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  • Universal Design Handbook, 2E

    by Wolfgang Preiser, Korydon H. Smith ...
    The Latest Advances in Universal DesignThoroughly updated and packed with examples of global standards and design solutions, Universal Design Handbook, Second Edition, covers the full scope of universal design, discussing how to develop media, products, buildings, and infrastructure for the widest range of human needs, preferences, and functioning. This pioneering work brings together a rich ... Read more

    $219.89 CAD

  • Professional Practice in Facility Programming (Routledge Revivals)

    by Wolfgang Preiser ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    This compelling resource, which was first published in 1993, was the first book on facility programming to design parameters and specifications over a broad range of project types. The book’s practical, how-to approach is exceedingly beneficial to professionals and students involved with a wide variety of building types – from corporate facilities, to parks, day care centres, health centres, and ... Read more

    $152.52 CAD

  • Virology E-Book

    An Illustrated Colour Text

    by Stephen N J Korsman, Gert Van Zyl, Wolfgang Preiser, Louise Nutt, Monique I Andersson ...
    Series series Illustrated Colour Text
    This is a concise, highly accessible introduction to medical virology, incorporating essential basic principles as well as a systematic review of viruses and viral diseases. It pays particular attention to developments in anti-viral therapy that are becoming increasingly effective in modern medicine. It is an ideal textbook for the information-overloaded student and an invaluable everyday ... Read more

    $47.19 CAD

  • Architecture Beyond Criticism

    Expert Judgment and Performance Evaluation

    Edited by Wolfgang F. E. Preiser, Aaron T. Davis, Ashraf M. Salama, Andrea Hardy ...
    For the first time, this book demonstrates that the two paradigms of architectural criticism and performance evaluation can not only co-exist but complement each other in the assessment of built works.As architecture takes more principled stances worldwide, from environmental sustainability to social, cultural, and economic activism, this book examines the roles of perceived and measured quality ... Read more

    $114.04 CAD

  • Adaptive Architecture

    Changing Parameters and Practice

    Edited by Wolfgang F. E. Preiser, Andrea E. Hardy, Jacob J. Wilhelm ...
    The constant in architecture's evolution is change. Adaptive Architecture explores structures, or environments that accommodate multiple functions at the same time, sequentially, or at periodically recurring events. It demonstrates how changing technological, economic, ecological and social conditions have altered the playing field for architecture from the design of single purpose structures to ... Read more

    $109.92 CAD

  • Facility Programming (Routledge Revivals)

    Methods and Applications

    by Wolfgang F. E. Preiser ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1978, the objective of this book is to provide an authoritative and selective overview of current, user-orientated programming methods within the field of environmental design. The 19 chapters compiled in this volume describe procedures and the information content of innovative approaches used by leading programming experts in the private and institutional sectors. Emphasis is ... Read more

    $79.69 CAD

  • Assessing Building Performance

    Edited by Wolfgang Preiser, Jacqueline Vischer ...
    The building performance evaluation (BPE) framework emphasizes an evaluative stance throughout the six phases of the building delivery and life cycle: (1) strategic planning/needs analysis; (2) program review; (3) design review; (4) post-construction evaluation/review; (5) post-occupancy evaluation; and, (6) facilities management review/adaptive reuse. The lessons learned from positive and ... Read more

    $126.41 CAD

  • Environmental Design Research

    Volume two symposia and workshops

    Edited by Wolfgang Preiser ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals: Environmental Design Research
    First published in 1973, this two-volume set summarises and structures the contributions by researchers at the Fourth International EDRA Conference, held in April 1973. The second volume focuses on the symposia and invited papers, which were theory orientated. The symposia comprehensively assessed the status of contemporary knowledge as well as potential future directions in the respective fields ... Read more

    $111.30 CAD

  • Building Performance Evaluation

    From Delivery Process to Life Cycle Phases

    Edited by Wolfgang F.E. Preiser, Andrea E. Hardy, Ulrich Schramm ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    The main aim of this book is to present an intriguing retrospective of Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) as it evolved from Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) over the past 25 years. On one hand, this is done by updating original authors' chapter content of Building Evaluation, the first edition published in 1989. That, in turn, is augmented by an orientation toward current and future practice on ... Read more

    $217.79 CAD

  • Environmental Design Research

    Volume one selected papers

    Edited by Wolfgang F. E. Preiser ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals: Environmental Design Research
    First published in 1973, this two-volume set summarises and structures the contributions by researchers at the Fourth International EDRA Conference, held in April 1973. The first volume focuses on the proceedings of the paper sessions. It summarises and criticises 43 selected paper submissions which communicate contemporary research findings. It also reviews the discussions between authors, ... Read more

    $96.18 CAD

  • Designing for Designers (Routledge Revivals)

    Lessons Learned from Schools of Architecture

    by Wolfgang F. E. Preiser, Jack Nasar, Thomas Fisher ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 2007, this book examines the designs of seventeen architecture and design schools and answers questions such as: How has architectural education evolved and what is its future? Are architectural schools discernible types of designs and what are their effects on those who experience them? What lessons can be learned from evaluations of recently completed school buildings and what ... Read more

    $90.68 CAD

  • Design Intervention (Routledge Revivals)

    Toward a More Humane Architecture

    Edited by Wolfgang F. E. Preiser, Jacqueline Vischer, Edward White ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Design Intervention: Toward a More Humane Architecture, first published in 1991, intends to demonstrate that interest in social issues is alive and well in architecture, that there is a small but effective cadre of dedicated professionals who continue to commit themselves to solving social problems, and that architecture is being applied to the alleviation of the social ills of our time.The ... Read more

    $90.68 CAD