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Conserving 20th-Century Architecture
This book offers an international overview of how to apply the Conservation Management Plan (CMP) to the 20th-century architectural heritage. Although the CMP is universally considered a fundamental tool for sustainable management of the built heritage, the application to 20th-century buildings is still limited. The book illustrates selected case studies from different countries to discuss how best to preserve the authenticity of the original materials, manage changes in use, engage users and stakeholders in this process, and make conservation and sustainability work together. "Conserving 20th-century architecture" will provide insights for scholars and students and assist architects in drafting an effective conservation management plan.
Crespi D'Adda Sito Unesco
Il volume raccoglie l’esito di studi e ricerche condotti dal gruppo di ricerca del Politecnico di Milano sul sito UNESCO di Crespi d’Adda dal 2007 al 2015, a partire dalla redazione del Piano di Gestione. Un sistema insediativo ‘vivo’ come questo, dalle indubbie valenze di carattere storico e documentale, richiede un’attività di conservazione dell’integrità e dell’autenticità dell’edificato e del suo contesto ambientale. Ma intervenire su un contesto abitato impone di pensare alle modalità di adeguamento delle strutture edilizie, delle infrastrutture, delle reti, alle continuamente mutevoli esigenze di vita; si tratta di uno dei temi più controversi e stimolanti tra quelli che si pongono a chi si occupa di progetto e di intervento sul costruito. Il volume è arricchito da una importante documentazione fotografica, a cura di Marco Introini, e da foto d’archivio in parte inedite.
Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions: Anamnesis, Diagnosis, Therapy, Controls
Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions. Anamnesis, diagnosis, therapy, controls contains the papers presented at the 10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC2016, Leuven, Belgium, 13-15 September 2016). The main theme of the book is “Anamnesis, Diagnosis, Therapy, Controls”, which emphasizes the importance of all steps of a restoration process in order to obtain a thorough understanding of the structural behaviour of built cultural heritage. The contributions cover every aspect of the structural analysis of historical constructions, such as material characterization, structural modelling, static and dynamic monitoring, non-destructiv...
Giancarlo De Carlo
A critical survey of De Carlo's work, this book traces the evolution of his ideas and reviews his theoretical writings. Featuring a recent interview with De Carlo, it provides examples of his work, and gives new insights into different aspects of modern architecture in Italy.
Digital Transformation of the Design, Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment
This open access book focuses on the development of methods, interoperable and integrated ICT tools, and survey techniques for optimal management of the building process. The construction sector is facing an increasing demand for major innovations in terms of digital dematerialization and technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, advanced manufacturing, robotics, 3D printing, blockchain technologies and artificial intelligence. The demand for simplification and transparency in information management and for the rationalization and optimization of very fragmented and splintered processes is a key driver for digitization. The book describes the contribution of the ABC Department of the Polytechnic University of Milan (Politecnico di Milano) to R&D activities regarding methods and ICT tools for the interoperable management of the different phases of the building process, including design, construction, and management. Informative case studies complement the theoretical discussion. The book will be of interest to all stakeholders in the building process – owners, designers, constructors, and faculty managers – as well as the research sector.
Design of Supporting Systems for Life in Outer Space
This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving living and working conditions in outer space and to highlight the particularities of the necessary design skills, taking into account specific requirements and constraints. The challenge facing designers is how to approach environmentally extreme conditions in such a way that they are transformed from limitations into opportunities. The author has herself developed products that have been tested during on-orbit experiments on the International Space S...
Revolution of Forms
"A revolution of forms is a revolution of essentials."-Jos Mart, Cuban intellectual and independence leader. Although the current surge of interest in Cuba has extended to that country's architecture, few know that the most outstanding architectural achievement of the Cuban Revolution stands neglected just outside Havana. The Escuelas Nacionales de Arte (National Art Schools), constructed from 1961 to 1965, were the result of an educational program initiated by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara soon after the Revolution of 1959. The architects they commissioned created an organic complex of brick and terra-cotta Catalan vaulted structures that reflected the optimism and exuberance of the period. ...
Melaka from the Top
"This book attempts to trace back and compare the geological and demographical transformation and development of the town of Melaka and its surroundings over the centuries, with focus on its expansion particularly within the last 40 years. It contains a compilation of some never before seen photographs from private collections. It also records the development of Melaka as how it was then and is now, from eye level and from the top, as Melaka continues to develop and change. This book is published to commemorate the prestigious World Heritage City award conferred by UNESCO to Melaka."--Goodreads
