Stephen Emmitt

Architectural Technology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Building upon solid teaching practice from its previous edition, Architectural Technology is now more concisely structured to take readers through the whole life cycle of a building, emphasizing sustainability and building performance. An increase in the visual material included reinforces the critical role of design, aiding students to better translate conceptual designs into built artifacts. Material on digital information, building information modeling (BIM) and information communication technologies has been updated. Thoroughly revised and updated this undergraduate level textbook is essential for students studying Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Surveying, and more general Construction courses.

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Since the publication of the first edition of Architectural Technology, in 2002, there have been significant developments in the number of courses, the profile of the discipline as well as significant changes in the Construction sector.

The Second edition of Architectural Technology addresses these challenges directly. Much greater emphasis is given to the three core themes of the book - Environmental Sustainability; Innovation; and Design. An increase in the visual material included reinforces the critical role of Design, aiding students to better translate conceptual designs into built artefacts.

Building upon solid teaching practice from the previous edition, Architectural Technology is now more concisely structured to take the reader through the whole life cycle of a building, emphasising sustainability and building performance. Material on digital information, building information modelling (BIM) and information communication technologies has been updated. Most chapters have been re-titled to emphasise the importance of design and make the book more accessible to a wider range of students. Chapters conclude with updated/more extensive links to further reading.

Architectural Technology, 2nd Edition:
Bridges the knowledge gap between design and construction
Tackles the core subjects of management, technologies and design from a sustainable building angle
Addresses the buildability and performance of a design from a whole life perspective

Thoroughly revised and updated this undergraduate level textbook is essential for Architectural Technology courses. Students studying Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Surveying; and more general Construction courses, will find the material invaluable.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Mai 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 524g
• ISBN-13: 9781405194792
• ISBN-10: 1405194790
• Artikelnr.: 34999059

Autorenporträt

Stephen Emmitt, BA(Hons), Dip. Arch, MA(Prof. Ed.), PhD is Professor of Architectural Technology at Loughborough University; he is registered architect with industrial experience and extensive teaching experience of Architectural Technology across a wide range of built environment courses, in the UK and internationally.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword CIAT President (Colin Orr) Introduction Chapter 1 - Fundamentals
Sensory engagement Building innovation Building characteristics Enclosure
and functional requirements Philosophies and approaches Further reading
Chapter 2 - Physical design generators The physical context: a sense of
place Micro climates and weathering Structure and fabric Materials Services
Further reading Chapter 3 - Social design generators The social context
Communication and language Design decisions Risk Quality Added value
Further reading Chapter 4 - Regulatory design generators Town planning and
development control The building regulations Standards and codes of
practice Trade associations Testing and research reports Further reading
Chapter 5 - Humane design generators Perception of our buildings Physiology
and usability Healthy environments Safe environments Secure environments
Fire safety Further reading Chapter 6 - Physical interfaces Typologies
Transitions Joints and connections Tolerances Further reading Chapter 7 -
The art of detailing Detailing principles Environmental issues Performance
of the joint Detailing criteria Designing the details Further reading
Chapter 8 - The art of specifying Specification methods Selection criteria
- fitness for purpose Writing the specification Contents of a written
specification Further reading Chapter 9 - The art of informing Media
Coordinated project information Drawings Physical models Bills of
quantities Digital information and virtual details Information flow and
design changes Further reading Chapter 10 - Assembling the parts The
designer-contractor interface Flows Quality of work Design changes
Practical completion and hand-over Learning from building projects Further
reading Chapter 11 - Living with buildings Durability and decay
Preservation, restoration, and conservation Principles of conservation,
repair and maintenance Upgrading existing buildings Learning from buildings
Further reading Chapter 12 - Disassembly and reuse Reusing redundant
buildings Demolition and disassembly Reclamation, reuse, and recycling
Stretching the tradition Further reading References Index