Routledge Built Environment - Books, News and Conferences ATOM feed of recently featured books, news, conferences and more. en-us 2013-04-05T15:40:11Q Copyright (c) 2013, Routledge Routledge webmaster@example.com tag:,2013:04:05 5 5 Highlights for March from Routledge Landscape tag:,2013:/articles/1.13886 2013-03-28T11:43:06Q 2013-03-28T11:52:07Q With so many great titles publishing during March it is impossible to pick out one favourite so we have listed them all below.
For a full list of new and key backlist titles click here to go to the latest Landscape Architecture catalogue.

]]> Highlights for March from Routledge Building and Construction tag:,2013:/articles/1.13885 2013-03-28T11:15:09Q 2013-03-28T11:42:10Q With so many great titles publishing during March it is impossible to pick out one favourite so we have listed them all below.
For a full list of new and key backlist titles click here to go to the latest Building and Construction catalogue.

]]> Earthscan from Routledge March Highlights tag:,2013:/articles/1.13879 2013-03-27T14:55:50Q 2013-03-28T14:19:51Q With so many great titles publishing this month it has been impossible to give them all the justice they deserve in our March newsletter, so to be sure you don't miss out you can find them all here.
 

]]> The Power of Reflection: Predicting the Value of Solar Thermal Systems tag:,2013:/articles/1.13880 2013-03-25T11:56:04Q 2013-03-27T14:08:05Q We are pleased to present a new Earthscan from Routledge blog post: written by Chris Laughton, author of Solar Domestic Water Heating.

With a new entry every fortnight, blog posts written by various Earthscan from Routledge authors will be displayed both on the Routledge website and on our Facebook page here. Each post within Facebook will be open to comments so please feel free to voice your thoughts!
 

]]> The Importance of Sustainable Design tag:,2013:/articles/1.12473 2013-03-25T08:48:27Q 2013-03-25T08:49:28Q As more people recognise the importance of leading a sustainable lifestyle, efforts to source environmentally friendly products in the fields of fashion, building and product design have increased. Here you can find a special web page featuring a list of some of our most relevant books.

]]> Massive Misuse of Fresh Water: Why isn’t the Problem Being Addressed? tag:,2013:/articles/1.13854 2013-03-22T11:18:09Q 2013-03-22T11:37:10Q We are pleased to present a new Earthscan from Routledge blog post: written by Arjen Y. Hoekstra, author of new book The Water Footprint of Modern Consumer Society.

With a new entry every fortnight, blog posts written by various Earthscan from Routledge authors will be displayed both on the Routledge website and on our Facebook page here. Each post within Facebook will be open to comments so please feel free to voice your thoughts!

]]> Landscape Catalogue 2013 tag:,2013:/articles/1.13553 2013-03-21T15:40:14Q 2013-03-21T15:40:15Q Welcome to the 2013 Landscape Catalogue, showcasing our new and key backlist titles in landscape architecture, garden design, environmental planning and beyond. It’s another great year for Routledge Landscape, with exciting new books publishing across the list. Some particular highlights include:

- Guidelines for Landscape Visual Impact Assessment, 3rd edition which is filled with essential good practice information for assessing the impact of designs
- Place Attachment – a textbook exploring our emotional bonds to locations
- British Gardens as the third in our series of books on international garden history
- Landscape Architect’s Pocket Book, 2nd edition – an indispensable handy resource for landscape architects in the field.

]]> Celebrate World Water Day with Routledge tag:,2013:/articles/1.13834 2013-03-21T15:38:39Q 2013-03-22T11:50:40Q Every year on March 22nd people all over the world celebrate World Water Day. In recognition of its importance we have put together a special web page featuring a list of some of our most relevant books.
 

]]> Congratulations to Kozo Mayumi, Winner of the TERI Georgescu-Roegen Award, Unconventional Thinking! tag:,2013:/articles/1.13001 2013-03-21T15:38:19Q 2013-03-21T15:38:20Q Kozo Mayumi, author of various Earthscan from Routledge titles, is the winner of the TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) Georgescu-Roegen Award, Unconventional Thinking. The award will be presented at the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2013.

To find out more about the Georgescu-Roegen Award, click here.
 

]]> Still time to claim your 20% discount on all Ecobuild Conference books tag:,2013:/articles/1.13847 2013-03-21T15:36:05Q 2013-03-21T15:37:06Q Did you know the 20% discount on the books we took to Ecobuild is still valid until April 5th? All you have to do is use the code ECOBUILD13 when you check out. For a full listing of all the books we took to the conference click on the catalogue link below

Ecobuild Confernece Booklist Catalogue 2013

]]> Urban Design Group Awards 2013 (February ) tag:,2013:/articles/1.13309 2013-03-21T15:35:37Q 2013-03-21T15:35:38Q Congratulations to the authors Peter Bishop and Lesley Williams, for winning the Publisher Award for The Temporary City at this years Urban Design Group Awards at the Royal Overseas League in London.  

Hosted by Amanda Reynolds, the evening showcased some of the best examples of urban design work produced in the UK and beyond over the past 12 months.

Awards were presented in five categories by Janet Tibbalds on the behalf of the Francis Tibbalds Trust. The winners in the Practice, Public Sector and Student Award categories were selected by a vote of the Urban Design Group membership.


 

]]> Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Architecture (March 2013) tag:,2013:/articles/1.13833 2013-03-20T15:48:49Q 2013-03-20T15:53:50Q "The international coverage of not only architects and buildings but also materials, locations, movements, and other architectural topics distinguishes this resource… Recommended for large public libraries and academic libraries, especially those supporting architectural programs." -- Booklist/RBB

For more information about the book and to order a copy click here

]]> Highlights for March from Routledge Architecture tag:,2013:/articles/1.13832 2013-03-20T14:20:51Q 2013-03-20T15:55:52Q With so many great titles publishing during March it is impossible to pick out one favorite so we have listed them all below.
For a full list of new and key backlist titles click here to go to the latest architecture catalogue.


]]> Two Earthscan from Routledge books selected as CHOICE ‘Outstanding Academic Titles’ 2012 tag:,2013:/articles/1.12824 2013-03-18T11:14:59Q 2013-03-18T11:16:00Q Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises by Erich Hoyt and Marine Conservation Ecology by John Roff and Mark Zacharias were both selected as 'Outstanding Academic Titles' of 2012 by Choice Magazine.

]]> Construction of Houses 5th edition (February 2013) tag:,2013:/articles/1.12295 2013-03-13T14:41:17Q 2013-03-13T14:42:18Q The fifth edition of Construction of Houses is aimed specifically at those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of modern construction and services.

For more information about the book or to order your complementary exam copy click here

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