Dieses Buch stellt den Systembau im Wohnungs-, Buro- und Industriebau vor. Die Prozesse in der Vorfertigung werden erklart, und das Verhalten der Materialien dabei erlautert. Zahlreiche Zeichnungen er
This belletristic conceptual art book is a production of the Chair of Design of Constructions at Delft U. of Technology. It is the fifth in their Imagination series, designed to inject architects and
Every building is composed of parts, or components, that may be organized in various ways. For example, there are different ways to configure walls so that they perform their functions in an efficient
Traps lurk in every stage of a chess game, but they occur especially often in the opening. In this instructional volume, the two internationally recognized masters of the game cover the traps that can
The facade is the building’s interface with its environment. It is here that building physics parameters such as heat, humidity, sound and light interact with the building. All these influences need t
This colorful volume examines the use of rapid prototyping and manufacturing technologies in the development of new, cutting-edge architectural processes. Beginning with a discussion of the theory beh
There are two dimensions to the relationship between climate and how buildings are wrapped. One is that continuing climate change means the envelopes must be able to deal with a wider range of and mor
This book demonstrates the principles of facade construction. Guidelines are suggested for good detailing. The installation procedures are described for the most common materials – glass, wood, steel,
The renovation of old buildings can no longer be seen as a necessary evil that costs money and summons inconvenience yields. The recognition is growing that the renovation of buildings and its facades
