Anselm Jappe

A history of reinforced concrete and its relation to capitalism in construction, particularly in context of 20th century architecture.

Pieter Adrianus Bot

Detailed guide of construction materials and techniques commonly used between the 19th century and the 1990s, with a focus on the Netherlands in the early and mid 20th century. The book defines...

Mieke Vandenbroucke

This dissertation presents a decision making model to facilitate the design and dimensioning of demountable building elements. The author investigates needs in the Belgian construction sector and...

Stephanie Van de Voorde Inge Bertels Ine Wouters

In-depth guide on materials used in the construction of housing in post-war Brussels.

Daniela Janser Thomas Seelig Urs Stahel

Collection of architecture photographs from the 19th to the 21st century accompanied by essays on the topic.

Lionel Billiet Michaël Ghyoot Rotor

Article on glass wool, explaining its production and the factors that are preventing it from being salvaged and reused.

Febelcem J.-M. Huberty

Book containing a series of technical sheets on different types of cement and concrete. It includes sections on calculating different properties as well as information on mixing and working with...