Along with plan and elevation, section is one of the essential representational techniques of architectural design; among architects and educators, debates about a project's section are common and often intense. Until now, however, there has been no framework to describe or evaluate it. Manual of Section fills this void.Paul Lewis, Marc Tsurumaki, and David J. Lewis have developed seven categories of section, revealed in structures ranging from simple one-story buildings to complex structures featuring stacked forms, fantastical shapes, internal holes, inclines, sheared planes, nested forms, or combinations thereof. To illustrate these categories, the authors construct sixty-three intricately detailed cross-section perspective drawings of built projects—many of the most significant structures in international architecture from the last one hundred years—based on extensive archival research. Manual of Section also includes smart and accessible essays on the history and uses of section. Read more

The traditional role of the architect is far too passive and uncertain. The profession has positioned itself to sit by the phone until we are called upon and commissioned to do work. Architects have long been charged with creating a better-built environment, but it is the developers who dictate what is actually built in our cities. The decisions made by developers before architects are engaged in a project dictate later success. When all of the initial programming, market studies, and cost estimates are based on market averages, it is unsurprising when the final products in our cities are nothing more than average. In the end, architects have devalued their role to the pencil of the developer’s vision. By combining Architect & Developer, you can command a greater sense of control, faster decision making, an efficient process, and the potential for a much better profit. The largest hurdle to becoming an architect as developer is that first project. An entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take risk is required. What developers do is not difficult, you need only have an appetite for risk. I sat down with over a dozen separate architects who are self-initiating their work. Some were doing this as a side hustle while holding down a nine-to-five job, some were small studios that were dipping their toes into the development game, and some were full-blown Architects & Developers. I wanted to absorb what they have learned throughout the process and consolidate the information into a digestible format. Architect & Developer includes one-on-one interviews from: DDG Mike Benkert, AIA WC Studio Barrett Design Guerrilla Development The UP Studio OJT Alloy, LLC Find more information at architectanddeveloper.com Read more

Get started with CNC machining using this hands-on, part-color guide that tells you exactly what you need to know without overloading you with useless theoryKey FeaturesGet started with the basics of CNC machining and set up your own computerized workshopExplore loads of do-it-yourself projects to practice what you’ve learnedTake advantage of the potential of home machining thanks to the power of CNCBook DescriptionUntil recently, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines belonged to the realm of heavy industry, but as technology becomes cheaper and smaller, these machines now can be used in home workshops. It’s not easy to get started, though, but thanks to this guide, you’ll be ready to take on a variety of projects in no time.A Tinkerer’s Guide to CNC Basics contains everything you need to get set up at home with computer-controlled machining and fabrication. Sparing you the theory, this project-laden guide helps you learn by doing.Once you’ve got to grips with the principles of CNC and installed the 3018 Pro CNC machine, you’ll gradually move from simple projects such as basic engraving to more complex milling and machining techniques. You’ll even learn how to upgrade your machine to accomplish more sophisticated designs. The plethora of projects in this book will keep you busy and give you the practice you need to get started with your computerized workshop.By the end of the book, your computerized home workshop will be one step closer to realization, and your machining skills will be taken to the next level.What you will learnConfigure, calibrate, provision, and test your CNC machineAdd a laser engraver to your machine for finer precision cuttingUse the machine to fabricate new components for itselfExplore the design impacts of carving on a rotary axisAdapt other machines for CNCEngrave opaque and semi-opaque materialsCool your machine with an air assist systemDesign and develop a customized laser mountWho this book is forThis book is for tinkerers, hobbyists, and craft aficionados comfortable using hand tools, aspiring to accelerate or develop more complex and challenging projects. Before starting this book, you should be comfortable around basic shop tools, as well as have a basic understanding of computers. While the book will speak to the specifics around the electronics of CNC machines, the terms used, such as motherboard, USB, positive/negative terminal, and power supply should not be too daunting to understand.Table of ContentsThe What and Why of CNCSetting Up and Configuring the 3018 CNC MachineUnderstanding Material Properties before Making the First CutMaking the First CutFull CNC Workflow with Different MaterialsUpgrading Your CNC MachineEnclosuresProject: Building a CNC Laser Cutter and a PlotterProject: Building Your Own 4th AxisProject: Adding a Laser to the 3018Building a More Capable CNC MachineFuture Projects and Going Bigger and Better Read more

How many times have you spotted an empty site and dreamt about developing it? And how many times have you given up because of the difficulty of persuading the landowner to sell you the land? Many architects have built their own house, but few have made the leap to become a fully-fledged architect developer. As trained problem solvers, architects are in a strong position to release value from sites and spot opportunities. They’re able to work up creative solutions, which a non-architect developer might. Featuring illustrated case studies and practical guidance, this is the first book aimed at the architect developer that covers every stage of the development process, from finding land through to raising capital, understanding risk and marketing and selling. Read more

Design thinking is a powerful process that facilitates understanding and framing of problems, enables creative solutions, and may provide fresh perspectives on our physical and social landscapes. Not just for architects or product developers, design thinking can be applied across many disciplines to solve real-world problems and reconcile dilemmas. It is a tool that may trigger inspiration and the imagination, and lead to innovative ideas that are responsive to the needs and issues of stakeholders.Design Thinking: A Guide to Creative Problem Solving for Everyone will assist in addressing a full spectrum of challenges from the most vexing to the everyday. It renders accessible the creative problem-solving abilities that we all possess by providing a dynamic framework and practical tools for thinking imaginatively and critically. Every aspect of design thinking is explained and analyzed together with insights on navigating through the process.Application of design thinking to help solve myriad problems that are not typically associated with design is illuminated through vignettes drawn from such diverse realms as politics and society, business, health and science, law, and writing. A combination of theory and application makes this volume immediately useful and personally relevant. Read more

The Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework v2 helps to accelerate Agency business transformation and new technology enablement by providing standardization, analysis and reporting tools, an enterprise roadmap, and a repeatable architecture project method that is more agile and useful and will produce more authoritative information for intra- and inter-agency planning, decision-making, and management. Read more

Do you want to increase efficiency and productivity to meet demand, but find you’re struggling with low budget and resources?As a manager or executive working in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, you’re under pressure to do more with less, reduce waste, produce faster, AND still turn a profit.The solution?In the past, technology has helped AEC companies to gain efficiency and become more productive. Artificial intelligence is one of the most under-utilized emerging technologies in the AEC industry, but when understood and used correctly, it improves efficiency, empowers creativity, and improves bottom-line results.There is lots of misleading and confusing information out there about AI, and none specific to the AEC industry – until now. Unlike other, more technical or generic books, Augment It is written for you, the AEC professional.You will learn:what AI is and what it can and cannot dowhat data is and how it can help your organizationhow to find a good AI problem with a high return on investmenthow to plan and execute your first AI projecthow to build and scale AI projects in your companyhow to define your AI strategyAugment It also provides case studies of how AI is being used in businesses today. Byimplementing the techniques explained in this book, you – and your organization – willbecome an industry innovator with a sustainable and profitable future. Read more

No matter what your skill level is we have sketchup tutorials for you. Our growing library of tutorials take you step by step through different topics to help you really comprehend what you want to learn. We make every attempt to make sure that you can learn sketchup in a format that fits you best so we use both written and video tutorials. What are you waiting for? Check them out! Read more

This basic primer covers the nuts and bolts of developing all types of real estate, including multifamily, office, retail, and industrial projects. Thoroughly updated, this new edition includes numerous case studies of actual projects as well as small-scale examples that are ideal for anyone new to real estate development. Read more

Gerald D. Hines stands at the top of the international real estate investment and development world. A Purdue graduate with a degree in engineering, Hines may have arrived in Houston in 1948 for a nine-to-five job at a heating and air conditioning company, but before long he was making the deals that would transform Houston’s skyline. Later, with his revolutionary idea that great architecture was good business, he was reshaping the skylines of the world. Today, Hines is a respected global organization with a presence in 20 countries that has developed, redeveloped or acquired more than 1,100 properties. Raising the Bar: The Life and Work of Gerald D. Hines tracks one man’s incredible rise, from building small office/warehouses to manifesting Houston icons like The Galleria, One Shell Plaza, and Pennzoil Place to cultivating the national and then global expansion of his company. It paints the portrait of a man who himself is a study in contradictions: a child of the Depression and a citizen of the world; an engineer who still carries the slide rule that has guided his career yet commissions daring feats of art and architecture; a reserved and humble man in a field known for being brash and aggressive who takes on physical challenges with wild abandon. With enlivening anecdotes and revealing characterizations, Raising the Bar reveals the man behind the premier real estate company in the world like never before. Read more

Design advice from Fine Woodworking. Written by the country's most respected designers and builders, each article is packed with practical, down-to-earth advice and toughtful insights into the design process.The furniture types include tables, casework, cabinets and chairs, plus a selection of special-purpose furniture. Read more

The ITIL pocket guides of Van Haren Publishing are since long recognized as the industry classic guide on the topic of ITIL, in many languages. Over the years this authoritative guide has earned its place on the bookshelves and in the briefcases of industry experts as they implement best practices within their organizations.This pocket guide will provide readers with an understanding of the ITIL 4 service management framework, by:• understanding the key concepts of service management• understanding how the seven ITIL guiding principles can help an organization adopt and adapt service management• understanding the four dimensions of service management• understanding the purpose and components of the ITIL service value system• understanding the six activities of the service value chain, and how they interconnect• knowing the purpose and key terms of 15 of the 34 ITIL practices• understanding seven of these 15 ITIL practices in detailAll exam requirements for the ITIL 4 Foundation exam are covered in this pocket guide. It also provides support for everyone who has knowledge of previous ITIL editions and is looking for a bridge to the new edition. ITIL 4 took a big leap into the modern world of IT service management, covering the latest principles and practices in a customer-focused, service-centric way, enabling Agile principles for maximum support of any business. Read more

The definitive guide to architectural practiceBusiness, legal, and technical trends in architecture are constantly changing. The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice has offered firms the latest guidance on those trends since 1920.The Fifteenth Edition of this indispensable guide features nearly two-thirds new content and covers all aspects of contemporary practice, including updated material on:Small-firm practice, use of technologies such as BIM, and project delivery methods, such as IPD and architect-led design-buildCareer development and licensure for emerging professionals and state-mandated continuing education for established architectsBusiness management topics, such as organizational development, marketing, finance, and human resourcesResearch as an integrated aspect of architectural practice, featuring such topics as evidence-based design and research in a small-firm contextThe Fifteenth Edition of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice includes access to a website that contains samples of all AIA Contract Documents (in PDF format for Mac and PC computers). With comprehensive coverage of contemporary practices in architecture, as well as the latest developments and trends in the industry, The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice continues to be the essential reference for every architect who must meet the challenges of today's marketplace with insight and confidence. Read more

Build your childcare center with confidence.Are you thinking about building a new daycare location, but you’re worried it will cost too much time and money?If you want to escape the high cost of rent and build your way to lifelong wealth, but you’re unsure where to start, then “Building Your Daycare” is the perfect book for you!This book uncovers how to go about building a new daycare center without going over budget or physically exhausting yourself in the process, even if you have absolutely no building construction experience!8 out of 9 daycare owners feel taken advantage of during construction.Is there anything more frustrating than . . .Being $40k over budget?Taking a year longer than you planned?Worrying that people are taking advantage of you?As a business owner, it’s obvious that investing in a mortgage, instead of paying someone else rent, makes better financial sense. Paired with the sense of accomplishment, success, and the passive income it affords you, the decision to build your own building is a no-brainer.Even with the never-ending demand for childcare services, most business owners are afraid to GO FOR IT!They’re afraid they’ll be taken advantage of, that they’ll run out of money, or that it will take up way too much of their time.This book will . . . Debunk the myth that “you can’t afford it.”Challenge the belief that “it’s too complicated.”Demystify the building design and construction process.Help you create lifelong wealth and change your life in the process.I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed, vulnerable, and afraid to ask for help. I want to help you so you don’t have to go through the same isolation. I’ve been helping clients for the past three decades, and let me tell you; I wouldn’t be here if building a commercial building was easy. If it were easy, I wouldn’t have so many clients!In the building design and construction process, hundreds of decisions must be made. Which means there are plenty of chances to make mistakes. But for every mistake that could be made, there’s also the opportunity to get it right.This book is designed to help you avoid all the struggles that come with a lack of construction experience and do just that – GET IT RIGHT!You’ll learn what to expect during your building design and construction journey, and I’ll share . . .INSIDER SECRET TIPS that will . . .Save you time and money.Lower your stress.Raise your confidence.You don’t have to go through this alone.I’ve walked hundreds of daycare owners through the building process and can help you too. There are plenty of books that explain how to start a daycare business, but no one else explains how to build a daycare building!This book makes a great gift and is a must-read for every DAYCARE PROVIDER, BUSINESS OWNER and REAL ESTATE INVESTOR, no matter what the building type or where you are in the development process.If you want to build with confidence, scroll up and click the Add to Cart button.As a BONUS, you’ll have access to a free video course created exclusively for readers that reveals how to design the daycare floor plan of your dreams and jump-start the design process with your architect. Read more

La gran cantidad y diversidad de interesados de múltiples disciplinas que participan en un proyecto inmobiliario hacen que este tipo de proyectos sean considerados de alta complejidad, donde el éxito del mismo, que se verifica en la fase de cierre; requiere un alto nivel de integración en las fases de estructuración, planificación, preventa y construcción, sumado al desarrollo de procesos estandarizados, adecuada comunicación además de un permanente monitoreo y control.Este libro presenta un modelo de gerencia de proyectos inmobiliarios de aplicación práctica, que mediante procesos estandarizados aporta una herramienta para enfrentar la complejidad del desarrollo de este tipo de proyectos.Los autores lo han implementado con éxito en distintas clases de proyectos inmobiliarios (conjuntos residenciales, conjuntos campestres, centros comerciales, centros empresariales, hoteles, parques temáticos y oficinas, entre otros.) y esperan sea aplicado y enriquecido por los lectores convirtiéndose en un escalón al éxito en sus proyectos. Read more

The Science Fiction Collection features some of the most amazing sci fi tales ever told!Featuring:The Sentimentalists, by Murray LeinsterThe Girls from Earth, by Frank RobinsonThe Death Traps of FX-31, by Sewell WrightSong in a minor key, by C.L. MooreSentry of the Sky, by Evelyn E. SmithMeeting of the Minds, by Robert SheckleyJunior, by Robert AbernathyDeath Wish, by Ned LangDead World, by Jack DouglasCost of Living, by Robert SheckleyAloys, by R.A. LaffertyWith These Hands, by C.M. KornbluthWhat is POSAT?, by Phyllis Sterling-SmithA Little Journey, by Ray BradburyHunt the Hunter, by Kris NevilleCitizen Jell, by Michael ShaaraOperation Distress, by Lester Del ReySyndrome Johnny, by Charles DyePsychotennis, anyone?, by Lloyd WilliamsPrime Difference, by Alan NourseDoorstep, by Keith LaumerThe Drug, by C.C. MacAppAn Elephant For the Prinkip, by L.J. StecherLicense to Steal, by Louis NewmanThe Last Letter, by Fritz LieberThe Stuff, by Henry SlesarThe Celestial Hammerlock, by Donald ColvinAlways A Qurono, by Jim HarmonJamieson, by Bill DoedeA Fall of Glass, by Stanley LeeShatter the Wall, by Sydney Van ScyocTransfer Point, by Anthony BoucherThy Name Is Woman, by Kenneth O’HaraTwelve Times Zero, by Howard BrowneAll Day Wednesday, by Richard OlinBlind Spot, by Bascom JonesDouble Take, by Richard WilsonField Trip, by Gene HunterLarson’s Luck, by Gerald VanceNavy Day, by Harry HarrisonOne Martian Afternoon, by Tom LeahyPlanet of Dreams, by James McKimmeyPrelude To Space, by Robert HaseltinePythias, by Frederik PohlShow Business, by Boyd EllanbySlaves of Mercury, by Nat SchachnerSound of Terror, by Don BerryThe Big Tomorrow, by Paul LohrmanThe Four-Faced Visitors of…Ezekiel, by Arthur OrtonThe Happy Man, by Gerald PageThe Last Supper, by T.D. HammThe One and the Many, by Milton LesserThe Other Likeness, by James SchmitzThe Outbreak of Peace, by H.B. FyfeThe Skull, by Philip K. DickThe Smiler, by Albert HernhunterThe Unthinking Destroyer, by Roger PhillipsTwo Timer, by Frederic BrownVital Ingredient, by Charles De VetWeak on Square Roots, by Russell BurtonWith a Vengeance, by J.B. WoodleyZero Hour, by Alexander BladeThe Great Nebraska Sea, by Allan DanzigThe Valor of Cappen Varra, by Poul AndersonA Bad Day for Vermin, by Keith LaumerHall of Mirrors, by Frederic BrownCommon Denominator, by John MacDonaldDoctor, by Murray LeinsterThe Nothing Equation, by Tom GodwinThe Last Evolution, by John CampbellA Hitch in Space, by Fritz LeiberOn the Fourth Planet, by J.F. BoneFlight From Tomorrow, by H. Beam PiperCard Trick, by Walter BuppThe K-Factor, by Harry HarrisonThe Lani People, by J. F. BoneAdvanced Chemistry, by Jack HuekelsSodom and Gomorrah, Texas, by R. A. LaffertyKeep Out, by Frederic BrownAll Cats are Gray, by Andre NortonA Problem in Communication, by Miles J. BreuerThe Terrible Tentacles of L-472, by Sewell Peaslee WrightMarooned Under the Sea, by Paul ErnstThe Murder Machine, by Hugh B. CaveThe Attack from Space, by Captain S. P. MeekThe Knights of Arthur, by Frederik PohlAnd All the Earth a Grave, by C.C. MacAppCitadel, by Algis BudrysMicro-Man, by Weaver WrightMissing Link, by Frank HerbertPeople Soup, by Alan ArkinThe Brain, by Alexander BladeThe Judas Valley, by Gerald VanceThe Moon is Green, by Fritz LeiberThe Next Logical Step, by Ben BovaThe Year When Stardust Fell, by Raymond JonesToy Shop, by Harry Harriso [...] Read more

Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world, with almost 50,000 buildings realised to date. Applicable to both domestic and non-domestic building types, the strength of Passivhaus lies in the simplicity of the concept. As European and global energy directives move ever closer towards Zero (fossil) Energy standards, Passivhaus provides a robust ‘fabric first’ approach from which to make the next step.The Passivhaus Designers Manual is the most comprehensive technical guide available to those wishing to design and build Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings. As a technical reference for architects, engineers and construction professionals The Passivhaus Designers Manual provides:State of the art guidance for anyone designing or working on a Passivhaus project;In depth information on building services, including high performance ventilation systems and ultra-low energy heating and cooling systems; Holistic design guidance encompassing: daylight design, ecological materials, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and economics; Practical advice on procurement methods, project management and quality assurance;Renewable energy systems suitable for Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings; Practical case studies from the UK, USA, and Germany amongst others;Detailed worked examples to show you how it’s done and what to look out for;Expert advice from 20 world renowned Passivhaus designers, architects, building physicists and engineers.Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 full colour illustrations, and presented by two highly experienced specialists, this is your one-stop shop for comprehensive practical information on Passivhaus and Zero Energy buildings. Read more

Should the practice of architecture be constrained to one set model: a singular creative process between architect and client? Practice is evolving; the current tired models serve only a select few – wealthy individuals, big corporations, and big government. Architect + Entrepreneur Volume 2 challenges the foundations of traditional practice and asks: + In what ways can we hack our craft to serve both our personal lifestyle and our professional goals? + What if design practice capitalized on the architect’s drive to be creative and consumer buying culture in equal measure? + How can we turn our services into products? + How can young professionals compete in today’s marketplace leveraging the power of the Internet? Eric Reinholdt, founder of 30X40 Design Workshop describes in detail how his business model has evolved to leverage passive income producing products and offers a new paradigm for practice. It’s a manual of high-level strategies, field-tested tactics, and case studies showing how architects are reinventing practice in the 21st century. In this step-by-step manual you’ll discover: + How to develop multiple passive income streams for your business + How to work with only the clients best suited to your brand + Templates for innovative business models leveraging active and passive income streams + Case studies describing how founders and architects built six-figure incomes by developing products + How to leverage the Internet to convert visitors into customers (and clients) + Methodology for selling custom plans repeatedly + Why writing a book isn’t as difficult as you might think + Precise formula to earn your first $100 in passive income + How much you can earn from: affiliate relationships, advertising, and digital product development This manual provides a framework for young professionals to build passive revenue streams even before setting out on their own. Doing this builds wealth, professional freedom and increases the chances of success for nascent architecture businesses. It’s essential reading for any Architect + Entrepreneur. Read more

As the built environment ages, demolition has become a rapidly growing industry offering major employment opportunities. During the 1990s the number of contractors grew by nearly 60 percent and there are now over 800 US companies focused on demolition, as well as many more offering this service as part of their portfolio. It has also become an increasingly complex business, requiring a unique combination of project management skills, legal and contractual knowledge, and engineering skills from its practitioners. Created in partnership with the National Demolition Association, Demolition: Practices, Technology, and Management is written specifically with students of construction management and engineering in mind, although it will also be an invaluable reference resource for anyone involved in demolition projects. Since demolition has become such a central part of construction management, this audience includes practicing architects and engineers, general contractors, building and manufacturing facility owners, as well as government officials and regulators. Covered in the book is the full range of technical and management issues encountered by the demolition contractor and those who hire demolition contractors. These include modern demolition practices, the impact of different construction types, demolition regulations, estimating demolition work, demolition contracts, safety on the demolition project, typical demolition equipment, debris handling and recycling, use of explosives, demolition contractors' participation in disaster response, and demolition project management. Read more

¡Una nueva forma de ver la gerencia de proyectos inmobiliarios!¿Tu Gerente de proyectos conoce el modelo de negocio del cliente?; ¿el equipo de la Gerencia está preparado para afrontar todos los riesgos posibles en la planeación de proyectos, el desarrollo inmobiliario o la construcción de obra?¿Y si fuera tu proyecto? es un libro que ayudará a:Conocer los conceptos, procesos y herramientas clave en la administración de proyectos inmobiliarios o project management.Descubrir las lecciones aprendidas y aprendizajes de valor de Axioma Proyectos, una empresa líder en la industria de administración de proyectos inmobiliarios con más de 29 años de experiencia.Aclarar las dudas que generalmente aparecen en el desarrollo de un proyecto (de su inicio hasta la finalización) y que nadie se atreve a preguntar o desmitificar. Read more