Building Construction & Materials

New Essentialism: Material Architecture examines how architecture engages material to create effect. It approaches this complex topic through five ...

This report reviews how biomaterials and biomass have been assessed within The Green Guide to Specification, including the application of the Envir...

This book is a plea for a sympathetic approach to the conservation and repair of traditional stone buildings. These beautiful buildings are in dang...

Sustainable Refurbishment Governments across the EU and developed countries are increasingly being directed towards improving existing built stock ...

Disasters threaten all parts of the world and they appear to be increasing in frequency, scale and intensity. Despite huge improvements in the emer...

- Gives practical advice for implementing material resource efficiency at all stages of the construction project- Recommends processes and identifi...

The progressive collapse of part of Ronan Point tower block in east London in 1968 was a very significant event in structural engineering in relati...

Learning to express yourself in a positive and professional way can be an art-form. THE TRADE TECHNICIAN'S SOFT SKILLS MANUAL, teaches these impor...

The castles and other properties owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland are precious jewels in the crown of the nations heritage. Ens...