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Durability in Construction: Traditions and Sustainability in 21st Century Architecture
R Economakis
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Description for Durability in Construction: Traditions and Sustainability in 21st Century Architecture
Paperback. Includes thoughts and experiences from contemporary architects who promote durability in their buildings. This book demonstrates real examples of construction projects with photographs and informative essays. It features experts who highlight the principles, materials and techniques behind durable architecture. Editor(s): Economakis, Richard. Num Pages: 224 pages, full colour throughout, includes photographs. BIC Classification: AMCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 224 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1166.
This book includes thoughts and experiences from contemporary architects who promote durability in their buildings. It demonstrates real examples of construction projects with superb photographs and informative essays. It features experts who highlight the principles, materials and techniques behind durable architecture. For centuries the idea of durability was central to the practice of architecture. Today ephemeral, short term construction has become normative; it is legislated and rolled into a system that integrates the parameters of the modern building industry with comfort and safety regulations, efficiency and fiscal return but which makes no allowance for endurance and longevity. With the topic ... Read more
This book includes thoughts and experiences from contemporary architects who promote durability in their buildings. It demonstrates real examples of construction projects with superb photographs and informative essays. It features experts who highlight the principles, materials and techniques behind durable architecture. For centuries the idea of durability was central to the practice of architecture. Today ephemeral, short term construction has become normative; it is legislated and rolled into a system that integrates the parameters of the modern building industry with comfort and safety regulations, efficiency and fiscal return but which makes no allowance for endurance and longevity. With the topic ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Papadakis Dist A C
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
1166g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Newbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906506551
SKU
V9781906506551
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-40
Reviews for Durability in Construction: Traditions and Sustainability in 21st Century Architecture
For anyone who wants to know how the sustainability debate can lead to a world of better buildings and places, this is an essential read.
Robert Adam, author; practicing architect
Robert Adam, author; practicing architect