Illustrated with hundreds of illuminating line drawings, this classic guide reveals virtually every secret of a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies--and why some buildings do this so much better than others.
Drawing on things he's learned from the many buildings he himself designed (and in some cases built with his own hands), Edward Allen explains complex phenomena such as the role of the sun in heating buildings and the range of structural devices that are used for support, from trusses and bearing walls to post-tensioned concrete beams and corbeled vaults. He stresses the importance of intelligent design in dealing with such problems as overheating and overcooling, excessive energy use, leaky roofs and windows, fire safety, and noisy interiors. He serves up some surprises: thermal insulation is generally a better investment than solar collectors; board fences are not effective noise barriers; there's one type of window that can be left open during a rainstorm. The new edition emphasizes "green" architecture and eco-conscious design and construction. It features a prologue on sustainable construction, and includes new information on topics such as the collapse of the World Trade Center, sick building syndrome, and EIFS failures and how they could have been prevented. Allen also highlights the array of amazing new building materials now available, such as self-cleaning glass, photovoltaics, transparent ceramics, cloud gel, and super-high-strength concrete and structural fibers.
Edward Allen makes it easy for everyone--from armchair architects and sidewalk superintendents to students of architecture and construction--to understand the mysteries and complexities of even the largest building, from how it recycles waste and controls the movement of air, to how it is kept alive and growing.
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Edward Allen has taught at MIT, Yale University, and the University of Oregon. He has published nine books on the hows and whys of construction and architecture.
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Condizione: Very Good. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo GRP92053453
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Condizione: Very Good. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo GRP92053453
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo 4337726-6
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Condizione: Good. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 4977782-20
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Condizione: Poor. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Split binding. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:9780195161984. Codice articolo 9241925
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Condizione: Good. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00087632386
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Da: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine, WI, U.S.A.
Condizione: acceptable. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy. Codice articolo SEWV.019516198X.A
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Da: kmtbooks, Medford, OR, U.S.A.
Black Boards. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). Third Edition. Book contains 270 pages, with over 300 illustrations. "This is a new edition of the ultimate guide to how buildings work, packed with illustrations and brimming with insight. Allen defines the true functions of buildings and gives advice on how to create a structure that will satisfy all your needs." Book and dust jacket are both bright, crisp, and clean and in as new condition. Codice articolo 000140
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Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: good. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers. Codice articolo 3390812-5
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condizione: New. Swoboda, David; Allen, Edward (illustratore). New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo L1-9780195161984
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