Stephen EmmittBlackwell |2002 | PDF | 272 pages | 2 Mb
DESCRIPTION
This core textbook brings together for the first time the technical, legal, social and philosophical issues under the umbrella of architectural technology.
Part I covers the influences that affect the way we build - the environmental agenda, the human factors, buildability, time and costs. Part II takes the reader through the life of a typical building project - from briefing, through design and assembly, to use and eventual disassembly. Part III tackles some of the underlying issues facing the architectural technologist - from the communication of details to technological innovation.
Architectural Technology bridges the knowledge gap between design and construction, enabling the architectural technologist to apply their unique skill in a creative an innovative way.
From the Back Cover
This core textbook brings together for the first time the technical, legal, social and philosophical issues under the umbrella of architectural technology.
Part I covers the influences that affect the way we build - the environmental agenda, the human factors, buildability, time and costs. Part II takes the reader through the life of a typical building project - from briefing, through design and assembly, to use and eventual disassembly. Part III tackles some of the underlying issues facing the architectural technologist - from the communication of details to technological innovation.
Architectural Technology bridges the knowledge gap between design and construction, enabling the architectural technologist to apply their unique skill in a creative an innovative way.
It:
provides an informative and comprehensive approach
addresses the constructive links between design and production
deals with core subjects - design, management, technologies - from a sustainable building angle.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Setting the agenda 3
2 Evolving architectural technology 19
3 Constructive links 33
4 A question of detail 43
5 Planning for life 63
6 Regulations, codes and standards 83
7 Healthy, safe and secure buildings 97
8 The art of detailing 110
9 Product selection 135
10 Communicating design intent 155
11 Assembling the parts 175
12 Building performance and durability 192
13 The language of detail 209
14 Technological innovation 219
15 Towards a theory for practice 229
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