Bio-based Building Skin (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

This book provides a compendium of material properties, demonstrates several successful examples of bio-based materials' application in building facades, and offers ideas for new designs and novel solutions. It features a state-of-the-art review, addresses the latest trends in material selection, assembling systems, and innovative functions of facades in detail. Selected case studies on buildings from diverse locations are subsequently presented to demonstrate the successful implementation of various biomaterial solutions, which defines unique architectural styles and building functions. The structures, morphologies and aesthetic impressions related to bio-based building facades are discussed from the perspective of art and innovation; essential factors influencing the performance of materials with respect to functionality and safety are also presented. Special emphasis is placed on assessing the performance of a given facade throughout the service life of a building, and after its end. The book not only provides an excellent source of technical and scientific information, but also contributes to public awareness by demonstrating the benefits to be gained from the proper use of bio-based materials in facades. As such, it will appeal to a broad audience including architects, engineers, designers and building contractors.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Series:	Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes
Release date:	March 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Anna Sandak • Jakub Sandak • Marcin Brzezicki • Andreja Kutnar
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	183
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-981-13-3746-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General
LSN:	981-13-3746-2
Barcode:	9789811337468

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