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Social Housing Definitions and Design Exemplars

This is a growing sector undergoing a huge period of change - with local authorities able to build their own housing for the first time in decades. Social Housing: Definitions and Design Exemplars explores how social/affordable housing has been delivered and designed with success throughout the UK in the last 10 years. Weaving together exemplar case studies essays and interviews with social housing pioneers and clients this book demonstrates real-life best practice responses to the challenges associated with housing provision with a focus on design ideas. | Social Housing Definitions and Design Exemplars

GBP 47.00

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Home Extension Design

This book is a practical guide for homeowners with checklists and guidance on how to make their project successful. Most people considering a significant alteration to their home have no experience or knowledge of the process that has to be followed to make their project successful and the consequences of things going wrong are serious. As with the first edition this fully-revised guide distils all of the practical information needed to run a project from dream to reality highlighting the pitfalls along the way and suggesting ways to avoid them. Peppered with inspirational case studies and giving indications of costs and timescales Home Extension Design 2e demystifies both the building process and all the surrounding issues to do with design sustainability budgeting planning regulations and the use of building contracts. This book is the essential go-to resource for reliable independent advice on how to set up and run a building project.

GBP 45.00

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Design your life An architect’s guide to achieving a work/life balance

Ten years ago Clare Nash was struggling with a common problem: how to be an architect and still have a life. With no job no savings and no clients in the midst of a recession Clare set up her own practice with little more than a few postcards in local shop windows and a very simple website. Determined to better combine her life and family with professional work she created an innovative practice that is flexible and forward-looking based around remote working and the possibilities offered by improving technology. Bursting with tips ideas and how-tos on all aspects of designing a working life that suits you and your business this book explains in clear and accessible language how to avoid the common pitfalls of long hours and low pay. It explores how to juggle work with family commitments how to set your own career path and design priorities and how to instil a flexible working culture within a busy lifestyle. Encompasses the full range of life-work challenges: Money fees and cashflow Playing to your personal strengths Outsourcing areas of weakness Building a happy and productive remote-working team Creating a compelling marketing strategy Juggling parenthood and work Studying and honing workplace skills Provides the inside view from innovative practices: alma-nac Gbolade Design Studio Harrison Stringfellow Architects Invisible Studio Architects Office S&M Architects POoR Collective Pride Road Architects and Transition by Design. | Design your life An architect’s guide to achieving a work/life balance

GBP 30.00

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Loft Conversion Handbook

This book is an easy-to-use handbook providing architects and builders with up-to-date guidance on managing loft conversions and ensuring they achieve compliance with the Building Regulations. It brings together solutions offered in the Approved Documents and third tier guidance such as industry literature in one concise and fully illustrated guide. Starting with chapters on the existing structure the guide is then divided into chapters on the main considerations for a loft conversion covering topics such as fire safety windows and doors and insulation. This is an essential read for anyone looking for a guide which simplifies the building regulations process and offers solutions where applicable to achieve minimum good practice and advanced construction standards. | Loft Conversion Handbook

GBP 33.00

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Small Practice and the Sole Practitioner

This book is a practical guide for students or those already running or thinking of running a small practice on how to set up and run a small architectural practice and how to run multiple small projects efficiently. It is split into three distinct sections: Part 1 begins with the practicalities of setting up a small architectural business; Part 2 goes into detail on how to run your small practice including valuable advice on business planning and cash flow; and Part 3 follows with guidance on running multiple small projects. Structured around the RIBA Plan of Work this section has plenty of examples of the kinds of projects - both domestic and non-domestic - that the small practice might take on and finishing with 10 illustrated case studies of domestic and commercial projects from £50 000–£750 000. | Small Practice and the Sole Practitioner

GBP 35.00

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Architectural Acoustics A guide to integrated thinking

This book is an authoritative but uniquely accessible and highly illustrated guide to good acoustic design practice for architects interior designers and acoustic professionals. It provides a user-friendly introduction to architectural acoustics and acoustics technology where the market is crowded with dense and technical texts. It will go through each typology in turn explaining the key acoustic concepts with highly illustrated and international case studies that demonstrate cutting-edge practice and technology innovative design techniques and common challenges and solutions. | Architectural Acoustics A guide to integrated thinking

GBP 52.00

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101 Rules of Thumb for Low-Energy Architecture

Buildings and construction are a major contributor to the climate and biodiversity emergency. They account for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It is more important than ever for architects to design responsibly and create low-carbon low-energy buildings for a sustainable future. 101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low-energy architecture in a fresh intuitive way. Where ever-changing technology and complex legislation can cloud the designer’s thought-process this book equips you with the fundamentals you need to minimise CO2 emissions design for low-energy use and work with not against the forces of nature. With reliable simple rules of thumb each page focuses on a single piece of guidance along with a clear hand-drawn illustration. The emphasis is on passive low-energy principles and the rules of thumb cover all the design fundamentals from site and location to orientation and form peppered with ideas to help the designer think outside the box drawing inspiration from traditional methods photoperiodic plants and the black-tailed prairie dog. An extended fully updated narrative bibliography explores the sources in detail and provides a valuable springboard for further study. Applicable throughout the world in any climate region 101 Rules of Thumb is a global primer to be dipped into at any time as a quick means of re-focusing on what’s important when designing a new or retrofitted low-energy building. The rules cover: Site and location Orientation and form The low-energy building envelope Carbon free heating cooling and lighting Passive low-energy principles. | 101 Rules of Thumb for Low-Energy Architecture

GBP 22.00

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Good Practice Guide Business Resilience

Architecture can be a high risk and low-income profession. Planning to manage risks is essential. Workloads tend to be cyclical and managing lean periods and booms whilst being prepared for the next downturn is a key requirement. This book is a how-to guide to build business resilience into your architectural practice offering methods for managing business-critical events and crises. It shows you how to analyse trouble pre-emptively tackle pitfalls and gives you confidence in decision-making to stay ahead. Featuring case studies with expert insight into sole shareholder and director experience of a small practice it’s aimed across all levels with straightforward honest and accessible advice. It is structured with people and organisations as the core framework exploring practice staff clients projects consultants and providers. It provides operational advice on the day-to-day running of practice and how to respond to disruption. | Good Practice Guide Business Resilience

GBP 32.00

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Healthy Placemaking Wellbeing Through Urban Design

In modern-day society the main threats to public health are now considered ‘avoidable illnesses’ which are often caused by a lack of exercise and physical activity. Research suggests that architectural and urban design strategies play an important role in reducing the amount of avoidable illnesses by enabling physical activity through healthier streets. Practitioners must now consider how they can encourage people to lead healthier lifestyles and improve health through urban design. This book presents the path to healthier cities through six core themes - urban planning walkable communities neighbourhood building blocks movement networks environmental integration and community empowerment. Each theme is presented with an overview of the issues the solutions and how to apply them practically with exemplars and precedents. It's an essential text that provides practitioners across urban design architecture master planning with the necessary knowledge and guidance to understand their role in producing healthier places and put it in to practice. | Healthy Placemaking Wellbeing Through Urban Design

GBP 37.00

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Dulwich Mid-Century Oasis

Dulwich’s mid-century modern architecture is increasingly recognised for its qualities of light landscape and lifestyle. In the 1950s 60s and 70s around 2 000 new homes were created to the most modern standards without destroying the qualities which had made Dulwich so attractive to previous generations. With both historic and new photography this book showcases the award-winning work of the Dulwich Estate’s architects Austin Vernon & Partners working with house builder Wates. Today there is much to be learned from the architects and landscape planners who saw their role as fundamental to building Britain’s modern society. | Dulwich Mid-Century Oasis

GBP 27.00

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Cross Laminated Timber A design stage primer

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has long been heralded as a wonder material with a light environmental footprint high strength quick installation times and reduced waste – so why isn’t everyone using it? Delving into the key considerations including fire safety cost and value visual aspects planning feasibility and engineering this book is an essential companion to designing and delivering exemplar CLT buildings. Abundantly illustrated with over 130 colour images and in-depth case studies from around the world it will help the entire project team - whether design team constructor or clients - to better understand and build using a truly modern method of construction. Outlines key challenges as well as benefits of CLT including quality cost and environmental benefits risk reduction and health and safety benefits Presents lessons learnt to aid the development process from the earliest stages of design to production and assembly Accessible easy-to-read handbook format allows you to dip in and out investigating issues as necessary Multidisciplinary in approach with contributions from a range of practitioners | Cross Laminated Timber A design stage primer

GBP 45.00

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Design Studio Vol. 1: Everything Needs to Change Architecture and the Climate Emergency

Want to keep up with emerging design thinking and issues worldwide? Design Studio is a new thematic series that distils the most topical work and ideas from schools and practices globally. The first volume launches with a statement: Everything Needs to Change. Exploring architecture and the climate emergency editors Sofie Pelsmakers (author of Environmental Design Sourcebook) and Nick Newman (climate activist and Director at Studio Bark) are channelling the message of Greta Thunberg to inspire enthuse and inform the next generation of architects. Featuring articles building profiles and case studies from a range of leading voices it explores solutions to climatic environmental and social challenges. It urges readers to radically rethink what it means to be an architect in an era of climate crisis and what the role of the architect is or can be. Discover how using local materials working with nature radical design processes transformative learning and activism can help us find hope in the burning world. Together we can force change for a more sustainable and equitable tomorrow. This first volume is produced in four unique fluorescent colours – green red yellow and purple – to be your own poster for change. | Design Studio Vol. 1: Everything Needs to Change Architecture and the Climate Emergency

GBP 32.00

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Rescue and Reuse Communities Heritage and Architecture

Historic buildings and places play an essential role in the everyday lives of the people of the UK their cultural identity and the economy. They can inspire creativity and enterprise bring communities together and make people happier about where they live. This book explores how historic buildings across the UK have been brought back to life through the technical and enabling skills creativity and sensitivity of architects. Exemplar projects explored through richly illustrated case studies demonstrate the value to society of re-using historic buildings and will inspire a new generation of architects to get involved with community heritage projects at a time of great opportunity. Drawing on interviews with architects and their community clients this book explores the challenges that they face how they are overcome and the benefits that follow. | Rescue and Reuse Communities Heritage and Architecture

GBP 44.00

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Nature Inside A biophilic design guide

Written by a leading proponent of biophilic design this is the only practical guide to biophilic design principles for interior designers. Describing the key benefits principles and processes of biophilic design Nature Inside illustrates the implementation of biophilic design in interior design practice across a range of international case studies – at different scales and different typologies. Starting with the principles of biophilic design and the principles and processes in practice the book then showcases a variety of interior spaces – residential retail workplace hospitality education healthcare and manufacturing. The final chapter looks ‘outside the walls’ giving a case study at the campus and city scale. With practical guidance and real-world solutions that can be directly-applied in day-to-day practice this is a must-have for designers interested in applying biophilic principles. | Nature Inside A biophilic design guide

GBP 47.00

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Environmental Design Sourcebook Innovative Ideas for a Sustainable Built Environment

How do we design in a climate emergency? A new social and ecological prerogative demands appropriate material choices a re-invention of construction and evolving building programmes that look at lifecycle embodied energy and energy use. Highly illustrated with practical information and simple explanations for design ideas this book is the perfect introduction to sustainable design for architecture students. It presents key concepts in relation to the embodied energy of construction material properties and environmental performance of buildings in an accessible way. In explaining the principles and technologies by which we heat cool moderate and mitigate it demystifies environmental design as a technical exercise and enables students to create sustainable buildings with impact. Keep this sourcebook with you. Features: Amphibious House (Baca Architects) Ashen Cabin (HANNAH) Bunhill 2 Energy Centre (Ramboll Cullinan Studio McGurk Architects and Colloide) Cork House (Matthew Barnett Howland Oliver Wilton and Dido Milne) Dymaxion House (Richard Buckminster Fuller) Eastgate Centre (Mick Pearce) Neuron Pod (Will Alsop – aLL Design and AKT II) Quik House (Adam Kalkin) and Tension Pavilion (StructureMode and Weber Industries). Covers: Acoustics bamboo construction biopolymer bioremediation CLT climatic envelope computational fluid dynamics earthen architecture fabric formwork hempcrete insulation mycelium biofabrication paper construction passive solar heating pneumatic structures solar geometry tensegrity structures thermal mass and more. | Environmental Design Sourcebook Innovative Ideas for a Sustainable Built Environment

GBP 35.00

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Taste A cultural history of the home interior

Democratic in intention and approach the book will argue that the home interior as independently created by the ‘amateur’ householder offers a continuous informal critique of shifting architectural styles (most notably with the advent of Modernism) and the design mainstream. Indeed it will suggest that the popular increasingly exerts an influence on the professional. Underpinned by academic rigour but not in thrall to it above all this book is an engaging attempt to identify the cultural drivers of aesthetic change in the home extrapolating the wider influence of ‘taste’ to a broad audience – both professional and ‘trade’. In so doing it will explore enthralling territory – money class power and influence. Illustrated with contemporary drawings and cartoons as well as photos the book will not only be an absorbing read but an enticing and attractive object in itself. | Taste A cultural history of the home interior

GBP 42.00

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Age-friendly Housing

This book embeds the principles of how we should approach the design of future housing for an ageing population reminding us that this is not about ‘other people’ but about each of us. This book focuses on anticipating the needs and aspirations of the next generation of older people and touches on what this implies for our communities our towns and our cities as well as for our living spaces. It will look at how well-designed buildings can facilitate the provision of care support independence and wellbeing while providing companionship and stimulation. It will also examine how to ensure that buildings remain flexible over a long life. Dealing mainly with new-build but with a section on adaptation and refurbishment this book sets out the underlying design principles that should be applied and the early decisions that must be taken. | Age-friendly Housing

GBP 44.00

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Guide to RIBA Domestic and Concise Building Contracts 2018

This latest title from the author provides comprehensive guidance to RIBA's two updated building contracts: the RIBA Domestic Building Contract 2018 and the RIBA Concise Building Contract 2018. Introducing the contracts' features and benefits and covering all aspects of their use from choosing and forming the right one for your project to guiding the parties through all its various stages the Guide has been expanded with increased assistance on choice of form tendering and contract formation. Additional detail on role and liabilities of contract administrator has been added along with a new section on practical completion and completion including certification. Assuming no current knowledge of the law or contract administration this acts as a standalone guide for new users of the RIBA contracts as well as a valuable update for previous users. It is an ideal companion for anybody using the latest building contracts. | Guide to RIBA Domestic and Concise Building Contracts 2018

GBP 35.00

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BIID Interior Design Project Book

The touchstone guide to running projects from the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). By setting out actions step-by-step this essential handbook identifies the key obligations of the interior designer at each project stage. Straightforward explanation is supplemented by invaluable checklists and templates. Featuring crucial advice on administering construction contracts it references the new RIBA/BIID Domestic Professional Services Contract 2020 for interior design services. Reflecting the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and contemporary working practice it provides a systematic operational framework that can be applied to all types of projects. Comprehensive in scope with a logical structure it embraces the theme of collaboration within the project team. It also addresses post-occupancy evaluation modern methods of construction and sustainability. Suitable for projects within any industry sector and practice type from large international firms to sole practitioners it is accessible to designers with different levels of experience. | BIID Interior Design Project Book

GBP 65.00

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Retrofitting for Flood Resilience A Guide to Building & Community Design

This book educates and introduce readers to the ways in which we can adapt to the threat of flooding throughout the built and natural environment. It offers advice on how to better understand the nature of flood risk whilst highlighting the key approaches and principles necessary for developing community and property-level flood resilience. As a comprehensive and practical manual this book includes richly illustrated diagrams on a variety of concepts and strategies to use when designing for flood resilience. It is vital resource for anyone looking to adapt to the threat of flood risk. Highly practical handbook for architects students engineers urban planners and other built environment professionals Richly illustrated with practical examples and case studies Draws on research with the Cabinet Office Environment Agency & Local Community as well as input from academic and industry experts homeowners and residents of communities at risk of flooding. | Retrofitting for Flood Resilience A Guide to Building & Community Design

GBP 45.00

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The Happy Design Toolkit Architecture for Better Mental Wellbeing

If you were to design a building that prioritises occupants’ happiness what would it look like? How would the materials form and layout support healthy ways of living and working? Delving into the evidenced-based research on architecture and mental wellbeing The Happy Design Toolkit helps you to create happier places. It explores how factors such as lighting comfort control over our environments and access to nature exercise and social interaction can impact how we feel. Easy-to-understand tips include bringing nature into your developments with roof gardens and living facades and countering social isolation with communal areas that encourage chance interaction. Each of the featured architectural interventions includes an analysis of the wellbeing benefits as well as the potential limitations or associated challenges. From sparking joy in individual homes and workplaces to encouraging healthier lifestyles through landscaping and urban design this book demonstrates how wellbeing concepts can be integrated across a range of scales and typologies. Packed with inspiration and advice The Happy Design Toolkit will breathe new life into your projects and help you create a happier and more inclusive built environment for everyone. Features real-world examples including Marmalade Lane co-housing by Mole Architects Francis Holland School by BDP Maggie’s Centre Oldham by dRMM Architects Kings Crescent Estate by Karakusevic Carson Architects and Happy Street by Yinka Ilori. Over 100 hand-drawn illustrations of design details and elevations. Essential reading for architects interior designers landscape architects and students. | The Happy Design Toolkit Architecture for Better Mental Wellbeing

GBP 37.00

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Radical Housing Designing multi-generational and co-living housing for all

Radical Housing explores the planning technical financial health-based and social background for developing multi-generational homes and co-living. Abundantly illustrated with case studies and plans from projects across the UK and abroad this book inform sand inspires the delivery of alternative approaches to affordable and flexible housing and is an essential text for architecture practitioners students and community groups. | Radical Housing Designing multi-generational and co-living housing for all

GBP 44.00

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Starting a Practice A Plan of Work

Running your own practice can bring immense job satisfaction but it is not without its risks. Do you have all the information at hand to set up confidently on your own? Comprehensive accessible and easy to use Starting a Practice helps architects navigate the pitfalls associated with establishing a successful business. This fully updated 3rd edition is mapped to the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and approaches starting a business as if it were a design project complete with briefing sketching layouts and delivery. It features new material on professionalism and ethics sustainable development and achieving a net-zero carbon emission built environment. Invaluable for Part 3 students early practitioners and those considering setting up from scratch or wanting to consolidate an existing business Starting a Practice gives architects the tools they need to thrive when setting out alone. Features essential guidance on: Preparing a business plan Choosing the right company structure Setting aspirations Monitoring finances Getting noticed Securing work Retaining and developing staff Planning for disaster. | Starting a Practice A Plan of Work

GBP 35.00

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Machine Learning Architecture in the age of Artificial Intelligence

‘The advent of machine learning-based AI systems demands that our industry does not just share toys but builds a new sandbox in which to play with them. ’ - Phil Bernstein The profession is changing. A new era is rapidly approaching when computers will not merely be instruments for data creation manipulation and management but empowered by artificial intelligence they will become agents of design themselves. Architects need a strategy for facing the opportunities and threats of these emergent capabilities or risk being left behind. Architecture’s best-known technologist Phil Bernstein provides that strategy. Divided into three key sections – Process Relationships and Results – Machine Learning lays out an approach for anticipating understanding and managing a world in which computers often augment but may well also supplant knowledge workers like architects. Armed with this insight practices can take full advantage of the new technologies to future-proof their business. Features chapters on: Professionalism Tools and technologies Laws policy and risk Delivery means and methods Creating consuming and curating data Value propositions and business models. | Machine Learning Architecture in the age of Artificial Intelligence

GBP 37.00

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Old Buildings New Ideas A Selective Architectural History of Additions Adaptations Reuse and Design Invention

Some architectural transformations are modest some are revolutionary. Shining a light on the hidden side of the accepted narrative of the history of architecture this book explores works which transform existing buildings to build a way forward through adaptations additions and visual shifts. Examining 30 buildings across Europe North America and South America spanning from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century it demonstrates the creative possibilities of working with existing buildings. The book reveals how formal inventions can shape architecture and our environment over time in a built world constantly in a state of becoming. As we face a climate emergency it taps into our deep cultural knowledge about the inventive use and re-use of buildings. Generously illustrated with architectural plans and over 300 colour images it provides an alternative to the dominant view which sees conservation and preservation of historic buildings as a 20th century creation. | Old Buildings New Ideas A Selective Architectural History of Additions Adaptations Reuse and Design Invention

GBP 45.00

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Social Housing Definitions and Design Exemplars

Home Extension Design

Design your life An architect’s guide to achieving a work/life balance

Loft Conversion Handbook

Small Practice and the Sole Practitioner

Architectural Acoustics A guide to integrated thinking

101 Rules of Thumb for Low-Energy Architecture

Good Practice Guide Business Resilience

Healthy Placemaking Wellbeing Through Urban Design

Dulwich Mid-Century Oasis

Cross Laminated Timber A design stage primer

Design Studio Vol. 1: Everything Needs to Change Architecture and the Climate Emergency

Rescue and Reuse Communities Heritage and Architecture

Nature Inside A biophilic design guide

Environmental Design Sourcebook Innovative Ideas for a Sustainable Built Environment

Taste A cultural history of the home interior

Age-friendly Housing

Guide to RIBA Domestic and Concise Building Contracts 2018

BIID Interior Design Project Book

Retrofitting for Flood Resilience A Guide to Building & Community Design

The Happy Design Toolkit Architecture for Better Mental Wellbeing

Radical Housing Designing multi-generational and co-living housing for all

Starting a Practice A Plan of Work

Machine Learning Architecture in the age of Artificial Intelligence

Old Buildings New Ideas A Selective Architectural History of Additions Adaptations Reuse and Design Invention

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