Architectural Technology: Research and Practice

CIAT, in supporting this publication, is aware of the need for books such as this to sustain the process of research informed practice, as an aid for both students and those practising within the discipline of architectural technology. Norman Wienand MCIAT, Vice President Education, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists   Architectural technology is the realisation of architecture through the application of building science, forming the constructive link between the abstract and the physical. Architectural Technology: research and practice demonstrates the importance of research in architectural technology and aims to stimulate further research and debate by enlightening, informing and challenging readers. Chapter authors address the interplay between research and practice in the field of architectural technology, examining the influence of political, economic, social, environmental and technological issues. The focus throughout is on creating sustainable buildings that are constructed economically and function effectively and efficiently within their service life cycle. The book’s mix of chapters and case studies bring together a number of different themes and provides invaluable insights into the world of research from the perspective of those working within the architectural technology field – practitioners, academics and students. The underlying message is that architectural technology is not just a profession; it is a way of thinking and a way of acting. This is highlighted by contributions from architects and architectural technologists passionate about architectural technology as a field of knowledge. Contributions range from the theoretical and polemic to the pragmatic and applied, further helping to demonstrate the richness of the field.  About the Editor Stephen Emmitt is Professor of Architectural Technology at Loughborough University UK and Visiting Professor of Innovation Sciences at Halmstad University, Sweden and a member of CIAT’s Research Group.

About the Contributors vii Foreword ix Introduction xi 1 Theory and Architectural Technology 1 Norman Wienand Case Study A Designing to Anticipate Future Climate Change: The Case of an Urban House 19 Julian Marsh 2 The Morphological Construct 47 William Thompson Case Study B A Sustainable Window: A Process of Development 63 John C.M. Olie 3 Sustainable Design Analysis and BIM Integration 89 Boris Ceranic Case Study C Applying Research in Practice: Developing a Specialist Service in the Analysis of Thermal Bridging 121 Matthew Peat 4 Testing the Thermal Performance of New Dwellings during Construction 141 John Littlewood Case Study D Assessing Retrofitted External Wall Insulation 177 Jo Hopper 5 Exploring Links between Education, Research and Practice in Architectural Technology 193 Gareth Alexander and Colin Orr Case Study E BIM Collaboration in Student Architectural Technologist Learning 213 Malachy Mathews 6 Research Processes and Practicalities 231 Stephen Emmitt Index 247