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London is the theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre, the range and quality is unsurpassed.
Leading theatre critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of the forty-five theatres which make the London stage what it is, with stories of the architecture, the people and the productions which have defined...
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- Identificar las condiciones básicas de manipulación de materiales y productos para su carga o descarga en relación con su naturaleza, estado, cantidades, protección y medios de transporte utilizado.
- Clasificar y describir los distintos tipos de paletización, relacionándolos con la forma de constitución de la carga a transportar.
- Interpretar y aplicar la normativa referente a la prevención de riesgos laborales y de la salud de los trabajadores.
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La comunidad de Trinidad de Bubuey está integrada por familias dedicadas a la agricultura y la pesca. Pertenece al Concejo Comunitario Negros en Acción del municipio de Timbiquí, Cauca. Esta comunidad ha sido afectada por el conflicto armado colombiano, pero siempre ha mantenido la esperanza de la paz. En aras de alimentar la construcción de un territorio pacífico y con condiciones dignas para sus habitantes, el Laboratorio de Ambientes Sostenibles...
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Este estudio atento del paisaje cultural del estrecho de Magallanes explora los conceptos de continuidad, cambio y percepción a escala territorial para un paisaje terrestre y marino único. Es una adición importante a la literatura en el campo y abre nuevos debates nacionales e internacionales en torno a la categoría de paisaje cultural.
El paisaje cultural de Magallanes es representado en esta publicación como un territorio sin barreras claramente...
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This ebook presents an introduction to structural design to architectural and civil engineering undergraduate students. This ebook contains 7 chapters :
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Loads on Structures
Chapter 3 : Design for Vertical Loads Chapter
4 : Design for Lateral Loads Chapter
5 : Introduction to Design of Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings
Chapter 6 : Introduction to Design of Loadbearing Reinforced Concrete Masonry Buildings...
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El libro propone un recorrido por las diversas formas en que el vidrio puede ser protagonista de la arquitectura, a través de la selección de 20 obras de arquitectura contemporánea reciente alrededor del mundo. Cada uno de los ejemplos escogidos aporta desde una vertiente diferente sobre el uso de este material, técnica constructiva, planteo estructural y recurso formal a la vez. Diferentes arquitectos de diversas generaciones, culturas, países,...
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Why is my home cold? This book covers how to information on why and how to change that cold house into a warm home step-by-step. Duct systems are often separated, parted, and often destroyed by water and animals. Learn how to seal and repair damaged ducts to save on your electric bill. Air sealing-learn how and where to seal holes in the shell of the home that are constantly losing heat to outside and how to repair holes in the rodent barrier and...
8) Le long de la Main cosmopolite: Promouvoir, vivre et marcher le boulevard Saint-Laurent à Montréal
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À Montréal, le boulevard Saint-Laurent résume à lui seul les différentes dimensions du cosmopolitisme. L'artère représente autant une coupure dans la ville – la frontière entre les « deux solitudes », francophone et anglophone – qu'une couture, puisqu'elle a été un lieu d'accueil privilégié pour les nouveaux venus tout au long du XXe siècle. Dans cet ancien corridor de l'immigration, devenu espace d'échanges et de récits,...
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Esta publicación es un testimonio generacional, pues se estudia la arquitectura peruana desde la década de los años ochenta hasta la actualidad. Además, se analiza el rol del arquitecto en la realidad social y cultural en la que se encuentra inmerso.
La relativa prosperidad económica de los últimos años en el Perú ha generado una importante actividad arquitectónica. La "vehemencia" por construir ha volcado a los arquitectos hacia la práctica,...
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Como continuación del libro que la Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano (UJTL) publicó en diciembre de 2008, titulado Tipologías arquitectónicas coloniales y republicanas, la presente investigación pretende ahondar en el conocimiento de las características formales, estructurales y materiales de las cubiertas coloniales y republicanas que se encuentran en la ciudad de Cartagena de Indias y en las poblaciones circunvecinas de Turbaco y Arjona.
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Scaffolding is used in many industries every day, all over the world, in the construction industry; for commercial and industrial maintenance; the staging and entertainment markets; the shipbuilding industry; mining; industrial plants, including power plants; hydro and nuclear power facilities; pulp and paper plants; petrochemical plants; oil refineries; and offshore drilling rigs.
This book serves as a guide to any person involved with scaffolding...
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The book covers the basic concepts and science and engineering fundamentals in the analysis, design and retrofit of building envelope. Micro and macro outdoor climate including wind and precipitation and indoor climate requirements are included. Architectural considerations Architectural considerations of building shape, geometry and facade orientation are included. Fenestrations, joints and sealants are presented. Structural considerations of wind...
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"People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of years, for many different reasons. Castle walls kept people safe. Observatories give people a bird's-eye view. Beautiful buildings stand out in the crowd. With a growing global population, we need more space. But what does that mean for the health of the planet? Tall buildings may be part of the answer to building a sustainable future." -- Back cover.
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"In this book, Bill Hammack, better known as The Engineer Guy, takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Perfect for readers...
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"Introduction to Japanese Architecture Styles: Guide to Japanese Home Design Concepts" is a comprehensive exploration of the captivating world of Japanese architectural aesthetics. This illuminating guide unravels the intricate threads of Japan's architectural heritage, delving into traditional and modern design elements that define the nation's unique style. From the graceful simplicity of Shoji screens to the harmonious integration of nature in...
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Meticulous reproduction of a rare catalog includes floor plans as well as exterior and interior views of 80 American homes, among them a handsome, three-story frame residence with six bedrooms and a cozy, three-room cottage measuring 18 feet by 22 feet. 94 black-and-white illustrations depict handsome stairways, French doors, and other amenities.
17) La arquitectura religiosa de la improvisación: Centros de culto no católicos en Zacatecas, 2010-2020
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¿Cuáles son y cómo manifiestan su existencia los centros de culto no católicos en una sociedad predominante e históricamente católica como la zacatecana? ¿De qué manera viven esta realidad los ministros de culto? El presente análisis tiene como objetivo efectuar una visibilización de los centros de culto y proponer una tipología de los mismos a partir de: las características arquitectónicas y el tipo de construcción de que se trata en...
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ARE YOU A FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER? Are you a real estate agent or builder whose clients need help in buying their first home? Have you wished there was one simple guide that helps you through the process of buying a home and explains everything from the key players in the housing business to interior design choices and architectural styles? Dream Home is that guide. It provides homebuyers with insightful commentary on the American housing industry and...
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Reflecting times of untrammeled faith and religious values, Martha Dickson's Anchors of Faith gives a pictorial overview of 145 mostly late-nineteenth century wooden churches located in southern Alabama, Mississippi, and throughout Florida. The churches featured, which span over a hundred years of history, embody the indomitable religious spirit of their builders. Anchors of Faith is more than just a pictorial encyclopedia, however. The author's descriptions...
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Canterbury Cathedral's medieval Gothic image survived centuries of religious discord, neglect and Georgian 'improvements'. From 1800, a new generation was re-inspired by the prevalent architectural and artistic 'Gothick' vogue. At this time, a passionately ambitious young architect, William Butterfield, created a Gothic missionary college in two years, and the Dean of Canterbury, who wanted the Cathedral to rival St Peter's, Rome, began the rolling...
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