005 by Taylor and Francis.

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Performative Architecture

Beyond Instrumentality

Edited by Branko Kolarevic, Ali Malkawi

This book addresses the emergence of a new kind of architecture, in which building performance is a guiding design principle, adopting new performance-based priorities for...

Published December 17th 2004 by Routledge.

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Environmental Diversity in Architecture

Edited by Mary Ann Steane, Koen Steemers

This book takes the position that the dynamic of the architectural environment is a key aspect of good design, yet one which is not well...

Published September 16th 2004 by Routledge.

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Free-Standing Tension Structures

From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-Strut Systems

By Binbing Wang

Architects are constantly looking for new methods to create large indoor spaces unhindered by columns and other supports. Tensile and cable-strut structures are one method...

Published July 22nd 2004 by Taylor and Francis.

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Reliability and Optimization of Structural Systems

Proceedings of the 11th IFIP WG7.5 Working Conference, Banff, Canada, 2-5 November 2003

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Published July 1st 2004 by Taylor and Francis.

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Cities and Natural Process

A Basis for Sustainability

By Michael Hough

Cities and Natural Process is a discussion of the fundamental conflict in the perception of nature and an expression of the essential need for an...

Published April 22nd 2004 by Routledge.

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Architectural Design in Steel

By Mark Lawson, Peter Trebilcock

Steelwork offers the opportunity for architectural expression, as well as being structurally versatile and adaptable material. Good detailing is vital because it affects structural performance,...

Published December 18th 2003 by Taylor and Francis.

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DESIGNING BETTER BUILDING

Edited by Sebastian Macmillan

Published December 4th 2003 by Routledge.

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Designing Better Buildings

Edited by Sebastian Macmillan

Design is widely recognised as the key to improving the quality of the built environment. This well-illustrated book comprises fifteen chapters written by leading practitioners, clients,...

Published November 20th 2003 by Routledge.

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