“…The project is the outcome of a partnership between Cork Institute of Technology and the Irish Naval Service to deliver maritime training. Its building design reflects the studies’ sea-related theme, and the facilities allow the National Maritime College to meet the latest education requirements in the field. …”

“…Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important aspect in building design due to its effect on human health and wellbeing. …”

“…This book presents an approach to energy-efficient building design, which takes into account the most important challenges in climate change mitigation and adaptation in Southern Europe. …”

“…This book introduces new smart connection systems which can be used in aseismic building design in order to control inter-story drifts and to reduce residual displacements. …”

“…There is suspicion in the UK and across Europe that the upcoming introduction of new European Directives will encourage a regime of conservatism and legal risk aversion, fostering the delivery of mediocre and banal building design. This book dispels these myths and instead looks at the genuine impact of EU law on architectural practice. …”

“…When searching for genuinely sustainable building design and technology - designs that go beyond conventional sustainability to be truly restorative - we often find that nature got there first. …”

“…As this is of growing importance for building design and for building performance optimization, the book aims to provide a sound scientific basis for experimental studies in this field. …”

“…This groundbreaking book will help all building design and cost professionals to understand sustainable design and will provide the technical skills needed to implement the most up-to-date concepts. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Advantages and disadvantages of structural masonry -- Design philosophy -- Limit state design -- Basis of design (1): vertical loading -- Basis of design (2): lateral loading tensile and shear strength -- Strapping, propping and tying of loadbearing masonry -- Stability, accidental damage and progressive collapse -- Structural elements and forms -- Design of masonry elements (1): vertically loaded -- Design of masonry elements (2): combined bending and axial loading -- Design of single-storey buildings -- Fin and diaphragm walls in tall single-storey buildings -- Design of multi-storey structures -- Reinforced and post-tensioned masonry -- Arches -- Materials -- Components -- Movement joints -- Provision for services…”
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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Robotics in Construction -- 7. AI-assisted Building Design -- 8. AI in Fabrication and Construction -- 9. …”

“…The RIBA Plan of Work 2013 is the definitive framework for the contemporary building design and construction process. It provides a stage-by-stage model to assist all members of the project team to manage the process from inception to completion and beyond. …”

“…The report recommends raising energy performance standards for cooling equipment, tapping into building design opportunities, and ensuring that "part time" and "part space" behaviour remains the principal cooling mode in buildings. …”

“…It provides guidance on building design to prevent any fires from spreading while maintaining the load-bearing capacity of structural timber elements, connections and compartmentation. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The case study of the Gamba Deve - Licoma axis -- PART 2: ENERGY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT, Sustainable Building Design for Tropical Climates -- Development of an Interactive Building Energy Design Software -- SPARK – Solar Photovoltaic Adaptable Refrigeration Kit -- PART 2: RECYCLING, Ski Yurth: Upcycle of downhill skis for a shelter in Cacine – Guinea Bissau -- Comprehensive Feasibility Study for the Closure of the Informal Dumpsite and Construction of an Integrated Sustainable Waste management Facility in Kajiado County, Kenya -- Part 4: ENVIRONMENT AND EMERGENCY, Borboleta and Papagaio: Emergency unit and children’s nutritional center in Farim - Guinea Bissau -- Novel textile-based solutions of emergency shelters: case-studies and field tests of S(P)EEDKITS Project -- The Mo.N.G.U.E. …”

“…CPS is driving innovation and competition in a range of sectors, including agriculture, aeronautics, building design, civil infrastructure, energy, environmental quality, healthcare and personalized medicine, and transportation. …”

“…CPS is driving innovation and competition in a range of sectors, including agriculture, aeronautics, building design, civil infrastructure, energy, environmental quality, healthcare and personalized medicine, and transportation. …”

“…The reprint provides a comprehensive review of various topics related to sustainable building design and operation, with a particular focus on energy efficiency and environmental impact. …”

“…This unique book discusses programming, design and building evaluation providing a ‘joined up’ approach to building design. By linking the functional and architectonic qualities of a building, the authors show the practical implications of the utility value of buildings. …”
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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Makoto Sei Watanabe -- 20 Chester station, Arq. BDP - Building Design Partnership Limited -- 24 Museum subway station Toronto, Arq. …”

“…To achieve the objectives of this book, it is essential to incorporate recent advancements in building design, construction, and operation"--…”