| Materials, Specification and Detailing: Foundations of Building Design Contributor(s): Wienand, Norman (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415403588 ISBN-13: 9780415403580 Publisher: Taylor & Francis OUR PRICE: $228.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: This volume of the Technologies of Architecture series provides a detailed and holistic description of the development process, illustrated with case studies. The author encourages students to become environmentally responsible designers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial - Architecture | Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation - Architecture | Methods & Materials |
| Dewey: 721 |
| LCCN: 2007020354 |
| Series: Technologies of Architecture |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 7.65" W x 9.67" (1.91 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
