Author: Foamboards

Annual Dynamics of Daylight Variability and Contrast: A Simulation-Based Approach to Quantifying Visual Effects in Architecture (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)

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Daylight is a dynamic source of illumination in architectural space, creating diverse and ephemeral configurations of light and shadow within the built environment. Perceptual qualities of daylight, such as contrast and temporal variability, are essential to our understanding of both material and visual effects in architecture. Although spatial contrast and light variability are fundamental to the visual experience of architecture, architects still rely primarily on intuition to evaluate their designs because there are few metrics that address these factors. Through an analysis of contemporary architecture, this work develops a new typological language that categorizes architectural space in terms of contrast and temporal variation. This research proposes a new family of metrics that quantify the magnitude of contrast-based visual effects and time-based variation within daylit space through the use of time-segmented daylight renderings to provide a more holistic analysis of daylight performance.

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Mathematics of Space: Architectural Design

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A new title in the Architectural Design series that explores the potential of computational mathematics in cutting-edge design

Mathematics has always been a vital tool in the architect’s trade, but the last fifteen years have seen a sharp rise in the power of computers and has led to computational abilities far beyond anything previously available. Modern design software and computing power have changed the traditional role of geometry in architecture and opened up new possibilities enabled by topology, non-Euclidean geometry, and other areas of mathematics.

With insight from a top-notch list of contributors, including such notables as Philippe Morel and Fabien Scheurer, Mathematics in Space discusses how the advent of computation and information technology has affected the work of contemporary architects.This new title in the Architectural Design series updates architectural mathematics since the digital revolutionWith world-class contributors, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in the ways computation has transformed the disciplineThe book explores fascinating issues in modern design, most importantly the impact of mathematics on contemporary design creativity

For students and practitioners alike, Mathematics in Space covers vital topics in a constantly changing discipline.

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Architecture Gothic and Renaissance

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Architecture Reading Sampler: Book Excerpts by Lesley Bain, Meg Calkins, James Vandezande, Chuck Eastman, Saleh Mubarak

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The 2012 Architecture Reading Sampler includes select material from six Wiley Architecture & Design titles. The material that is included for each selection is the book’s full Table of Contents as well as the first chapter. If you would like to read more from these books, you can purchase the full book or e-book at your favorite online retailer.

Living Streets / 9780470903810
The Sustainable Sites Handbook / 9780470643556
Sustainable Renovation / 9780470872611
Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 / 9780470937495
BIM Handbook / 9780470541371
How to Estimate with RSMeans Data / 9781118025284

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The Ten Books on Architecture

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In his treatise on Roman architecture, Vitruvius Pollio declares that the qualities of a good building are “firmness, commodity, and delight.” “The Ten Books on Architecture” outlines building methods for everything from aqueducts and temples, to decorative plasterwork. Written in the first century BC, and dedicated to emperor Caesar Augustus, it is the only complete document of its kind.

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Angry Birds Air Swimmers Turbo – RED Flying Remote Control Balloon Toy

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Using advanced, patented Air Swimmers technology, you can bring the magic of Angry Birds to life! Air Swimmers Turbo glide through the air and fly over an hour on a single charge for long-lasting remote control indoor fun, even in the smallest rooms. The convenient Auto Swim mode makes it easy for anyone to fly and with no limit on how many can fly at once, all of your friends and family can fly too!
Angry Birds Air Swimmers Turbo need 4 AA batteries and helium (not included) to fly. Simply fill the balloon with helium at any store that sells balloons or buy a small helium tank and fill it at home. The body is made from a high quality, durable material that will stay inflated for weeks and can be refilled again and again.

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