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  Meggs' History of Graphic Design

 
Meggs' History of Graphic Design under The Books Store
Price: $80.00
Sale: $50.91
 
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Philip B. Meggs::Alston W. Purvis
Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 4
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.22
Publication Date: 2005-12-07
Reading Level: 592
 
Description: Now in its Fourth Edition, this unrivaled, seminal work continues its long tradition of providing balanced insight and thorough historical background. Under the new authorial leadership of Alston Purvis, this authoritative book offers more than 450 new images, along with expansive coverage of such topics as Italian, Russian, and Dutch design. It reveals a saga of creative innovators, breakthrough technologies, and important design innovations.

 

  The Image of the City

 
The Image of the City under The Books Store
Price: $22.00
Sale: $15.00
 
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Kevin Lynch
Publisher: The MIT Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 711.40973
Publication Date: 1960-06-15
Reading Level: 202
 
Description: What does the city's form actually mean to the people who live there? What can the city planner do to make the city's image more vivid and memorable to the city dweller? To answer these questions, Mr. Lynch, supported by studies of Los Angeles, Boston, and Jersey City, formulates a new criterion--imageability--and shows its potential value as a guide for the building and rebuilding of cities. The wide scope of this study leads to an original and vital method for the evaluation of city form. The architect, the planner, and certainly the city dweller will all want to read this book.

 

  Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment

 
Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment under The Books Store
Price: $30.00
Sale: $18.16
 
Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Blaine Brownell
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 620.11
Publication Date: 2005-12-29
Reading Level: 240
 
Description: These days, whether you're designing a building or a toaster, a savvy knowledge of materials is increasingly critical. And keeping up with the constant flow of new materials, let alone their applications, properties, and sources, is an increasingly difficult and time-consuming task. Blaine Erickson Brownell, author of Transmaterial, known to thousands of web users for his "product of the week" email service alerting designers to new materials that are reshaping our world, has created this handy and affordable reference to the most interesting and most useful new materials now available. Transmaterial is indexed in multiple ways for the sake of maximum convenience, and utilizes the new CSI Master-Format 2004 product categorization system. With more than 200 materials, organized by category, described, pictured, and annotated with technical and sourcing information, this catalog is an essential tool for any architect or designer interested in keeping up with the rapid developments in the field of materials, looking for a source of inspiration for their designs, or just eager to get their hands on real materials in an effort to understand the incredibly innovative palette now available to us.

 

  Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon

 
Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon under The Books Store
Price: $16.95
Sale: $6.77
 
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Donald MacDonald::Ira Nadel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Dewey Decimal Number: 624.230979461
Publication Date: 2008-04-02
Reading Level: 128
 
Description: Nine million people visit the Golden Gate Bridge each year, yet how many know why it's painted that stunning shade of "international orange"? Or that ancient Mayan and Art Deco buildings influenced the design? Current bridge architect Donald MacDonald answers these questions and others in a friendly, informative look at the bridge's engineering and 70-year history. This accessible account is accompanied by 70 of MacDonald's own charming color illustrations, making it easy to understand how the bridge was designed and constructed. A fascinating study for those interested in architecture, design, or anyone with a soft spot for San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge is a fitting tribute to this timeless icon.

 

  Mastering Revit Structure 2009 (Mastering)

 
Mastering Revit Structure 2009 (Mastering) under The Books Store
Price: $69.99
Sale: $44.09
 
Manufacturer: Sybex
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Thomas Weir::Eric Wing::Jamie D. Richardson::l
Publisher: Sybex
Dewey Decimal Number: 720.2840285536
Publication Date: 2008-12-03
Reading Level: 816
 
Description: If you already understand the basics of Revit Structure and want to develop a mastery of building information modeling (BIM), Mastering Revit Structure 2009 contains the information you need. The expert authors drew on years of experience to compile a comprehensive guide to the core concepts of Revit Structure with tips, tricks, and examples specific to the professional structural engineering setting. The five parts will guide you through interface, project setup and templates, view use and management, structural elements, structural analysis, drafting, detailing and annotations, phasing, collaborating, printing and publishing, and creating custom content.

 

  Color Drawing: Design Drawing Skills and Techniques for Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers

 
Color Drawing: Design Drawing Skills and Techniques for Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers under The Books Store
Price: $69.95
Sale: $38.94
 
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Michael E. Doyle
Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 3
Dewey Decimal Number: 720.284
Publication Date: 2006-11-17
Reading Level: 432
 
Description: The Third Edition of Michael Doyle's classic Color Drawing remains the ultimate up-to-date resource for professionals and students who need to develop and communicate design ideas with clear, attractive, impressive color drawings.

Update with over 100 pages, this Third Edition contains an entirely new section focused on state-of-the-art digital techniques to greatly enhance the sophistication of presentation drawings, and offers new and innovative ideas for the reproduction and distribution of finished drawings. Color Drawing, Third Edition Features:
* A complete body of illustrated instructions demonstrating drawing development from initial concept through final presentation
* Finely honed explanations of each technique and process
* Faster and easier ways to create design drawings
* Over 100 new pages demonstrating methods for combining hand-drawn and computer-generated drawing techniques

Step-by-step, easy-to-follow images will lead you through digital techniques to quickly and easily enhance your presentation drawings.

 

  LEED NC Sample Exam: New Construction

 
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Sale: $50.00
 
Manufacturer: Professional Publications, Inc.
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Meghan Peot::Brennan Schumacher
Publisher: Professional Publications, Inc.
Edition: Second Edition, New Edition
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.76
Publication Date: 2007-03-12
Reading Level: 56
 
Description:

Successfully prepare for the USGBC's® LEED-NC (New Construction) 2.2 exam. This sample exam provides a realistic simulation of the actual exam based on the topics covered, the number of questions, and the format of the questions.

Updated to cover version 2.2 of the LEED for New Construction exam.

Realistic practice for the LEED-New Construction and Major Renovations exam 80 questions covering the subjects on the exam Solutions guide to check your answers Mentally prepares you for the pressure of working under timed conditions Helps you identify topics that require extra review

Looking for a LEED exam review course? Register here.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC®) did not participate in the development and/or publication of the LEED NC Sample Exam: New Construction, and does not participate in the development or administration of the LEED exam review courses. The USGBC is not affiliated with PPI. LEED and USGBC are registered trademarks of the U.S. Green Building Council.


 

  Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 10th Edition

 
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 10th Edition under The Books Store
Price: $135.00
Sale: $99.37
 
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Benjamin Stein::John S. Reynolds::Walter T. Grondzik::Alison G. Kwok
Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 10
Dewey Decimal Number: 696
Publication Date: 2005-11-18
Reading Level: 1744
 
Description: Continuing its proud heritage, this Tenth Edition provides thorough coverage of the latest in the theory and practice of environmental control system design. This bestselling book encompasses mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, featuring design guidelines and detailed design procedures for every topic covered and supported by more than 2,200 illustrations—over 225 new to this edition!

 

  Design for the Other 90%

 
Design for the Other 90% under The Books Store
Price: $20.00
Sale: $12.70
 
Manufacturer: Editions Assouline
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Cynthia E. Smith
Publisher: Editions Assouline
Dewey Decimal Number: 720
Publication Date: 2007-09-30
Reading Level: 144
 

 

  2006 International Plumbing Code - Softcover Version (International Plumbing Code)

 
2006 International Plumbing Code - Softcover Version (International Plumbing Code) under The Books Store
Price: $68.00
Sale: $54.99
 
Manufacturer: Delmar Cengage Learning
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: International Code Council
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 696
Publication Date: 2006-03-07
Reading Level: 148
 
Description: The 2006 International Plumbing Code®addresses the design and installation of plumbing systems through requirements that emphasize performance. Provisions are provided for fixtures, piping, fittings, and devices, as well as design and installation methods for water supply, sanitary drainage, and storm drainage. The code provides comprehensive minimum regulations for plumbing facilities using prescriptive- and performance-related provisions. The objectives of the code provide for the acceptance of new and innovative products, materials, and systems.

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