Specifying Buildings
2nd Edition
Published on 9. May 2008
272 pages
978-1-136-36532-4 (ISBN)
Description
Selecting the best materials, techniques and systems for each project and then specifying them correctly to meet all the requirements of quality, time, value, constructability, maintenance and durability is a fundamental aspect of architectural design. It also helps to determine the quality and environmental impact of the project.
Specifying Buildings: A Design Management Perspective provides a unique insight into the entire specification process, from selecting materials and products to writing the specification, dealing with changes and minimising risk. This new edition has been extensively revised and includes new case studies, research findings and reviews to illustrate how to translate design intent into building assembly.
The book is structured to meet the needs of students on construction-related programmes such as architecture, engineering, surveying and construction management. It provides valuable insights and practical guidance, with end of chapter exercises helping students achieve a thorough understanding of the specification process
Specifying Buildings: A Design Management Perspective provides a unique insight into the entire specification process, from selecting materials and products to writing the specification, dealing with changes and minimising risk. This new edition has been extensively revised and includes new case studies, research findings and reviews to illustrate how to translate design intent into building assembly.
The book is structured to meet the needs of students on construction-related programmes such as architecture, engineering, surveying and construction management. It provides valuable insights and practical guidance, with end of chapter exercises helping students achieve a thorough understanding of the specification process
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
1,21 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-36532-4 (9781136365324)
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Schweitzer Classification
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2nd Edition
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Persons
Stephen Emmitt
Content
Chapter 1 Specifications in context; Chapter 2 Specifying design intent; Chapter 3 Information sources; Chapter 4 The selection process; Chapter 5 Writing specifications; Chapter 6 Managing the specification process; Chapter 7 Specifying 'new' building products; Chapter 8 Becoming aware of new products; Chapter 9 Monitoring the specification of buildings; Chapter 10 Observing specifiers; Chapter 11 Towards best practice;
