Synopses & Reviews
ArchitectureUse the patterns of architectural composition to inspire creative design
In Compositions in Architecture, Don Hanlon offers students an excitingly original path to dis-covering architectural composition, one that avoids the traditional either/or choice between theory and practice. By exploring the underlying patterns of organization in architecture, this book enables the reader to connect architectural theory with the design process. And by relating what happens in the design studio with how the architect thinks about architectural composition, the approach spurs creative thinking.
With examples that range across diverse cultures and historical periods—from the famous to the obscure—the author reveals the universal compositional strategies that can be used to solve particular architectural problems. Readers will explore:
The five formal properties of composition—number, geometry, proportion, hierarchy, and orientation
How the plan conveys the central organizing strategy of a building
Typological similarities of architectural forms that cut across cultural, social, historical, and geographic boundaries
Enriched by a graphic approach that will appeal to visual learners, Compositions in Architecture reveals the formal structures in architecture throughout the world as well as through the ages and inspires architects to turn abstract ideas into real-world design.
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With the new version of Windows Vista, users will be looking for a resource to accelerate their skills and their proficiency--this book is just what theyre looking for.
- Written by one of the worlds best-known and respected Windows gurus, this book shares more than seventy goal-focused tips, techniques, and tricks that are all designed to help make using Vista an easier, faster, and more efficient process.
- Topics cover how to streamline maintenance, manage passwords better, and set up security to prevent virus problems.
- Updated and expanded to include coverage of the new Vista security capabilities, search functions, and interface.
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Speed up your PC, search smarter, and secure your data
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Speed up your PC, search smarter, and secure your data- Customizing Vista for the way you work
Launching your most-used programs and finding files fast
Making the most of the new interface and search functions
Taking advantage of Internet Explorer® and Firefox®
Installing and securing a wireless network
Protecting your PC with Vista's improved security features
About the Author
Don Hanlon is Professor of Architecture at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. He is the recipient of the UWM Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence and the AIA-UWM Student Chapter Educator Award, both in 2001. Professor Hanlon is a registered architect working on residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Making Windows Work Faster.
Technique 1: Experiencing the Windows Experience Index.
Technique 2: Tracking Performance and Reliability.
Technique 3: Keeping Programs from Starting Automatically.
Technique 4: Getting Your Drives Up to Speed.
Technique 5: Making the Screen Run Faster.
Technique 6: Scheduling a Nightly Reboot.
Part II: Convincing Windows to Work Your Way.
Technique 7: Streamlining the Start Menu.
Technique 8: Building a Power Desktop.
Technique 9: Tricking Out the Taskbar.
Technique 10: Using Built-In KeyboardShortcuts.
Technique 11: Making Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts.
Part III: Packing Programs and Files.
Technique 12: Launching Your Most-Used Programs Quickly.
Technique 13: Making Programs Run Your Way.
Technique 14: Removing and Reinstalling Programs.
Technique 15: Exploring Effectively.
Technique 16: Finding the Files You Want Fast.
Technique 17: Listing Files Quickly.
Part IV: Making the Most of the Internet.
Technique 18: Customizing Internet Explorer and Firefox.
Technique 19: Saving Time with Google.
Technique 20: Downloading from the Newsgroups.
Technique 21: Instant Messaging with Microsoft and Trillian.
Technique 22: Using Windows Live Mail Desktop — Or Not.
Technique 23: Zapping Junk Mail.
Technique 24: Surfing Anonymously.
Part V: Cranking Up Your Audio.
Technique 25: Fighting for Your Musical Rights.
Technique 26: Using Windows Media Player.
Technique 27: No-Nonsense Music Gathering.
Technique 28: Creating Your Own Music CDs and DVDs.
Technique 29: Picking Up Podcasts.
Technique 30: Transferring Music to iPods and MP3 Players.
Technique 31: Getting Music Off Your iPod.
Part IX: Keeping Your PC Alive.
Technique 49: Running Disk Chores While You Sleep.
Technique 50: Running Periodic Maintenance.
Technique 51: Requesting Remote Assistance.
Technique 52: Getting Help Fast.
Part X: Fast (Nearly Painless) Disaster Recovery.
Technique 53: Making Backups — Fast.
Technique 54: Restoring Your System after Calamitous Change.
Technique 55: Recovering a Lost Password.
Part XI: The Scary (Or Fun!) Stuff.
Technique 56: Changing the Registry without Getting Burned.
Technique 57: Making Screen Shots with the Snipping Tool.
Technique 58: Fast, Easy, and Safe Online Shopping.
Technique 59: Create Your Own Desktop Theme.
Technique 60: Saving Time (And Your Eyes) On-Screen.
Technique 61: Top Ten Tiny Timesaving Tweaks.
Technique 62: Top Ten Tiny Timesaving Tips.
Index.