Modern Construction Envelopes: Systems for architectural design and prototyping

by Andrew Watts

Overview

Modern Construction Envelopes deals with the facade and roof as an integral part of the building, allowing a holistic approach to the design of the building envelope and providing greater design freedom.

The book is aimed at readers who want to extend their knowledge of wall and roof construction beyond the information given in the Modern Construction Handbook, using state-of-the-art construction principles of modern facade and roof systems.

The third edition of this classic has been fully brought up to date; it contains new examples in all chapters and presents the projects in revised, new 3D drawings and in 27 AR applications that can be accessed free of charge via smartphone and tablet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783035617696
Publisher:	Birkhäuser
Publication date:	05/20/2019
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	524
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 11.60(h) x 1.50(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Andrew Watts Spezialist für Gebäudehüllen, gründete Newtecnic und unterrichtet in Cambridge und der Univ. of. Westminster.

Andrew Watts, expert for facades, founder of Newtecnic in London, teaching activity at Cambridge and University of Westminster

Table of Contents

Introduction Metal Walls Glass Walls Concrete Walls Masonry Walls Plastic Walls Timber Walls Metal Roofs Glass Roofs Concrete Roofs Timber Roofs Plastic Roofs Fabric Roofs Index