By Keith Boswell
ISBN-10: 0470881275
ISBN-13: 9780470881279
A entire consultant to the layout and execution of refined external construction enclosures
Focused at the layout strategy for architects and similar pros, this booklet addresses the layout and execution of subtle external construction enclosures for a couple of advertisement construction varieties and in numerous development fabrics. It specializes in the layout approach by way of delineating enclosure fundamentals, the members (owners, architects, engineers, experts) and their roles and duties via collaboration, and monitoring the layout strategy via construction.
This complete guide covers all the components that have an effect on the layout of a development enclosure, together with functionality, visible aesthetics, functionality specifications, and plenty of different standards. In-depth case experiences of initiatives of varied scales, varieties, and weather stipulations illustrate the profitable implementation of external wall enclosure recommendations in brick masonry, stone, architectural concrete, glass, and metals.
This precise and integral guide:
- Defines the services, actual specifications, layout rules, and kinds of external construction enclosures
- Identifies the members within the layout and development procedure and specifies their roles and responsibilities
- Presents a step by step technique for the layout of external enclosures, from defining targets and constructing recommendations via developing development documents
- Reviews the development approach from bidding and negotiation throughout the paper part to the "brick and mortar" stage
- Provides info at the houses of external enclosure fabrics, together with structural issues, climate safeguard, hearth security, and more
- Covers various fabrics, together with brick masonry, typical stone masonry, architectural concrete, steel framing and glass, and all-glass enclosures
Written by way of the technical director of the San Francisco place of work of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Exterior construction Enclosures is an fundamental source for architects, engineers, facade experts, and eco-friendly layout experts engaged on advertisement development projects.
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