Architectural Technology (ePub)

Since the publication of the first edition of Architectural
Technology, in 2002, there have been significant developments
in the number of courses, the profile of the discipline as well as
significant changes in the Construction sector.

The Second edition of Architectural Technology addresses
these challenges directly. Much greater emphasis is given to the
three core themes of the book - Environmental Sustainability;
Innovation; and Design. An increase in the visual material included
reinforces the critical role of Design, aiding students to better
translate conceptual designs into built artefacts.

Building upon solid teaching practice from the previous edition,
Architectural Technology is now more concisely structured to
take the reader through the whole life cycle of a building,
emphasising sustainability and building performance. Material on
digital information, building information modelling (BIM) and
information communication technologies has been updated. Most
chapters have been re-titled to emphasise the importance of design
and make the book more accessible to a wider range of students.
Chapters conclude with updated/more extensive links to further
reading.

Architectural Technology, 2nd Edition:

* Bridges the knowledge gap between design and
construction

* Tackles the core subjects of management, technologies and
design from a sustainable building angle

* Addresses the buildability and performance of a design from a
whole life perspective

Thoroughly revised and updated this undergraduate level textbook
is essential for Architectural Technology courses. Students
studying Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building
Surveying; and more general Construction courses, will find
the material invaluable.