Introduction to Architectural Technology Second Edition

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Synopsis

Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. This book clearly explains the core aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control and computer modelling. Hundreds of photographs, diagrams and screengrabs demonstrate common architectural forms and construction techniques.Historical and contemporary examples chart significant moments in architectural engineering and the development of materials scienceIncludes an examination of computer-aided design (CAD) and the use of building information management (BIM) technology for predicting and analyzing the behaviour of buildings.Written by two experienced teachers, this essential introduction to architecture will help students to integrate their design thinking with the appropriate structural and environmental solutions.

Book details

Author:
Pete Silver, Peter Silver, William McLean
ISBN:
9781780676777
Publisher:
Quercus
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-07-11
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2008
Copyright by:
and 2013 Pete Silver and Will McLean 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Art and Architecture, Nonfiction