Attending and graduating with an architecture degree is one of the best experiences a student could have. Even if students never pursue a career in architecture, the experience of architecture school is highly beneficial and rewarding to everyone who attends. This book describes how the author developed his successful career from a leading Modernist design architect to specializing in the design of Research Laboratories and University Learning facilities.
This book will be helpful for the students of Architecture as reference book for academic purpose and also for GATE - Architecture/Planning and other competitive exams like DDA, ISRO, UPSC, Delhi Metro, NBCC, aspirants.Highlights of the book1.Comprehensive material for GATE and other Architecture/Planning related competitive exam2.500 + pictures of Architects with their respective works3. Pritzker prize winners list with photographs4. Plant names with their photographs with botanical name5. Books & their authors
I feel elevated in presenting the New edition of this standard treatise.The favourable reception,which the previous edition and reprints of this book have enjoyed,is a matter of great satisfaction for me.I wish to express my sincere thanks to numerous professors and students for their valuable suggestions and recommending the patronise this standard treatise in the future also.
The aim is to provide the best possible material for Building Services, Infrastructure, and Transportation to the students to prepare for the GATE Architecture/Planning Exam and Government Jobs. This book is helpful for UPSC Architect Exam, DDA, DMRC, ISRO, NBCC, Development Authorities, Jamia PG Entrance Exam, CEPT PG Entrance Exam, State PG Entrance Exam, Town Planner Jobs, and other PSU's. This book deals with a wide range of contents related to Building Services, Infrastructure, and Transportation, covering each and every topic based on the current GATE syllabus. I am sure that this book will provide complete satisfaction to the readers.
Explore exciting options for a career in landscape architecture Blending aesthetics and environmental consciousness, landscape architecture is one of the fastest growing fields, according to the US Department of Labor. Becoming a Landscape Architect gives you a comprehensive survey of the field as it is practiced today, and explains how to get started and how to succeed in this exciting, creative, and in-demand profession. Featuring more than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape architects and more than 250 illustrations, the guide covers everything an aspiring landscape architect needs to know- from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job in residential, ecological, commercial, and parks design. Complete guide to the profession of landscape architecture, one of today's fastest growing fields More than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape designers and educators give you an idea of what it's really like to work as a landscape architect Over 250 striking illustrations and a lively interior make the book visually appealing as well as informative Explains different educational paths and their prerequisites and requirements Author Kelleann Foster is Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University and Managing Partner, Visual Interactive Communications Group
Focusing on the practical issues which need to be addressed by anyone involved in library design, here Ken Worpole offers his renowned expertise to architects, planners, library professionals, students, local government officers and members interested in creating and sustaining successful library buildings and services. Contemporary Library Architecture: A Planning and Design Guide features: a brief history of library architecture an account of some of the most distinctive new library designs of the 20th & 21st centuries an outline of the process for developing a successful brief and establishing a project management team a delineation of the commissioning process practical advice on how to deal with vital elements such as public accessibility, stock-holding, ICT, back office functions, children’s services, co-location with other services such as learning centres and tourist & information services an sustainability in depth case studies from around the world, including public and academic libraries from the UK, Europe and the US full colour illustrations throughout, showing technical details and photographs. This book is the ultimate guide for anyone approaching library design.
