Author: Christopher Alexander Publisher: Harvard University Press ISBN: 9780674627512 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 228
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"These notes are about the process of design: the process of inventing things which display new physical order, organization, form, in response to function." This book, opening with these words, presents an entirely new theory of the process of design. In the first part of the book, Christopher Alexander discusses the process by which a form is adapted to the context of human needs and demands that has called it into being. He shows that such an adaptive process will be successful only if it proceeds piecemeal instead of all at once. It is for this reason that forms from traditional un-self-conscious cultures, molded not by designers but by the slow pattern of changes within tradition, are so beautifully organized and adapted. When the designer, in our own self-conscious culture, is called on to create a form that is adapted to its context he is unsuccessful, because the preconceived categories out of which he builds his picture of the problem do not correspond to the inherent components of the problem, and therefore lead only to the arbitrariness, willfulness, and lack of understanding which plague the design of modern buildings and modern cities. In the second part, Mr. Alexander presents a method by which the designer may bring his full creative imagination into play, and yet avoid the traps of irrelevant preconception. He shows that, whenever a problem is stated, it is possible to ignore existing concepts and to create new concepts, out of the structure of the problem itself, which do correspond correctly to what he calls the subsystems of the adaptive process. By treating each of these subsystems as a separate subproblem, the designer can translate the new concepts into form. The form, because of the process, will be well-adapted to its context, non-arbitrary, and correct. The mathematics underlying this method, based mainly on set theory, is fully developed in a long appendix. Another appendix demonstrates the application of the method to the design of an Indian village.
Author: Kevin Lynch Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 9780262620017 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 212
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The classic work on the evaluation of city form. What does the city's form actually mean to the people who live there? What can the city planner do to make the city's image more vivid and memorable to the city dweller? To answer these questions, Mr. Lynch, supported by studies of Los Angeles, Boston, and Jersey City, formulates a new criterion—imageability—and shows its potential value as a guide for the building and rebuilding of cities. The wide scope of this study leads to an original and vital method for the evaluation of city form. The architect, the planner, and certainly the city dweller will all want to read this book.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: 9781932021882 Category : Compulsive eating Languages : en Pages : 0
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Whether over weight, a normal weight, alarmingly thin, bulimic, or a compulsive exerciser, you have spent most of your life battling your weight, yet you cannot control your eating. Your obsession with food tortures you. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is for those who wonder if they might be food addicts as well as those who have never thought of addiction in relationship to eating. The book describes the illness of food addiction and highlights the personal stories of 30 FA members and the journey of long-term recovery offered by Food Addicts in Recovery (FA).
Author: National Research Council Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309142393 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 348
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Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.
Author: Neville Agnew Publisher: Getty Publications ISBN: 1606061577 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 476
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The Mogao Grottoes, a World Heritage Site in northwestern China, are located along the ancient caravan routes—collectively known as the Silk Road—that once linked China with the West. Founded by a Buddhist monk in the late fourth century, Mogao flourished over the following millennium, as monks, local rulers, and travelers commissioned hundreds of cave temples cut into a mile-long rock cliff and adorned them with vibrant murals. More than 490 decorated grottoes remain, containing thousands of sculptures and some 45,000 square meters of wall paintings, making Mogao one of the world’s most significant sites of Buddhist art. In 1997 the Getty Conservation Institute, which had been working with the Dunhuang Academy since 1989, began a case study using the Late–Tang dynasty Cave 85 to develop a methodology that would stabilize the deteriorating wall paintings. This abundantly illustrated volume is the definitive report on the project, which was completed in 2010.
Author: Dale Keyes Publisher: DIANE Publishing ISBN: 078814314X Category : Languages : en Pages : 125
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Provides guidance on controlling asbestos-containing materials (ACM) found in buildings. Provides a current summary of data on exposure to airborne asbestos; gives survey procedures for determining if ACM is present in buildings; explains how to establish a special operations and maintenance program in a building found to contain asbestos; reviews technical issues confronted when assessing the potential for exposure to airborne asbestos, in particular indoor settings; suggests a structured process for selecting a particular course of action, and much more. Commonly referred to as the Blue Book.
Author: Note Taking Methods Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781099384592 Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
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The Cornell Note Taking Method Notebook: From Explanation and Example to Execution is the perfect system to elevate your study habits to the next level and succeed your way through school. Whether you're in middle school, high school, college, or a post-graduate program, this elegant, minimalistic notebook, will be a great companion to study with as you prep to ace your exams. Professionally Designed Matte Cover 8.5 x 11 inches 120 Numbered Pages with a Custom Interior The explanation and example page will set you up for School Success Index Page to quickly find relevant notes
Author: Majestical Notebook Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781725035829 Category : Languages : en Pages : 110
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Composition Notebook College Ruled 8.5 inch x 11 inch: Purple Marble Swirl Cute Composition Notebook, College Notebooks, Girl School Notebook, Composition Book, 8.5" x 11." Featuring a cute Purple Swirled Marble design, a cute composition book that is great for taking notes, jotting ideas, drawing, making a grocery list, use for a journal, or making a to-do list. Makes a great college composition notebook, or buy one for back to school supplies. The book has 110 Lined Pages (55 sheets).
Author: Insight Editions Publisher: Insights ISBN: 9781683830030 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 0
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Celebrate the Girl of Steel with the Supergirl Hardcover Ruled Journal, based on CW’s hit show. Twelve-year-old Kara escaped the doomed planet Krypton at the same time as the infant Kal-El. Although she hides her superhuman abilities for years, a super-secret agency enlists her to help protect the citizens of National City from sinister threats. Inspired by the CW’s hit show Supergirl, this finely crafted writing journal features a wealth of exciting imagery from the series plus fact files on Kara and her allies.
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