ETFE: Technology and Design

Hardcover: 160 pages

Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel; 1 edition (July 25, 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 3764385634

ISBN-13: 978-3764385637

Description

ETFE foil has recently become an important material for the cladding of technologically sophisticated and innovative buildings. This material is very thin and lightweight and, when used in air-filled cushion assemblies, has enormous strength and a range of adaptive environmental attributes. ETFE cushion enclosures became known primarily through Grimshaw Architectsâ Eden Project and Herzog + de Meuronâs Allianz Arena, and they are being used on the spectacular swimming stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the largest ETFE building envelope in the world so far.

This book is conceived as an in-depth introduction to the characteristics of ETFE and its applications in construction. Project examples explore in detail the specific characteristics of ETFE building skins in the areas of structural behavior, light transmission, insulation, acoustics, fire engineering and environmental modification.

About the Author

Annette LeCuyer is an architect who studied at the Architectural Association in London and is currently a professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is the author of numerous publications on architecture. Her book Steel and Beyond was published by Birkhauser in 2003.

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Portable Architecture

Description

The purpose of this third edition of Portable Architecture remains unchanged – to show that mobile buildings are feasible, are able to fulfil many different roles, and are economically viable to build and operate. New projects have only been included if they add some new innovation in the way they have been designed, built or operated. In selecting them I have excluded work which uses strategies that are already examined in equal detail elsewhere. This book would not be possible without the cooperation and generosity of those who have commissioned, designed and built the buildings examined in the case studies. I must therefore express my real gratitude to those who have helped with the creation of this book by giving their time and material – in particular Maurice Agis, Eduard Böhtlingk, Simon Blackmore, Neil Burford, Todd Dalland, Mark Dytham, Mark Fisher, Giuseppe Lignano, Alan Parkinson, Jennifer Siegal, the TAG McLaren Group, and Axel Thallemer. I also thank Alison Yates of the Architectural Press for helping bring this new edition to fruition and the Leverhulme Trust for a study abroad fellowship that enabled important dedicated research to be carried out.

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Building Innovations - 2008 Summer

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Structure as Architecture: A Source Book for Architects and Structural Engineers

Architectural Press (August 11, 2005) | ISBN:0750665270 | 256 pages | PDF | 7,4 Mb

Structure As Architecture provides readers with an accessible insight into the relationship between structure and architecture, focusing on the design principles that relate to both fields. Over one hundred case studies of contemporary buildings from countries across the globe including the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong and Australia are interspersed throughout the book. The author has visited and photographed each of these examples and analyzed them to show how structure plays a significant architectural role, as well as bearing loads. This is a highly illustrated sourcebook, providing a new insight into the role of structure, and discussing the point where the technical and the aesthetic meet to create the discipline of architecture.

* Presents a comprehensive analysis of how building structure contributes to architecture
* Connects architectural design ideas and structure in the context of contemporary architecture, materials and structure
* Highly illustrated, providing a sourcebook of architectural and engineering design ideas

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In Detail: Solar Architecture

* Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel

* Number Of Pages: 176

* Publication Date: 2003-11-24

* ISBN / ASIN: 3764307471

Book Description:

In the very near future energy-efficient building will be the rule rather than the exception. Insulating glazing, multi-functional facades and organic solar cells are examples of important new developments in the field of solar thermal technology, photo-voltaics, heating and ventilation technology which are suitable for a wide range of uses from large-scale urban-planning projects to individual single family houses, and can make significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources in sustainable building. Carefully selected articles provide information on planning methods and techniques which will enable the user to assess and apply appropriate measures. The essays are complemented by a selection of built examples which demonstrate innovative solutions and the importance of an integrated planning process in realized projects, complete with full plans and large scale details.

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Watercube - The Book

by Ethel Baraona Pohl

Hardcover: 40 pages

Publisher: Ethel Baraona Pohl(July 15, 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 8461244192

ISBN-13: 978-8461244195

Book Description

With an exhaustive description about the Watercube by CCDI, PTW Architects, and ARUP there is a detailed study of the project, that starts with a brief explanation about the big changes that China and especially Beijing, has been living in the last decade, in terms of population and the construction boom that made possible that these kind of projects take place in a city like Beijing. Supported on a detailed processing of the information received (graphics, images, drawings) we look for a better presentation of the project, starting with the competition, making a complete overview about the design process and the concept, and finally explaining the buildingstructure

through the construction and the sustainable premises that make the Watercube such a spectacular building.In words of Chris Bosse, one of the architects of the design team this book would be The best and most profound publication of the Watercube ever.

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Disappearing Architecture - From Real To Virtual To Quantum

By Aaron Betsky, Ole Bouman, David Deutsch, Elizabeth Diller/Ricardo Scofidio, Monika Fleischmann/Wolfgang Strauss, Sulan Kolatan/William Mac Donald, William J. Mitchell, Kas Oosterhuis, Hani Rashid, Jeffrey Shaw, Peter Weibel, Peter Zoller

Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel

Number Of Pages: 272

Publication Date: 2005-09-09

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3764372753

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783764372750

Book Description:

Architecture has always been a multi-layered discipline playing a catalytic role within society: architecture as representation. Recent developments in nextgeneration computing of the beyond-the-desktop-era (autonomic, grid, ubiquitous and quantum computing) are, however, set to challenge this role. In order to stay in synch with these developments, architecture must significantly change: architecture as an enabling platform that does not prescribe any particular kinds of spatial experiences, but enables them all. In this volume, based on the principle of shared research interests with internationally renowned scientific institutions, research labs and architectural studios, the editors propose a new kind of architecture - heterarchitecture -, conceived as a quantum object in

which real space (1, OFF-line) and virtual space (0, ONline) are literally superimposed, thus obeying the rules of quantum mechanics (1 and 0, OFF and ON at once) rather than classical physics. It is an architecture against architecture - at least of the traditional kind, which recognizes only either-or; either 1 or 0, either inside or outside, either enclosing or excluding. It is an invisible architecture that makes numerous parallel virtual worlds visible. It is an upside-down architecture: architecture as a pure infrastructure. Welcome to the Multiverse!

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Construction Technology - An Illustrated Introduction

By Eric Fleming

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Number Of Pages: 400

Publication Date: 2005-03-11

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405102101

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405102100

Book Description:

This new textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the technology of low-rise construction. It includes sub-structure (site work, setting out and foundations) and superstructure (flooring, roofs, finishes, fittings and fixtures). The material here covers the first year course requirement of all courses on which construction technology is taught - no matter what the ultimate qualification. It offers tried and tested solutions to a range of construction problems and is organised following the sequence of construction. It will show what has been done in the past, demonstrating good practice - what works and what doesn't - and common faults. There are summaries of the more important BSI documents and reference to the latest building regulations. Lengthy explanations are avoided by relying heavily on hundreds of illustrations, pairing detail drawings with clear photographs to show real life construction situations. The supporting spreadsheet referred to in the book can be found at this link http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/pdf/fleming/Fleming_spreadsheet.xls

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Glass & Interactive Building Envelopes

By M. Crisinel; M. Eekhout; M. Haldimann; R. Visser

Publisher: IOS Press 2007-02-15

ISBN: 1586037099

312 pages

Boook Description

The main objective of the COST Action C13 was to increase the knowledge of properties and possibilities of glazing in order to increase the performance of building envelopes, to reduce the energy consumption and to improve the quality of life with respect to interior space, impact on the environment and human welfare. This collection of papers presented at meetings and workshops of the COST C13 working groups 1 (Architectural Aspects and Design Integration), 2 (Quality of Interior Space) and 3 (Structural Aspects of Glass) are the result of 5 years of exchange of ideas, experiences and know-how between members, delegates and experts. It represents the body of knowledge from a restricted but representative group of professionals in Europe on the subject of glass building envelopes. The Steel Structures Laboratory at Ecole Polytechnique Farale de Lausanne (CH) and the research group 'Fasades & Systems' of the Faculty of Architecture at Delft University of Technology (NL) have taken the initiative to publish these COST C13 papers in order to disseminate the knowledge to the world of glass fasade professionals and to contribute to the development of a new generation of high-performance glass building envelopes.

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Solar Energy Projects For The Evil Genius

Book Description:

Let the sun shine on your evil side - and have a wicked amount of fun on your way to becoming a solar energy master! In this guide, the popular Evil Genius format ramps up your understanding of powerful, important, and environmentally friendly solar energy - and shows you how to build real, practical solar energy projects you can use in your home, yard - even on the road! . In Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius, high-tech guru Gavin Harper gives you everything you need to build more than 50 thrilling solar energy projects. You\'ll find complete, easy-to-follow plans, with clear diagrams and schematics, so you know exactly what\'s involved before you begin.

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The Green Building Revolution

By Jerry Yudelson

Publisher: Island Press

Number Of Pages: 272

Publication Date: 2007-10-30

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1597261793

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781597261791

Book Description:

The “green building revolution’’ is happening right now. This book is its chronicle and its manifesto. Written by industry insider Jerry Yudelson, The Green Building Revolution introduces readers to the basics of green building and to the projects and people that are advancing this movement. With interviews and case studies, it does more than simply report on the revolution; it shows readers why and how to start thinking about designing, building, and operating high performance, environmentally aware (LEED-certified) buildings on conventional budgets. Evolving quietly for more than a decade, the green building movement has found its voice. Its principles of human-entered, environmentally sensitive development have reached a critical mass of architects, engineers, builders, developers, professionals in government, and consumers. Green buildings are showing us how we can have healthier indoor environments that use far less energy and water than conventional buildings do. The federal government, eighteen states, and nearly fifty U.S. cities already require new public buildings to meet “green” standards. According to Yudelson, this is just the beginning. The Green Building Revolution describes the many “revolutions” that are taking place today: in commercial buildings, schools, universities, public buildings, health care institutions, housing, property management, and neighborhood design. In a clear, highly readable style, Yudelson outlines the broader “journey to sustainability” influenced by the green building revolution and provides a solid business case for accelerating this trend.Illustrated with more than 50 photos, tables, and charts, and filled with timely information, The Green Building Revolution is the definitive description of a major movement that’s poised to transform our world.

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Color - Communication In Architectural Space

By Gerhard Meerwein, Bettina Rodeck, Frank H. Mahnke

Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel

Number Of Pages: 152

Publication Date: 2007-07-20

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3764375965

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783764375966

Book Description:

Colors are an element of both the natural and the man-made environments. They convey messages of all kinds and perform a wide variety of functions, informing, organizing, warning. But they also serve an aesthetic purpose, affecting the statement, effect, and acceptance of objects and spaces.While people’s reactions to color vary widely, in design questions it is still possible to establish generally valid color concepts to match the expectations of the various groups of users. This book offers a guide based on a wide range of scientific findings and may be consulted as an authoritative reference by the architecture student and the professional alike. The three editors, Dr. B. Rodeck, Prof. G. Meerwein, and F.H. Mahnke have taught for many years at the Salzburger Seminare für Farbe und Umwelt der IACC.

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Curtain Walls - Recent Developments By Cesar Pelli & Associates

By Michael J. Crosbie

Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel

Number Of Pages: 184

Publication Date: 2005-10-14

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3764370831

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783764370831

Book Description:

The curtain wall—a non-bearing wall attached to a building's structural frame like a curtain made of metal or, more likely glass—is an omnipresent feature of contemporary architecture. Variations of pattern and color, transparency and opacity offer the architect almost limitless design possibilities, a tremendous palette for "skinning" the structural frame of buildings from museums to skyscrapers.There are few practitioners of curtain wall design as accomplished as Cesar Pelli & Associates, and this book presents twenty of their most exemplary projects. Arranged by material—glass, metal, stone—the conception and development of each individual facade is revealed and construction details comprehensively documented through numerous drawings. Any practicing architect interested in state-of-the-art curtain wall design will need to own this indispensable and inspiring book.

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Water-Resistant Design And Construction

By William L. Walker, Dan Felice

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Number Of Pages: 286

Publication Date: 2007-11-08

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071492763

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071492768

Book Description:

Capitalize on Proven Solutions to the 25 Most Common Water Problems in Buildings_and Avoid Costly Construction Claims! The Illustrated Guide to Water Resistant Design and Construction provides state-of-the-art solutions to prevent the most common water-related problems in buildings. Designed to save you time and money, this expert resource discusses the causes and effects of water-related problems…time tested solutions for keeping water damage from occurring…methods for enhancing construction quality to reduce claims…tips on selecting the right firm to perform waterproof design and construction…guidance on achieving effective maintenance and repair…and more. The Illustrated Guide to Waterproof Construction features: More than 150 illustrations showing how to improve details and create higher-quality buildings Waterproofing methods that comply with the International Building Code Numerous examples and case studies from the United States, China, and Canada.

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