Stephen Emmitt 
Architectural Technology [PDF ebook] 

This core textbook brings together for the first time the
technical, legal, social and philosophical issues under the
umbrella of architectural technology.

Part 1 covers the influences that affect the way we build – the
environmental agenda, the human factors, buildability, time and
costs. Part 2 takes the reader through the life of a typical
building project – from briefing, through design and assembly, to
use and eventual disassembly. Part 3 tackles some of the underlying
issues facing the architectural technologist – from the
communication of details to technological innovation.

Architectural Technolgy bridges the knowledge gap between
design and construction, enabling the architectural technologist to
apply their unique skill in a creative and innovative way.

‘As a textbook aimed at those studying for membership of BIAT
this is clearly very thorough and has the recommendation of their
Vice President Education. However, it can also justifiably earn its
place on the bookshelf of anybody involved in the construction
process as a reference and to aid an understanding of others he/she
will be working with to develop an environment of which to be
proud.’ Building Engineer, July 2002

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Foreword.

Preface..

Part I: A Primer.

1. Setting the agenda.

2. Evolving architectural technology.

3. Constructive links.

4. A question of detail..

Part II: The Building and the Process.

5. Planning for Life.

6. Regulations, codes and standards.

7. Healthy, safe and secure buildings.

8. The art of detailing.

9. Product selection.

10. Communcating design intent.

11. Assembling the parts.

12. Building performance and durability..

Part III: Synthesis.

13. The language of Detail.

14. Technological innovation.

15. Towards a theory for practice.

Appendices.

References.

Index.

Over de auteur

Professor Stephen Emmitt is a coordinator of the CIB working group W096 Architectural Management.