Roofs

Author : PENN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3961713936

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Living Roofs by PENN Pdf

- An inspiring selection of verdant sanctuaries high above the hubbub of the city, from lush flower gardens to luxurious rooftop terraces boasting minimalist designs - The urban rooftop oasis trend continues unabated - Up to date and garden-fresh, revised and updated with the latest innovations and creations - Offers a glimpse through the keyhole at the most beautiful private rooftop terraces from all around the world A green paradise high above the city's rooftops is something so many people dream of, including those living in cities and searching for peace and quiet. Whether it's a communal garden for an entire building or an exclusive personal and private oasis, a colorful sea of flowers, home-grown vegetables or a pool, there are no limits when it comes to the imagination of amateur gardeners. This book of photographs showcases the most beautiful and varied urban rooftop terraces and exotic garden paradises from all around the world: from the Berlin country garden and the sprawling sundeck of the U Penthouse in Madrid to the enchanting rooftop expanse of the Willow House in Singapore. The featured locations, both unusual and individual, offer ample inspiration for your own dreams of a rooftop garden. Just sit back and enjoy this gorgeous book on your sundeck or in your cozy alcove.

Author : Will Ferguson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501173554

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The Shoe on the Roof by Will Ferguson Pdf

Imagine...meeting someone with the same name, the same history, the same family, the same identity as you. Now, imagine meeting another person making the same exact claim. What would that do to you? From the Giller Prize–winning novelist of 419 comes the startling, funny, and heartbreaking story of a psychological experiment gone wrong. Ever since his girlfriend ended their relationship, Thomas Rosanoff’s life has been on a downward spiral. A gifted med student, he has spent his entire adulthood struggling to escape the legacy of his father, an esteemed psychiatrist who used him as a test subject when he was a boy. Thomas lived his entire young life as the “Boy in the Box,” watched by researchers behind two-way glass. But now the tables have turned. Thomas is the researcher, and his subjects are three homeless men, all of whom claim to be messiahs—but no three people can be the one and only saviour of the world. Thomas is determined to “cure” the three men of their delusions, and in so doing save his career—and maybe even his love life. But when Thomas’s father intervenes in the experiment, events spin out of control, and Thomas must confront the voices he hears in the labyrinth of his own mind. The Shoe on the Roof is an explosively imaginative tour de force, a novel that questions our definitions of sanity and madness, while exploring the magical reality that lies just beyond the world of scientific fact.

Author : Leslie Doyle
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781771423069

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Essential Green Roof Construction by Leslie Doyle Pdf

Simple green roof design and installation for the do-it-yourself builder Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. Coverage includes: The benefits of a green roof The basics of planning and design Assessing site conditions such as aspect, slope, and loads Navigating building codes and working with building officials Material options, including professional grade and economical or local alternatives Planting suggestions for different roof climates and conditions, including food production When to call on professionals to ensure safety and integrity Step-by-step guidance for safe roof installation and detailing Annual green roof maintenance. Where common sense meets beauty — a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place. Essential Green Roof Construction will give you the knowledge and confidence to install your own green roof.

Author : Nigel Dunnett,Dusty Gedge,John Little,Edmund C. Snodgrass
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781604693089

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Small Green Roofs by Nigel Dunnett,Dusty Gedge,John Little,Edmund C. Snodgrass Pdf

Until now, the green roof movement has been limited to large-scale, professional endeavors and public buildings. But homeowners everywhere are catching onto the benefits of a green roof—water conservation, energy savings, and storm water management. In Small Green Roofs authors Dunnett, Gedge, Little, and Snodgrass profile ordinary homeowners who scaled green roofs down to the domestic level. Small Green Roofs is the first book to focus on small-scale and domestic green roofs. More than forty profiles of small and domestic-scale projects of all shapes and sizes include green roofs on sheds, garden offices, studios, garages, houses, bicycle sheds, and other small structures, as well as several community projects. For each project, details are given for design, construction, and installation, as well as how-to tips on how the roof was planted and cared for. For readers looking for inspiration when hiring a contractor or taking the adventurous step of building their own, Small Green Roofs provides the knowledge and encouragement to make it possible.

Author : Hubert R. Snoke,Leo J. Waldron
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Roofing
ISBN : MINN:31951D037872932

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Survey of Roofing Materials in the Northeastern State by Hubert R. Snoke,Leo J. Waldron Pdf

Author : Carrie Dilley
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780813063690

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Thatched Roofs and Open Sides by Carrie Dilley Pdf

Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians Award of Excellence for a Book In Thatched Roofs and Open Sides, Carrie Dilley reveals the design, construction, history, and cultural significance of the chickee, the unique Seminole structure made of palmetto and cypress. Dilley illustrates how the multipurpose structure has developed over time to meet the changing needs of the Seminole Tribe.

Author : Robert N. Reid
Publisher : The Fairmont Press, Inc.
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780881733303

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Roofing & Cladding Systems by Robert N. Reid Pdf

Annotation. This guide shows facility managers how to conduct a roofing system assessment and choose the optimal roofing system at the minimum cost. Reid, a facility engineer, covers weather effects on roofing systems, roofing construction materials, insulation and weatherproofing membranes, energy system calculations, fasteners and flashings, penetrations through the system membrane, project management, unconventional roofing structure, warranty and maintenance, and safety and liability.

Author : Hubert R. Snoke,Leo J. Waldron
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Building materials
ISBN : UOM:39015086554584

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Survey of Roofing Materials in the South Central States by Hubert R. Snoke,Leo J. Waldron Pdf

Author : Susan Weiler,Katrin Scholz-Barth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118174463

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Green Roof Systems by Susan Weiler,Katrin Scholz-Barth Pdf

Green Roof Systems goes beyond the fashionable green roof movement and provides solid information on building accessible space, often as important public space, over structure. It offers brief coverage of the entire process, including planning and collaboration, and focuses on the technical aspects of these roof systems, their components, and their applications.

Author : Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780760364505

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Black & Decker DIY Roofing by Editors of Cool Springs Press Pdf

Replacing the roof on your house is an achievable job that can be very rewarding: all you need is good information and a willingness to invest some sweat equity. BLACK+DECKER DIY Roofing gives you the information you need, from selecting and estimating roof coverings to tear-off, sheathing replacement, underlayment and water shield installation, roofing materials installation, and flashing. While a contractor's hardworking crew can replace an average asphalt shingle roof in a day or two, it will cost several thousand dollars. And your roof covering choices are rather limited. By doing the job yourself, you can pocket the savingsor even upgrade to an entirely new type of roof, like cedar shakes, standing seam metal, or fiber cement. With detailed step-by-step photos, you will see all of the most popular roof types installed the correct way, including: Asphalt shingles (three-tab and architectural) EPDM rubber membrane Metal Cedar shakes Clay and concrete tile Roll roofing Faux slate This guide also shows you how to install other elements of your roof system, including gutters, fascia, soffits, and vents. A handy repair section helps ensure that your work keeps your home well protected for as long as possible. Plus, a special section on working safely features all the tools and practices you'll need to stay secure working at heights.

Author : Richard A. Critchell
Publisher : ASTM International
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Coding theory
ISBN : 9780803109568

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Roofing Research and Standards Development by Richard A. Critchell Pdf

Author : Reinier de Graaf
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780674982765

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Four Walls and a Roof by Reinier de Graaf Pdf

Architects, we like to believe, shape the world as they please. Reinier de Graaf draws on his own tragicomic experiences to present a candid account of what it is really like to work as an architect. To achieve anything, he notes, architects must serve the powers they strive to critique, finding themselves in a perpetual conflict of interest.

Author : Geoffrey Winthrop Young,John Hurst,Richard Williams
Publisher : The Oleander Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780900891922

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The Roof-Climber's Guide to Trinity by Geoffrey Winthrop Young,John Hurst,Richard Williams Pdf

TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY EXTREME SPORT The distant towers of the Great, New and Cloister Courts looming against the dark sky, lit by the flickering lamps far below; the gradations of light and shadow, marked by an occasional moving black speck seemingly in another world; the sheer wall descending into darkness at his side, above which he has been half-suspended on his long ascent; the almost invisible barrier that the battlements from which he started seem to make to his terminating in the Cloisters if his arm slips; all contribute to making this deservedly esteemed the finest view point in the College Alps. By turns sage and foolhardy, the advice contained within represents the cumulative experience of three inquisitive, ambitious and daring men - the authors of the three editions of The Roof-Climber's Guide to Trinity - and their accomplices. Geoffrey Winthrop-Young, John Hurst andRichard Williams were each their generations' luminaries in an historic sport, now known as Night Climbing; one by its very nature sparsely populated and largely anonymous. THE ORIGINAL NIGHT CLIMBING CLASSIC This Omnibus Edition contains the full texts and images from each of those editions, as well as the appendices to the First Edition, and features a special introduction by Richard Williams, author of the Third Edition, in which he details the collected wisdom and history of Night Climbing, andfinally removes the cloak of anonymity that has until now protected the identities of those first intrepid nocturnal explorers. Although many may baulk at the methods described in the narrative, few could question the diligence spent obtaining that content, or deny the impeccable locution and erudition displayed in presenting the illicit achievements in this cult classic. As the Guide itself posits, its existence will have been justified if it has succeeded in providing the young stegophilist making his first night venture upon the Trinity Roofs with a clue, however poor, to the creditable unravelling of their somewhat complex mazes. OTHER UNMISSABLE NIGHT CLIMBING TITLES FROM OLEANDER: The Bible of All Climbing Disciplines - The Night Climbers of Cambridge by Whipplesnaith Cut and Paste 9781909349551 to search)

Author : Bruce Dvorak
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030583958

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Ecoregional Green Roofs by Bruce Dvorak Pdf

This book studies the application of green roofs in ecoregions of the western United States and Canada. While green roofs were intended to sustain local or regional vegetation, this volume describes how green roofs in their modern form are typically planted with a low-diversity mix of sedums from Europe or Asia. The authors demonstrate how in the western USA and Canada many green roofs have been designed with native plants and have been found to thrive. Part I of this book covers theory and an overview of ecoregions and their implications for green roofs. In Part II vegetation from prairies, deserts, montane meadows, coastal meadows, and scrub and sub-alpine habitats are explored on seventy-three ecoregional green roofs. Case studies explore design concepts, materials, watering and maintenance, wildlife, plant species, and lessons learned. Part III covers an overview of ecoregional green roofs and a future outlook. This book is aimed at professionals, designers, researchers, students and educators with an interest in green roofs and the preservation of biodiversity.

Author : Walter J. Rossiter,Thomas J. Wallace
Publisher : ASTM International
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780803145085

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Roofing Research and Standards Development by Walter J. Rossiter,Thomas J. Wallace Pdf

"This practice covers the performance requirements for the design, components, construction, and service expectations of new roof system assemblies that always include steel deck, preformed roof insulation, and bituminous built-up roofing, and their attachment. It may also include fire-resistive components, integral acoustical treatment, vapor retarder, adhesive or mechanical fastener attachment, and aggregates. This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date."--Publisher's website.