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Introduction to building facades as revised edition Facades
determine the appearance of a building. Hence, they constitute a
major element in architecture. At the same time, the building's
envelope has important functions to fulfil, such as lighting,
weatherproofing, thermal insulation, load transfer and sound
insulation. Over the past 15 years, facades have become
increasingly complex - 'intelligent' facades, for instance, adapt
to changing climate and lighting conditions. Newly developed
materials and technologies have broadened the scope of facade
functions. This book demonstrates the principles of facade
construction. It systematically describes the most common types,
such as post-and-beam facade, curtain wall, corridor facade or
double facade, and provides guidelines for appropriate detailing.
Numerous drawings made especially for the book explain the
principles of different types of facades, which are then
illustrated with built examples. For this second edition, all
chapters were revised and all four examples in the case studies
chapter were replaced by new material. The new chapter "Future
Facades" offers insights into what's next.
Facades determine the appearance of a building. Thus they have a
very important role to play in architecture. At the same time, the
building envelope has important functions to fulfill, including
lighting, weatherproofing, thermal isolation, load distribution,
and sound insulation, to name only the most important. In the last
fifteen years, facades have become significantly more complex. For
example, "intelligent," climate-active facades use self-regulating
systems to respond to changing light and weather conditions. This
book demonstrates the principles of facade construction. Guidelines
are suggested for good detailing. The installation procedures are
described for the most common materials –glass, wood, steel,
concrete, and aluminum. Numerous drawings made specially for the
book explain the principles of the individual types of facade which
are then illustrated with built examples.
Facades determine the appearance of a building. Hence, they
constitute a major element in architecture. At the same time, the
building's envelope has important functions to fulfil, such as
lighting, weatherproofing, thermal insulation, load transfer and
sound insulation. Over the past 15 years, facades have become
increasingly complex - 'intelligent' facades, for instance, adapt
to changing climate and lighting conditions. Newly developed
materials and technologies have broadened the scope of facade
functions. This book demonstrates the principles of facade
construction. It systematically describes the most common types,
such as post-and-beam facade, curtain wall, corridor facade or
double facade, and provides guidelines for appropriate detailing.
Numerous drawings made especially for the book explain the
principles of different types of facades, which are then
illustrated with built examples. For this second edition, all
chapters were revised and all four examples in the case studies
chapter were replaced by new material. The new chapter "Future
Facades" offers insights into what's next.
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