This reference guide explains methods of production, performance, characteristics, applications and methods of assembly of glass reinforced plastics, glass reinforced cement, precast concrete, curtain walling, profiled sheeting and pressed metal panels. Professionals involved in the design of buildings, building construction and building management will also find it a valuable guide to current trends in architectural technology - the limitations assembly techniques and finishes of the new materials being used in lightweight construction and related jointing and fixing techniques. This information has hitherto been available only from a variety of different sources, such as trade associations, research institutes, architectural journals and conference reports.

Claddings of Buildings: Student Edition

Arts & Photography

Brookes, Alan

Architecture

Longman

This key text addresses the topic of lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful guide and reference resource.  Written by well-known specialists in the field, this fourth edition of an established text has been revised throughout to incorporate the latest environmental issues, the use of wood and terracotta in cladding, and use of new materials, particularly the new moulded materials. Two new chapters cover wood and terracotta in cladding. The main types of cladding systems are described in detail and methods of production, performance characteristics, applications and methods of assembly are explained clearly. Illustrated throughout with photographs and numerous line drawings, this is an essential overview of the subject for both the student and the practising architect.

Cladding of Buildings

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Construction Press

<p>In these times of an expanding technology as a means of creating architectural form, there are surprisingly few books which seek to explore the relationship between the overall intention of a project and the means of achieving it. In this sequel to the<br />
authors' highly-acclaimed volume, The Building Envelope, details of examples of good modern buildings are examined and analysed on a comparative basis.\nThe buildings selected for these technical studies were chosen for their innovative use of materials and detailing. They represent the most recent work of leading international architects and will undoubtedly become a major source of inspiration for architects and engineers. The text is well supported by photographs and axonometric drawings which provide an essential three-dimensional study of the assembly of connections.</p>

Connections: Studies in Building Assembly (Butterworth Architecture Management Guides)

Architectural Press

Mudlarks

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

New Generation Publishing

Godfrey's Bookshop

Literature & Fiction

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