The task of accommodating the unprecedented increase in the number of urban dwellers in developing countries and improving their living standards poses a major challenge not only for urban developm…
"Color plays a vital role in architecture, influencing perceptions, emotions, and spatial experiences. This study explores the application of color in architectural design, examining its impact on …
"More than 35% new material, including more than 80 new color and black-and-white illustrations. * Addresses new topics, such as light and health, ADA criteria and issues, value engineering, compu…
"Analysis and Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations is a significant new resource to the engineering principles used in the analysis and design of both shallow and deep, load-bearing foundations f…
This comprehensive guide focuses on the design of cold-formed steel structures in buildings, adhering to the Eurocode 3 standards, particularly EN 1993-1-3. The book covers essential theoretical ba…
Structural Condition Assessment, edited by Robert T. Ratay, is a comprehensive resource on evaluating the condition of structures. This book covers various aspects such as strength, serviceability,…
Architectural precast concrete is a child of the 20th century and modern technology, but it can trace its lineage back to ancient history. As such, it is a building material almost without preceden…
House Style Series: Ethnic Exotic" explores the rich tapestry of architectural styles influenced by various ethnic cultures around the world. This work examines how traditional designs, materials, …
Masonry is a traditional, highly durable mode of construction; many heritage masonry structures, built at various historical periods, have survived, to a lesser or greater extent, adverse environme…
Although this book is titled Urban Trees: A Guide for Selection, Maintenance, and Master Planning, it could also have been called Municipal Street Tree Master Planning because it is intended to des…