Architectural Press; 2 edition

Christopher Cuttle

Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Architectural Press; 2 edition (November 20, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750687681
ISBN-13: 978-0750687683

Lighting by Design provides guidance on where to find inspiration for lighting ideas, how to plan the technical detail and how to execute the plan to create safe, effective and beautiful schemes.

Christopher Cuttle's unique three level approach uses Observation, Visualisation and Realisation as the means to achieve these aims. Cuttle is a well known figure in the UK, US and Australia and New Zealand, with a wealth of experience of both teaching and practice.

This new edition is fully updated and produced in full colour with many new diagrams and photographs. It will be immensely useful to professional and student architects, interior designers and specialist lighting designers.

* Benefit from Cuttle's extensive knowledge, experience and enthusiasm
* A technical guide that provides a thorough explanation of lighting theory
* Now with full colour images for clearer demonstration of key points

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Daylighting, Architecture and Health: Building Design Strategies

Author: Mohamed Boubekri

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Architectural Press (October 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750667249
ISBN-13: 978-0750667241


Daylighting, Architecture and Health examines the relationship between natural light in buildings and human health, considering both psychological and physiological issues and bringing together a range of research in the field.

As we are becoming increasingly conscious of global warming and pushing towards energy efficiency in buildings, the book examines the question of daylighting from the perspective of the health of building occupants. It gathers and reviews all the latest and pertinent medical and architectural research related to natural light, or lack thereof, and its effect on people.

* Documents medical research findings which establish a link between light quality and health
* Considers design strategies for increasing daylight in buildings
* Develops understanding and awareness of the importance of natural light in buildings

Daylighting, Architecture and Health: Building Design Strategies is a timely and essential text for professional architects and all others concerned with the effects of daylighting on health, architecture and building design.

* Outlines appropriate design strategies for increasing daylight in buildings
* Demonstrates a link between light quality and health and explains the importance of natural light in buildings
* Brings together the latest medical and architectural research on this important topic

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The Classical Orders of Architecture

By Robert Chitham
Publisher: Architectural Press
Number Of Pages: 232
Publication Date: 2004-12-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750661240
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750661249

Book Description:
This is the only publication that presents a modern interpretation
of the Classical Orders. The new edition of this successful title
now includes the proportions in both metric and imperial measurements
to make the orders more accessible and to provide a valuable
reference for designers.
The inclusion of both 100-part and 96-part systems of proportion is
underpinned by an essay on James Gibbs - one of the 18th century
authors of standardized proportioning systems - and his influence in
America. Along with additional plates, this book gives a
clear introduction to those not familiar with the classical genre and
is an easy to follow guide which assists architects, interior designers
and conservators with the quality of their design.
1. The only detailed contemporary guide to the classical orders
available
2. Presents the proportioning system in both metric and imperial for
ease of understanding
3. An easily accessible introduction to the subject

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Introduction to Residential Layout

By Mike Biddulph

Publisher: Architectural Press
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: 2006-12-20
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750662050
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750662055
Binding: Paperback

Book Description:

Introduction to Residential Layout is ideal for students and practitioners of urban design, planning, engineering, architecture and landscape seeking a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of designing and laying out residential areas.

Mike Biddulph provides a clear and coherent framework from which he offers comprehensive practical advice for designers of housing developments. Referring to a wealth of international examples, this is a richly illustrated, accessible resource covering the whole range of issues that should be considered by
anyone engaging in the planning and design of a new residential scheme.

A successful residential development must work on many levels - financial, social and environmental. This book includes analysis of commercial viability, the importance of place making, environmental sustainability and designing accessibility. Mike Biddulph details successful approaches to designing out crime and maximising permeability as part of an integrated approach to urban design.

Highly illustrated throughout, this work will show you how to turn design aspirations and principles into practical design solutions. Written without preconceptions, Introduction to Residential Design
highlights the strengths and weaknesses of particular design solutions to encourage both depth of thought and creativity.

Mike Biddulph is Senior Lecturer in Urban Design at Cardiff University

* The only textbook that provides practical design advice sourced from principles of residential layout design
* Comprehensive coverage of urban design theory gives an ideal introduction to the subject
* Encompasses sustainability, accessibility and holistic design - all the key concerns in designing the built environment

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Architects Sketches: Dialogue and Design

Architects Sketches: Dialogue and Design
By Kendra Schank Smith

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• Publisher: Architectural Press
• Number Of Pages: 152
• Publication Date: 2008-07-04
• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750682264
• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750682268
• Binding: Hardcover

Concepts from architects minds evolve through sketches and as a mode of transference are conveyed to the finished building. This book compares qualities of sketches to reveal unique approaches to the instruments of thinking in which all architects engage. It provides new insight into the relationship between architectural sketches and the process of creative manipulation. Sketches comprise a thinking mechanism, and through the qualities of ambiguity, quickness and change, they initiate a dialogue for architects. As a medium to facilitate communication, recording, discovery and evaluation, their pertinence lies in their ability to exhibit both the precise and the imprecise. Exploring four related theoretical approaches, play, memory-imagination-fantasy, caricature and the grotesque, the book shows how imprecision stimulates imagination to conceive new forms in the dialogue of architectural sketches.

* Beautifully presented work with a wealth of illustrations
* Uses examples from architects past and present to show the evolution of the architectural sketch
* Describes the use of simple sketches to convey complex abstract ideas

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