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Modern Construction Envelopes is based on the two books by Andrew Watts Modern Construction Roofs and Modern Construction Facades . Both volumes have been gathered into one single volume and unified in terms on content, which permits the consideration of facades and roofs as envelopes. This is of particular interest as to design and its creative freedom.
Using current examples of renowned architects, Andrew Watts presents the constructive and material related details. This presentation is based on an easy-to-understand text, photos, and standardized detail drawings as well 3D representations of the components. By means of this information, the partly complex structure of modern envelopes can easily be understood and used as know-how for one s own needs.
The final part of this book deals with the topic Future focusing on digitally controlled construction parts and upcoming application solutions for material und technology.
List of contents
Introduction
Metal Walls
Glass Walls
Concrete Walls
Masonry Walls
Plastic Walls
Timber Walls
Metal Roofs
Glass Roofs
Concrete Roofs
Timber Roofs
Plastic Roofs
Fabric Roofs
Index
About the author
Andrew Watts, geboren 1957, ist Architekt und seit über 15 Jahren speziell mit Fassaden- und Dachsystemen befasst.
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Thanks to a comprehensible text, photos, and standardized detail drawings, as well as three-dimensional representations of the components, the sometimes complex structure of modern envelopes can be easily understood and adapted to one s own needs. The book closes with a focus on digitally controlled construction parts and emerging application solutions for material and technology. DETAIL 02/2011
