Architecture Engineering

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and presenting architecture, evolutionary architecture, and many other topics. Mark Richards and Neal Ford—hands-on practitioners who have taught software architecture classes professionally for years—focus on architecture principles that apply across all technology stacks.

Clean Architecture is an essential book for every current or aspiring software architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager - and for every programmer who must execute someone else’s designs.

Information architecture (IA) is far more challenging - and necessary - than ever. To guide you through this broad ecosystem, this popular guide - now in its fourth edition - provides essential concepts, methods, and techniques for digital design that have withstood the test of time. UX designers, product managers, developers, and anyone involved in digital design will learn how to create semantic structures that will help people engage with your message.

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top ten best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming architecture, governance, data, generative AI, team topologies, and many other topics.

Technology has gradually transitioned from wired to wireless over the years with tons of benefits. From the internet of things to wireless communication, we are all witnesses of the huge benefits of wireless technologies. This audiobook covers various subjects and highlights both the benefits and challenges of wireless technologies.

Walter Tschinkel has spent much of his career investigating the hidden subterranean realm of ant nests. This book takes you inside an unseen world where thousands of ants build intricate homes in the soil beneath our feet. Tschinkel describes the ingenious methods he has devised to study ant nests, showing how he fills a nest with plaster, molten metal, or wax and painstakingly excavates the cast.

In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell - host of public radio's award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place - introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up.

With this updated edition of his earlier book, A Place of My Own, listeners can revisit the inspired, intelligent, and often hilarious story of Pollan’s realization of a room of his own—a small, wooden hut, his “shelter for daydreams” — built with his admittedly unhandy hands. Inspired by both Thoreau and Mr. Blandings, A Place of My Own not only works to convey the history and meaning of all human building, it also marks the connections between our bodies, our minds, and the natural world.

As the CEO, board member, and executive of an architecture, engineering, and construction company, you are under pressure to lead your company in the age of AI disruption. Not knowing AI’s impact on your business and how you should respond is challenging.

After one great battle, the Architects disappeared. Yet humanity’s fragile peace is brief. For, 40 years later, the galaxy’s greatest alien enemy has returned. This time, the artefacts that preserved entire worlds from destruction are ineffective. And no planet is safe. The Human Colony worlds are in turmoil as they face extinction. Some believe alliances with other species can save them. Others insist humanity must fight alone. But no one has the firepower or technology to ensure victory, as the Architects loom ever closer.

During the real estate crash of the late 2000s, Christopher Brown purchased an empty lot in an industrial section of Austin, Texas. The property—a brownfield site bisected with an abandoned petroleum pipeline and littered with concrete debris and landfill trash—was an unlikely site for a home. Along with his son, Brown had explored similar empty lots around Austin, so-called “ruined” spaces once used for agriculture and industry awaiting their redevelopment as Austin became a 21st century boom town.

This audiobook allows you to peek behind the curtain and find out how designers and builders really differentiate between good and bad clients. You will learn how client behavior affects the price and quality of work and even how designers and builders choose their clients. That's right! Just because you have a project to bid doesn't mean anybody has to bid it.

As a manager or executive working in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, you’re under pressure to do more with less, reduce waste, produce faster, and still turn a profit.

Master the Fundamentals of System Design Interviews! Are you preparing for a System Design Interview but unsure where to start? "System Design Interview – Part 1: Introduction to System Design" is your ultimate guide to mastering the foundational concepts needed to tackle even the most challenging design questions. In this book, you'll learn: The structured approach to answering system design questions Core system design principles: scalability, availability, reliability, and performance How to break down open-ended problems with a step-by-step framework Key trade-offs and real-world ...

Step into the world of tranquil beauty and serene landscapes with "Serenity by Design." Discover a treasure trove of insights and wisdom that will guide you through the delicate art of creating waterscapes that soothe the soul and captivate the senses. Having crafted an inspiring journey through the essence and history of waterscapes, this eBook provides an in-depth look into the transformative power of water within our environments. You'll begin by exploring the aesthetics of water in landscape design and its profound psychological impacts, uncovering the key principles that evoke a sense ...

This book is a comprehensive guide to modern transport networking technologies used by service providers, carriers, and large-scale enterprises. Covering MPLS, MPLS-TP, and Segment Routing (SR-MPLS), it demystifies the architecture, protocols, and operational models that power today's high-performance IP/MPLS backbones. Whether you're a network engineer, architect, or technical leader, you'll gain deep insights into: MPLS and LDP-based VPN services Static transport provisioning with MPLS-TP Segment Routing with SDN and SR Policies SR-MPLS migration paths and hybrid network strategies Hands-...

Step into the realm of economic mastery within the world of architecture with "Architectural Economies," your definitive e-guide to understanding and navigating the intricate balance between design vision and financial practicality. Embark on an explorative journey starting with the foundational elements of financial management tailored for architectural projects. Delving into the essence of budgeting and resource planning, this comprehensive compendium illuminates the pathways to setting a robust financial baseline, ensuring every creative venture stands on solid monetary ground. As you ...

Unlock the secrets to designing scalable, resilient, and high-performing systems with the System Design Workbook! This hands-on guide provides developers with the practical knowledge and tools to tackle real-world system design challenges. Whether you're preparing for technical interviews, optimizing existing systems, or building robust architectures, this workbook is your essential resource.What You'll Learn: Core system design concepts, including scalability, bottleneck identification, and trade-offs. Effective strategies for data partitioning and replication to handle large-scale data. ...

Frank Lloyd Wright has long been known as a rank egotist who held in contempt almost everything aside from his own genius. Harder to detect, but no less real, is a Wright who fully understood, and suffered from, the choices he made. This is the Wright whom Paul Hendrickson reveals in this masterful biography: the Wright who was haunted by his father, about whom he told the greatest lie of his life.

Have you ever wondered how bridges don’t fall down or how really old buildings stay standing up? Basic principles of architecture and engineering, including an introduction to bridges, locks, arches, columns, and skyscrapers, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series.