Building Skins
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 31. December 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-138-94207-3 (ISBN)
Description
Building Skins addresses the need for a succinct, easy-to-use, topic-based volume that collates in one place unbiased, need-to-know technical information about the building enclosure. Building envelope design is now remarkably complex, and this book demystifies the processes, products, and systems involved. As part of the PocketArchitecture series the book is structured in two parts: Fundamentals and Applications. Part 1 provides a solid foundation for technical knowledge about current traditional and innovative facades distilled down to the essentials and Part 2 includes four detailed case studies of recent architecturally significant facades. Aimed at students and professionals who need to understand traditional and innovative facade practices, but who cannot reasonably be expected to study the full range of literature available, this book provides a one-stop-shop for building skins from the perspective of structure and environmental enclosure.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 farbige Abbildungen
150 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 123 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-138-94207-3 (9781138942073)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1: Fundamentals Overview 1. Building Facades A. Introduction B. Facade Functions C. Facade Material Innovation D. Facade Design Processes 2. Traditional Facade Assemblies and Installation A. Tight Enclosures and Ventilation B. Fabrication C. Transportation and Installation 3. Structural Glass and Double-Skin Facades A. Structural Glass B. Double Skin Facades 4. Textile Skins A. Design Processes B. Materials C. Details 5. Living Facades / Green Walls 6. Intelligent Building Skins A. Systems Integration B. Sensors and Response 7. Facade Commission, Operation, Maintenance, Forensics A. Commissioning B. Operation for Owners and Managers C. Retrofits D. Forensics 8. Future Facades Part 2: Applications Notes about the Case Studies 9. An Example: Structural Glass Facade 10. An Example: Sustainable or Living Facade 11. An Example: Double Skin Facade 12. An Example: Intelligent Facade