{"title":"Tony Bryan","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Bryan’s works offer insightful perspectives into the world of construction and the built environment, blending practical knowledge with cultural reflection. Readers can expect well-informed texts that bridge technical expertise and broader artistic appreciation within the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in how construction technology intertwines with arts and culture, his books provide a thoughtful exploration of industry practices through a lens that values both innovation and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barrys-construction-technology-by-stephen-emmitt-9781394264643","title":"Barry's Construction Technology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated resource guiding readers through the analysis and choices required to ensure a building will perform as expected.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobin Barry’s Construction of Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1958 as a five-volume set and rapidly became a standard work on the subject. Following Barry’s death in 2002, a two-volume format was adopted with new authors. Developed from an earlier book by Tony Bryan, this new third volume, \u003ci\u003eBarry’s Construction Technology\u003c\/i\u003e, extends the coverage to show how decisions about the design, production, maintenance, and disposal of buildings may be considered given the materials and technology available. The book challenges the reader to think about the consequences of making choices and decisions rather than relying on past practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarry’s Construction Technology: Analysis and Choice\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe climate emergency and the low carbon agenda as a fundamental part of construction technology analysis and choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegenerative design, net zero buildings, and the circular economy for the built environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConstraints applied by location, legislation, codes and standards, sustainability, insurance, and commercial pressures to the performance of buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecific construction technology examples, emphasising the importance of questioning what we do and why, aiming to inform and stimulate the reader to ask questions when confronted with design and construction projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarry’s Construction Technology: Analysis and Choice\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential, practical, and up-to-date reference for undergraduate students of all building construction programmes, including surveying, construction management, architectural technology, and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602814746860,"sku":"9781394264643","price":90.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781394264643-barry-s-construction-technology.jpg?v=1778047691"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tony-bryan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}