Modern Construction Case Studies: Emerging Innovation in Building Techniques

Andrew Watts

Published by Birkhäuser 2019

Modern Construction Case Studies

Emerging Innovation in Building Techniques

Andrew Watts

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783035617795

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About this book

Facade technology in detail

Modern Construction Case Studies focuses on the interface between the design of facades, structures and environments of 12 building projects, all developed by Newtecnic.

The Author compares facade technologies, particularly in the way they interface with structure and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing services) in complex projects, to provide insights into the design process for building envelopes. Each envelope technology is described with an emphasis on one of three aspects: geometry, construction and performance.

The analysis links the 12 case studies by comparing their structural and environmental performance. The aim is achieved by analyzing typical bays which are representative of each project and which illustrate the implications of using different building envelope technologies.

Complex building envelopes and their connection with structure and MEP
12 projects by Newtecnic presented in plans, sections and 3D illustrations
NEW: 12 augmented reality presentations in the form of videos

Author / Editor information

Andrew Watts, Expert for facades, has founded his office Newtecnic in London, he teaches in Cambridge and Univ. of Westminster.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	1
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	2
DESIGN TO PROTOTYPE
Foreword Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	4
How to use this book Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	5
Comparison of projects Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	6
Current and emerging technologies Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	12
Design method and project management Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	15
Analysis method and scientific foundations Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	18
Design implementation and research method Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	23
Steps to build a working prototype Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	28
Steps to build a working prototype
01 HQ Building, SF Bay Area Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	52
02 Transport Hub, Jeddah Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	66
03 Workshop Tower, Los Angeles Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	80
04 Conference Center, Miami Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	94
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION
05 Technology Center, Las Vegas Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	108
06 Innovation Campus, Houston Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	122
07 Entertainment Complex, Los Angeles Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	136
08 International Terminal, Houston Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	150
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
09 Laboratory Tower, Riyadh Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	164
10 Mixed-use Design District, Hong Kong Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	178
11 Domestic Terminal, Las Vegas Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	192
12 Baku Airport, Baku Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	206
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	220
Authorship and validation Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	222
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	223

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Edition: 2nd ed.
Pages
- Main content: 224
Illustrations
- Coloured Illustrations: 600
Keywords: Baukonstruktion; Tragwerke; Fassadensysteme; Fallbeispiele; Technische Gebäude Ausstattung

eBook

Published: June 17, 2019
ISBN: 9783035617795

Hardcover

Published: June 17, 2019
ISBN: 9783035617719

Paperback

Published: June 17, 2019
ISBN: 9783035617726