Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470881279
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 608


Description:


A comprehensive guide to the design and execution of
sophisticated exterior building enclosures


Focused on the design process for architects and related
professionals, this book addresses the design and execution of
sophisticated exterior building enclosures for a number of
commercial building types and in a variety of building materials.
It focuses on the design process by delineating enclosure basics,
the participants (owners, architects, engineers, consultants) and
their roles and responsibilities through collaboration, and
tracking the design process through construction.


This comprehensive handbook covers all of the factors that
affect the design of a building enclosure, including function,
visual aesthetics, performance requirements, and many other
criteria. In-depth case studies of projects of various scales,
types, and climate conditions illustrate the successful
implementation of exterior wall enclosure solutions in brick
masonry, stone, architectural concrete, glass, and metals.


This unique and indispensable guide:


Defines the functions, physical requirements, design
principles, and types of exterior building enclosures

Identifies the participants in the design and construction
process and specifies their roles and responsibilities

Presents a step-by-step process for the design of exterior
enclosures, from defining goals and developing concepts through
creating construction documents

Reviews the construction process from bidding and negotiation
through the paper phase to the "brick and mortar" stage

Provides details on the properties of exterior en