#books #architecture | Architecture of Yemen and its reconstruction

Architecture of Yemen and its reconstruction / Salmá Samar Damlūjī.
[London] : Laurence King Publishing, 2020.
368 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Conservación y restauración / Arquitectura - Yemen

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781786275721
Cita APA-7: Damlūjī, Salmá Samar. (2020). Architecture of Yemen and its reconstruction. Laurence King Publishing.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72(533) ARC
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/v2/oclc/1158402786

[.en] This was the first book to offer an in-depth investigation into the characteristic architecture of Yemen. This new, revised edition includes drawings, documentation and information on the building and reconstruction projects carried out from 2008 to 2014 at locations in Hadramut and Daw’an. Moving beyond the major cities, Salma Samar Damluji explores the architecture of regions that could be said to be the last strongholds of traditional Arab architecture. With a wealth of insights from both the master builders and home owners, the book examines in detail building techniques and methods little known outside of Yemen. 

#books #architecture | Evolution : the work of Grimshaw Architects. Vol. 4, 2000-2010

Evolution : the work of Grimshaw Architects. Vol. 4, 2000-2010 / Nicholas Grimshaw ; introduction by Johnny Tucker.
London : Laurence King Publishing, 2019.
256 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Siglo XXI / Nicholas Grimshaw / Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781786275530
Cita APA-7: Grimshaw, Nicholas (2019). Evolution : the work of Grimshaw Architects. Vol. 4, 2000-2010. Laurence King Publishing.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72GRIMSHAW EVO
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1158898487

[.en] The first of three new volumes, ‘Evolution: Volume 4’ showcases Grimshaw’s best projects completed in the first decade of the millennium. It celebrates works ranging in scale and geography: from the renowned Eden Project in Cornwall with its vast clear-span biomes, to Australia’s first significant contemporary rail terminus Southern Cross Station, to New York’s EMPAC facility, a cutting-edge performance space. With an introduction by Blueprint editor Joh
nny Tucker, projects are illustrated in detail with drawings, photographs and a complete chronology. What emerges is Grimshaw’s consistent pursuit of excellence and innovation, distinguishing the practice since its inception in 1980.

#books #architecture | Manufacturing architecture : an architect's guide to custom processes, materials, and applications

Manufacturing architecture : an architect's guide to custom processes, materials, and applications / Dana K. Gulling.
London : Laurence King, 2018.
352 p : il.
ISBN 9781786271334
/ EN / Libros / Construcción - Materiales
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-691 MAN
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1084272373

[.en] ‘Manufacturing Architecture’ is the first reference guide to customizing repetitive manufacturing for architects. Computer-aided design has greatly expanded the opportunities for architects to create innovative buildings with custom components. While most architects were exposed to CAD when they were students, few of them have in-depth knowledge or experience with using it to customize repetitive manufacturing processes. This book provides designers of all levels with all the information they need to make the most of the exciting opportunities offered by custom manufacturing. Clear diagrams and narratives explain the 20 most useful manufacturing processes for typical building components. Case studies from around the globe show how these processes can be customized in order to create variation, lower costs, decrease production waste, and use a wider selection of materials. With over 1,000 images, including photographs and hundreds of specially created diagrams, Manufacturing Architecture is as inspiring as it is useful.

#books #architecture | The art of architectural daylighting : design + technology

The art of architectural daylighting : design + technology / Mary Guzokwski.
Laurence King Publishing, London : 2018.
240 p. : il.
ISBN 9781786271648
Alumbrado arquitectónico y decorativo.
Luz en la arquitectura.
Sbc Aprendizaje A-696.6 ART
http://millennium.ehu.es/record=b1881843~S1*spi

During the past decade there has been a tremendous growth in daylighting analysis methods, allowing designers to meet ever higher standards. But in relying too heavily on these methods, there is a risk of reducing daylighting design to a quantitative exercise, overlooking the qualitative, aesthetic, and experiential aspects of design. This book reveals how architects have bridged the poetic and practical potential of daylighting to create exquisitely illuminated spaces. In the book, 12 buildings are examined, using photographs, drawings, and plans. Each case study also includes technical analysis diagrams, specially created using specialist software. Featured architects include Renzo Piano, David Chipperfield, and Steven Holl.

#books #architecture | Research methods for architecture

Research methods for architecture / Ray Lucas.
London : Laurence King Publishing, 2016.
208 p.il.
ISBN 9781780677538
Arquitectura -- Metodología.
Sbc Aprendizaje A-72.011 RES
http://millennium.ehu.es/record=b1843726~S1*spi

While fundamentally a design discipline, architectural education requires an element of history and theory, grouped under the term "research." However, many students struggle with this part of their course. This practical handbook provides the necessary grounding in this subject, addressing essential questions about what research in architecture can be. The first part of the book is a general guide to the fundamentals of how to do research, from assembling a literature review to conducting an interview. The second section presents a selection of case studies dealing with such topics as environmental psychology, the politics of space, ethnographic research, and mapping. The range of methods explored illustrates the variety of possible approaches, with authoritative guidance on how best to deploy a research framework.

#books #architecture | Architecture visionaries

Architecture visionaries / Richard Weston.
Laurence King, London : 2015.
312 p. : il.
ISBN 9781780675725
Arquitectos.
Arquitectura -- Siglo XX.
Sbc Aprendizaje A-72.036 ARC
http://millennium.ehu.es/record=b1824804~S1*spi

Featuring 75 of the world's most influential architects, this book presents the story of 20th-century architecture through the fascinating personal stories and significant works that have shaped the field. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, the book gives the reader a sense of the impact that inventive individuals have had on the development of architecture and our built environment. Key dates in the architects' careers are listed in timeline features, allowing the author freedom to move beyond well-known biographies to analyze the buildings and map out the exciting visions behind them. With insightful text describing carefully selected examples, this is a dynamic and unique guide to the architects whose visions have created the buildings around us.

An architect, landscape designer and author, Richard Weston is a Professor at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University. Previous books include the monograph ‘Alvar Aalto’ and the definitive monograph on the Danish architect Jørn Utzon. His other books include ‘Materials, Form and Architecture’ (2003) and ‘100 Ideas that Changed Architecture’ (2011), both Laurence King.

#books #architecture | Parametric design for architecture

Parametric design for architecture / Wassim Jabi.
Laurence King, London : 2013.
208 p. : il.
ISBN 9781780673141
Arquitectura -- Informática.
Dibujo arquitectónico.
Diseño asistido por ordenador.
Sbc Aprendizaje A-72:681.3 PAR
http://millennium.ehu.es/record=b1809640~S1*spi

Architects use computer-aided tools to help them visualize their ideas and build models of their designs. However, the majority of these models are built in such a way that it makes them difficult to modify interactively. Parametric design software addresses this problem by allowing architects to specify relationships among various parameters of their design model. The advantage is that a designer can then change a few parameters and the remainder of the model will react and update accordingly and in a consistent manner based on the pre-set associative rules.

Through a detailed description of various parametric, generative, and algorithmic techniques, this book provides a practical guide to generating geometric and topological solutions for various situations, including explicit step-by-step tutorials that will enable the reader to understand both general concepts and specific computational algorithms. While the techniques and algorithms can be generalized to suit to any parametric environment, the book illustrates its concepts using the scripting languages of one of the most powerful 3D visualization and animation design software systems (Autodesk 3ds Max MAXScript), one of the most popular open-source Java-based scripting environments (Processing), and a brand new language specifically tailored for parametric and generative design (Autodesk DesignScript).

This clear, accessible book will have a wide appeal to students who would like to experiment more with parametric techniques but lack the skills and knowledge to do so. Includes a foreword by Robert Woodbury and an afterword by Brian Johnson.