Introduction to Natural and Man-made Disasters and Their Effects on Buildings - Couverture souple

McDonald, Roxanna

 
9780750656702: Introduction to Natural and Man-made Disasters and Their Effects on Buildings
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ISBN 10 : 0750656700 ISBN 13 : 9780750656702
Editeur : Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive guide to all types of natural and man made disasters and their effect on buildings. It gives overall guidance and a basic technical understanding of prevention, mitigation and management of disaster, and outlines a checklist of preventive design elements for each situation.Every category is illustrated with a case study which pin points the essential information that is crucial to architects and engineers in designing buildings with disaster prevention in mind.The aim of the book is to give a clear understanding of the nature of events and problems, and to enable readers to respond with knowledge to the unique demands placed on their designs.A special emphasis is also placed on re-building as an opportunity to start again. For the specialists this is a process of constant learning and improving techniques in the light of events past.

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À propos de l'auteur

Born and brought up in Romania, trained as an architect at Ion Mincu Institute of Architecture in Bucharest. Graduated from Architectural Assocation School in London and postgraduate diploma in building conservation. Own architectural practice in the UK from 1983-92, mainly carrying out conservation and restoration work. Registered with Ordre des Architectes Francais in Paris in 1992 and restored and converted historic buildings in France. Extensive work in Eastern Europe including development of Romanian Electrical Energy Ministry network of standardised buildings for power stations. From 1998 has been architectural consultant for a leading British charity, working to rebuild childcare infrastructure in Eastern Europe.

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0750656700
ISBN 13 
9780750656702
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
257
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  1138145203 ISBN 13 :  9781138145207
Editeur : Routledge, 2016
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