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: Ed Henshall Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1000836894 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 403
Book Description
Product design is becoming increasingly challenging as product complexity increases dramatically with the advent of autonomous control and the need to achieve zero emissions. Companies continue to have poor product launches with significant numbers of recall campaigns and high after-sales warranties. It is important that potential product failures are identified and fixed during the design of a product. Failure modes found after the design has matured are normally easy to find, with some being identified by the customer, but are often difficult and expensive to fix; modifying one part will often have a knock-on effect on other parts, causing other problems. Discovering failure modes early in the design process is often difficult – requiring rigorous and comprehensive analysis – but once found, such failure modes are usually easy and cheap to fix. This book presents an approach to product design based on Failure Mode Avoidance that utilises a series of strongly interrelated engineering tools and interpersonal skills that can be used to discover failure modes early in the design process. The tools can be used across engineering disciplines. Despite engineering being largely a team activity, it is often the case that little attention is paid to the team process after the team membership has been identified, with membership normally being based on technical expertise. In addition to technical expertise, an effective engineering team requires individual engineers to work together efficiently. Good leadership is also required, with the leader able to both manage change and encourage individual team members to work to the best of their ability. This book interweaves technical skills, team skills and team leadership in a way that reflects their real-life interrelationship. The book tells the fictional story of a small engineering team and its leader as they implement the skills introduced in the book and follows their experiences reflecting individual difficulties, enthusiasm, humour and scepticism in applying the methodologies and tools for the first time. In addition, the story tells of team members’ interactions with their management and peers within a company that, having been very successful, finds itself in financial difficulties. It promotes constructivist learning through the reader empathising with the characters in the book. These characters ask questions that are typical of those that learners will ask about the subject matter. Learning reinforcement is also integrated into the storyline as a natural and unobtrusive feature.
Author: Peter L. Jackson Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1439811164 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 394
Book Description
Filling a new need in engineering education, Getting Design Right: A Systems Approach integrates aspects from both design and systems engineering to provide a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and best practices in these areas. Through examples, it encourages students to create an initial product design and project plan.Classroom-te
Author: Saul Greenberg Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0123819598 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 274
Book Description
1 GETTING INTO THE MOOD 2 SAMPLING THE REAL WORLD 3 THE SINGLE IMAGE 4 SNAPSHOTS OF TIME: THE VISUAL NARRATIVE 5 ANIMATING THE USER EXPERIENCE 6 INVOLVING OTHERSGetting into the mood -- Sampling the real world -- The single image -- Snapshots of time: the visual narrative -- Animating the user experience -- Involving others.
Author: Bill Buxton Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann ISBN: 0080552900 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 445
Book Description
Sketching User Experiences approaches design and design thinking as something distinct that needs to be better understood—by both designers and the people with whom they need to work— in order to achieve success with new products and systems. So while the focus is on design, the approach is holistic. Hence, the book speaks to designers, usability specialists, the HCI community, product managers, and business executives. There is an emphasis on balancing the back-end concern with usability and engineering excellence (getting the design right) with an up-front investment in sketching and ideation (getting the right design). Overall, the objective is to build the notion of informed design: molding emerging technology into a form that serves our society and reflects its values. Grounded in both practice and scientific research, Bill Buxton's engaging work aims to spark the imagination while encouraging the use of new techniques, breathing new life into user experience design. - Covers sketching and early prototyping design methods suitable for dynamic product capabilities: cell phones that communicate with each other and other embedded systems, "smart" appliances, and things you only imagine in your dreams - Thorough coverage of the design sketching method which helps easily build experience prototypes—without the effort of engineering prototypes which are difficult to abandon - Reaches out to a range of designers, including user interface designers, industrial designers, software engineers, usability engineers, product managers, and others - Full of case studies, examples, exercises, and projects, and access to video clips that demonstrate the principles and methods
Author: George M. Piskurich Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118046927 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 509
Book Description
This is the second edition of the best-selling book that shows how to get instructional design done fast and get it done right! If you need a basic understanding of what instructional design is and a hands-on, to-the-point method of ensuring that the training and performance interventions you put into place meet the needs of your staff and your organization, this book is for you. It offers a no-nonsense walk through all the steps in the instructional design process and each step is explained in language that is conversational and easy to understand. This new edition addresses such topics as learning analysis, return on investment, and designing asynchronous and synchronous e-learning, as well as a wealth of illustrative examples of storyboards and professional commentary and case studies from professionals in the field.
Author: Isabella Hinnes. RD Publisher: Isabella Hinnes. RD ISBN: Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 117
Book Description
Discover the interesting link between your blood type and the foods that can optimize your well-being. This transformative book will reshape how you eat, feel, and thrive, enhancing your overall health. If you're tired of feeling out of sync with your body, this book unveils the science behind personalized nutrition and offers a life-changing path. Imagine a life free from discomfort, sleep disruptions, and weight challenges. Bid farewell to food sensitivities, inflammation, and weakened immunity—picture stable energy levels through blood type-based nutrition. In this book, you will find tailored dietary recommendations specific to your blood type, providing the keys to vitality and a harmonious food relationship. With this knowledge, you can align your diet with your blood type and discover the benefits of a personalized nutrition plan. In the pages of this book, you will find: · Special Characteristics unique to each Blood Type · Beneficial Foods for each Blood Type · Approved Cooking Methods for each blood type · Customized 4-week Meal Plan for each blood type · Ideal Food Combinations for each blood type · Relevance of Rhesus factor positive or negative with Blood Type Diet · Necessary Supplements for each Blood Type · A wide-ranging list of Foods to Avoid for each blood type · Disease susceptibility for each blood type · Detailed Meal Plan for each Blood Type · 120 Healthy Snack Options for Various Blood Types · 120 unique Smoothie and Juicing Recipes for various Blood Types · Comprehensive Food Lists for each Blood Type · 120 delicious and carefully crafted Recipes segregated into breakfast lunch and dinner Don't let one-size-fits-all diets dictate your health and well-being. "Eat Healthy for Your Blood Type" is your roadmap to a healthier, more vibrant you. You have the keys to unlock a world of knowledge that will lead you to a healthier chapter of your life. It's time to explore new horizons, embark on an adventure, and discover the wonders within these pages. Don't wait any longer, take a giant leap towards a healthier you - click on the "Buy Now" button, and your body will thank you for it.
Author: Japan. Imperial Japanese Commission to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915 Publisher: ISBN: Category : Japan Languages : en Pages : 554
Author: Ilene Hochberg Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company ISBN: 9781402743542 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Specially mixed breeds are all the rage. That’s right: according to such media outlets as The Today Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and The New York Times, such “designer dogs” as the puggle, labradoodle, schnoodle, and bagel hound are today’s pick of the litter. Filled with more than 150 color photos of adorable man-made mutts and their purebred parents, Dogs by Design explores both sides of this hot new trend. Written by bestselling author Ilene Hochberg, it examines how the mixed-breed craze began, what its future might be, and the unexpected controversy surrounding these canine creations—and also helps would-be owners determine if a hybrid is right for them. Included are the characteristics of each dog, input from owners and breeders, and a comprehensive list of breeders with their contact information.
Author: Marianne Cusato Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company ISBN: 9781402736285 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 284
Book Description
Even as oversized McMansions continue to elbow their way into tiny lots nationwide, a much different trend has taken shape. This return to traditional architectural principles venerates qualities that once were taken for granted in home design: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and even sustainability. Marianne Cusato, creator of the award-winning Katrina Cottages, has authored and illustrated this definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right--to the eye and to the soul. She teaches us the language and grammar of classical architecture, revealing how balance, harmony, and detail all contribute to creating a home that will be loved rather than tolerated. And she takes us through the do’s and don’ts of every element of home design, from dormers to doorways to columns. Integral to the book are its hundreds of elegant line drawings--clearly rendering the varieties of lintels and cornices, arches and eaves, and displaying "avoid” and "use” versions of the same elements side by side.
Author: Liz Falletta
Author: Ed Henshall
Author: Peter L. Jackson
Author: Saul Greenberg
Author: Bill Buxton
Author: George M. Piskurich
Author: Isabella Hinnes. RD
Author: Japan. Imperial Japanese Commission to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915
Author: Ilene Hochberg
Author: Marianne Cusato