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Technology

1. Historical Building Construction: Design, Materials, and Technology

   Donald Friedman

   Second Edition

   An updated edition of the classic text detailing the ins and outs of old building construction.More

2. Green Roofs in Sustainable Landscape Design

   Steven L. Cantor, Steven Peck

   A popular design trend, green roofs make private and public buildings inviting and environmentally friendly.More

3. Fabric Architecture: Creative Resources for Shade, Signage, and Shelter

   Samuel J. Armijos

   A breathtaking view of state-of-the-art technology for projects ranging from simple awnings to dome stadiums.More

4. Residential Windows: A Guide to New Technologies and Energy Performance

   Dariush Arasteh, John Carmody, Lisa Heschong, Et Al.

   Third Edition

   The third edition of Residential Windows: A Guide to New Technologies and Energy Performance provides updated and expanded information on window properties and technologies, as well as new sections on such key topics as window installation, energy efficiency, and building codes.More

5. Tweed Courthouse: A Model Restoration

   Nancy A. Rankin, Diana S. Waite, John G. Waite

   Focusing on the methodology of preservation technology, this book tells the story of the $90 million historic preservation of a designated New York City landmark. It presents the restoration and adaptive reuse of the magnificent courthouse, built by New York's crooked 'Boss' Tweed, as an exemplar of preservation practice.More

6. Hospital and Healthcare Facility Design

   Richard L. Miller, Earl S. Swensson

   A state-of-the-art blueprint for architects, planners, and hospital administrators, Hospital and Healthcare Facility Design provides innovative ideas and concrete guidelines for planning and designing facilities for the rapidly changing healthcare system.More

7. Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture

   Mario Salvadori

   Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to building methods from ancient time to the present day, illustrated throughout with line drawings. In addition, Mr. Salvadori discusses recent advances in science and technology that have had important effects on the planning and construction of buildings.More

8. Hotel Design, Planning, and Development

   Lawrence Adams, Richard H. Penner, Walter A. Rutes

   Hospitality is the world's fastest growing industry, and business—and pleasure travelers are demanding more diverse hotels, resorts and leisure-time amenities around the globe.More

9. Communication and Design with the Internet: A Guide for Architects, Planners, and Building Professionals

   Jonathan Cohen

   Gives architects the vision and skills needed to take advantage of the new communications technologies.More