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The techniques used to represent architectural design are examined
in Representational Techniques for Architecture. A broad array of
methodologies for developing architectural ideas are described,
ranging from two- and three-dimensional conceptual sketches,
through to the working drawings required for the construction of
buildings. The book offers a range of practical drawing methods,
showing how to present and plan layouts, make conceptual sketches,
work with scale, use collage and photomontage to create
contemporary images, along with techniques to prepare and plan
design portfolios.The book also deals with contemporary computer
modelling and drawing techniques. In the second edition, 25% of the
material is new: many of the images have been updated, and new case
studies have been added, for example architect studios such as
Coophimmelblau and C J Lim/Studio 8 architects. Additional case
studies are drawn from American and international architectural
practices and studios. The most up-to-date CAD technology is
examined along with illustrations showing how it can be used to
create architectural models and plans. The enhanced project
sections encourage students to explore further the techniques that
they have acquired.
After nearly a year of research, including interviews with local
neighbors, shopkeepers, and heritage experts, he photographed over
70 shops and the families that have run them for generations. shops
and the families that have run them for generations. The
photographer often arrived unannounced, and used small street
cameras with natural light in order to observe and document daily
life. The result is a snapshot in time in the long and ever
evolving history of one of the world's fastest changing cities; a
lasting tribute to the shops, the merchants and the artisans. This
book contains 34 heritage shops, organized by geographic location,
and spanning the many different trades that collectively contribute
to the patchwork of Singapore's cultural identify. The work also
explores the themes of survival in the face of overwhelming and
constant change, and why Singapore's intangible cultural assets
must be saved. This book has been designed to be portable for those
who wish to explore the neighborhoods themselves and find the
shops.
Ideal for city residents, developers, designers, and officials
looking for ways to bring urban environments into harmony with the
natural world and make cities more sustainable, Urban Ecology for
Citizens and Planners offers a wealth of information and examples
that will answer fundamental scientific questions, guide green
initiatives, and inform environmental policies and decision-making
processes.This book provides an overview of the synergistic
relationships between humans and nature that shape the ecology of
urban green spaces. It also emphasizes the social and cultural
value of nature in cities for human health and well-being. Chapters
describe the basic science of natural components and ecosystems in
urban areas and explore the idea of biophilic urbanism, the
philosophy of building nature into the framework of cities. To
illustrate these topics, chapters include projects, case studies,
expert insights, and successful citizen science programs from urban
areas around the world. Authors Gail Hansen and Joseli Macedo argue
that citizens have increasingly important roles to play in the
environmental future of the cities they live in. A valuable
resource for real-world solutions, this volume encourages citizens
and planners to actively engage and collaborate in improving their
communities and quality of life.
Planners, environmentalists, architects, engineers, policymakers
and economists have to work together to ensure that planning and
development can meet our present needs without compromising the
ability of future generations. This collaboration was the aim of
the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Development and
Planning, from which the papers in this volume originate. Problems
related to development and planning, which affect rural and urban
areas, are present in all regions of the world. Accelerated
urbanisation has resulted in the deterioration of the environment
and loss of quality of life. Urban development can also aggravate
problems faced by rural areas such as forests, mountain regions and
coastal areas, amongst many others. Taking into consideration the
interaction between different regions and developing new
methodologies for monitoring, planning and implementation of novel
strategies can offer solutions mitigating environmental pollution
and non-sustainable use of available resources. Energy-saving and
eco-friendly building approaches have become an important part of
modern development, which places special emphasis on resource
optimisation. Planning has a key role to play in ensuring that
these solutions, as well as new materials and processes, are
incorporated in the most efficient manner. The included papers
feature new academic findings and their applications in planning
and development strategies, assessment tools, and decision-making
processes.
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