Once the design has been completed, the architects prepare the tender documents for the contractors, and provide support during the tender procedure. For the purpose of commissioning various building
Residential Buildings are normally the first design projects encountered by the student in his or her training. The focus at this point is on the different conceptual possibilities that allow one to t
The aesthetic and constructive quality of a building is also significantly determined by the careful design and implementation of details. Detailed drawings are developed on the basis of the working
The concept and detailed design of buildings requires a comprehensive approach. Coordinating the different trades is one of the architect’s key tasks. In view of the fact that electrical installations
Basics Gebäudetechnik befasst sich mit den Gebieten der Ver- und Entsorgung (Wasser, Abwasser, Sanitäreinrichtungen, Elektroinstallation, etc.) und mit den energierelevanten Themen wie Heizung, Lüftun
Concrete is the “modern” construction material that has helped shape the fundamental static principles of structural load bearing. Similar to masonry, concrete effectively transmits pressure downward,
Buildings with wide spans, such as industrial plants and warehouses, are usually built with steel. The architect must understand the specific material properties and requirements of steel as a constru
Clearly structured and focused, this compendium explains the characteristics of various important construction materials (masonry, timber, concrete, steel, glass). The book familiarizes the reader wit
The five sections in this architecture book explain the practical execution of freehand drawing, technical drawing, computer-aided design software, physical models, and photography at each stage of th
Basics Budgeting explains cost planning processes during the planning and construction phase step-by-step and on a practical level, and describes in a clear and structured manner how to estimate and e
The core task of the classic architect, in addition to architectural design and planning work, is management of the construction project: from planning operations and tendering, to scheduling and cost
Technical Drawing deals with the representation of plans throughout all phases of a project. For students, the primary focus is on the development and methodical construction of a technical drawing.
From idea to materiality: The basics of architectural designThe fundamental idea is the starting point of every design. The idea is formulated into the concept; the concept is expressed in the formal
This volume describes the various tasks that fall to architects in construction supervision in practical and understandable terms. It addresses construction supervision and quality control in general
Im Band Basics Lichtplanung sind die wichtigsten Grundlagen zur Tages- und Kunstlichtplanung zusammengestellt. Neben einfachen Planungsregeln wie Grundrissgestaltung, Gebaudeorientierung und Fassadeng
Wie kann ich einen Entwurf kreativ und doch konsequent gestalten? In diesem Band werden jene Entwurfsmethoden besonders ausführlich diskutiert, die den aktuellen Architekturdiskurs maßgeblich geprägt
