| The Colours of … Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:16 AM PST 
Colour both as aesthetic and formal medium in architecture and design is a crucial element of each building. It is treated within this book comprehensively and as it relates to practice by looking at decisive examples. The result is an account by and about three of internationally most renowned architects. It provides a compendium showing […]  |
| Permaville Handbook: Strategies of Permaculture Design Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:15 AM PST 
This book aims to provide an overview of permaculture's principles, teach some core permaculture techniques and practices, and provide direction and resources for connecting with people who share a passion for the work. If you want to live more closely in tune with nature, to live a simpler life and to find other folks who […]  |
| The Hierarchy of Energy in Architecture Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:13 AM PST 
The laws of thermodynamics―and their implications for architecture―have not been fully integrated into architectural design. Architecture and building science too often remain constrained by linear concepts and methodologies regarding energy that occlude significant quantities and qualities of energy. The Hierarchy of Energy in Architecture addresses this situation by providing a clear overview of what energy […]  |
| Introduction to Rural Planning Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:12 AM PST 
Introduction to Rural Planning: Economies, Communities and Landscapes provides a critical analysis of the key challenges facing rural places and the ways that public policy and community action shape rural spaces. The second edition provides an examination of the composite nature of 'rural planning', which combines land-use and spatial planning elements with community action, countryside […]  |
| Integrating Care Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:11 AM PST 
This book provides a timely review of the contemporary interpretation of the 'comprehensive health centre', a building type that was originally advocated by health reformers in the UK in the first half of the twentieth century. The book discusses the development of this idea, the failure under the NHS to apply the idea in practice […]  |
| Conceptual Design of Bridges Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:11 AM PST 
• Introduction • Aesthetic Bridge Design • Basic Factors to be Considered in the Conceptual Design • Case Analysis of Innovative Ideas in the Conceptual Design • Disaster Prevention and Durability of Bridge Structures • Bridge Structure System and Key Mechanics Questions • Solving New Problem in the Conceptual Design • Conceptual Design of Urban […]  |
| Building Dynamics: Exploring Architecture of Change Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:10 AM PST 
Buildings are increasingly 'dynamic': equipped with sensors, actuators and controllers, they 'self-adjust' in response to changes in the external and internal environments and patterns of use. Building Dynamics asks how this change manifests itself and what it means for architecture as buildings weather, programs change, envelopes adapt, interiors are reconfigured, systems replaced. Contributors including Chuck […]  |
| Data Driven Design Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:10 AM PST 
Digital designer, Phillip Harris takes a snapshot of his profession in a moment of radical change. In "Data Driven Design" Harris examines the shift from top-down design models to consumer-based methods that ask what users want and need. "Data Driven Design" covers user experience (UX) design in every phase, from initial thoughts, through prototypes, user […]  |
| Business Graphics: 500 Designs That Link Graphic Aesthetic and Business Savvy Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:09 AM PST 
Whether the task is to redesign a company's identity or the promotional launch of a new product or service, business graphics are the bread and butter of the design industry. This new volume presents a vast array of work within the corporate sector—solutions that have helped business clients succeed. This book not only provides hundreds […]  |
| Interior Design: A True Beginners Guide To Decorating On A Budget Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:08 AM PST 
Do You Want To Know How To Decorate On A Budget? Are you looking for the best ways to design your home? Do you want to decorate your home but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Inside we give you the best colors and layouts to use for any apartment or house layout. […]  |
| The Photoshop Workbook Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:05 AM PST 
The Photoshop Workbook: Professional Retouching and Compositing Tips, Tricks, and Techniques reveals the creative skills that photographer and retoucher Glyn Dewis uses for his global clients. In this guide you will learn not only his step-by-step Photoshop techniques, but how and when to apply them so that you, too, can take your images to a whole new […]  |
| Adobe Photoshop CC (2015) Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:03 AM PST 
The ultimate Guide for beginners to learn digital Photoshop the easy way We live in the world of digital revolution where clicking frequent 'Snapshots' and 'Selfies' is a common thing. But making an image special needs some work with image editing tools. This book captures the essential techniques to make best use of Adobe Photoshop […]  |
| Photoshop Tips, Tricks & Fixes Volume 7 Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:00 AM PST 
Since its release in 1990, not only has Photoshop gone on to become the market leader across Macs and PCs alike, but it has given life to a whole new way of creating media. No longer only used for simply editing and fixing photos, now full-blown pieces of art can be created; photomanipulations and digital […]  |
| Photoshop: 20 Photo Editing Techniques Every Photoshop Beginner Should Know Posted: 30 Dec 2015 05:55 AM PST 
As a top-of-the-line photo editing software, Photoshop has gained popularity, and quite a number of following among professionals in every industry you can imagine, even among the young and technologically capable generation who can easily grasp abstract concepts from an early age. In This Short Book You will learn how to work with all of […]  |
| Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 Classroom in a Book Posted: 30 Dec 2015 05:54 AM PST 
Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 Classroom in a Book is the most thorough and comprehensive way for you to master all the new features in Adobe’s top-rated consumer-targeted photo-editing software. Each chapter in this step-by-step, project-based guide contains a project that builds on your growing knowledge of the program, while end-of-chapter review questions reinforce each lesson. […]  |
| Search Engine Optimization Latest Guide Posted: 30 Dec 2015 05:53 AM PST 
New to SEO? Need to polish up your knowledge? This book provides comprehensive information you need to get on the road to professional quality Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. This is an in-depth information on how search engines work. This book covers the fundamental strategies that make your websites search engine–friendly. SEO Methods Explained In […]  |
