#books #architecture | Acoustics in architectural design

Acoustics in architectural design / Raf Orlowski.
Ramsbury, U.K. : The Crowood Press, 2021.
160 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Acústica arquitectónica / Auditóriums / Teatros – Construcción

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781785008788
Cita APA-7: Orlowski, Raf (2021). Acoustics in architectural design. Crowood Press.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-534 ACO
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1316702339

[.en] It was not until the beginning of the twentieth century that the physicist Wallace Clement Sabine developed his theory of reverberation, which has remained fundamental to architectural acoustics to this day, and has subsequently been applied to many building types, especially those for the performing arts. Yet the practice of architectural acoustics goes back much further with the impressive designs of the Greeks proving highly influential. This comprehensive book explores the development of acoustics in architectural design from the theatres of Classical Greece, through the early development of opera houses, concert halls and theatres, to the research work of Sabine and his successors and its influence on twentieth- and twenty-first-century buildings. Topics covered include: the fundamentals of acoustics; the influential legacy of the Greeks and Romans; the evolving design of opera houses, theatres and concert halls and, finally, the acoustics of schools, music schools and recital halls.

#books #architecture | Art nouveau architecture

Art nouveau architecture / Anne Anderson.
Ramsbury : The Crowood, 2020.
240 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Art nouveau (Arquitectura) / Decoración y ornamentación arquitectónicas

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781785007675
Cita APA-7: Anderson, Anne (2020). Art nouveau architecture. Crowood.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72.036(4) ART
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/v2/oclc/1240240416

[.en] Distinguished by their lavish sculpture, metalwork or tile facades, Art Nouveau buildings certainly stand out. Art Nouveau buildings are unique, audacious and inspirational. Rejecting historic styles, considered inappropriate for an era driven by progress, architects and designers sought a new vocabulary of architectural forms. Their vision was shaped by modern materials and innovative technologies, including iron, glass and ceramics. A truly democratic style, Art Nouveau transformed life on the eve of the twentieth century and still captivates our imaginations today. Beautifully illustrated, this book explains how the new style came into being, its rationale and why it is known by so many different names: French Art Nouveau, German Jugendstil, Viennese Secession, Catalan Modernisme, Italian Liberty and Portuguese Arte Nova. It covers the key architects and designers associated with the style; Victor Horta in Brussels, Hector Guimard in Paris, Antoni Gaudi on Barcelona, Otto Wagner in Vienna, Odon Lechner in Budapest and Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Glasgow. There are detailed descriptions and stunning photographs of buildings to be found in Brussels, Paris, Nancy, Darmstadt, Vienna, Budapest, Barcelona, Milan, Turin and Aveiro. Finally, it covers the decorative arts, stained glass, tiles and metalwork that make Art Nouveau buildings so distinctive.

#books #architecture | Designing buildings for people : sustainable liveable architecture

Designing buildings for people : sustainable liveable architecture / Derek Clements-Croome.
Ramsbury : The Crowood Press, 2020.
208 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Aspecto del medio ambiente / Arquitectura sostenible

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781785007095
Cita APA-7: Clements-Croome, Derek (2020). Designing buildings for people : sustainable liveable architecture. Crowood Press.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72:504 DES
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/v2/oclc/1240169576

[.en] Our built environments can affect us in many subtle ways. Simply sensing fresh air and natural light or seeing greenery and open space can uplift our mood and improve our wellbeing. But these healthy environments are increasingly difficult to achieve in practice. The vital collaboration between the many people involved in designing and producing buildings is often not achieved. Then there is the pressing need to reduce waste and pollution. Managing these demands is a challenge, especially in a traditional climate of short-term thinking. Designing Buildings for People explores how we can learn from buildings of the past, vernacular architecture and the natural world around us, while still harnessing the opportunities presented by technology, to think creatively, work collaboratively and exercise a transdisciplinary approach. The book features over 200 images, exhibiting the acclaimed work of internationally recognized and research-led designers from the fields of architecture, engineering and management. It is a prime reference work for professionals and students who want to build the sustainable buildings of the future.

#books #architecture | Modernist architecture : international concepts come to Britain

Modernist architecture : international concepts come to Britain / Keith Hasted.
Ramsbury, Marlborough : The Crowood Press, 2019.
158 p. : il.
ISBN 9781785006197
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Siglo XX / Modernismo (Arte)
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72.036 MOD
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1126996349

Modernist architecture in Britain brought honesty to the structure of buildings and clean lines free of historical ornament to the style, establishing new ideas on how people could live and work. Where did this architecture come from? And who were the British and emigre architects creating Modernism in the UK? This book tells the story of Modernist architecture, from nineteenth-century Chicago to post-war Britain, concluding with a look at the continuing evolution of architectural style, from Post-Modern to the work of Zaha Hadid. Supported by over 150 photographs of buildings and design features from around the world, coverage includes: new methods from Chicago in the 1890s, opening up building options for Modernist architects in the new century; Frank Lloyd Wright and development of the Prairie Style; how Modernist architecture evolved in Britain; the progress of European Modernist architecture; the significance and far-reaching influence of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and finally, post-war development in Britain.