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La ville intelligenteEntre utopies numériques et réalités
« Que reste-t-il de nos centres-villes? » s'interroge le journal Libération en 2017 quand, dans un même temps, Olivier Razemon pose ainsi la question « Sommes-nous en train d'assister à la fin des centres-villes? ». L'hypothèse d'un retournement de tendance à l'occasion de la mutation numérique fait figure d'utopie réaliste. Depuis à peine 10 ans le sujet des centres-villes (im)pose…
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- 1 online resource (228 pages)
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Espaces en communNouvelles formes de penser et d'habiter la ville
Les textes réunis dans cet ouvrage collectif s'attachent à décortiquer la notion "d'espace public", en laissant apparaître, du Nord au Sud, de Barbès à Ouagadougou, des interprétations et des manières différentes de l'utiliser. Il est urgent de s'interroger sur les modalités de construction des espaces "en commun" et de se munir de nouveaux outils de projet.
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- 9782336268309
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MismatchCómo la inclusión da forma al diseño, la tecnología y la sociedad
En ocasiones, los objetos diseñados rechazan a sus usuarios: un mouse de computadora que no funciona para zurdos, por ejemplo; o un sistema de pago con pantalla táctil que solo funciona para personas que leen frases en inglés, que tienen visión 20/20 y usan una tarjeta de crédito. Algo tan simple como las opciones de color puede hacer que un producto sea inutilizable para millones.Estos de…
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Le transport collectif à l'épreuve de la banlieue du grand Montréal
Territoire de prédilection de développement axé sur le transport en commun (Transit-oriented development), la banlieue est toutefois moins formellement remise en question que revisitée. Le défi n'est pas pour autant facile à relever. C'est à l'examen de cet enjeu qu'est consacré le présent ouvrage.
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- 9782763756417
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Spatial Strategies for Interior Design
This inspirational and practical guide to organizing and planning interior spaces is packed with photographs, diagrams, models, case studies, and step-by-step instructions. It provides useful information on finding ways to start the design process, analyzing existing buildings, using planning diagrams, developing three-dimensional spatial compositions, designing in section, how to communicate y…
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- 9781780677262
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Reading ArchitectureA Visual Lexicon
This innovative and unique book is a visual guide to the buildings that surround us, naming all the visible architectural features so that, unlike other architectural dictionaries, the reader doesn't have to know the name before looking it up. Clear line drawings and extensive colour photographs illustrate each of the main building types, from forts to churches, stately homes to skyscrapers. T…
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Rethinking Design and InteriorsHuman Beings in the Built Environment
The world and the people living in it are increasingly and rapidly being affected by environmental and technological changes. It is imperative that the design profession addresses these developments with a new way of thinking. This book points the way for the design of interiors in this newly complex world and will be indispensable for students, practitioners and theoreticians. The book is div…
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- 9781780672359
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Drawing for Urban Design
Architects and urban planners need to describe cities in the course of their work, be it through maps, diagrams, sketches, computer renderings or models. Drawing for Urban Design explores a wide range of ways to represent the city, from freehand sketching to sophisticated computer models. The book provides a practical introduction to these techniques for students while explaining the processes …
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- 9781780675121
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Detail in Contemporary Office Design
Office design has changed significantly over the last few years and is now one of the most innovative areas of interior design. It used to be the case that only the public spaces of an office were creatively designed, but increasingly the staff areas are seen as key reflections of the company brand as well. In more radical offices, there is also a growing belief in the importance of work areas …
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Air Structures
Air can be used in a variety of ways to make lightweight, flexible structures. It can be used to make inflatable structures, mobile structures, and temporary buildings, it can also activate movable elements and act as a means of constructing buildings that would be impossible with conventional construction methods. This book looks at every facet of the subject, examining the different types of…
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