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Author Emmitt, Stephen

Title Architectural technology / Stephen Emmitt
Edition 2nd ed
Published Hoboken : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

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Contents Title page; Copyright page; Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1: Fundamentals; Sensory engagement; Building innovation; Building characteristics; Enclosure and functional requirements; Philosophies and approaches; Chapter 2: Physical Design Generators; The physical context: a sense of place; Micro climates and weathering; Structure and fabric; Materials; Services; Chapter 3: Social Design Generators; The social context; Communication and language; Design decisions; Risk; Quality; Added value; Chapter 4: Regulatory Design Generators
Town planning and development controlThe building regulations; Standards and codes of practice; Trade associations; Testing and research reports; Chapter 5: Humane Design Generators; Perception of our buildings; Physiology and usability; Healthy environments; Safe environments; Secure environments; Fire safety; Chapter 6: Physical Interfaces; Typologies; Transitions; Joints and connections; Tolerances; Chapter 7: The Art of Detailing; Detailing principles; Environmental issues; Performance of the joint; Designing the details; Chapter 8: The Art of Specifying; Specification methods
Selection criteria -- fitness for purposeWriting the specification; Contents of a written specification; 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; Chapter 10: Assembling the Parts; The designer-contractor interface; Flows; Quality of work; Design changes; Practical completion and hand-over; Learning from building projects; Chapter 11: Living with Buildings; Durability and decay; Preservation, restoration, and conservation
Principles of conservation, repair and maintenanceUpgrading existing buildings; Learning from buildings; Chapter 12: Disassembly and Reuse; Reusing redundant buildings; Demolition and disassembly; Reclamation, reuse, and recycling; Stretching the tradition; References; Index
Summary 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 constructionTackles the core subjects of management, technologies and design from a sustainable building angleAddresses 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Architecture -- Technological innovations
Architecture and technology.
Architectural design -- Technique
ARCHITECTURE -- Urban & Land Use Planning.
Architectural design -- Technique.
Architecture and technology.
Architecture -- Technological innovations.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781444361032
1444361031
9781444361049
144436104X
1280599359
9781280599354
9786613629197
6613629197