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Oak-framed Buildings is a practical and inspiring guide to their
design and construction, written by expert craftsman Rupert Newman.
Oak-framed buildings have been with us for centuries and they are
here to stay. They are beautiful, durable and environmentally
friendly, and by marrying traditional and modern materials they can
be brought to a very high standard of energy-efficiency. This is a
practical book on the technique of timber-frame construction for
carpenters, builders and aspiring self-builders, but it will also
be a source of inspiration to anyone who appreciates beautiful
buildings. Full-colour photographs show projects by the author and
others both complete and under construction, and structural details
are clearly explained both in photographs and in three-dimensional
drawings. Here is a traditional craft brought fully up to date for
the 21st century. Topics covered include: past and present, making
a start, understanding the structure, frame design, the
construction process, raising the frame, walls and roofs, second
fix, finishing off, and future of timber building.
The FET College series is designed to meet the needs of students
and lecturers of the National Certificate Vocational.
The FET College series is designed to meet the needs of students
and lecturers of the National Certificate Vocational.
Let's take a spin in the fascinating world of cars! In this
engaging nonfiction title, readers learn about cars of all
kinds--from the Model T roadster to electronic cars--through
automobile history, the innovative way automobiles changed the way
people travel, and the parts cars need in order to work properly to
ensure automobile safety and keep pollution down. With detailed
images and diagrams, informational text, and compelling facts,
readers will want to learn everything they can about cars!
If you are planning a new kitchen, remodelling an old one, or just
trying to decide what type of cabinets and countertop you want to
build and install, this text offers professional advice from
designer and builders on how to: design a functional and accessible
kitchen; remodel your kitchen to your family's needs, choose, build
and install quality cabinets; find the best materials to use for a
lasting countertop. This is one of a series of books written by
professional builders who actually do the work, then offer the best
design and construction advice along with building site-proven tips
and techniques.
Electrical services are a vital component in any building, so it
is necessary for construction professionals to understand the basic
principle of services design. Design of Electrical Services for
Buildings provides a basic grounding for students and graduates in
the field. It covers methods of wiring, schemes of distribution and
protection for lighting and power installations. Systems such as
alarms and standby supplies are also covered. Each method is
described in detail and examples of calculations are given.
For this fourth edition, the coverage of wiring and electrical
regulations have been brought fully up to date, and the practical
information has been revised.
The building performance evaluation (BPE) framework emphasizes an
evaluative stance throughout the six phases of the building
delivery and life cycle: (1) strategic planning/needs analysis; (2)
program review; (3) design review; (4) post-construction
evaluation/review; (5) post-occupancy evaluation; and, (6)
facilities management review/adaptive reuse.
The lessons learned from positive and negative building performance
are fed into future building delivery cycles. The case studies
illustrate how this basic methodology has been adapted to a range
of cultural contexts, and indicates the positive results of
building performance assessment in a wide range of situations.
*Practical advice on assessing and monitoring building
performance.
*Illustrated with practical case studies.
*Written by a unparalleled team of international experts.
At some point, most home-owners have to make a choice: whether to
move or extend their property. In the case of the latter, there is
a further choice - to put the whole matter into other hands or to
try to understand the processes involved so that the whole business
is carried out efficiently and cost-effectively. Those working or
planning to work in the construction industry also need to be
reminded of the pitfalls of local authority requirements, building
control and planning, and this text provides an account of the
necessary action.
Enjoying a meal at a handcrafted dining table is one of a
woodworker's great pleasures. The tables in this book have been
designed by top craftsman Kim Graves. There are projects to suit
every taste and style of decor: Country, Shaker, Colonial and Queen
Anne. There is special seasoned advice on how to solve
table-building challenges, as well as how to create and adapt
designs. Whether you are a beginner, a student or an experienced
woodworker, the dining tables in this book will provide plenty of
challenges to increase your skills. The projects range in
difficulty from a simple trestle table to a formal veneered
masterpiece.
The FET College series is designed to meet the needs of students
and lecturers of the National Certificate Vocational.
Bungalow Bliss, first published in 1971, was a book of house
designs that buyers could use to build a home for themselves
affordably. It first appeared two years before Ireland was to
join the EEC as a self-published catalogue by Jack Fitzsimons
from his Kells Art Studios in County Meath. He and his wife
designed and collated it and printed it locally. Fitzsimons
sold these books out of his car to newsagents, petrol garages
and bookshops. Over the course of thirty years, Fitzsimons sold
over a quarter of a million copies of his catalogue. The
first edition contained twenty designs – the final edition
contained two hundred and sixty. This guidebook of how to build
your own home radically transformed housing in Ireland. Now,
for the first time, author and structural engineer Adrian
Duncan looks at the cultural impact that Bungalow Bliss and
the accessible bungalow design had on the housing market, the
Irish landscape, and on the individual families who made
these bungalows their homes.
Practical Stone Masonry is the first major book in nearly seventy
years on the craft of the stonemason. Today the work of the
stonemason is almost exclusively confined to the repair of historic
buildings, requiring a full working knowledge of the detailed
traditional craft practices relating to repairs. This book
addresses that need. It covers the basic methods of working stone,
the making of specialized tools, and, for the first time, a full
analysis of the procedures for setting-out for repairs. A broad
description of the nature and problems of stone also includes
guidance on selection. In addition, the authors look at the causes
of decay in stone and outline methods for repair of both stone and
mortar. "Practical Stone Masonry" contains essential advice for
working masons and apprentices, and all those engaged in planning
and supervising such works. It includes: the basic methods of
working stone; how to make specialized tools; the procedures for
setting-out for repairs explained; and, the nature and problems of
stone plus a guide to selection.
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