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Successful project management of construction projects is largely dependant on the confident handling of construction costs and schedules. For cont...

As building construction is becoming increasingly complex, the field of building technology is becoming more and more important. As an intermediary...

The construction sector currently accounts for a high proportion of CO2 emissions and gray energy use. This will have to change fundamentally if w...

Concrete is the modern construction material that has helped shape the fundamental static principles of structural load bearing. Similar to masonry...

Technical Drawing deals with the representation of plans throughout all phases of a project. For students, the primary focus is on the development ...

The aesthetic and constructive quality of a building is also significantly determined by the careful design and implementation of details. Detaile...

The importance of freehand drawing for educating architects is often underestimated. However, this craft is essential for any designer. The act of ...

The construction sector currently accounts for a high proportion of CO2 emissions and gray energy use. This will have to change fundamentally if w...

Mehr als jedes andere Baumaterial bestimmt das Tageslicht Raumwirkungen, erzeugt Stimmungen, inszeniert Architektur. Eine sinnvolle Tages- und eine...

Daylight is the most important element determining the mood and appearance of architecture, more so than all construction materials. In office buil...

The Materiality of buildings and constructions is an important aspect of architectural design. The approach to and use of materials is a fundamenta...

The dimensions of the core elements of office workplaces desk and chair together with the necessary circulation areas determine the design of off...

The core task of the classic architect, in addition to architectural design and planning work, is management of the construction project: from plan...

The comfort of interior rooms depends on temperature, humidity, and an adequate supply of fresh air. Depending on use and climatic conditions, tech...

This volume describes the various tasks that fall to architects in construction supervision in practical and understandable terms. It addresses con...

Our cities and neighborhoods are composed of Urban Building Blocks and a knowledge of these elementary components is part of the basic equipment of...