Facade Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch))

Facade Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch))
by Thomas Herzog, Roland Krippner, Werner Lang

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Author: Roland Krippner, Thomas Herzog, Werner Lang
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-01
ISBN: 3764371099
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Birkh?user Basel
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Book Review: Excellent book on exterior envelope materials and principles
Summary: 5 Stars

I guess this is another Birkhauser "manual" series that are
indispensable for architects who's interests lie in
exterior detailing.

20% of the book pays attention to the dry stuff
(basic physics, structural issues, thermal & moisture
performances, etc) of exterior principles .

60%, obviously main body of book, introduces
different types of envelope systems based on materials.
Starting from stone, it covers clay, concrete, timber, metal,
glass, and plastics.

Last 20% of the book covers special facade systems that are
more relevant to recent sustainable consciousness.
Double-glass and solar manipulators are covered in addition to
solar energy concepts.

Contents of each section are typically covered in the order of
historical overview, material properties, and case studies.
If the prospect reader owns any of the "Construction Manual"
series by Birkhauser, then there is definitely many overlaps.
(Both in writings and case images provided)

One plus point is that the book can serve diverse audience group.
Depending on the years of experience in the profession,
projects provided are inspirational enough for students at school,
and at the same time, informative enough for project architects in
the office.

The real juicy part of the book is that the case studies provided are
very recent and experimental, hence eye-riveting. The detail drawings
are just enough to, not overburden us, but make us engaging. And there
are plenty of in-depth discussion on recent finds on preventive treatment
of each materials.

One caution. If the prospect reader is not good at reading dry
physics-like book (as is often the case with architects...),
I highly recommend skipping first 20% of the book for later read.

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Summary of Facade Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch))

Facades -- they are the first feature of a building to be noticed, they determine its distinctive appearance and are often the subject of controversial debate. This new first edition of the Facade Construction Manual provides a systematic survey of contemporary expertise in the application of new materials and energy-efficient technologies in facade design, and represents an invaluable addition to our series of Construction Manuals. It surveys the facade design requirements made by various types of buildings, as well as the most important materials, from natural stone through to synthetics, and documents a diversity of construction forms for a wide range of building types. Over 100 international case-studies in large-scale, detailed drawings are presented in the comprehensive project section.

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