Curtain Walls

Download or read book Contemporary Curtain Wall Architecture written by Scott Charles Murray and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2009-10-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Contemporary Curtain Wall Architecture, building-technology historian and architect Scott Murray traces the evolution of the curtain wall, from early skeleton-frame structures of the past to today's complex and technologically advanced configurations. Presenting twenty-four detailed case studies of exemplary structures completed in the last decade, he reveals the curtain wall as one of the most enduring and malleable concepts of contemporary architecture, capable of adapting intelligently to site constraints, utilizing resources efficiently, and offering unprecedented opportunities for innovations in digital design and fabrication, material detailing, and aesthetic expression." --Book Jacket.

Download or read book Curtain Walls written by Michael J. Crosbie and published by Birkhaüser. This book was released on 2005 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 20 exemplary facades by Cesar Pelli & Associates are presented in this book, arranged by material - glass, metal, stone. The conception and development of each individual facade solution is unfolded and construction details comprehensively documented in numerous drawings.

Download or read book Construction Estimating Reference Data written by Ed Sarviel and published by Craftsman Book Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the 300 most useful manhour tables for practically every item of construction. Labor requirements are listed for sitework, concrete work, masonry, steel, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, mechanical, and electrical. Each section details the work being estimated and gives appropriate crew size and equipment needed. This new revised edition contains National Estimator, a computer estimating program. This fast, powerful program and complete instructions are yours free on high-density 3 1/2" disk when you buy the book.

Download or read book Building Type Basics for Office Buildings written by A. Eugene Kohn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-07-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed New York Firm of Kohn Pedersen Fox, this volume in the Building Type Basics series gives you the essential information you need to initiate designs for every type of office building, from dramatic skyscrapers to utilitarian low-rise complexes. Combines in-depth coverage of all of the structural, mechanical, acoustic, traffic, and security issues unique to today's office buildings with the nuts-and-bolts guidance you need to launch your design project and see it through. Addresses a broad scope of timely issues related to modern office design: standard and alternate workplaces, the "smart" office building, security, healthy interiors, elevators, image and identity, and more. Order your copy today!

Download or read book Curtain Wall Systems written by Ali M. Memari and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MOP 126 provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of curtain wall systems in building envelopes for architects, structural engineers, contractors, and building owners.

Download or read book Architectural Graphic Standards written by The American Institute of Architects and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 1120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a question about building design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, this book provides an easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals. To celebrate seventy-five years as the cornerstone of an industry, this commemorative Eleventh Edition is the most thorough and significant revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in a generation. Substantially revised to be even more relevant to today's design professionals, it features: An entirely new, innovative look and design created by Bruce Mau Design that includes a modern page layout, bold second color, and new typeface Better organized-- a completely new organization structure applies the UniFormat(r) classification system which organizes content by function rather than product or material Expanded and updated coverage of inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies Environmentally-sensitive and sustainable design is presented and woven throughout including green materials, LEEDS standards, and recyclability A bold, contemporary new package--as impressive closed as it is open, the Eleventh Edition features a beveled metal plate set in a sleek, black cloth cover Ribbon Markers included as a convenient and helpful way to mark favorite and well used spots in the book All New material Thoroughly reviewed and edited by hundreds of building science experts and experienced architects, all new details and content including: new structural technologies, building systems, and materials emphasis on sustainable construction, green materials, LEED standards, and recyclability expanded and updated coverage on inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies computing technologies including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD/CAM new information on regional and international variations accessibility requirements keyed throughout the text new standards for conducting, disseminating, and applying architectural research New and improved details With some 8,500 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, Architectural Graphic Standards continues to be the industry's leading, easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals.

Download or read book New Stone Technology, Design, and Construction for Exterior Wall Systems written by Barry Donaldson and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1988 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: