Dictionary of Ecodesign

An Illustrated Reference

By Ken Yeang, Lillian Woo

The first guide to the terminology of sustainable design. Written by an internationally renowned expert in the field, this illustrated dictionary provides over 1500 definitions and explanations...

March 2010 | Hardback: 978-0-415-45899-3 (Routledge)

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Retrofitting Design of Building Structures

Edited by Xilin Lu

Retrofitting of building structures, including maintenance, rehabilitation, and strengthening, is not only an important issue in urban construction and management, but also a frequent problem...

March 2010 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-9178-6 (CRC Press)

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Manual of Geospatial Science and Technology, Second Edition

Edited by John D. Bossler, Robert B. McMaster, Chris Rizos, James B. Campbell

Following in the tradition of its popular predecessor, the Manual of Geospatial Science and Technology, Second Edition, continues to be the authoritative volume that covers...

March 2010 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-8733-8 (CRC Press)

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Engineers

A History of Engineering and Structural Design

By Matthew Wells

This innovative new book presents the vast historical sweep of engineering innovation and technological change to describe and illustrate engineering design and what conditions, events, cultural...

March 2010 | Paperback: 978-0-415-32526-4 (Routledge)

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The Gentrification Reader

Edited by Loretta Lees, Tom Slater, Elvin Wyly

Gentrification remains a subject of heated debate in the public realm as well as scholarly and policy circles. This Reader brings together the classic writings and...

March 2010 | Paperback: 978-0-415-54840-3 (Routledge)

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Twenty Buildings Every Architect Should Understand

By Simon Unwin

Have you ever wondered how the ideas behind the world’s greatest architectural designs came about? What process does an architect go through to design buildings which...

March 2010 | Paperback: 978-0-415-55252-3 (Routledge)

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Lessons in Post-War Reconstruction

Case Studies from Lebanon in the Aftermath of the 2006 War

Edited by Howayda Al-Harithy

After the ceasefire, a group of architects and planners from the American University of Beirut formed the Reconstruction Unit to help in the recovery process...

March 2010 | Hardback: 978-0-415-57105-0 (Routledge)

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Marine Diesel Engines

Machinery and Equipment

By Akber Ayub

Written at a level suitable for senior students of marine engineering and entry-level marine engineers, this book covers main propulsion machineries, auxiliaries, and all ship-board...

February 2010 | Hardback: 978-1-4398-1414-7 (CRC Press)

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Smartcities and Eco-Warriors

By CJ Lim, Ed Liu

Modern methods of agriculture have led to cities growing out of control and reducing the available agricultural land, threatening the sustainability of our food system....

February 2010 | Paperback: 978-0-415-57124-1 (Routledge)

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European Spatial Planning and Territorial Cooperation

By Stefanie Dühr, Claire Colomb, Vincent Nadin

There is a strong international dimension to spatial planning. European integration strengthens interconnections, development and decision-making across national and regional borders. EU policies in areas...

February 2010 | Paperback: 978-0-415-46774-2 (Routledge)

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