Welcome to the 2013 Architecture Catalog
We have some exciting new books publishing in 2013, including key professional titles, core textbooks, groundbreaking research and some classic references. The Routledge Architecture list is now more diverse than ever; nearly all of our books are available electronically as well as in print, so we hope that you find something which suits your needs.
We would be delighted to hear from you at any time, particularly if you have any new book ideas or are having trouble finding the right book for your requirements. We would also be happy to receive any feedback which you may have about the list.
For up-to-date news, please follow Routledge Architecture Facebook and Twitter or why not sign up to our Architecture Newsletter and receive regular email announcements direct to your inbox? We’ll then send you information about new books publishing; special offers and access to special issues from our key journals simply email sarah.olney@tandf.co.uk, quoting “Architecture Newsletter Sign Up” in the subject line.
With best wishes from your editors,
Fran Ford and Wendy Fuller
-
Analysing Architecture
3rd Edition
Clear and accessible, Analysing Architecture opens a fresh way to understanding architecture. It offers a unique ‘notebook’ of architectural strategies to present an engaging introduction to elements and concepts in architectural design. Beautifully illustrated throughout with the author’s original...
Published January 26th 2009 by Routledge
-
Diagramming the Big Idea
Methods for Architectural Composition
As a beginning design student, you need to learn to think like a designer, to visualize ideas and concepts, as well as objects. In Diagramming the Big Idea, Jeffrey Balmer and Michael T. Swisher illustrate how you can create and use diagrams to clarify your understanding of both particular projects...
Published July 31st 2012 by Routledge
-
Landscape Architect's Pocket Book
2nd Edition
An indispensable tool for all landscape architects, this time-saving guide answers the most frequently asked questions in one pocket-sized volume. It is a concise, easy-to-read reference that gives instant access to a wide range of information needed on a daily basis, both out on site and in the...
To Be Published April 15th 2013 by Routledge
-
Metric Handbook
Planning and Design Data, 4th Edition
• Significantly updated in reference to the latest construction standards and new building types.• Sustainable design integrated into chapters.• Over 100,000 copies sold to successive generations of architects and designers – this book belongs on every design office desk and drawing board. The...
Published March 12th 2012 by Routledge
-
Future Practice
Conversations from the Edge of Architecture
Designers around the world are carving out opportunities for new kinds of engagement, new kinds of collaboration, new kinds of design outcomes, and new kinds of practice; overturning the inherited assumptions of the design professions. Seventeen conversations with practitioners from the fields of...
Published October 8th 2012 by Routledge
-
The Structural Basis of Architecture
2nd Edition
This is a book about structures that shows students how to "see" structures as integral to architecture, and how knowledge of structures is the basis for understanding both the mechanical and conceptual aspects inherent to the art of building. Analyzing the structural principles behind many of the...
Published April 17th 2011 by Routledge
-
Ecohouse
4th Edition
Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and techniques that lie behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case study, Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy-efficient design...
Published November 28th 2012 by Routledge
-
The Green Studio Handbook
2nd Edition
Learn how to integrate green strategies into your building design. This practical handbook provides an essential introduction to green design strategies – helping you to understand how to save energy, water and material resources. It provides the information required to make judgments about which...
Published March 21st 2011 by Routledge
-
The Tall Buildings Reference Book
As the ever-changing skylines of cities all over the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution to accommodating growth more sustainably in today’s urban areas. Whether it is residential, a workplace or mixed use, the tower is both a statement of intent and the defining image...
To Be Published May 15th 2013 by Routledge
