Modern construction envelopes
"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."--Publisher. The second edition of Modern Construction Envelopes was originally based on the two books by Watts, MC Roofs and MC Facades. Bo…
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- Full title :Modern construction envelopes / Andrew Watts.
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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."--Publisher.
The second edition of Modern Construction Envelopes was originally based on the two books by Watts, MC Roofs and MC Facades. Both volumes were gathered into one single volume. Using current examples by renowned architects, Watts presents the constructive and material-related details. It is based on a text, photos, and standardized detail drawings, as well as 3D representations of the components.
Edition Statements
- Publication Date:©2014
- Edition:Second edition
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):AMBRA |V
- Place of Publication:Vienna
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2014
Notes
Includes index.
"Author, Andrew Watts, London, England"--Page [522].
"Ambra V is part of Medecco Holding GmbH, Vienna"--Page [522].
"1st edition 2011: SpringerWienNewYork"--Page [522].
The Physical Object
- Description:521 pages : : illustrations (chiefly color) ; : 31 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9783990436042, 399043604X, 3990435590, 9783990435595
- oclc:ocn879351976
- LC Classification:TH2231
- Dewey Decimal:690.1
Table of Contents
Introduction : From concept to system design ; System to digital fabrication -- 1. Metal walls : Sheet metal : Fixing methods ; Openings ; Substrates and supporting walls ; Corners, parapets and cills -- Profiled metal cladding : Junctions ; Parapets and gutters ; Window / door openings ; Insulation, liner trays ; Developments -- Composite panels : Parapets and cills ; Window / door openings ; Developments ; Corners ; Thermal bridges in cills -- Metal rainscreens : Materials ; Fixing methods ; Backing walls ; Construction sequence ; Window/ door openings ; Parapets and cills -- Mesh screens : Rigid mesh ; Meshes flexible in one direction ; Fully flexible mesh ; Mesh used on curves ; Perforated metal -- Louvre screens : Metal louvres ; Glazed louvres ; Solar shading ; Walkways -- 2. Glass walls : Stick glazing : System assembly ; Framing profiles ; Opening lights ; Corners ; Spandrel panels -- Unitised glazing : Jointing panels ; Opening lights ; Corner panels, parapets and cills ; Penetrations ; Silicone-bonded glazing -- Clamped glazing : Patch plate glazing ; Clamped glazing ; Opaque glazing ; Sealing clamped glazing -- Bolt fixed glazing : Support methods ; Bottom supported gla…
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