In the controlled demolition industry, building implosion is the strategic placing of explosive material and timing of its detonation so that a structure collapses on itself in a matter of seconds, minimizing the physical damage to its immediate surroundings. Despite its terminology, building implosion also includes the controlled demolition of other structures, such as , , , and .
Today ephemeral, short-term construction has become normative. With the topic of sustainability now at the top of professional, academic, and political agendas, a building''s ability to endure longer than the immediate requirements of its user fo..
He was born in Yorkshire, England in 1716 and trained to be an architect as a teenager. He also became a ship captain, and soon sailed to ports in America, where he began designing some of the most iconic buildings of the continent. In a clandestine operat..
In The New Net Zero, sustainable architect Bill Maclay charts the path for designers and builders interested in exploring green design's new frontier net-zero-energy structures that produce as much energy as they consume and are carbon neutral; In a nation..
They once played as important a role in distribution as the ‘big sheds’ near motorway junctions do today. The book shows how the basic design of goods sheds evolved early in the history of railways, and how the form of goods sheds reflected the functio..
This book offers step-by-step guidance towards achieving realistic three-dimensional effects on a two-dimensional surface. Language: ENGLISH Pages: 160 Dimensions: 10.75 x 8.50 x 0.50 Weight: 1.35
The stringent building volume has diverse analogies with traditional farmhouses and is able to further develop the simplicity and nobility of the traditional type. Other notable residential buildings by the Central Swiss architects have all been developed ..
At a time when graphic designers are increasingly concerned with the miniature, there is a counter swing in favor of the gigantic. All over the world, typography, illustration, and signage are appearing on buildings, public spaces, construction site hoardi..
Yet this concept of user experience is so often neglected in architectural study and practice. This book tackles this complex subject for the first time, providing the wide range of perspectives needed to tackle this multi-disciplinary topic. Organised in ..
The DB Pro kits feature easy installation without compromising performance. Each kit features the adjustable-gain DB Pro dual-band signal booster. The adjustable gain controls allow the installer to optimize the unit s gain to match the requirements of the..
The 301201 is easy to install and is designed for fixed installations . It is omni-directional, to receive signal from all directions, and so the antenna needs to be installed in a vertical position in the area of strongest signal. 301201 Features: Product..
The 301202/311203 is easy to install and is designed for fixed installations . It is omni-directional, to receive signal from all directions, and so the antenna needs to be installed in a vertical position in the area of strongest signal. 301202/311203 Fea..
"magellan Roadmate 9416t-lm 7"" Automotive Gps "
The GPS has exclusive QuickSpell® technology with SmartCity Search. This excellent device features the exclusive and highly acclaimed OneTouch&trade favorites menu. Traffic camera alerts by PhantomALERT, provide audio and visual warnings of fixed red li..
The antenna focuses the entire signal in one direction resulting in significantly higher gain. The 301124 is easy to install and is designed for fixed installations, outside of a building. It is directional and needs to be pointed towards the nearest cell ..
It comes with FREE Lifetime Maps and Traffic and features a multi-touch glass display, n Route technology with trafficTrends and myTrends, voice-activated navigation, 3-D building and terrain view, lane assist with junction view, and hands-free calling com..
There are many new features to this Magellan RoadMate to make your trip effortless. 3D Buildings help to provide a more realistic view of your surroundings by displaying notable landmarks on and around your route in 3D. With the RoadMate 5320 LM, you'll al..
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