Author: Markus Peter Publisher: Park Publishing (WI) ISBN: 9783038601579 Category : Apartment houses Languages : en Pages : 0
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Romeo and Julia, two residential high-rises in Stuttgart, built 1954-59 and designed by Hans Scharoun (1893-1972), constitute the most original and far-reaching of the various attempts to re-design the entire "process of living" that this extraordinary protagonist of Germany's modern architecture undertook. Over decades, Scharoun had woven and extensive network of research and knowledge systems as a basis for his floor-plan designs. His unpublished writings and, even more importantly, his lectures from between 1947 and 1958 reveal the countless threads of research and discourse, which his work in residential architecture referenced and absorbed. They highlight the sometimes contradictory, yet constant renewal and consolidation of his knowledge in the field of housing. This new book, based on extensive research in collaboration with Berlin's Akademie der Künste, demonstrates how closely interlocked Romeo and Julia are with their architect's immense engagement with the topic of housing. Drawing on previously unpublished archive material held at the Akademie der Künste, the authors for the first time allow the reader an insight into Scharoun's design process. Alongside reproductions of original plans and drawings, the book features excerpts from Scharoun's unpublished text fragments. New images by Swiss architectural photographer Georg Aerni, illustrating the two towers' highly expressive appearance, round out this volume.
Author: Adrienne Schmitz Publisher: ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 378
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Illustrated in full color, this authoritative resource explains best practices, techniques, and trends in multifamily housing developments.
Author: Charles L. Marohn, Jr. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119564816 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 262
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A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.
Author: Max Neutze Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317355105 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 190
Book Description
With an increase in urban crises arising from a growing population and rising affluence, and the inadequacy of conventional theories to predict the future states of the environment, Resources for the Future laid out a series of studies on the resource base of the urban environment. Originally published in 1968, this particular study examines the increase of apartment construction in the suburb including the extent of construction and the factors behind construction such as population demographics, highway construction and national and local land use policy. Neutze makes comparisons of U.S. metropolitan areas to draw conclusions on new policies which the government should consider in relation to the urban land market. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies.
Author: Bob Voelker Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1000586529 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
Managing the Complexities of Real Estate Development provides a concise summary of the real estate development process, allowing the reader to learn the fundamentals and details of development outside of the sink-or-swim environment of a particular project. It offers early and mid-career real estate, legal, and financial professionals a behind the scenes view of the dynamic real estate development world, including: how developers make money, how development companies are structured, site location and acquisition, financial analysis, the design and development process, securing financing, project performance evaluation, and project sale or refinance. While focusing on multifamily apartment developments, the idiosyncrasies of retail, office, hotels, and mixed-use projects are also covered.
Author: Ron Forlee Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0730315118 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 328
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The all-in-one reference for the new residential real estateinvestor Australian Residential Property Development for Investorsis the practical, step-by-step guide for beginners and experiencedinvestors in the real estate and construction industries. From siteselection to sale, this book walks you through each phase of theproperty development process to show you how careful planning canconsiderably enhance returns on your investment. This practical andeffective guide features the latest information on developmenteconomics, the impact of electronic media, new cost-effectivebuilding methods, and a collection of case studies that illustratethese ideas in action. With a focus on practical outcomes, you'lllearn how to approach the property from an investor's perspectiveto minimize risk and maximize returns. Australians have long had a love affair with residentialproperty. We have one of the highest rates of home ownership in theworld, and investing in residential real estate is a popular routeto financial security. This book shows you how to make propertydevelopment feasible within your time and budget constraints,netting you more profit and less headache. Select the site with the most profit potential, and finddependable financing Work more effectively with contractors, councils, consultants,and solicitors Apply standard monitoring and risk management techniques toyour investment Cost and market the improved property appropriately to targetthe right buyers Newcomers are understandably overwhelmed by zoning, financing,construction, marketing, and everything else that goes intoproperty development, frequently resulting in mistakes and missedprofit. For the fledgling developer hoping to make the most of anew investment, Australian Residential Property Development forInvestors provides all-in-one reference, with proven systems,techniques, and tools.
Author: Liz Falletta Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1351202499 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 230
Book Description
Housing is an essential, but complex, product, so complex that professionals involved in its production, namely, architects, real estate developers and urban planners, have difficulty agreeing on “good” housing outcomes. Less-than-optimal solutions that have resulted from a too narrow focus on one discipline over others are familiar: high design that is costly to build that makes little contribution to the public realm, highly profitable but seemingly identical “cookie-cutter” dwellings with no sense of place and well-planned neighborhoods full of generically designed, unmarketable product types. Differing roles, languages and criteria for success shape these perspectives, which, in turn, influence attitudes about housing regulation. Real estate developers, for example, prefer projects that can be built “as-of-right” or “by-right,” meaning that they can be approved quickly because they meet all current planning, zoning and building code requirements. Design-focused projects, heretofore “by-design,” by contrast, often require time to challenge existing regulatory codes, pursuing discretionary modifications meant to maximize design innovation and development potential. Meanwhile, urban planners work to establish and mediate the threshold between by-right and by-design processes by setting housing standards and determining appropriate housing policy. But just what is the right line between “by-right” and “by-design”? By-Right, By-Design provides a historical perspective, conceptual frameworks and practical strategies that cross and connect the diverse professions involved in housing production. The heart of the book is a set of six cross-disciplinary comparative case studies, each examining a significant Los Angeles housing design precedent approved by-variance and its associated development type approved as of right. Each comparison tells a different story about the often-hidden relationships among the three primary disciplines shaping the built environment, some of which uphold, and others of which transgress, conventional disciplinary stereotypes.
Author: Max Neutze Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317355091 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 167
Book Description
With an increase in urban crises arising from a growing population and rising affluence, and the inadequacy of conventional theories to predict the future states of the environment, Resources for the Future laid out a series of studies on the resource base of the urban environment. Originally published in 1968, this particular study examines the increase of apartment construction in the suburb including the extent of construction and the factors behind construction such as population demographics, highway construction and national and local land use policy. Neutze makes comparisons of U.S. metropolitan areas to draw conclusions on new policies which the government should consider in relation to the urban land market. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies.
Author: Hazel Easthope Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing ISBN: 1786438089 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 157
Book Description
The majority of people now live in cities and for many that means apartment living. Apartments are where we spend our time, make our homes, raise our families and invest our money. Apartment living requires that we try to get along with our neighbours and make decisions collectively about the management of our buildings. This book examines how different housing markets, development practices, planning regimes, legal structures and social and cultural norms affect people’s everyday experiences of apartment living.
Author: Markus Peter
Author: James Ross McKeever
Author: Adrienne Schmitz
Author: Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Author: Max Neutze
Author: Bob Voelker
Author: Ron Forlee
Author: Liz Falletta
Author: Max Neutze
Author: Hazel Easthope