Encyclopedia of Architectural Technology

The best architecture is intrinsically linked to a thorough comprehension of architectural technology. The Encyclopaedia of Architectural Technology provides an unparalleled resource on the latest developments in key aspects of this technology, including construction, structures, building services, environmental design and theory of design.

Featuring over 180 entries on subjects ranging from materials and techniques to specific architects and engineers at the forefront of technological development, the Encyclopaedia offers a holistic view of architectural technology. It draws together issues of detailing, design intention, technical specifications and environmental responsibility.

Contributions are included from a range of specialist practitioners and each entry features a quick–reference summary as well as a more detailed analytical text, in addition to suggestions for further reading. A full system of cross–referencing ensures that the information sought is easily accessible.

This book provides an invaluable reference for students and practitioners in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction alike who need to understand the ways in which technology can be used wisely and responsibly.

Aalto, Alvar.

Acoustics.

Air conditioning.

Air supported structures.

Airtightness and IAQ.

Aluminium.

Ando, Tadao.

Arup, Sir Ove Nyquist.

Atrium.

Automated manufacture and construction.

Beams.

Bespoke.

Bracing.

Bricks and blocks.

Bricks and blocks – finishes.

Buildability.

Building management systems (BMS).

Building systems.

Cable nets.

Calatrava, Santiago.

Cantilevers.

Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Cardboard.

Castings.

Cavity.

Ceilings (OPC).

Cement.

Ceramics.

Cladding.

Cladding – components.

Columns.

Composite decking.

Composite materials.

Composite panels.

Concrete.

Concrete – finishes.

Concrete – structures.

Condensation.

Connections.

Construction programme.

Copper.

Core (services).

Core (structural).

Corrosion.

COR–TEN(r) (weathering steel).

Critical path analysis.

Design life.

Dry construction and wet construction.

Durability.

Dynamic thermal simulation.

Earth construction.

Ecological design.

′Eco–points′.

Energy efficiency.

Environmental design.

Epoxy.

ETFE.

Fabric energy storage.

Façades and façade engineering.

Fire engineering.

Fire protection.

Fit–out.

Floors.

Foster, Sir Norman.

Foundations.

Frame.

Galvanising.

Glass.

Glass – laminated and coated.

Glass – structural glazing.

GRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete).

Grass (′green′) roofs.

Grids for structure and layout.

Grimshaw, Nicholas.

Gropius, Walter.

Happold, Ted and Buro Happold.

HVAC.

Heat recovery.

Herzog & De Meuron.

High–tech.

′Honesty′.

Hopkins, Michael and Patty.

ICT in buildings.

Insulation.

Integration.

Intelligent façades and materials.

Intumescent paint.

Jiricna, Eva.

′Just–in–time′ construction.

Kahn, Louis.

Lautner, John.

Le Corbusier.

Lead.

Lead–time.

′Lean′ construction.

Life–cycle analysis (LCA).

Life–cycle costing.

Light steel frame.

Lighting – daylighting.

Lighting – artificial lighting.

Louvres and brise soleil.

Lubetkin, Berthold.

Maintenance.

Metals.

Mineral fibres.

Modules and modular construction.

Mortars, cement and lime.

Nervi, Pier Luigi.

Neutra, Richard.

Niemeyer, Oscar.

Night ventilation.

Nouvel, Jean.

Off site manufacture.

On site production.

Otto, Frei.

Overcladding.

Oversizing.

Performance.

Permeability.

Phase change materials.

Photovoltaics (PV).

Piano, Renzo.

Plasterboard.

Plastics.

Plastics – fabrication.

Plastics – types.

Plastics for adhesives and finishes.

Pods.

Procurement.

Profiled metal decking.

Proprietary goods and standardisation.

Prouvé, Jean.

Recycling.

Retaining walls.

Rice, Peter.

Risers and trunking.

Risk management.

Ritchie, Ian.

Rogers, Richard (Lord Rogers of Riverside).

Roofs.

Scarpa, Carlo.

Schindler, RM.

Sealants.

Services.

Sick building syndrome (SBS).

Single ply membranes.

Siza, Alvaro.

Solar panels.

Specification.

Stack effect.

Stainless steel.

Standing seam roof.

Stone.

Structural steel.

Surface finishes.

Sustainability.

Technology transfer.

Textile membrane roofs.

Thermal bridging.

Thermal comfort.

Thermolabyrinths.

Timber.

Timber – hardwoods and softwoods.

Timber – laminated timber.

Timber – manufactured boards.

Timber – production and finishes.

Timber – structures.

Tolerance.

Trombe wall

Value engineering (VE).

van der Rohe, Mies.

Ventilation.

von Gerkan & Marg.

Walls.

Water management and drainage.

Weathering.

Wind towers.

Windows and curtain walling.

Wright, Frank Lloyd.

Yeang, Ken.

Zinc.

DR JACQUELINE GLASS is a Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University School of Architecture, where she undertakes research within the Oxford Centre for Sustainable Development. Her research interests and projects have covered innovation in construction, sustainability, off–site production, energy efficiency in buildings and cost modelling. She is the author of many articles and several publications. She undertook her architectural training at Oxford, then chose to develop a specialism in the architectural, cultural and environmental aspects of concrete construction. Dr Glass is Architectural Consultant to the British Cement Association and has lectured in the UK and USA.

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