Advanced Building Systems: a technical guide for architects & engineers Daniels K.
Providing an up-to-date overview of all essential building installations & most recent technologies, complete with a wide range of detailed technical plans. It is not merely a systematic handbook focusing on building technology for students of architecture, civil engineering & mechanical engineering, it is also a reference work enabling the practitioner to draw up initial plans & dimensions. Whilst also providing information on saving resources, cutting costs, protecting the environment & using renewable energies. Birkhauser Germany2003 522pp HB $A258.00

Aluminium Architecture Construction and Details, Wilquin, Hugues
Birkhauser, Switzerland, 2001, 150pp, HB, $A 127.50

Architectural Acoustics: Principles and Practice 2^nd Edition Cavanaugh, Tocci and Wilkes
A widely recognized, comprehensive reference to acoustic principles for all concerned with the built environment. It provides design professionals with up-to-date information on basic concepts, acoustical materials, and technologies for controlling wanted or unwanted sound within and around buildings.
Wiley USA 2010 376pp HB $165.00 [31.03.10]

Architectural Metal Surfaces  Zahner, L.W.
Demonstrating techniques for achieving a variety of surface effects through the application of texture, colour treatments & lighting effects, this book will help the designer develop realistic expectations & accurate specifications & details, such as the maintenance requirements for various finishes. This is an invaluable book for all your needs & how-to in using metal. Wiley USA 2004 HB 340pp$A156.95

Architectural Surfaces: Detail for architects, designers & artists  Juracek, J.A.
Containing over 1,600 outstanding photographs capturing a range of details & surfaces, organised by architectural elements: walls, facades, windows, doorways, ceilings, roofs, floors, pavements, staircases, balconies, columns & arches. T&H, UK, 2005, 352pp, HB. $150.00

Architecture In Use: An intro to the programming, design & evaluation of buildings  van der Voordt & van Wegen,
A unique book that discusses the programming, design & building evaluation whilst linking the functional & architectonic qualities of a building, we are shown the practical implications of the utility value of buildings & fully understand the relationship between function & form. Arch Press, UK, 2005, 237pp, PB. $A 71.50

Architecture Materials: Concrete K. Klamp
25 international projects by various architects demonstrating various uses for concrete. Exhibited through various colour photographs are ideas for lighting, finishes and landscaping.
Evergreen Koln 2008 240pp PB $A49.95

Architecture Materials: Glass
New developments in manufacturing and production have brought about intriguing ways to detail materials, particularly glass. Over 24 international buildings document varying uses of glass with colour photography and introductory passages. Tri-lingual; English, French and German
Evergreen 2008 252pp PB $A49.95

Architecture Materials: Wood
New developments in manufacturing and production have brought about intriguing ways to detail materials. Over 24 international buildings document varying uses of timber, including Paul Morgan’s Cape Shack house. With colour photography and introductory passages. Tri-lingual; English, French and German
Evergreen 2008 252pp PB $A49.95

Architects + Engineers = Structures Margolius, I.
Since Medieval times, architects & builders have had to devise new techniques, methods & materials to erect buildings which synthesis structure with architecture. In rare cases, architects have designed building structures their own way, & through exceptional creativity, produced awesome buildings. Ivan Margolius looks at many fascinating buildings by some of the most celebrated architects throughout history including, Gaudi, Niemeyer, Foster&Kaplicky. JWiley, USA, 2002, 104pp, PB.   $A 59.95

Architect's Portable Handbook (2nd ed.)  Guthrie.  P
"Easy to handle and organised in the easy-to-follow CSI Master format, which parallels the progress of a typical job, the Handbook offers you quick, accurate, on the job guidance on everything from cost estimating to electrical systems. "McGraw Hill, USA, 1998.  555pp PB  3rd Edition Now available $A139.95 (2005)

Architecture & Identity responses to cultural & technological change. Abel, C.  Revised second edition.
Butterworth, UK, 2000. 270pp PB $AO/P

Architectural Technology Emmitt, Stephen
Blackwell Science, UK , 2002, 264pp PB $A 79.20

Architectural Structures Place, Wayne
A technical guide to the structural design process, with clear diagrams of set outs, as well as various charts corresponding to loads and tolerances. A very useful guide to the fundamentals of building a structure.
John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, 2007 HB AU $ 145.00

Architectural Voices: Listening to Old Buildings. Lewis, S & Littlefield, D
By focusing on elderly structures that are the subject of reinvention, this book examines how buildings guide architects and artists by demonstrating that the poetic qualities of the places we inhabit are not limited to just architectural styles. Wiley UK 2007 240pp. PB A$68.95

Architecture in Steel The Australian Context. Ogg, A.
RAIA Education, Aust, 1989.  254pp PB $A P.O.A

Architecture of Glass: Shaping Light. Cerver, F.
Arco, USA, 1997. 191pp HB $A P/A

Architecture Reborn Conversion and Reconstruction of Old Buildings      Powell, K.
Rather than preservation or deference to old buildings, the focus of this book  is transformation. 44 schemes by notable practitioners like Rogers,  Piano, Foster and Tschumi demonstrate innovative and intelligent reuse of existing buildings. LKing, UK, 1999 256pp HB $AP/A

Architecture Details a new series from German publisher Braun
Doors:
Facades:
Windows:
Attractively presented series, each volume focuses on a specific aspect of the most commonly seen features on any building. Minimal text, every page is full colour photographs of either single or multiple images.
Braun Germany 2007 160pp HB $59.95 each

Archiworld Interior Space Series Korea 2007  
Stair $A49.95

Art of Glass Integrating Architecture and Glass.   Knapp, S.

Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources. Kennedy . J, Smith . M , Wanek . C ed
The search for housing that is healthy, affordable and environmentally responsible architecture is the concern of this book. Well illustrated, the book first discusses the context of natural building in terms of economics, social justice and sustainability. Design and planning issues are reviewed, followed by a comprehensive treatment of natural building materials and techniques.  New Society, Canada, 2002, 287 pp $ A 65.00

Art of Precast Concrete: Colour, texture, expression  Bennett, D.
As a building material, precast concrete allows a wide range of sculptural forms & design options. This book provides a systematic overview of the variety of applications for such concrete elements throughout Europe. Author David Bennett provides in-depth information on newly developed, especially lightweight forms of concrete such as GRC (Glass-Fibre Reinforced Concrete), Ductal & CRC (Compact Reinforced Composite). Amongst the 24 buildings documented are the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh by Enric Miralles Benedetta Tagliabue, the Synagogue in Dresden by Wandel, Hoefer, Lorch + Hirsch, & the Mexican Embassy in Berlin by González de León. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2005, 160pp, HB. $A135.00

The Art of Staircases Chueca P.
With everything you’ll need to design staircases, from the planning and design of treads, structural systems, banisters, widths, proportions, and materials. This title presents an amazing selection of stairs by established and emerging architects also. This is the book on stairs that we have all been waiting for and will be a must for students and professionals.  Links Spain 2006 HB 172pp $A95.00

Art of the Structural Engineer Addis, B.
" Rather than being seen as a sobering influence on the creativity of architects, innovative engineers are being recognised as creators in their own right..."
Artemis, London, 1998. 144pp PB $Ap.o.a

Assessing Building Performance  Preiser, W.F.E. & Vischer, J.C (Ed’s)
Providing practical advice on assessing & monitoring building performance. Written by an unparalleled team of international experts, this well Illustrated book is completed with a series of practical case studies. Arch Press, UK, 2005, 243pp, PB. $A 107.80 (20/04)

Bamboo Fences Yoshikawa, I
Bamboo Fences provides a detailed look at the complex art of bamboo fence design and presents these unique structures in more than 250 photographs and line drawings.
Princeton Architectural Press 2009 160pp HB $80.00 [23.05.09]

Basics: Architectural Photography Heinrich
Basics: Construction Scheduling Bert Bielefeld
Basics: Design Methods
Basics: Designing with Plants  Wohrle R E & Wohrle HJ
Basics: Designing with Water Lohrer A
Basics: Façade Apertures
Basics: Glass Construction Achilles & Navratil
Basics: Project Planning
Basics: Room Conditioning Lein O & Schlenger J
Basics: Site Management
Basics: Urban Building Blocks
Basics: Water Systems Haas-Arndt
Birkhauser Germany 2008 90pp PB AU$30.00

Basics Architecture 02: Construction + Materiality Farrelly L
Another addition to this useful series, Construction + Materiality has 6 chapters on various materials used in architecture. Within each chapter the material is explored in terms of design and structure, it’s use over time and gives specific design examples/case studies. AVA Switzerland 2009 175pp PB $A 49.95
Barrier - Free Design A Manual for Building Designers and Managers Holmes - Siedler, J.
Butterworth - HeinemannUK, 1996 189pp PB $A P/A

BlowUp: Inflatable Art, Architecture and Design Topham, Sean
The first complete (& quite polemic) history of inflatable design, this book explores pneumatic technology in all aspects of life - encompassing children's toys & home furnishings, lunar habitats & military decoys. BlowUp brings the technological & philosophical history of inflatable devises into the present, illustrated with beautiful & amazing images from private collections across the globe.Prestel, USA, 2002, 160pp, HB $A 75.00

Brick: A World History, Campel, James & Pryce, Will
Amazingly illustrated with specially taken photographs, the book is at once an historical account of how bricks have been employed by architects of every period, and a technical survey of brick making and bricklaying. More than one hundred themes are covered; from bricks in ancient Egypt to their distinctive use by Louis Kahn, Alvar Aalto, and Renzo Piano. Works of engineering—railway tunnels, viaducts, dams, and bridges—are given prominence alongside the great cathedrals and country houses, castles and temples, testifying to the versatility and importance of brick and brickwork T&H UK 2003 HB 321pp $A 120.00

Bridge Builders Pearce, M. & Jobson, R
A new entry in the "Builders" series gives 40 examples of the modern bridge builders art. Each project has a brief explanatory text, excellent colour photos, and site drawings, plans, or elevations.Wiley, UK 2002  224pp HB, $A148.95

Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the International Building Code. Ching, Francis D.K and Winkel, Steven R
Highly illustrative explanations with expert guidance to provide an accessible, timesaving companion guide to the new International Building Code (IBC). Understanding the criteria for code development and the reasons for code provisions is essential to unlocking this unified code, this book can demystify the complex, layered sections of the IBC with more direct, insightful interpretations. Wiley, USA, 2003, 401pp, PB $A 84.95

Building Construction Illustrated Ching F
4^th Edition Now Available
Wiley USA 2008 PB AU $68.95 (07/03)

Building and Renovating On Time & On Budget.  Mason, P.
Choice, Aust., 1998. 136pp PB $A 22.00

Building Your Own Home: a comprehensive guide for Australian owner builders  3rd Edition. Wilkie, G. & Arden, S.
Completely revised and updatedCovers all questions posed in building a house from selecting your land to applying the last coat of paint.Lansdowne, Aust 2003, 248pp PB $A39.95

Building Maintenance Technology in Tropical Climates
Briffet, C (ed) SUP, Singapore, 1995. 191pp PB $A 74.75

Building Materials, Energy & the Environment: Towards Ecologically Sustainable Development . Lawson, B.
 RAIA, Aust, 1996. 135pp PB $A O/P

Building Refurbishment Misc
Building refurbishment is all about conserving the soul and structure of a building whilst bringing its use and reliability firmly into the present. Presented is a superbly illustrated volume that brings together a wide range of examples from all over the world.
Monsa 2009 240pp HB $125.00 [23.09.09]

Building Services A Guide to Integrated Design Parlour, R. P.
Integral Publishing, Pymble, 2002 (3rd Ed) 247pp, PB $A 30.80

Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems and Design Ching F
A reference to understanding structures through exploded illustrations. A great resource for students.
JWiley UK 2009 312pp PB $AU 72.95 [11.03.09]

Care & Conservation of Georgian Houses A Maintenance Manual for Edinburgh New Town Hall 4th ed.  Davey. A, Heath. B et al,  
Butterworth - Architecture, UK, 1995.  291pp PB $A P/A

Clear Glass, Creating New Perspectives van Uffelen C
Glass stands for openness and transparency. In contemporary glass architecture these associations are utilized in a subtle and highly intentional way. Some buildings appear low-key and reduced to express elegance and seriousness, other provide deep insights to set a stage for profiling and a vivid exchange between inside and outside. In either case innovative glass buildings generate unexpected perspectives, individual communication channels and a temporary feeling of freedom in an actually closed spatiality. In this title about 60 projects from all around the world will be presented with texts, photos as well as sketches and drawings. Braun Germany 2009 256pp HB $90.00 [29.05.09]

Climate Considerations in Building and Urban Design Givoni. B
VNR, USA, 1998.  464pp HB $A P/A

Climate Skin: Building skin concepts the can do more with less energy. Hausladen G, Saldanha M & Leidl P
Technically affluent and meticulously detailed, Climate Skin is a practice-oriented design manual centred on façade development and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and design tools.
Birkhauser Switzerland 2008 191pp HB A $140.00

Colour in Architecture Design Methods for Buildings, Interiors and Urban Spaces. Linton, H.
McGraw Hill, USA, 1999 267pp HB $A 149.00

Columns Adams, J
AD, Detail in Building, UK, 1998. 96pp PB $AO/P

Cool Construction 4 International Architects x 4 Innovative Works = 16 Visionary Buildings Ryan, Raymund
A dynamic new series that combines the best features of the monograph and the thematic survey in an information-packed collage of images, ideas and architecture. This volume focusses on the experimental new work of Chipperfield, Waro Kishi, Eduardo Souto de Moura & Williams Tsien.T&H UK, 2001, 128pp, PB $A 46.00

Concepts in Architectural LightingEgan.  M. D
 Mc Graw Hill, USA, 1983.  270pp HB $A P/A

Concrete: Architecture Compact Joachim Fischer
An enquiry into the development of concrete during the 20^th Century, while also examining current methods and trends in the use of concrete in international projects.
H.F Ullmann 2008 PB 288pp $29.95

Construction and Design Manual: Accessible Architecture Fischer and Meuser
A selection of Approximately 50 projects are presented with the help of texts, photos, plans and diagrams. They communicate a modern language of form, helping to create and shape contemporary living spaces for people.
DOM Publishers 2009 560pp HB $160.00 [03.09.09]

Constructing Architecture 2^nd Edition: Materials, processes, structures, a handbook  Deplazes, A.(Ed)
This essential reference book on construction has been thoroughly organised to communicate to both students & professionals, new & varied construction information. With necessary data that provides insight into a large range of projects, at a variety of scales, the book is divided into clearly thought out chapters: raw materials, building components, building types & buildings which illustrate the building process of individual projects. All information is accompanied by beautifully illustrated diagrams & informative background information on all cultural & historical aspects & will be an indispensable volume to anyone interested in updating their knowledge in this area. Birkhäuser Switzerland, 2008, 508pp, PB $A115.00 [2^nd ed, 31/07]

Concrete Regionalism 4 international architects x 4 innovative works = 16 visionary buildings Slessor, C
 T&H UK, 2000, 128pp. PB $A 46.00  

Conservation of Historic Buildings Feilden, B,
Butterworth - Heinemann, UK1997, 345pp $AP/A

Construction Manuals
Concrete Construction Manual Kind-Barkauskas, Kauhsen, Polonyi & Brandt
In the tradition of Edition Detail Construction Manuals, the fourth volume on concrete is thorough, comprehensive and straightforward. It has everything you need to know regarding the use of concrete in architecture. From concrete slab and beam construction to innovation in its application such as Fallingwater and Brasilia, the book has information and detailed drawings on how it is achieved. Detail/Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2002, 294pp, HB $A 250.00
Façade Construction Manual Herzog, Krippner & Lang
This edition provides a systematic survey of contemporary expertise in the application of new materials & energy- efficient technologies in facade design. It surveys the facade design requirements made by various types of buildings, as well as the most important materials, from natural stone through to synthetics, & documents a diversity of construction forms for a wide range of building types. Over 100 international case studies in large-scale, detailed drawings are presented in the comprehensive project section. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2004, 320pp, HB. $A250.00
Glass Construction Manual Schittich, Staib, Balkow, Schuler, Sobek
An essential book for all architects, "Detail" magazine have developed a concise & comprehensive, publication which looks at the application, history & technology of steel in architecture. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2000, 328pp, HB. $A250.00
Masonry Construction Manual
From renowned German magazine, Edition Detail, The latest volume in this series examines masonry construction & the wide range of possibilities it offers. Following the Glass & Steel Construction Manuals, it is a comprehensive, innovative & thorough study of the application of brick & block design in contemporary architecture. The 400 page book documents the technical principles of masonry construction through a large number of built projects in drawings prepared especially for this book, all drawn to the same scale for ease of comparison. Addressing such issues as types of materials & their properties, sizes & forms of units, the bonds, behaviour under stress, thermal insulation, moisture control, soundproofing & fire control, it is the definitive guide to designing a masonry structure. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2001, 400pp, HB. $A250.00
Roof Construction Manual 4th Edition Schunck, Oster, Barthel & Kiessl
Another member of the construction Manual Series produced by Edition DETAIL. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2002, 448pp, HB. $A250.00
Refurbishment Manual Giebeler, Musso, Fisch, Petzinka,.Krause and Rudolphi
A practical planning aid with refurbishment details of various projects from around the world. Providing a basic introduction to the relevant aspects of building physics, fire protection, sustainability and energy, hazardous materials, construction materials for interior and façade, historic preservation, and technical building equipment. With photography and detailed drawings.
Birkhauser Basel 2009 272pp PB $180.00 [15.07.09]
Steel Construction Manual Schulitz, Sobek & Habermann
Released with the "Glass Construction Manual", this essential publication showcases the history, technology and application of steel in architecture, Conceived and developed by "Detail" magazine, it is comprehensive, thorough and sophisticated. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2000, 404pp, HB. $A 250.00
Timber Construction Manual Herzog, Natterer, Schweitzer, Volz & Winter
With some 600 photos and 4000 drawings and plans, it is a comprehensive and indispensable reference book. This latest manual looks at all types of wood & wood materials, also presenting detailed information on the current norms & standards. Chapters cover the basic principles of working with wood, providing detailed information on subjects such as heat, noise insulation, fire protection treatment. There is also a chapter which investigates the significance of wood with particular reference to ecology. Wood as a load-bearing material is considered, & topics such as new methods of joining, transport & montage are documented. The second part of the volume presents a large number of built examples which feature some “classic” structures but focus chiefly on more recent buildings.These are presented with full illustrations, details, & plans which expose realised solutions for various supporting structures. Birkhauser Germany 2004HB $A250.00

Contemporary Curtain Wall Architecture Murray, S
Presents an exhaustive taxonomy of the materials and techniques necessary for the design, fabrication and installation of today's curtain wall systems. Traces a history of curtain wall design from the early skeleton-frame structures of the late 19th century to the complex configurations of mullions, infill panels, and adhesives of today
Birkhauser 2009 260pp HB $142.50 [04.11.09]

Contemporary Doorways Architectural Entrances, Transitions and Thresholds  Slessor, Catherine
From a prolific & acclaimed author comes this insightful & inquisitive book on the humble doorway. Through examples of many different doorways, simple & surreal, we can reach a greater understand of the meaning, representation & effect of thresholds & transitional spaces.Mitchell Beazley UK 2002 176ppHB$A 75.00

Components and Connections Meijs/ Knaack
This book presents the most common load-bearing systems, such as plate, massive, and skeleton construction, and describes their impact on the structure as a whole. It explains how spaces can be vertically or horizontally connected and assembled into larger wholes. The individual elements, such as floor slabs, roofs, openings, and foundations, are described together with their functions and the various possibilities for connecting them. Birkhauser Germany 144pp PB $79.00 [27.06.09]

Corrugated Iron: Building On The Frontier Adam Mornement & Simon Holloway
Australia is very familiar with corrugated iron. It almost assumes a national identity. Patented in 1829 in England, it soon found a use in every corner of the globe in housing and industry. This fascinating history, well illustrated with historic sketches and photographs from the 19th century, moves rapidly through to the re-discovery of it as a material in the cutting edge architecture of the  20th century in full colour. Projects by Eames, Bruder, Murcutt, Troppo, Foster, Koolhaas, and Endo are included as examples of what can be achieved when imagination is applied to an old material.
FLincoln 2007 223pages HB $A89.95

Cosy Wood Interiors Broto, C
Wood Interiors features work from 25 established and up-and-coming architects, including Mathias Klotz, Simon Conder Associates, Pierre Thibault, Masahiro Ikeda and XTEN Architecture. Each project in this distinguished global selection is clearly explained by its designers, and all examples boast outstanding and innovative uses of wood, particular attention being paid to the aspect of sustainable construction.
Links Publishing 2009 351pp HB $A59.95 [14.04.09]

Creation of Bridges Bennett D.
Of all the man-made structures in the world, the bridge stimulates the imagination more than any other built form. Describing the wonders of bridge building, the record breakers, the great bridges of the past & the failures & catastrophic disasters. It explains how bridges were & are built, & it examines the forms of bridges that can be seen in the world today. Included here are the stories of the celebrated bridge engineers who pioneered new ideas, illustrating their fantastic bridge-building achievements with photographs, illustrations & diagrams that are all described in this illustrated book. Here are the engineers who pioneered new ideas. AurumUK1999 HB232pp$A65.00

Cross-Check Integrating Systems and Working Drawings
"An easy to use matrix system that, when applied, ensures nothing is missing from your plans and every step is taken  to assure coordination between drawings and project specs."Guthrie.  P, McGraw Hill, USA, 1998.  181pp PB $A P/A

Culture of Wood Henrichsen, Christoph
Japan is synonymous worldwide with traditional timber construction and the diversified use of wood in every sphere. Out of a long-enduring tradition emerge products of unrivalled refinement, craftsmanship and minimalist design. This publication presents the technique, tradition, context and production of some 30 different kinds of objects, focusing on the genesis of each. Birkhauser Germany 2004 250pp HB $A 145.00

Curtain Walls: recent developments by Cesar Pelli & Associates Crosbie M.J.
Focusing on this omnipresent feature of contemporary architecture, the curtain wall, Cesar Pelli & Associates present twenty of their most exemplary projects in this latest book. Arranged by material—glass, metal, stone—the conception & development of each facade is revealed & accompanied by their construction details as well as documented through numerous drawings. This will be a must for any architect passionate about state-of-the-art curtain wall. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2005, 184pp, HB. $A130.00

Day lighting Performance & Design Ander
Second Edition J Wiley USA 2003 296pp HB $A149.95

Detail Praxis Series
Translucent Materials (Glass, Plastic, Metals) Kaltenbach, F (Ed.)
Planning and building with translucent materials. Contains information on glass, plastic sheeting, membranes and metal products, technical properties, screening, anti-dazzle, heat insulation, sound insulation, fireproofing, etc. Manufacturer information is arranged in product groups.Birkhäuser Germany 2004 110pp $A 79.00
Timber Construction Hughes, T. et al.
Birkhäuser Germany 2004 112pp $A 79.00
Building with Large Clay Blocks and Panels Hughes, T. et al.
Birkhäuser Germany 2004 112pp $A 79.00
Plaster, render, paint & coatings  Reichel, A. et al
Plastering, colours, & coatings help characterise surfaces, determine the impression a room makes, create light effects. Their application is also decisive factor in defining the appearance of a building. This new volume in the series  uses international examples to present innovative solutions on this theme. Expert authors describe & define the essential principles, drawing attention to points to be aware of & they give valuable tips for application in daily practice. Birkäuser, Switzerland, 2004, 112pp, PB. $A 79.00
Dressed Stone: Types of stone, details, examples  Hugues, T. et al
The use of dressed stone has a long-standing tradition. Not only does building with this fascinating material require skill & experience, innovative applications now present planners & practitioners with considerable new challenges. This book provides assistance: the uses of dressed stone are shown in detailed drawings on a scale of 1:10, & particular attention is paid to the joints & specific related problems. In addition special consideration is given to the design & planning stages, as well as realisation. This international edition has been extended to incorporate a chapter on facade techniques in the construction section, & the charts now include a selection of the 80 most sought after European stone types. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2005, 134pp, PB. $A79.00
Concrete, Design and Construction Examples Peck M (Ed)
Birkhauser 2007 Germany 112pp $A80.00
Detail Practice: Dry Construction Tichelmann and Pfau
Describes and details the use of dry construction techniques, from internal fit-outs to wall treatments.
Birkhauser Germany 2008 112pp PB $A85.00

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture McLeod V.
The design creativity of notable international architects surfaces through detailed drawings of residential architecture located all over the world. In this volume, all drawings have been standardised into a clear format, and in scales ranging from 1:1 to 1:20 for detail drawings and 1:100 or 1:200 for plans, sections and elevations. Fully annotated, and with text to highlight the unique construction of each house, projects are catergorised into concrete, masonry, steel and timber constructions, and includes works such that  by Tadao Ando, Shigeru Ban, Adjaye Associates, Troppo, Alvaro Siza and Sean Godsell, as well as some alternative construction methods such as the use of straw bale in the Stock Orchard street house by Sarah Wigglesworth. Includes a CD Rom of all featured drawings this publication is a valuable and inspirational resource for both students and practitioners. LKing 2007 UK 240pp HB +CD Rom $A90.00(08/05)Design Handbook for Reinforced Concrete Elements 2ed Beletich, & Uno, P
UNSW Press, Australia, 2003, PB 386pp $A 66.95

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture McLeod, V
Provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 50 of the most recently completed and influential timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture. Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details. There is also a descriptive text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project, including the location, client, architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.
Laurence King Publishing UK 2010 224pp HB $85.00 [25.03.10]

Details In Architecture 1: Creative Detailing by some of the World's Leading Architects
With few books available on detailing a new collection should prove very popular. The quality (and quantity) of detailing supplied by each architectural firm is variable, some, simple drawings, others, every nut and bolt. They range from a reception desk by Babcock & Brown to the Petronas Towers sky bridge by Pelli with bell towers, saunas, air curtains and stadiums in between. Minimal text, as the colour and black & white images are allowed to represent each project. Images, Aust, 2000. 216pp HB $A p.o.a

Details In Architecture 2: Creative Detailing by some of the World's Leading Architects
This is the second book in the Details in Architecture Series. This new volume looks at a range of international work including that of Crone Associates, Dominique Perrault, Ingenhoven Overdiek, Cox Group, Cesar Pelli and many others. Images, Aust, 2000. 216pp HB $Ap.o.a

Details In Architecture 3: Creative Detailing by some of the World's Leading Architects
This is the third book in the Details in Architecture Series. This new volume looks at a range of international work including that of Kurokawa, Kengo Kuma, Cox Group, SOM and many others. Images, Aust, 2001. 216pp HB $A 89.95

Details In Architecture 4: Creative Detailing by some of the World's Leading Architects
This is the fourth book in the Details in Architecture Series. This new volume looks at a range of i28 international projects  including work of Behnisch, Tzannes, Cox Group, Foster, KPF, J.J .Pan and many others. Images, Aust, 2001. 216pp HB $A 89.95

Details in Architecture No. 5
This compendium of projects designed by world leading architects, focuses on significant architectural details for the design and construction professional. This edition highlights the importance of eco-friendly design, with the reduction of energy consumption a specific focus in many projects. Images, Aust 2004, HB, 216pp. $A 89.95

Details in Architecture: Creative Detailing by Leading Architects Hall, A
A study of emerging trends in architectural detailing. Each of the more than 50 projects included features descriptions of the selected details, plans and drawings, concept sketches and photography.                 
Images Publishing USA 2009 445pp HB $79.99 [11.12.09]

Dimensions of Sustainability Climate, Computation, Concept, Culture, Democracy, Development, Ecology, Engineering, Energy, Form, Innovation, Performance, Technology Scott. A (ed.) Spon, UK, 1998.147pp PB $A P/A

Dynamic Daylighting Architecture Basics, Systems, Projects Koster H.
A detailed documentation of new strategies & technologies that serve as an introduction to the basic principles, functions, designs & calculation methods of daylight guiding technology to all architects, lighting designers, building & conditioning engineers. Impressively illustrated with a large number of computer simulations & photographs of built examples, this book is the result of extensive research. It explains in detail the role of Retrotechnology (which involves using reflective elements) can have in façade & building technology as a factor in integral planning & discusses the consequences in which the dynamic use of daylight has in the future planning of buildings. Birkhauser Germany 2004 HB 464pp $A140.00

Earthquake Architecture New Construction Techniques for Earthquake Disaster Management
HBI $A 65.00

Earth Architecture, From Ancient to Modern Morgan WN
Morgan categorises various architectures that utilise one of our most abundant materials; earth. With chapters dedicated to mounds, shaped hills, retained earth, terraces, excavations, retained water and more this book shares information on a neglected area of architectural history.
University Press of Florida Florida 2008 185pp HB $59.95

edition Detail: Components and Systems Staib, Dorrhofer and Rosenthal
Offers an in-depth and clearly organized presentation of the various types of precast building components, from semi finished products to building with components, open and closed systems, and skeleton and panel construction all the way to spatial cell constructions. The systems are accompanied by detailed drawings and color photographs.
Birkhauser Basel 2009 239pp HB $205.00 [15.07.09]

ETFE: Technology and Design Annette LeCuyer
ETFE is a thin light weight material, filled with pockets of air which results in a super strong material used for cladding in the architectural process. It has recently been used in works by Grimshaw Architects, Herzog + de Meuron, and most recently in the Beijing Olympic Swimming stadium. ETFE: Technology and Design documents much of its use, providing application principles and various characteristics of the product.
Birkhauser Basel 2008 160pp HB AU$140.00

Encyclopaedia of Architectural Technology Glass, Jacqueline
Wiley Academy, UK, 2002 353pp, HB $A 184.95

An Engineer Imagines Rice, P
Artemis, London, 1998, 198pp PB $A P/A

Engineering Architecture Kahn, Fazlur
The engineer of Chicago's John Hancock Center and Sears Tower, Fazlur Khan (1929-1982) pioneered structural systems for high-rise buildings that broadened the palette of forms and expressions available to design professionals today. Examining a number of projects, this study of Khan's career provides insight into architectural and engineering practice. Norton USA 2004 HB 417pp $A 84.95

Engineers Noise Control Theory and Practice (2nd ed) Bies. D & Hansen. C
Spon, UK, 1997.  613pp PB $A P/A

Envelope Design for Buildings
Allen, W, Architectural Press, UK, 1997.  283pp HB $A P/A

Environmental Design An introduction for Architects and Engineers
Thomas. R, Spon, UK, 1997.  224pp PB $A P/A

Exploring Concrete Architecture - Tone, Texture, Form. Bennett D
Birkhauser,Swiss, 2001. HB 160pp $A127.50

Expodach: Roof Structure at the World Exhibition, Hanover 2000 Herzog, Thomas
Prestel Germany 2001 PB 73pp$A75.00

Expressing Structure - The technology of Large Scale Building Fairweather, V.
Numerous detail drawings and construction photographs illustrate intricate technical issues and their practical solutions. Birk Germany, 2004 HB 181pp $A145.00

Façade Construction Manual Herzog, Krippner & Lang
The latest book from the Birkhauser In Detail series this edition provides a systematic survey of contemporary expertise in the application of new materials & energy- efficient technologies in facade design. It surveys the facade design requirements made by various types of buildings, as well as the most important materials, from natural stone through to synthetics, & documents a diversity of construction forms for a wide range of building types. Over 100 international case studies in large-scale, detailed drawings are presented in the comprehensive project section. Birk Germany 2004 HB 320pp$A250.00

Facades Pilar C.(Ed)
Facades the letter of introduction to the architectural works, they are the first thing we see. No longer having to form part of the structure as load bearing walls, but a skin that wraps the building & gives it personality. This latest Spanish publication investigates stone, brickwork, wooden, metal, glass, reinforced concrete & concrete block facades as well as veneer, rendered & mixed material facades. Spain, 2003 HB 179pp $A 99.95

Facades: Principles of Construction Knaack, Klein, Bilow, Auer
Facades constitute a major element in architecture through appearance,e and as the building envelope and its functions. This book demonstrates the principles of façade construction and provides guidelines for appropriate detailing through built examples. Birkhauser Germany 2007 133pp PB $A70.00 (18/08)

Facades-Building envelopes for the 21^st Century Hindrichs  Heusler (Eds)
Divided into categories of buildings, that illustrate a broad range of internationally renowned projects. Investigating project-specific solutions for building envelopes, this book also takes into account the requirements of developers & the users. Birkhauser Germany2004 HB 384pp $A124.50

Falling Glass: problems & solutions in contemporary architecture Patrick Loughran
Including documented examples of projects such as Waterloo Station in London, the John Hancock Tower in Boston, the Galleries Lafayette in Berlin & the Bibliotheque de France in Paris. The focus of the book is how typical defects such as, failure modes in glass facades and roofs, thermal stress, corrosion, leakage and structural failures can be avoided & what the practitioner needs to bear in mind to this end.Germany,2003 156pp PB $A127.50

Floor Design Daab
A selection of imagery depicting various floors. From the hardest to softest, dynamic to static, this compendium of walking mediums is an excellent resource. Daab Germany 2007 375pp HB $A59.95

Fine Fabric: Delicate Materials for Architecture and Interior Design van Ufflen, C
Presents 60 international architecture and design projects that show by means of texts, photos as well as plans and drawings the different ways how fabrics are used today.
Braun  2009 256pp HB $90.00 [17.09.09]

Fire Protection in Buildings Drysdale, J. & Keough, J
CSIRO, Aust. 1991. 94pp PB $A P/A

From Wattle & Daub to Concrete & Steel The Engineering Heritage of Australia's Buildings Cowen, H.
University of Melbourne Press, Australia, 1998.  228pp HB $A P/A

Function of Form Moussavi, F
This is an essential graphic manual on structural systems and their capacity to produce a variety of forms. Extracting their base geometric unit, a wide range of historical projects from the Medieval to the present are used as systems to proliferate different forms.
Actar Spain 2009 515pp PB $79.00 [21.12.09]

Fundamental Building Materials 3rd edition Ward-Harvey, K
RAIA, Australia, 1997 118pp, PB $A30.25

Fundamentals of Residential Construction Allen, E & Thallon, R
A detailed & comprehensive manual to building a house from a-z. Includes chapters on building codes, zoning, financing, environmental concern, framing, plumbing foundations etc. etc. J Wiley, USA 2002, 577pp, HB $A 167.95

Future Materials for architecture and design
Featuring concepts in materiality by such designers as OMA, Ban & Grimshaw. Materia The Netherlands 2003 PB 74pp$A45.10

Glass Construction Manual Schittich, Staib, Balkow, Schuler & Sobek
2^nd Revised and Expanded Edition
Birkhauser Germany 2007 352pp
HB $A250.00
PB $160.00(12/06)

Great Glass Buildings Hyatt P&J.
Including the work of  Foster, Piano, Ando & Perrault. Each project demonstrates the architect's skill in designing with glass & their ingenuity for often complex detailing. Projects range from residential to public & commercial, with award-winners such as Scogin Elam and Bray's Nomentana Residence, Maine, USA & impressive architectural innovations including Santiago Calatrava's City of Arts & Sciences, Valencia, Spain. Images Aust 2004 HB 240pp $A 89.95

Glass Structures : Design and Construction of Self-Supporting Skins  Wurm. J
The first book to present a coherent guide to the construction and design of structural glass skins, this new volume's focus is on the pressure resistant, and flat load-bearing plate as the basic module for wide-span structures. The designs and technical information presented are comprehensively illustrated and ring a new chapter in glass architecture. Birkhauser 2007 255pages HB $A160.00

Glass Buildings: Material, Structure and Detail Krewinkel, H,
Birkhauser, Switzerland, 1998. 154pp HB $A P/A

Glass in Architecture Wigginton, M
An excellent book discussing the use of glass in architecture, with perspectives on technology, technique & usage, as well as historical perspectives & a range of case studies that show practical examples from some of the worlds most influential buildings from the modern to contemporary period. Includes a section on the future of the material, & numerous appendices on material performance, manufacturing, glass products & transparent plastics. Twenty Case study buildings include  Roger's Lloyds Building, Grimshaw's Waterloo International Terminal,  Foster's Willis Faber & Dumas Building, Benthem & Crouwel's Sculpture Pavilion, and Eva Jircina's Joseph Staircase. Available in paperback for the first time. . Phaidon, UK,1994. PB 320pp $A 89.95

Glass in Structure: Elements, concepts, designs Nijsse R.
Author Rob Nijsse - one of the leading figure of the Dutch engineering office ABT - describes with great expertise, designs, concepts & realised projects, in which glass elements fulfil crucial architectural tasks. The various creative solutions, arrived at in close cooperation with some of the most interesting architects of the present, are carefully documented by a multitude of construction drawings, sketches & photography. Birkhauser Swiss2003 HB $A126.50

Glas Kultur: Whatever Happened To Transparency Peran M
Actar 2007 Spain 225pp PB $A65.00

Glass Structures : Design and Construction of Self-Suppoting Skins Wurm J
Presents a coherent guide to the construction and design of structural glass skins. The focus is on the pressure resistant, and flat load-bearing plate as the basic module for wide-span structures. The designs presented are comprehensively illustrated and ring a new chapter in glass architecture. Birkhauser Germany 2007 255pp HB $A160.00 (18/08)

Glass Structure and Technology in Architecture Behling, Sophia and Stefan (ed)
Technological developments in the use of glass over the past century have impacted our cities. This book presents developments that represent the full spectrum of glass technology. Prestel Germany 2003 HB 150pp $A 123.50

Guide to Dry Stone Walling Radford, Andy
Crowood Press, UK, 2001, 128pp, HB $A 60.00

Hardscaping with Decorative Concrete. Skinner, T
A visual document with more than 200 images that explores the ever evolving world of decorative concrete. Schiffer Publishing England 2007 112pp. PB A$45.00

Heating & Cooling Australian Homes Parlour, R. P.
Integral Publishing Pymble, 1998, 98pp, PB $A 27.50

Handbook of Detailing: The Graphic Anatomy of Construction Liebing, R
A guide to architectural detailing. Liebing pays particular attention to the frequent weaknesses of detailing, and provides examples and comments that for adjustments in a variety of situations.
Springer New York 2009 425pp HB $155.00 [23.09.09]

Hardscaping with Decorative Concrete. Skinner, T
A visual document with more than 200 images that explores the ever evolving world of decorative concrete. Schiffer Publishing England 2007 112pp. PB A$45.00

High-Rise Manual: Typology & Design, Construction & Technology Eisele J. & Kloft E. (Ed's)
The first comprehensive reference work on this complex building task. All relevant aspects of such an undertaking are examined in detail by more than twenty specialist authors. Each step is extensively documented including the initial project planning, the building organisation, the laying of the foundations, the supporting structure, the building technology, the office administration, & the facility management. Birkhauser Germnay2003 HB 234pp$A145.00

Hi-Tec Architecture Misc
A selection of projects from all over the world that exhibit technologically advanced materials. Projects include the Water Cube, Smithsonian, Stata Centre, Dubai Tower, City Sofa, Mercedes Benz Museum and many more.
Daab 2009 382pp HB $110.00 [04.12.09]

Honeycomb Tube Architecture HTA Association
Japanese architects Kamo, Nawa and Tomoro, explore the potential of a honeycomb-shaped structural frame that is assembled into a tubular structure, and generate new possibilities in architectural design. Shinkenchiku-sha Japan 2007 PB $A65.90

Honeycomb Dynamics Architecture HTA Association
Conceived as a follow-up to Honeycomb Tube Architecture, this time focusing on new honeycomb systems employing steel as a principal structural component.
Japan Architect 2008 161pp PB $85.00 [14.10.09]

How to Build Small Barns and Outbuildings Burch, Monte
Storey Books, USA, 1992, 280pp PB $A 45.00

Houses in Motion: the genesis, history and development of the portable building 2nd edition
Kronenburg, R. Wiley, UK 2002 168pp PB $A59.95

Japanese Building Practice From Ancient Times to the Meiji Period. Frampton,K & Kudo,K.
VNR, USA, 1997. 167pp PB $A P/A

Imagine 01: Facades 010 Publishers
The development of the curtain wall changed the way we design structures. New technologies of the 21^st century introduce mind blowing techniques for creating, altering and adapting the skin of a building – there are endless possibilities.
010 Publishers Rotterdam 2008 128pp PB AU$52.25

Imagine 02: Deflatables 010 Publishers
Deflatables looks at the development of vacuum constructions and their uses and endless possibilities in main stream construction.
010 Publishers Rotterdam 2008 128pp PB AU$52.25

Implicit Performance: Concrete Design Book curated by Herreros, H
Catalogue of entries from the third International Concrete Design Competition. Each projects demonstrates an inventive design incorporating concrete, concrete shoes, glow in the dark concrete, light emitting concrete and many more creative proposals.
FEBELCEM 2009 160pp PB $30.00 [30.10.09]

Immaterial/Ultramaterial: architecture, design and materials Mori, Toshiko Ed
Over the course of history, materials such as concrete & steel have changed the thinking process of architects. This book investigates today’s revolutionary new materials & products of fabrication, & the profound impact they are having on the continuing revolution of architecture. From the use of immaterial elements such as light, sound & smell, to the implications of invincible materials, which technological developments may soon place within our reach, this book envisions the future direction of architecture. George Braziller/Harvard, USA, 2002. PB 96pp $A 57.00

IN DETAIL SERIES
Building Simply  Schittich, C. (Ed)
In a time of loud gestures & ostentation unpretentious buildings, which have been reduced to the essentials with no superfluous decoration, are soothing in their purity. This new volume in the, In Detail series, demonstrates the breadth & complexity of the issues involved in building simply, from functional & economic demands, through ecological & energy-related aspects, to design & construction requirements. The project section documents a comprehensive range of international examples, from simple wooden bridges, to pavilions, residential buildings, workshops & warehouses. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2005, 176pp, HB. $A 145.00
Building in Existing Fabric: Refurbishment, Extensions, New Design Shittich C.
Examining a wide range of realized examples, highlighting successful & innovative solutions, from the rehabilitation of preserved monuments to the renovation or renewal of existing buildings, from the re-use of a gothic monastery or the former industrial buildings of Fiat Lingotto to the renovation of structures made of precast concrete panels. Birkhauser, Switz 2003 176pp HB  $A145.00
Building Skins
The external facades of a building are more than a protective mantle, or an intelligent skin regulating temperature and light, they also determine its very appearance. This volume focuses on the wide-ranging aspects of facade design, from the selection and use of materials to the advanced technical possibilities now open to the architect. Birkhauser, Switz. 2001 176pp HB $A 145.00
High Density Housing Schittich, C
International projects documenting the concepts, planning and construction of High Density Housing. Featuring projects by; B&E Baumschlager-Eberle, Ingo Bucher-Beholz, Kazuyo Sejima & Associates, MAP Arquitectos, Herzog & de Meuron, KCAP,  popp.planungen, meck architekten. Birk Germany 2004 HB 173pp $A145.00
Housing for People of All Ages  flexible, unrestricted, senior-friendly Schittich C(editor)
As our society ages, new strategies and responses are required to provide for our community needs. ‘Integrated Living’ is one of the possible responses to this challenge. In this volume, the latest from the “In Detail” series, 25 projects ranging from apartments and multi-generational housing to senior centres and residences are shown through photographs, elevation, floor plans and accompanied by a brief article on the technical requirements of the work. Further essays cover “needs for the elderly”, “barrier-free design and construction in existing buildings” and “kitchen and bathroom as living space”.
Birkhauser 2007 176 pages HB $A145.00 (members $130.50) (12/06)
Interior Spaces  Schittich, C Ed.
This particular edition looks at interior spaces, with examples from housing, apartments, retail, civic & public architecture, commercial, cultural centres, governmental, educational & hospitality. Includes details from Tate Modern, the National Bibliotheque in Paris & work by Dominique Perrault, Diller & Scofidio, Future Systems, Klein Dytham, Alvaro Siza & many more. Includes interior details as well as selected furnishings, & selected commentary from the architects involved. Birkhauser, Swiss, 2002. HB 175pp $A 145.00
Single Family Houses New enlarged edition Schittich C (Ed)
Updated & revised, this latest edition from the In Detail series provides the reader with 15 examples from this popular title, reviewing the most important aspects of construction including the use of wood, steel, brick & concrete.  With explanations for topics to do with the initial planning stages & the design of the floor plans to the realisation of the built form, this will be another important book for the design of this type of architecture. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2005, 193pp, HB. $A145.00
Solar Architecture-Strategies, Visions, Concepts  Schittich, Christian editor
Containing carefully selected articles & case studies that together demonstrate the technical & creative possibilities in the application of solar principles in commercial or domestic projects. Birkhauser, Germany, 2003 176pp HB $A145.00
in Detail: Exhibitions and Displays Schittich, Christian
New in the in Detail Series, this edition presents an extensive range of projects using photography and detailed drawings. It demonstrates key planning aspects and production methods for design of museums, brand presentation, trade fair stands and galleries.
Birkhauser Germany 2009 176pp HB $170.00 [15.07.09]
In Detail: Cost-Effective Building economic concepts & constructions Schittich, C editor
The lastest in this very reliable series from Detail , Cost Effective Building presents projects that are often overshadowed by more extravagant and costly productions. Tight budgets do not preclude innovation and quality and the variety of projects chosen show this. Birkhauser Germany 2007 176pp HB $145.00
In Detail: Interior Surfaces and Materials Schittich C [ed]
The latest of the detail series documents the latest trends in Interior Surfaces and Materials through aesthetics, technology and implementation. With projects from around the world documented through imagery, diagrams and construction drawings, we gain an insight into how these particular junctions and surfaces work technically while being able to appreciate their aesthetics in a new light. Birkhauser Germany 2008 176pp HB $A155.00

Inside: Interiors of Concrete, Stone and Wood Kramer S & Van Hulst I
Examples of interiors from around the world where these classic building materials have been used.

Inside: Interiors of Colour, Fabric, Glass and Light Kramer S & Van Hulst I
Braun 2007 Germany HB 180pp HB $A80.00

Intelligent Glass Facades Compagno, Andrea
Just when we thought the humble sheet of glass couldn't possibly become an even more flexible material offering endless potential for architecture, it did exactly that. Architect's from around the globe have imaginatively applied glass to widely varied architectural types & context. This publication documents in detail, how, where & why. Including examples from all over the globe, the title pretty much sums it up.Birkhauser, Berlin, 2002 182pp, PB $A 127.50

Intelligent Skins Harris, J. & Wiggington, M.
Examines the evolution of smart materials, representing the introduction into design principles of self-adjustment & responses, made possible by new technologies in general & information technology in particular. It sets out the principles of the design of the intelligent building envelope & reviews current practice through 22 international case studies. Includes work by Foster, Sauerbruch Hutton, Will Bruder & Herzog & de Meuron. Archi Press, UK, 2001. 224pp PB $A 121.00

Integrated Buildings: the Systems Basis of Architecture Bachman, L. R.
Through a systems approach to buildings, this title details the practice of integration to bridge the gap between the design intentions and technical demands of building projects. Analytic methods are introduced that illustrate the value, benefit, and application of systems integration, as well as guidelines for selecting technical systems in the conceptual, schematic, and design development stages of projects. Case studies are organised into seven categories: Laboratories, Offices, Pavilions, Green Architecture, High Tech Architecture, Airport Terminals, Residential Architecture. Wiley UK, 2003, 450pp, HB $A130.95

Interzum Award: Intelligent material and design 2005  Zec, P. (Ed)
Interzum is the world's largest fair for furniture manufacture & wooden fittings. This catalogue is an excellent reference for high quality innovations from the component suppliers for furniture production. It is especially recommended for designers, interior designers & joiners. Red Dot, Germany, 2005, 128pp, HB. $A46.00

Introduction to Architectural Technology Silver P & McLean W
A pictorial guide to Architectural Technology. “The book sets out to explain the relationships between physical phenomena, materials, building elements and structural types using simple classification systems and real world examples.” Laurence King UK 2008 192pp PB &A59.95

JA 69 Roof Dynamics
Japan Architect Japan Spring 2008 136pp PB AU$41.80

Kit and Modern Timber Frame Homes Owen J
This complete guide is illustrated with photos and diagrams explaining the fundamentals of timber framing and kit homes. Of interest to builders, architects and environmentalists, Kit and Modern Timber Frame Homes  will help you decide whether a timber home is right for you, help you understand the key issues involved and guide you through all the steps that need to be taken.
Crowood UK 2007 192pp HB $A49.95

Kotina Puinen Kaupunkikyla: Wooden Urban Villages. Karjalanien,M & Patokoski,R
The success story of Finnish wood construction and village planning is investigated from three key perspectives: past and present studies, experiences and newly completed building projects. Filled with lavish illustrations and expert commentary, this book showcases the myriad of possibilities in building with wood. Rakennustietoi Helsinki 2007 167pp PB A$75.00

The Landscape Lighting Book Moyer. J
Jacaranda Wiley, USA, 1992.  282pp HB $A P/A

Lightbook - The Practise of Lighting Design Ulrike Brandi & Christoph Geissmar-Brandi
Including brilliant examples, specifications & technical drawings, this book is an inspiration for any architect or designer with an inclination towards light in architecture. Features exhibitions, architecture, theatrical & urban lighting with a variety of interesting projects from this dynamic duo.Birkhauser, Swiss 2001, 255pp, HB $A 175.00

Light Construction Riley, T.
Recent work by contemporary architects and installation artists addressing key concepts of light (transparency, luminescence) and "lightness".
The Museum of Modern Art, USA, 2004 (1995), 164pp, PB $A 60.00

Lightness Inevitable Renaissance of Minimum Energy Structures.  Beukers, A & Hinte,E
Among the described development cases are: a small airplane, a cooling trailer, a bicycle &even a flexible beer container.This is a small and intriguing book re-addressing the relationship between environmental concerns & general attitudes to contemporary design problems whether they be of an engineering, industrial or graphic design nature.010 N.L 1998 191pp PB $A 42.90

Making of Calatrava's Bridge in Seville Pollalis. S Drawings by Diaz-Hermidas. A
This is a detailed analysis through both text & drawings of the conception &detailing of Calatrava's famous Alamillo Bridge in Seville.  MIT, USA, 1999HB $A P/A

Manufacturing Processes For Design Professionals Thompson R
This fundamental new resource explores innovative production techniques and materials that are having an impact on the product design industry worldwide. Thames & Hudson UK 2007 528pp HB $A145.00 (29/09)

Masterpieces Bridge: Architecture + Design van Uffelen, C
From the Masterpieces series: A contemporary selection of bridges of different types from around the world. A variety of structural tasks and materials was given priority during project selection.
Braun 2009 304pp HB $105.00 [13.09.09]

Material Index 2009 Misc
A handy guide, illustrating new trends in materials and their applications, this publication has been designed as a source book documenting a collection of more than one hundred new materials and their various applications in building projects.
Meteria 2009 238pp PB $56.65 [06.10.09]

Materiology: The Creative Industry’s Guide to Materials & Technologies Frame
This book is all about materials, from the main families and their history to the processes involved when using them. An a-z list of 102 everyday materials provides a quick and easy reference list while the last section provides essays relevant to various materials and the roles they play in our lives.
Birkhauser Germany 2009 366pp HB $A210.00

Materials: For Inspirational Design. Lefteri, C
A visually stunning journey that features 150 materials with key facts and interviews with designers, Materials proves to be the reference book for every designer.  
Rotovision Switzerland 256pp. HB A$45.00

Materials for Sustainable Sites Meg Calkins
Many forget about the ‘invisible’ impacts of our built environment such as how a raw material is harvested or the distance a material must travel to site. Calkins gives us a complete guide to evaluating, selecting and using sustainable construction materials. John Wiley 2008 464pp HB $A105.00

Mastered Structures In Architecture Harris, J. Pui-KLi, K. P
Butterworth, UK, 1996. 160pp HB $A 101.20

Material Architecture: Emergent materials for innovative buildings & ecological construction  Fernandez, J.
Composed of a series of essays, this book deals with the broad issues affecting the nature of architectural materials & provides a focused review on state of the art materials. It also provides designers with the tools they need to evaluate & select from the thousands of different materials that are available to them. Organised into three sections:Time, Materials' (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites & natural materials) & 'Systems' outlining the technical design- orientated research that uncovers how new architectural assemblies can be designed & engineered. ArchiPress UK, 2005, 332pp, PB. $A92.50

Material ConneXion:The global resource of new & innovative materials for architects, artists & designers  Beylerian, G.M. & Dent, A.
Materials are the single most important element underpinning all that is most innovative in 21st-century architecture, interior, product, industrial & fashion design. This profusely illustrated volume identifies the key trends in this fast-moving area, giving the reader a full understanding of a materials' potential & applications. The 'X' in ConneXion is the perfect symbolic crossroads: this is a book that connects materials to designers, for whom it will be an essential read. T&H, UK, 2005, 288pp, HB. $A110.00

Material Process: Young Architects_4 et al
What new materials are available to architects today ? A book that showcases the work of six young firms exploring the methods & meanings of new materials. This is the fourth in an annual series of publications featuring winners of the Architectural League of New Yorks annual Young Architects competition. Previous volumes in this series include SCALE, SECOND NATURE & CITY LIMITS.
PAP, USA, 2003. PB 176pp $A 59.50

A Material Life: Adventures and Discoveries in Materials Research
With heightened concern about the use of natural resources, materials for building are once again at the forefront of discussion. Malcolm Holzman strives to take advantage of the variety of products available, whether time-tested, tired from over-use, relegated to the scrap pile, entirely new or from allied fields.
Images 2008 228pp HB $79.95 [18.04.09]

Materials Structures Standards: All the details architects need to know but can never find  McMorrough, J.
Distilling essential information provided in standard architectural volumes in an easy-to-use format for architects, students of architects & anyone undertaking an architectural project. Rockport, USA, 2006, 272pp, PB. $A55.00

Materials for Architectural Design  Bell, V. & Rand, P.
Divided into 5 sections (glass, concrete, wood, metal and plastic), the practical and technical sides are shown to have potentials to be active integrated into the theoretical and artistic aspect of architecture. Included are 60 case studies by architects such as Abalos & Herreros, Shuhei Endo, as well as Australians Sean Godsell, DCM and Durbach Block Architects. Each come with full descriptions of the design intent, the material applications as well as detailed drawings.  LKing UK PB + plastic cover 270pp  $A85.00

Materials, Form and Architecture Weston, Richard
Looking at the ways in which we could counter the tendency to think of materials as a technical issue by addressing the subject historically & critically, linking cultural ideas to technical means. Richly illustrated with detailed close up photography & inspirational examples& quotations. LKing. UK 2003 HB 240pp$A125.00

Material World Van Onna, Edwin
With no less that 100 innovative materials, this book not only appears to be a catalogue but also offers architects and designers clever ideas on how to use them. From lighting to light weight composites and materials that are smart enough to change to their environment, the materials featured in this book are grouped into eight sections: Smart Technology, No Waste, Optical effects, Flexible Structures, Sound Control, Strong Building, Free Form, Finishing Touch. Birkhauser, Switzerland, 2003. HB 200pp+ $A 140.00

Material World 2: Innovative materials for architecture and design  M@tériO
The follow-up to the very popular publication Material World. European material experts MatériO have made it easier for architects & designers to find innovative products, detailed product information, contact details for product manufacturers & even inspiration for their building exteriors &interiors. Birkhäuser/Frame, Switzerland, 2005, 400pp, PB. $A115.00

Medieval Building Techniques Binding,G.
An assemblage of hundreds of drawings that clearly show the tools and techniques use by the masons and builders of the middle ages. This unique work of reference will be invaluable for anyone interested in the medieval history or architecture. Tempus UK 2004 216pp PB $A 60.00

Metal Architecture Design & Construction Frohlich B. & Schulenburg (Eds)
Metal as a construction material has been experiencing a renaissance. Its diverse qualities & versatility mean that it is an ideal material for many different applications. It enables extravagant forms to be constructed & has become an integral factor in creating intelligent architectural solutions which meet the requirements of clients, investors & architects. Birkhauser Germany 2003 PB 112pp $A 75.00

Metals: Materials for Inspirational Design Lefteri, C.
Part of a series on a range of inspirational products & materials that challenge the boundaries of traditional application. The examples in Metals are taken from the areas of packaging, product design & architecture. Detailed technical specification tables are featured. Rotovision, Switzerland, 2004, 160pp. HB. $A 80.00

Minimalism & Colour: Architecture & Interiors & Furniture  Bueno, Patricia
Minimalism in interior design is much more than plain white surfaces. Colour can be used to accent and inspire, while still maintaining the principles of simplicity and reduction essential to minimalism. HDI, USA, 2003 175pp HB $A80.00

Modern Construction Handbook Watts A.
A textbook for practitioners of architecture, as well as structural & environmental engineers who wish to broaden their studies beyond the information provided in the 'Walls' chapter of the Modern Construction Handbook. The six chapters examine facades from the standpoint of the primary material used in their construction, from metal to glass, concrete, masonry, plastics & timber. Throughout the book, built examples by high profile designers are used to illustrate specific principles. Springer UK 2004 HB 200pp $A266.50

Modern Construction Roofs  Watts, A.
A textbook for practitioners of architecture, as well as for structural & environmental engineers who wish to broaden their study. The six chapters examine roofing structures from the standpoint of the primary materials used in their construction, from metal, glass,& concrete to timber, plastics & fabrics. Each specific form of construction is illustrated & accompanied by annotated details. Springer, Austria, 2005, 200pp, HB. $A 155.00

Modern Movement Heritage Cunningham, A (ed.)
E & FN Spon, UK, 1998.  PB 179pp $A P/A

Models of Concern: A Selection of Interior Models
This book accompanied the exhibition titled ‘Nest. Designs for the Interior’ at the Stedelijk Museum CS where Gilian Schrofer, co-founder of Concrete, was invited to design the exhibition.
Architectura & Natura Netherlands 2008 116pp HB $A100.00

Naturally Ventilated Buildings Buildings for the Senses, the Economy and Society Clements-Croome. D,
Spon, UK, 1997.  188pp HB $A P/A

Natural Timber Framed Homes: Building with Wood, Stone, Clay and Straw Bingham W & Pfeffer J
Lays the philosophical ground-work for how locally available materials result in more durable and beautiful homes. Photographs and drawings pull the theory together into workable timber frame construction details with floor plans that are adaptable to your specific needs. Gibbs Smith USA 2007 145pp HB $A49.95 (20/08)

Nano Materials, In Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design Leydecker S
Regarded as the key technology of the 21^st Century, Nanotechnology offers material innovation potential, particularly in regards to greater energy efficiency. This showcase of functional nano-surfaces shows professionals how to employ these material technologies intelligently and appropriately.
Birkhauser Germany 2008 191pp PB AU $93.50

Neufert Architects Data 3rd Edition
 This classic reference is 40% larger than the last edition with 3000 extra illustrations & has substantially expanded sections on building components, services, heating, lighting & sound.  New sections on solar architecture, thermal insulation, designing for the disabled, refurbishment & renovation mean that once again it can take its place as the most referred to book in any practice. Blackwell, UK, 2000. 648pp PB $A 173.00

New Tent Architecture Drew P
Drew explores the exciting possibilities and the most interesting of contemporary tensile structures. This wide range international survey covers a substantial architectural and cultural history of the tent, atrium covers, fabric walls, ring roofs and convertibles. Thames & Hudson England 2008 208pp HB AU90.00

New Old House: Designing with Reclaimed Materials  Knapp, Ed
 Gibbs, USA, 2002 HB 160pp $A80.00

New Stone Architecture Dernie, David
New Stone Architecture explores the special role of this material in a timely reassessment of the ideas which underpin today's renaissance of stone architecture.  Architects featured include Michael Hopkins, Kengo Kuma, and Renzo Piano. Laurence King, UK 2003 HB 240pp $A 140.00

New Stone Architecture in Italy Pavan V. (Ed)
A great book exploring recent architecture & urban design schemes in Italy that use stone as the main material. Providing the reader with a beautiful selection of useful photos, plans & technical details. Birkhauser Swiss2004 PB 133pp$A81.50

New Wood Architecture Stungo, N
'The new aesthetic' explores 30 examples from around the world from architects who have consciously searched for an alternative to the 'high' tech architecture production that dominates the  building of the nineties, looking to new concepts enveloping the range of possibilities with the use of timber. Lawrence King, UK, 1998. 239pp HB    $A 148.50 PB $A 88.00

New Wood Architecture in Scandinavia Affentranger, C.
Birkhauser, Switzerland, 1997. 240pp HB $A P/A

New Wood House  Grayson Trulove, J.
The first book in an informative new design series that focuses on the primary materials in your home. This book represents a diverse sampling of the most stunning innovations in wood-based home designs. Bulfinch, USA, 2005, 176pp, HB. $A80.00

Not So Log Cabin Obomsawin, Robbin
The designs in this book illustrate the newest twist in log building. Borrowing from many different construction methods while toning down the use of log resources, the log-element home is coming to fore. This book demonstrates a hybrid style incorporating whole log post and beam with old world timber frame methods. Gibbs Smith, US 2003 HB 160pp $A 80.00

100 Woods A guide to popular timbers of the world. Peter Bishop
 Crowood, UK, 1999. 224 pp HB $A P/A

Open Close: Windows, Doors, Gates, Loggias and Filters Hochberg, Hafke and Raab
New ‘Scale’ series from Birkhauser, Open Close defines the elements between interior and exterior spaces. Described in detail with drawings, diagrams and a selection of individual projects.
Birkhauser Basel 2009 176pp PB $115.00 [18.11.09]

Period Details The Definitive Source Book for House Renovation. Miller, J & M. 
Beazley, UK, 1996. PB 192 pp $A P/A

Plastic - Materials for Inspirational Design Lefteri, Chris
A Fabulous new series will be documenting the beauty and wonder of materials used in architecture and design. so much more than a resource book, this is an informative and inspirational insight to the most intriguing and ground-breaking materials available, from bakelite to electro-conductive skins for palm-tops. A fabulous book, we'll be looking forward to the others in the series such as wood and glass. Rotovision, UK, 2002, 160pp PB $A 80.00

The Plastics Handbook: Lefteri, C
Plastic fantastic in all forms, curves, folds and moulds – with an extensive resource of cutting edge designs from across disciplines, guide to different grades of plastics, diagrams and manufacturing process. Rotovision Switzerland 2008 287pp. PB A $ 45.00

Portable Architecture (Second Edition) Kronenburg, Robert
Architectural Press, UK 2000, 192pp PB $A 106.60

Portable Architecture: Design and Technology Kronenburg R
Looking at cost effective and flexible architecture. A descriptive explanation of portable architecture including projects built to accommodate activities from art to education through to shelter and exhibition spaces.
Birkhauser Germany 2008 160pp PB $A93.50

Portable Architecture & Unpredictable Surroundings  Echavarria, P.
Mobile architecture is an intelligent way of inhabiting an environment in a given time and space…From the foldable home to blow-up inhabitable spaces, a daring spirit pervades each project in this collection of creative solutions in mobile architecture that are making available some affordable housing alternatives. Providing a varied selection of some of the most imaginative designs in this area, it is a collection that will serve as an endless source of inspiration with its very broad compilation of projects from Acconci Studio, FOBA, LOT/EK, MVRDV, Ban & many more. All projects are illustrated with colour photographs & are accompanied by floor plans & information provided by the individual architects & designers. Structure, Spain, 2005, 290pp, PB. $A 69.95

Prefab Design MONSA
With examples of fold-up and fold-down offices and family homes, refuges for seasoned travellers, and travelling exhibits, this title provides us with more reasons to think about the methods employed, the costs saved and the possibility that prefab can solve the most complicated housing situations. MONSA Spain2006 PB 255pp $A45.00

Prefab Prototypes: Site Specific Design for Offsite Construction Anderson M. & Anderson P.
This book provides a thorough overview of the driving forces behind prefabrication, highlighting the ways in which applied logic and design efficiency result in lower costs, quicker construction time, higher-quality buildings, and environmentally smarter use of resources. Covering approaches such as panelling, CNC timber framing, precast and panelized concrete systems, steel framing, sandwich panels and modular systems, revealing all potentials, technologies and applications. All theoretical concepts and technical information are illustrated with a combination of plans, sections, exploded-component drawings, photographs and text. Princeton 2006 USA 262pp HB$A119.50

Public Private Ephemeral : Ceramics in Architecture
Featuring projects from around the world, this book explores the use of ceramic tiles in architectural design from ground surfaces to external skins of buildings.
Tile of Spain Spain 2008 155pp PB $A72.00

Detail Praxis:
Translucent Materials (Glass, Plastic, Metals) Kaltenbach, F (Ed.)
Planning and building with translucent materials. Contains information on glass, plastic sheeting, membranes and metal products, technical properties, screening, anti-dazzle, heat insulation, sound insulation, fireproofing, etc. Manufacturer information is arranged in product groups.
Birkhäuser Germany 2004 110pp $A 79.00

Radical Tectonics LeCuyer, Annette
Beautifully and exhaustively documented are four buildings from each of these renowned contemporary architects: Enric Miralles, Mecanoo, Gunther Behnisch & Patkau Architects. Part of the 4 x 4 series, you can't go past this small yet dense book.Thames and Hudson, UK, 2001, 128pp, PB $A 46.00

Retaining Walls Skinner, Tina
The National Concrete Association of America presents a guide to constructing segmental retaining walls with detailed, easy to follow diagrams & charts for do - it - yourself homeowners & landscape contractors alike. From fundamentals to the latest research & modern techniques in segmental retaining wall construction. Schiffer, UK, 2003 PB $A 75.00

Roman Building Materials and Techniques Adam. J.P,
Routledge, UK, 1999.  360pp PB $A 95.00

Roof Design
200 types of roof designs in all its glory. Chunky format. 
Daab 2007 340pp. HB A$59.95

Roofs - architecture in detail Mostaedi, Arian
Both established and bold new architects use innovative roofs as a means of expression and function of the structure of buildings. Far from being limited to providing protection from the weather, roofs are open to many interpretations such as acting as a filter for light. Like a fifth skin, they are conjugated even with facades. In this work, architects and builders experiment with many materials and work with the traditional alternative of flat and sloping roofs. Each project is illustrated with photographs, plans and construction details. Links Spain 2003 HB $A 105.00

Sick Building Syndrome Concepts Issues and Practice Rostron J(ed.).
Spon, UK, 1997.  186pp PB $A 85.00

Soiling and Cleaning of Building Facades Verhoef. L (ed.)
Chapman and Hall, USA, 1988.  187pp HB $A 99.00

SOUNDSPACE: architecture for sound & space  Grueneisen P.
Architecture & music share many parallel & intersecting elements. Space, sound & vision are connected & resonate in many ways when the coincide. Recent developments in the music, film, & media industries have given rise to new building types for audio & visual media. These projects require a comprehensive approach from various disciplines to bridge architecture, art & technology. For more than 10 years studio bauton has been pre-eminently involved in drawing together these diverse disciplines. Birkhauser Germany2003 HB 240pp $A 140.00

Solar-Assister Air-Conditioning in Buildings Henning, H M
A handbook for planners; this publication outlines air-conditioning systems that use thermal technologies as an alternative to energy draining cooling systems. The book includes an outline of possible systems, with diagrams, graphs and statistics to support their use and to help with the application of such a system into various design.
SpringerWien Publishers New York 2008 136pp AU $105.00

Staircases: Selection and Details Chueca, P
An overview of contemporary staircase design, with practical tables and diagrams plus information on materials, proportions and more. Full colour photography.
LINKS 2008 239pp HB $A99.95

Stairs Scale 2: Zoom Series Silvio San Pietro
A selection of international staircases from Europe and the US which challenge the capacity of a staircase. Detailed use of materials, particularly high performing and sophisticated materials which impact greatly on the design of interior spaces. Edizioni L'Archivolto Italy 2008 HB 200pp $180.00

Stone Design for the Home John T. Morris, Candace Walsh
Feature 8 residential projects which explore some of John T Morris’s hand worked stonemasonry.
Gibbs Smith Publisher 2008 159pp HB $A65.00

Staircases - Design and Construction Haberman, Karl J.
In the tradition of Birkhauser/Edition Detail, this is another comprehensive & clear book on the pragmatic elements of the finished design. The structural detail behind a selection of stunning & interesting staircases is well documented in drawings & photographs, offering ideas & methods for adding new dimensions to the humble stair. Birkhauser, Switzerland, 2002 224pp HB $A 186.50

Standard A&T
Accepting new concepts in industrial standardisations are difficult but applying it to the field of architecture is even harder. This edition of the Spanish A&T contains essays that focus on the way this challenge is being handled by current practitioners with reference to specific buildings. How previous generations rose to similar demands is examined through the work of Flyweight, Corbusier, Eames,and others. . A&T, Spain, 1997. 152pp PB $A P/A

Steel Images Piironen, Esa
A book of photographs of contemporary buildings, constructed primarily from steel, in Finland. Sounds boring? The buildings are awesome, the photography beautiful and ideas inspiring - if that's your thing. Rakennustieto, Finland, 2001 HB 144pp $A 85.00

Stone Buildings Conservation, Repair, Building McAfee. P,
O'Brien, Ireland, 1998.  224pp HB $A 49.95

Stone Sampler Studio Marmo Campagna,Marco
A concise, portable reference for architects, interior designers and builders offering swatches of 576 varieties of natural stone. It summarizes their basic technical properties - quarrying locations, availability, compressive and tensile strength etc etc . With a cd rom for both mac & pc. Norton USA 2003 120pp PB $A 102.95

Stone Skeleton Structural Engineering of Masonry Architecture Heyman, J
Cambridge University Press, UK, 1997 160pp PB $A P/A

Stone Style   Reis, M. & Adams, J
Discover the depth and range of uses for stone materials in domestic design. A panoply of surface finishes are shown, incorporated into all areas of house and garden. Gibbs, USA, 2002 176pp HB $A 80.00

Stone, Wood, Glass & Steel Clifton J
Inspirational and practical design ideas for using hard landscaping features in the garden.
Anness 2004 UK 144pp HB $A65.00(28/07)

Structure as Architecture: A source book for architects &structural engineers  Charleson, A.W.
Both an exploration & celebration of structure, this book presents structure as an indispensable aspect of architecture, in terms of form, function & aesthetics. ArchiPress, UK, 2005, 228pp, PB. $A 71.50

Structure Systems ( Tragsysteme) Engel, Henio
Verlag Gerd Hatje, Germany, 1999, 352pp HB $A 125.00

Stone Adams, H & Adams, E.G Jr
The authors break down the pros and cons of each type of stone to help you make the right decisions, discussing everything from slippery when wet to avoiding scratches and stains. Whether it be a slab of slate or a single tile of travertine, they guide you through browsing, purchasing, and contracting the installation of natural stone in your home. A comprehensive glossary is also included at the back. STC USA 2003 HB 191pp $A 75.00

Stone Work Designing with Stone  Malcolm Holzman
Images Publishing, Australia, 2002, 210pp, HB $A 89.95

Structure & Architecture MacDonald A.J  2nd Ed
Dept of Architecture, University of Edinburgh, GB 2002 150pp PB $A75.35

Stucco, Stone & Steel New Materials in Open Space Design Topos (ed)
Birkhauser, Switzerland, 2001 PB $A 72.00

Swedish Architecture In Wood: The 2004 Timber Prize Tanner G (Trans)
Recipients of the award Universeum, Gothenburg and the nine other nominees of the year present their entries.
Arvinius Forlag Sweden 2007 175pp HB $A115.00 (07/09)

Swedish Architecture in Wood: The 2008 Timber Prize
Describes all eleven of the buildings nominated for the 2008 Timber Prize. They include a cow shed, a riding school, an apartment block, a single family housing development, an exhibition gallery, a school, three detached houses and two weekend cottages. Buildings differ in size, type and use, but all conform to a high architectural standard with wood playing a decisive part. Arvinius Förlag. Sweden. 2008 183pp PB $A80.00

TALL Buildings The Museum of Modern Art
Since the first skyscraper was erected over a century ago, tall buildings have intrigued people everywhere. Today, they are so commonplace that it is difficult to imagine the modern landscape without them. But skyscrapers are more than icons of the 20th century; they continue to evolve & fulfil the rapidly changing technological, spatial, & aesthetic needs of the contemporary urban landscape & culture. This volume explores how the genre is being redefined for the 21st century, by presenting a critical review of the current state of tall buildings, discussing up-to-the-minute structural inventions, programmatic innovations as well as social, urban, & ecological implications.MOMA USA2003 PB191pp $A60.00

Techno Architecture 4 international architects x 4 innovative works = 16 visionary buildings Smith, Elizabeth A. T.
Part of a dynamic new series by Thames and Hudson, it combines the features of a monograph and thematic survey to deliver a beautifully presented book about contemporary hi-tech structures. It focusses on four works each by Jones, Partners - Ten Architectos - Roto - Smith Miller & Hawkinson. T&H UK 2000, 128pp. PB $A 46.00

Tectoniques Architectes: Unplugged Edited by Oliver Vadrot
A selection of works looking at simple construction techniques from around France. Their works demonstrate the use of timber and steel construction and various parameters for light and airflow.
Les Presses Réel France 2008 252pp HB AU$73.15

Touch Wood: The Rediscovery of a Building Material Meyhöter D
With such a tactile and renewable resource comes architecture that is both economical and multifunctional. Today’s architects are testing bold new interpretations of use and this book showcases some very special projects. Braun Germany 2008 256pp HB AU $85.00

Thermal Design of Buildings 2nd Edition Szokolay, S.V.
RAIA, Australia, 1995 78pp, PB $A16.50

Timber-Frame Home Design-Construction-Finishing. Benson, T.
Taunton Press, USA, 1997. 234pp HB $A 82.50

Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data Watson, D & Crosbie, M & Callender, J.
McGraw Hill USA, 1997, HB $A P/A

Transportable Environments Theory, Context, Design and Technology Kronenburg. R ed.  Transportable and constructing the ephemeral in / with architecture and environments is a frequently requested area of  information, and in this book are essays from the first international multi-disciplinary conference on portable architecture held at RIBA, London, 1997.  E & Fn Spon, UK, 1998.  213pp PB $A P/A

Transsolar Climate Engineering Thierfelder A.
Why not actively incorporate the natural climate in the design of a building? Why not exploit the potential of natural ventilation? Why not use materials which have a beneficial influence on the thermal features of a building? Why not use sun blinds to collect solar energy? Such questions form the focus of an intelligent climate-engineering concept, which aims to develop buildings with optimised thermal & visual comfort in addition to maintaining low energy consumption & reduced production costs. One of the most successful climate engineering firms is Transsolar Energietechnik in Stuttgart. Acting as consultants, Transsolar has worked together with a number of prominent architects such as Ben van Berkel, Murphy / Jahn, Frank O. Gehry, Auer+Weber, Behnisch & Partner, & James Carpenter to achieve integral building systems. This book provides an aesthetic overview of Transsolar's integrated building & energy concepts. Birkhauser Germany2003 PB $A95.00

Turning Points in Wood Construction Kapfinger O (Ed)
Springer 2006 Germany 160pp $A115.00

Ultra Light_Super Strong Stattmann, Nicola
A veritable cornucopia of over 100 innovative materials, this book also offers architects and designers clever ideas on how to use them. Consider light but strong composites, flexible building materials and finishing materials for use in architectonic projects. A short description accompanies each item, along with information on composition, technical qualities and possible uses. An application for each material featured includes a good description, illustrations and realization-related data. A survey of manufacturers and/or suppliers, complete with details on how to contact them. Birkhauser Germany 2003 PB 55pp+ $A 63.50

Uncommon Structures, Unconventional Builders: the worlds most remarkable buildings & how they came to be. Van Dine, Alan
Containing some of the most amazing constructions in history, this book features 17 lively & detailed chronicles of our most ambitious & legendary building projects-the visions & ambition with which they were launched. Wide-ranging in scope, encompassing a myriad of cultures, time periods & building materials. . Black Dog/Leventhal, USA 2001. 208pp HB $A65.00

Up Down Across - elevators, escalators, & moving sidewalks et al
Including many images that have been widely sourced ranging from historical prints, photographs & movie stills to the latest computer renderings. A interesting expose of these things. Merrell  UK 2003 HB 221pp $A95.00

Wood DAAB
Playing a particularly central role in both historical & modern architecture, this book is filled with examples of how it has been used as both an external & internal structure & skin. With examples taken from private living spaces, public buildings & religious buildings, other examples have been taken from hotels, restaurants & bars. DAAB, Germany, 2005, 400pp, PB. $A59.95 (03/12) Other titles from the same series are, Airport, Club, Restaurant, Yacht, Japanese, Office & House.

Wood Architecture Slavid R.
With a growing selection of beautiful timber architecture appearing around the world, this latest publication showcases this raw material. The forty case studies are devoted to some of the most interesting new wood projects & have been grouped into seven themed chapters. Featuring such architects as Ban, Holl, Foster & Partners, Rural Studio & Renzo Piano. LKing UK 2005 240pp HB$A105.00

The Woodbook Beck Hough R
Everything you always wanted to know about trees. This book contains all the essentials in a clearly presented manner. Taschen 2007 Germany 800pp HB (with case) $A110.00 (14/09)

Wood: Architecture in Finland
Wood, arguably the most sustainable and ecological sound material is showcased in its natural splendor through ten intriguing buildings in Finland. Wonderfully photographed and richly illustrated. Rakennustieto Helsinki 2007 143pp. HB A $99.95

Wood: New Directions in Design & Architecture Stungo, N.
 Chronicle Books, USA, 1998, 239ppm PB. $A60.00

Wood & Wood Joints Building Traditions of Europe & Japan Zwerger, K.
Birkhauser, Switzerland, 1997. 279pp PB $A98.50

Work Flow: Architecture & Engineering Schmal Peter Cachola

The Frankfurt engineers Klaus Bollinger & Manfred Grohmann are both active in the field of load-bearing structures. They do not regard themselves, however, as solely structural engineers, but rather as creative design partners to the architects. They have realised numerous projects encompassing residential buildings, offices, business premises, buildings for exhibitions & events, bridges & high-rise structures, collaborating with notable architects such as Frank O. Gehry, Hans Hollein, Toyo Ito, Kauffmann Theilig & Partner, KSP, Kazuyo Sejima & Claude Vasconi.Bikhauser Germany 2004  HB 222pp $A124.50