"In this first volume in the SCALE series, "Open / Close', a simple yet significant part of any building - the "opening" - is illustrated in all its different aspects, from idea to implementation. As well as the different types of component-windows, doors, gates, loggias, filters-this volume deals with bu.ldinq structures. It is also concerned with the significance of the "opening in building design. Openings define the relationship between a bullding and the space outside it, helping to characterize a location. In this book, all of the elements that mediate between interior and exterior spaces are classified both in terms of construction and design. Each of them is described and dealt With indetail. All the internationally renowned projects used here as examples are both practical and generally applicable. The projects have not beenchosed for their homogeneous architectural language, but for the high quality of their architecture." --Book Jacket.

"Ideal for students, this affordable anthology features expert new translations of a dozen works previously unavailable in English. The translations appear alongside the original German text of such stories as "Beauty and the Beast" by Irmtraud Morgner, Gabriele Wohmann's "Good Luck and Bad Luck," and tales by other modern authors, including Grunert, Inneberger, and Klockmann"--

This book celebrates the art and craft of one-gear bikes with stunning photos and inspirational quotes. Fixies and single-speeds are the ride of choice for hipsters, tricksters and hardmen alike – bare-bones bikes that can be dressed up or stripped down; simple machines that have inspired a diverse, inventive culture and innovative designs.

Wenn es um Mode und Kleidung geht, sind viele Details schon in der Muttersprache nur schwer zu benennen – geschweige denn in einer anderen. »Breitkord«, »Füßling« und »Haifischkragen« sucht man in gängigen Englisch- oder Französisch-Wörterbüchern vergeblich. Joëlle Murrays Wörterbuch gibt weit über 2000 aktuelle Begriffe der Mode dreisprachig und in branchenspezifischen Kapiteln präzise wieder, um Modeinteressierten und Fachleuten eine Hilfe im Alltag zu bieten. Mit zahlreichen Illustrationen und ausführlichen Registern in Englisch, Französisch und Deutsch. »Nie wieder sprachlos! Ein Spezial-Wörterbuch für Fashion-Experten.« (VOGUE)

Modern and professional communication is required to realise the goal of sustainability in society. This book develops a theoretical and empirical framework, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives from communications theory, psychology, sociology, educational sciences, systems theory and constructivism. Its aim is to inform the establishment of sustainability communication. Complementing this theoretical framework, the book provides methods and concepts in a range of fields such as corporate practice, education and media. The book addresses the scientific community and students as well as communicators in all categories of sustainability communication.