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  • Making It Third Edition

    by Chris Lefteri ...
    A product can be manufactured in many ways, but most designers know a handful of techniques only. With specifically commissioned diagrams, case studies and photographs of the manufacturing process. Making IT uses contemporary design as a vehicle to describe over 120 production processes. Each process is also evaluated in terms of sustainability and its effects on the environment.Making It appeals ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Materials for Design

    by Chris Lefteri ...
    Over the last ten years there has been a huge growth in the area of materials for design, but most books on this subject deal with advanced, semi-formed materials (that is, materials sold as sheet, rod, tube, etc.). This book provides much-needed information on the raw materials, and the low-down on how these can be used.Organized into three sections embracing grown, oil-based and mined materials, ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Making It Second Edition

    Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design

    by Chris Lefteri ...
    There are many ways in which a product can be manufactured but most designers know only a handful of techniques. Both informative and incredibly easy to use, this bestselling book explains over 100 production methods in detail.With specially commissioned diagrams, case studies and step-by-step photographs of the manufacturing process, Making It uses contemporary design as a vehicle to describe ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

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  • Essential Building Science

    Understanding Energy and Moisture in High Performance House Design

    by Jacob Deva Racusin ...
    Series series Sustainable Building Essentials
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  • Fundamental Building Technology

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    Fundamental Building Technology introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. Written with the novice in mind, this textbook is the ideal starting point for any construction student, as it fully supports the reader all the way to understanding the functional requirements of each element of the ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

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    by Lydia Doleman ...
    Series Book 4 - Sustainable Building Essentials Series
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  • Solar Home Design Manual for Cool Climates

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    If you want an inexpensive, environmentally sound source of energy for your home, you need look no further than the sun. Solar heat is not subject to rate increases, is totally renewable, pollution free and requires little or no technology. It is here for you today, and can easily provide up to 50% of your space and water heating requirements. This is a book that simply and clearly explains the ... Read more

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    A Guide to Planning Basics

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    The all-in-one reference to designing stunning and functional kitchens and bathsDesigning for today's kitchens and baths requires technical savvy, a keen eye for aesthetics, and perhaps most important of all, the ability to coordinate efforts across many disciplines. Kitchen and Bath Design simplifies these complex decision-making processes with a comprehensive strategy for achieving kitchen and ... Read more

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