Introduction to Architectural Technology 2e - Softcover

McLean, William; Silver, Peter; Whitsett, Dason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780672942 ISBN 13: 9781780672946

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2013

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 science

Includes 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.

About this title

About the Author

Pete Silver and William 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).

From the Back Cover

Provides an introduction for architecture students to all aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control, and computer modelling. This book helps students to integrate their design thinking with appropriate structural and environmental solutions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780672942
• ISBN 13: 9781780672946
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208