Modern construction envelopes [electronic book] : systems for architectural design and prototyping.
By: Watts, Andrew [author]
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BookPublisher: Basel, Switzerland : Birkhauser Verlag, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Edition: Third edition.Description: online resource (522 pages) : illustrations (some color) tables.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783035617702 (hardback); 9783035617818 (e-book).Subject(s): Facades -- Design and construction | Walls -- Design and construction | Roofs -- Design and constructionDDC classification: 729.1 Online resources: Access eBook | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | |
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| eBook | MTU Online eBook | 729.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | MTU Cork Module ARCH8028 - Core reading. |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The handbook for envelopes
Modern Construction Envelopesdeals with the facade and roof as an integral part of the building,allowing a holistic approach to the design of the building envelope andproviding greater design freedom.
The book is aimed at readerswho want to extend their knowledge of wall and roof construction beyondthe information given in the Modern Construction Handbook, using state-of-the-art construction principles of modern facade and roof systems.
Thethird edition of this classic has been fully brought up to date; itcontains new examples in all chapters and presents the projects inrevised, new 3D drawings and in 27 AR applications that can be accessedfree of charge via smartphone and tablet.
NEW: 27 augmented reality presentations in the form of videos Detailed sections and 3D illustrations of contemporary wall and roof structures All illustrations of details presented in project-neutral drawingsDesign to prototype -- Metal walls -- Glass walls -- Concrete walls -- Masonry walls -- Polymer walls -- Timber walls -- Metal roofs -- Glass roofs -- Concrete roofs -- Polymer Roofs -- Timber Roofs.
MTU CORK Module ARCH 8028 - Core reading.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Andrew Watts, expert for facades, founder of Newtecnic in London, teachung activity at Cambridge and University of Westminster