Books in the Basics series

Evolutionary Psychology: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction to evolutionary psychology, which examines behaviour, thoughts, and emotions in relation to evolutionary theory.

CAD beschaftigt sich mit der Umsetzung von Architekturzeichnungen mit dem Computer, der heute eine wesentliche Rolle in nahezu jedem Architekturburo einnimmt. Dabei werden Grundlagen und Prinzipien des Computer Aided Designs erklart, um dem Studienanfanger einen einfachen und verstandlichen Zugang zum Medium und Werkzeug Computer zu ermoglichen.Themen: Der architektonische Entwurf im Dialog mit dem Computer Grundlagen im Umgang mit Soft- und Hardware Anwendungsorientierte Erlauterung der CAD-Funktionen Digitale Visualisierung Schnittstellen und Datenverarbeitung

The Materiality of buildings and constructions is an important aspect of architectural design. The approach to and use of materials is a fundamental building block of architectural training. This book features themes that include: subjective effect of materials; use of materials; and creative use of classical construction materials.

Self and Identity: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction that draws on key theories and ideas in Social Psychology to explore the ways that other people affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

A must for researchers in the biological sciences, this valuable book takes the time to explain something often taken for granted - buffers used in experiments. It answers the common questions such as: Which buffer should I choose? What about the temperature effects? What about ionic strength? Why is the buffer with the biggest temperature variation used in PCR? It is an indispensable guide for everyone using buffers, providing even the most experienced researchers with the means to understand the fundamental principles behind their preparation and use.

Wohnungsbauten sind in aller Regel die ersten Entwurfsprojekte im Studium. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei die konzeptionellen Moglichkeiten, den ersten Schritt zu einer Idee zu finden. Themen: Konzepte und Arten des Zusammenlebens und Wohnens Wohnfunktionen Schaffen von Wohnraum Entwerfen im Wohnungsbau

At the beginning of one's architecture studies, there are many unknowns: what is really important? how do I brainstorm a design idea? how can this idea be depicted and ultimately implemented? BASICS is a series that imparts fundamental knowledge in compact individual volumes as well as in topical compendiums. It offers precise, step-by-step discussions, systematically covering the most important material pertaining to a given topic. Tailored to the needs of students, the series addresses all key subject areas, including design, architectural presentation, construction, professional practice, building services, landscape architecture, and urbanism.

At the beginning of one's architecture studies, there are many unknowns: what is really important? how do I brainstorm a design idea? how can this idea be depicted and ultimately implemented? BASICS is a series that imparts fundamental knowledge in compact individual volumes as well as in topical compendiums. It offers precise, step-by-step discussions, systematically covering the most important material pertaining to a given topic. Tailored to the needs of students, the series addresses all key subject areas, including design, architectural presentation, construction, professional practice, building services, landscape architecture, and urbanism.

The good provision of daylight and matching artificial lighting installations make an important contribution to energy conservation.

Architects often employ design methods to help them find more creative forms. These methods make it possible to break free of the traditional canon of forms and established paradigms. This book focuses on the design methods that have decisively shaped current architectural practice.

Basics Building Technology covers the fields of water supply and disposal, electric installations and energy-related subjects, i.e. The compendium combines the successful volumes Room Conditioning and Water Cycles and supplements these with the two hitherto unpublished volumes Electric Installation and Lighting Design.

The dimensions of the core elements of office workplaces - desk and chair - together with the necessary circulation areas determine the design of office buildings.

Basics - Fundamentals of Presentation Modelbuilding