
Famous buildings
February 6, 2011 By admin
A relatively new but popular idea is the green building. Global warming is always a hot subject and I do not think everybody realizes that is not just how we live but where we live that can make a difference. The ideas within the ‘green building’ are things such as having huge windows so that [...]

Who Are The Architects For Russia’s Stadiums, 2018 World Cup
January 7, 2011 By admin
2nd December 2010, England’s bid to host the 2018 world cup failed miserably as the FIFA president Sepp Blatter opened his envelope to reveal that it was Russia’s year. Russia, who are planning to spend 3.82 billion dollars on new sports facilities for the 2018 world cup are going to build more stadiums than needed. [...]

What is Architecture?
February 10, 2011 By admin
The term architecture can be related to the erection of buildings. There are so many different parts to this process and they would all be deemed architecture. From the very first plans for a building (which would be modified many times) to the physical act of putting the building together – it is all architecture. [...]
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Build a better Construction business
May 11, 2011 By admin
Back in 2007, new government legislation mean that Contractors in Construction businesses would have a lot more work on their hands as regard payroll services, tax and national insurance obligations. Many subcontracted individuals or businesses were not obeying the rules, which meant Contractors would have to send through a monthly reminder about tax deductions, amounts paid and self-employed worker confirmations.
The engagement of payroll services in construction businesses was the next logical step. Some Payroll Services began to set up special payroll units to help companies with the new tax laws for building workers. [Read More...]
A Global History of Architecture
The award-winning First Edition of A Global History of Architecture was a publishing event that forever changed the way architectural history is viewed and studied. //
Architecture After Modernism
An examination of the architectural world and its theories since the late 1960s in the context of social and political issues. It looks at a broad survey of buildings,… //
Essential Architecture
A handy quick reference guide to Western architecture from Antiquity up to the present time. Arranged chronologically covering all the main time periods movements and well-known architects – the ideal student’s guide. //
Modular Constructs in Design and Architecture
This book examines morphogenetic processes based on a combination of digital and analogue modeling and manufacturing techniques. These modules can in many cases be translated into architectural designs. They show an exciting new avenues in… //
Arts & Architecture 1945-54: The Complete Reprint
Presents the first part (1945-1954) of the facsimile edition of Arts & Architecture", which launched the Case Study House Program. This title provides a record of…" //
Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture: Pattern Language for Distributed Object Computing
The eagerly awaited Pattern–Oriented Software Architecture (POSA) Volume 4 is about a pattern language for distributed computing. The authors will guide you through… //
Mastering AutoCAD Architecture 2010
Explains the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using AutoCAD[registered] Architecture (formally Autodesk[registered] Architectural… //
Australian Architecture Now
Recording some 200 of the most significant structures and places this volume presents Australian architecture produced during the unprecedented building boom of the mid- to late-1990s. //
Climate and Architecture
Drawing on contemporary and historic examples from around the world, this book explores the ways in which climate shapes architecture. It presents the perspectives on… //
Architectural Representation and the Perspective Hinge
Writing from inside the discipline of architecture, rather than from the more common extrapolations from the history of painting and philosophy, Alberto Perez-Gomez and Louise Pelletier focus on the implications of the tool of perspective (and the… //
Women in architecture
December 15, 2011 By L Herbert
Architecture is traditionally a male-dominated business. Real estate is the same. Investors of note like David Lichtenstein encourage the role of women in both architecture and real estate and it looks as if things are really beginning to change. Women are generally on the up in the architectural world. They’re still to achieve a completely [...]