Are you making the most of aluminium? Aluminium is one of the most
flexible and durable materials to design with. With exceptional
strength, durability and affordability, it provides us with more
than simply the ability to select products. When understood
properly, aluminium becomes something to design with. In a world
where over half humankind now lives in cities there is a need to
design zero carbon, attractive and durable architecture. This can
only be achieved if we are more resourceful, if we achieve more
with less by understanding materials well, using finite element
analysis and computer aided design. Aluminium can be part of that
route to affordable and durable architecture. Recycling aluminium
takes only 5% of the energy required to produce primary aluminium
and it can be recycled almost infinitely without any loss of
properties. Combining an inspirational overview of the use of
aluminium in architecture and infrastructure with a technical level
of detail, this book shows how useful and versatile aluminium is
– and how architects can actually design with it. This book
provides access to state of the art research into the best practice
in application of aluminium to architecture: from curtain walling
and cladding roofing to structural considerations. It demonstrates
the material’s design flexibility and how it works well with
other materials. Each process will be accompanied by exemplar case
studies that demonstrate the potential and application. Woven into
the structure of the book are the primary benefits of aluminium:
its flexiblilty, its durability, its sustainable properties and its
cost-effectiveness. Whether you’re a first year student or a
seasoned designer or engineer, this book provides an accessible and
deep dive into the uses and benefits of aluminium.
General
| Imprint: |
RIBA Publishing
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
November 2023 |
| First published: |
2023 |
| Authors: |
Michael Stacey
|
| Dimensions: |
250 x 210mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
240 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-85946-706-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-85946-706-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781859467060 |
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