Books in the Advances in Architecture series

Deals with fundamental principles underlying environmental degradation of construction materials such as metals, stone, brick, concrete, timber, cast iron, steel, copper alloys and aluminium. This book features information on methods of deterioration, as well as general information on the economic impact of damaging processes.

This book contains papers presented at two meetings with many shared interests - the Second International Conference on Maritime Heritage and the Fourth International Conference on Maritime Engineering

Exploring the latest experiences, achievements and state-of-the-art practices and methodologies in sustainability and the urban environment, this book contains 70 papers presented at the Third International Conference on the Sustainable City.