This book provides a comprehensive guide to the successful use of steel in building and will form a unique source of inspiration and reference for all those concerned with architecture in steel.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203362187

This is a companion volume to Internal Components. Together, they present a thorough treatment of the performance requirements of components for buildings and the effectiveness of typical solutions. Topics covered include: prefabricated building components, external glazing, structural glazing, windows, external doors, rooflights and patent glazing, roofings.

Analyses, in conjunction with Internal Components, the performance requirements of building components and the effectiveness of typical solutions. External components integrates logically with the theoretical aspects explored in other titles in the Mitchell's building series. It encourages evaluation of alternative methods for putting components together.