Materials, Specification and Detailing
Foundations of Building Design
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 18. December 2007
Book
Hardback
328 pages
978-0-415-40358-0 (ISBN)
Description
Continuing in the holistic philosophy of the Technologies of Architecture series, this volume examines the various layers of knowledge, skills and mechanisms that make up the many approaches to the essential function of technical design in the creation of successful buildings.
Well-illustrated with case studies, the author draws on his extensive experience in architectural education to provide a detailed description of the development process, acknowledging traditional solutions whilst also encouraging designers to consider innovative alternatives. Attention is paid to materials choices, detail design and specification writing.
Students of architectural technology in particular, but also of architecture, building surveying and construction will find this syllabus-relevant title an invaluable asset in embracing their environmental responsibilities as designers and actively participating in the development of technical design language.
Well-illustrated with case studies, the author draws on his extensive experience in architectural education to provide a detailed description of the development process, acknowledging traditional solutions whilst also encouraging designers to consider innovative alternatives. Attention is paid to materials choices, detail design and specification writing.
Students of architectural technology in particular, but also of architecture, building surveying and construction will find this syllabus-relevant title an invaluable asset in embracing their environmental responsibilities as designers and actively participating in the development of technical design language.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
14 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 147 s/w Zeichnungen
147 Line drawings, black and white; 14 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
747 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-40358-0 (9780415403580)
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12/2007
1st Edition
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12/2007
1st Edition
Taylor & Francis
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12/2007
1st Edition
Taylor & Francis
€59.49
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Person
Norman Wienand is Head of the Architecture Subject Group at Sheffield Hallam University where, as an academic and a Chartered Architectural Technologist, his focus is on the development of the pedagogy of architectural technology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Coupled with the pursuit of sustainable design through the application of sustainable technologies, he is engaged in the development of a theoretical approach to technical design in architecture.
Joan Zunde is an architect who has taught design subjects for many years. She is editor for the Technologies of Architecture series and co-author of Volume 1, Integrated Strategies in Architecture. She has a particular interest in communication between designers and clients and within the design and build team.
Joan Zunde is an architect who has taught design subjects for many years. She is editor for the Technologies of Architecture series and co-author of Volume 1, Integrated Strategies in Architecture. She has a particular interest in communication between designers and clients and within the design and build team.
Content
Introduction Part 1: Technical Design Part 2: Communication of Information Part 3: Materials Part 4: Detailing Part 5: Specification