Introduction to Architectural Technology, 2nd Edition : 2nd Edition

McLean, William, Silver, Peter

ISBN 10: 1780672942 / ISBN 13: 9781780672946

Published by King Publishing, Laurence, 2013

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Architectural Technology, 2nd Edition : 2nd Edition
• Publisher: King Publishing, Laurence
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780672942
• ISBN 13: 9781780672946
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.5 pounds

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Synopsis

Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. Aimed clearly at architectural students, this book provides an accessible introduction to all aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control, and computer modeling. As well as providing a clear grounding in these topics, it will also help students to integrate their design thinking with appropriatestructural and environmental solutions.

The book sets out to explain the relationships between physical phenomena, materials, building elements, and structural types using simple classification systems and real world examples. Photographs are used to familiarize the user with common construction technology, while historical examples are employed to chart significant moments in the history of architectural engineering. Every topic area is accompanied by a set of cross-references for further reading and research.

In addition, this volume explores current computer techniques for assisting students to predict the structural and environmental behavior of buildings. It also uses historical precedents to explain how the success of a technology is directly related to its cultural context. Written by three experienced teachers, this book will be invaluable for those contemplating the study of architecture and for those already embarked on such a course.

About the Author

Pete Silver and Will McLean teach at the School of Architecture at the University of Westminster and are the co-authors of Fabrication (2006), Introduction to Architectural Technology (2008), and Structural Engineering for Architects (2013).