Integrated Strategies in Architecture

Zusatztext 'Encourages and enables students to grasp a sound understanding of the purpose of buildings, the specialisms that contribute and the technology available.' - Architectural Technology   Informationen zum Autor Joan Zunde is an architect who has taught design procedures and technology to students on a variety of courses and is the author of several design books. Hocine Bougdah is a Principal Lecturer in Architectural Technology at University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury and a consultant in acoustics and environmental noise. Zusammenfassung A thorough introduction to the concepts and technologies underlying the building design process enabling students to develop a holistic understanding of the process, the purpose of buildings and the specialisms and technologies involved. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Part 1: The Purpose of Buildings 1. Origins 2. Moderation of the Environment 3. Use of Available Technology 4. The Demands of the Community Part 2: The Design Team 5. The Specialists and how they Work Together 6. The Client’s Role 7. Communication 8. Professional Responsibility Part 3: The Design Process 9. Problem Solving 10. The Problem 11. The Process in Action 12. Aesthetics 13. Evaluation 14. Completion Part 4: Space 15. Tailored v Loose-fit Outcomes 16. Functional Requirements 17. Anthropometrics and Ergonomics 18. Relationships between spaces Part 5: Environmental Design 19. Principles of Environmental Design 20. Design Strategies 21. Case Studies Part 6: Structural Considerations 22. Structural Materials 23. Structures for Domestic Buildings 24. Design of Structural Elements

Product details

• Authors: Hocine Bougdah, Bougdah Hocine, Joan Zunde, Joan Bougdah Zunde, Zunde Joan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.06.2006
• EAN: 9780415360838
• ISBN: 978-0-415-36083-8
• No. of pages: 312
• Series: Technologies of Architecture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, ARCHITECTURE / General, ARCHITECTURE / Reference, The environment, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, Architecture: professional practice, Production and quality control management