Author: Francis D. K. Ching Description: Francis DK Ching’s signature approach is on full display in this classic bestseller. Hundreds of thousands of readers have relied on Ching’s visual presentation to understand the complex process of building, and many copies remain on their bookshelves as a go-to reference for professionals. This...

Author: Inhouseplans Description: One of the more appealing ways to obtain the house of your dreams is to buy a stand and have it built according to your own requirements. South African House Plans 2 is a book for people who plan to build their homes or just wish to browse for ideas. It features 121 house plans ranging from 45 to 566 m2 and contains...

Description: This title presents a fascinating array of wineries focussing primarily on their architectural approach and photographed in the context of the awe inspiring backdrop of the winelands of the Western Cape in South Africa. In 2002 there were 202 wineries in SA in 2010 there are 585 farms producing wine, the industry is mushrooming. Wine making...

Author: Francis D. K. Ching Description: This is a new edition of the classic visual reference to the principles of architecture. For more than 30 years, the beautifully illustrated “Architecture: Form, Space & Order” has been the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. This Third Edition now includes a...

Author: Hans Wegelin Description: Wegelin fluently leads the reader into everyday building construction as practiced in Southern Africa: from drawing practice, contours and stormwater, materials science and properties, energy conscious construction, masonry house construction, foundation, construction in reinforced concrete, steel and timber, roofs,...

Author: Mike W. Lin Description: This is an illustrated, step-by-step procedural guide designed to help the reader improve graphic technique. With a teaching style that stresses speed and relaxation, the author covers all aspects of design, graphic composition, media, types of drawings and perspective techniques. Table of Contents: * Loose vs Tight ...

Author: Mandy Allen Description: Visually, The New Safari: Design/Decor/Detail is a robust and sensual spectrum that documents the most evocative elements of the architecture, the interior design, and the handcrafted aspects of the best-designed lodges at this time. In the text the designers and architects provide insight into their motivation for...

Author: ‘Ora Joubert Description: 10+ years 100+ buildings – architecture in a democratic South Africa is premised on its companion 10 years 100 artists – art in a democratic South Africa in which ten art critics each nominated ten artists for inclusion. It differs insofar as all architectural practitioners were invited via the South African...

Description: “An architectural journal featuring 84 modern projects from 40 firms in and and around Pretoria, Capital of South Africa. The publication is printed in full colour and illustrated with photos, drawings, location maps, abstracts on the projects featured. It also includes information about the archtects and professional teams involved....

Author: Martin Brook Description: Estimators need to understand the consequences of entering into a contract, often defined by complex conditions and documents, as well as to appreciate the technical requirements of the project. Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work explains the job of the estimator through every key stage, from early cost...