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The design, construction and use of buildings in tropical climates
pose specific challenges to built environment professionals. This
text seeks to capture some of the key issues of technology and
practice in the areas of building design, refurbishment,
construction and facilities management in tropical regions. Using a
consistent chapter structure throughout, and incorporating the
latest research findings, this book outlines: the functional
requirements of buildings in tropical climates; the challenges
associated with the sustainability of the built environment,
building form and whole life performance in the context of a
tropical setting; the impact of potentially hostile tropical
conditions upon building pathology and the durability of
components, structure and fabric; the tasks which face those
responsible for appraising the design, condition, maintenance and
conservation of built heritage in tropical regions; the facilities
management issues faced in tropical climates; and the
refurbishment, upgrade and renewal of the tropical built
environment. The book is ideal as a course text for students of
Architecture, Construction, Surveying and FM as well as providing a
sound reference for practitioners working in these regions.
The design, construction and use of buildings in tropical climates
pose specific challenges to built environment professionals. This
text seeks to capture some of the key issues of technology and
practice in the areas of building design, refurbishment,
construction and facilities management in tropical regions. Using a
consistent chapter structure throughout, and incorporating the
latest research findings, this book outlines: the functional
requirements of buildings in tropical climates; the challenges
associated with the sustainability of the built environment,
building form and whole life performance in the context of a
tropical setting; the impact of potentially hostile tropical
conditions upon building pathology and the durability of
components, structure and fabric; the tasks which face those
responsible for appraising the design, condition, maintenance and
conservation of built heritage in tropical regions; the facilities
management issues faced in tropical climates; and the
refurbishment, upgrade and renewal of the tropical built
environment. The book is ideal as a course text for students of
Architecture, Construction, Surveying and FM as well as providing a
sound reference for practitioners working in these regions.
Construction Technology 1: House Construction offers a highly
accessible introduction to the key stages of domestic house
construction from planning to internal finishes. Its
student-friendly layout uses detailed figures, photos and case
studies from real-life building sites to aid a practical
understanding of construction techniques, providing clear
step-by-step guidance in learning the basic principles of low-rise
residential construction. This textbook is a vital resource for
students in construction, property and architecture, BSc and MSc,
including any student taking courses in building surveying,
quantity surveying, real estate and construction management, as
well as those studying at the HNC/HND level.
Designed in a structured, directed format to help develop
understanding, rather than just providing a simple source of
information, this popular undergraduate textbook offers
comprehensive coverage of industrial and commercial building
technology. It builds on material in the first volume in the series
Construction Technology 1: House Construction but it is also
valuable as a standalone text. The most student-friendly textbook
in the area, it uses a wealth of features to reinforce
understanding and test knowledge, including case studies and
comparative studies. Case studies include photographs and
commentary on specific aspects of the technology of framed
buildings, while comparative studies allow the reader to make a
critical evaluation, comparing and contrasting design details and
solutions. This textbook is aimed at undergraduates in Construction
Management, Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying, and HNC/D
students in the same areas. It is also ideal for associated Built
Environment courses e.g. Land Management, Civil Engineering, where
the basic technologies need to be understood. New to this Edition:
- Thoroughly revised throughout - New material on sustainable
construction incorporated as a key theme in each aspect of
technology - A new chapter on building services installations - A
new section of the highly topical subject of Building Information
Modelling (BIM) Accompanying online resources for this title can be
found at
bloomsburyonlineresources.com/construction-technology-2-3e. These
resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using
this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
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