A book with Augmented Reality which allows you to enjoy the 3D images, Games, Music and much more surprises behind each page. Braving these stories you will sail undiscovered seas, dive to the depths of the ocean and traverse wonderful and remote territories. You will come face-to-face with gorillas, toast your flagon with Vikings and marvel at the extraordinary treasures of Asia. Our fifteen adventurers (Jacques Cartier, Marco Polo, Roald Amundsen, Christopher Columbus, Jacques Cousteau, David Livingston, Francis Drake, Mary Kingsley, Alexander Humboldt, Ibn Battuta, James Cook, Erik the Red, Vasco da Gama, Amelia Earhart and Dian Fossey), will inspire you to do some exploration of your own!
A book with Augmented Reality which allows you to enjoy the 3D images, Games, Music and much more surprises behind each page. The observation and study of the heavens have fascinated every civilisation; some even believed that our planet was the centre of the universe. Today, we know that Earth is just a tiny point in our immense universe.
Brick and stone have been used in architecture for a centuries and are favoured by architects for their unique properties. In recent years, with the development of new technologies, the variety of brick and stone materials has been greatly extended.
This superbly illustrated book discusses masonry in two sections addressing brick and stone respectively, and goes further into detailed classification. The projects are elaborately selected and analysed, each presented with photos, drawings and narratives. Also included is a summary of the current state and future of the application of brick and stone in architecture, providing readers with a new understanding of masonry in the 21st century.
Passive energy-saving technology uses non-mechanical equipment interventions to reduce a building's energy consumption. The book selects various cases to analyse their energy-saving features and shows readers some most representative passive energy-saving technologies at present, including rational orientation, building construction, building envelope, and openings for natural ventilation. It leads readers to have a comprehensive view of passive architecture from programming to design.
This is a collection of 101 fantastic children book designs from 77 brillant illustrators/authors, equipped with plain language illustrations. It introduces the theoretical basis for the creation of children's books and offers a practical guide to those who work in this field.
One of the most commonly used elements in contemporary architecture, concrete can often seem cold and grey, rough and lifeless. However, when combined with other elements, such as wood, glass or metal, concrete can become on a much more vibrant and appealing material that can be used to create truly spectacular projects.
Filled with excellent full-colour photography and detailed architectural plans, this book approaches the use of concrete in architecture from a new perspective. Through presentation and analysis of real-life projects, readers will gain a new understanding of this popular material.
This book explores the varied ways in which wood is used in contemporary architecture, showcasing a wide selection of architectural achievements from across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. These buildings serve a wide range of purposes, from housing to schools, museums and auditoriums, to sports complexes or cultural centres. This is proof, if any were needed, of just how important wood is in architecture today, as either a structural building material or a form of cladding, opening up new horizons for clients and architects alike. The introduction takes a detailed analytical look at the different functions played by wood in modern-day architectural design, and in a world where solutions to climate-related challenges are a longawaited necessity. The ensuing chapters zoom in on a generous selection of buildings, along with sketches, layouts, cross-sections, and detailed execution plans, illustrating the importance of wood in building the architecture of the future through the myriad possibilities it offers, not only to architects and their clients, but also to architecture critics and historians.
Sheet metal (aluminium sheet, aluminium-plastic panel, colour steel plate, copper plate, stainless steel plate, etc.) is extensively used in architecture due to its multiple advantages: it is environmentally friendly due to its high recovery percentage; its diversity in colours and forms enables various complex geometry patterns and textures; its weather resistance ability and durability can adapt to most buildings' requirements. It is also capable of achieving different visual effects: smooth aluminium sheet and stainless steel plate reflect the beauty of modern technology, while copper plate realises the integration of the present and the past.
Chapters included provide basic information on steel, aluminium and copper, zinc and titanium which are then further classified by the metal's specific forms. Through analysis, images, detailed drawings and informative text, it illustrates the characteristics of metal and its application. It’s a practical reference for architects and other readers alike interested in the application of metal in architectural design.
The history of glassmaking can be traced back to 3500 BC in Mesopotamia and it is the Romans who first used glass in architecture. With the development of technology, glass has become a common material in contemporary architecture. There are glass ceramics, polished wire glass, groove glass, glass tiles etc. With diversified surface treatments, such as enameling, acid embossing, sandblasting, and screen printing, there seems to be endless choices for architectural design. This book introduces various glass types individually and uses photos, detailed drawings, and well-organized text to analyze and showcase the application of glass and structural details. With systematic content and a great source of information, this book can serve as a great reference for readers.
GUO Zhun, architect, master of architecture from Tsinghua University, founder and principal of Beijing Coast design studio. GUO has nearly twenty years of experience practicing in architectural and interior design industry, and has developed his architectural philosophy - Back to Nature Design. His work can be easily identified with a highly personal touch, and he has been playing a leading role in architectural and interior design in China. His projects can be found across the world, all following his philosophy, in which Chinese culture is the core and is hoped to be acknowledged by architects worldwide.
My Courtyard is an enticing and inspiring book providing a glimpse of the rich and myriad world of courtyard gardens from across the globe. Filled with beautiful images from projects inspired by individual characters of their clients and designers, this book is a visual treat for not only professionals, but also anyone who is interested in design.
As a collection of 31 vertical greening and roof garden projects, the book aims to review developments of eco-cities in China in recent years. All these projects are selected carefully and presented with photos, drawings and narratives to demonstrate the design process, conception, and installation/realisation in a professional way. Besides, important elements and factors that will have an impact on vertical landscaping are discussed in detail. It will be a useful guide to help vertical greening practitioners around the world to learn from experiences and lessons in China.
The book is a collection of corrugated paper packaging & structure design solutions. They are not only easy-to-carry packages; they are designed to be unconventional bags/boxes with impressive graphics to communicate message of the brand. Corrugated paper packaging plays an important role in establishing brand identity, and is inevitably associated with brand image and attraction. The book will draw you into an exhibition of outstanding corrugated paper packaging designs. The packaging structures are presented with expanded views to give reference for the professionals.
Since nursery education has been highly valued these days, there is a growing demand for 'children-centred' kindergarten designs. But it is a challenging task for designers to create a kindergarten that can meet conventional needs and benefit children's physical and mental development as it requires not only excellent professional skills but a thorough understanding of educational venue. Knowledge of children's psychology is sometimes necessary. It places the designers of a kindergarten in face of many unexpected problems during the process.
During Florence Design Week 2017, an exhibition on contemporary architecture in China named "Rise of the Orient" was organized by Meizhu Jianwen Studio, together with Arch College and Arch Archives, two organizations representing the cutting-edge pioneers of the New Media in China.
In this exhibition, 22 projects from different regions in China were presented, and seven international architects were invited to interpret the designs from a Western perspective. The difference in cultural backgrounds made the exhibition and its interpretation an interesting event for communication and exchange.
Contemporary Architecture in China Rise of the Orient 2017 relates directly to this exhibit and the interpretation of the 22 projects that were part of this event.
Living Wall: Jungle the Concrete 2 is the second, updated edition of Living Wall: Jungle the Concrete and is a compilation of recent projects as well as revisions to many of the technical drawings and data associated with the projects detailed in the first edition.
Chapter-by-chapter, this book teaches readers how to install their own Green Wall step-by-step, including instructional details from the beginning stages of a project (including site assessment) to middle stage details such as plant selection, waterproofing, installing suitable lighting, and irrigation and plant nutrition systems to the final stage when maintenance and other similar activities are discussed.
Projects included in this book are accompanied by a detailed plant list. New concepts and new technologies associated with the Green Wall Concept are also introduced.
The term Advanced Materials refers to newly developed material with better performance than traditional ones. It includes things like power-generating and breathing membranes, self-cleaning carbon fibre structures, and photovoltaic panels, all of which have been gradually introduced into contemporary architectural design.
This book covers a wide range of state-of-the-art materials and discusses their application and future development in architectural design. Each project is carefully analysed using full-colour photographs, detailed drawings and informative text. As a practical reference book, it provides readers with a comprehensive understanding about the current application of advanced materials in architectural design.
The book brings flexible creative thinking through the analysis of the elements of the font, the grid, etc, including a more detailed design method through the interviews with famous designers. Magazine Design will bring a spark of inspiration through the display of more than 100 successful cases.
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