Ebook: Materials, specification and detailing: foundations of building design

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Acknowledgements; Contents; Foreword; Introduction to the series; Introduction; Part 1: Technical design; Part 2: Communication of information; Part 3: Selecting materials; Part 4: Detail design; Part 5: Specifications; Index;Continuing in the holistic philosophy of the Technologies of Architecture series, this volume examines the various layers of knowledge, skills and mechanisms that make up the many approaches to the essential function of technical design in the creation of successful buildings.Well-illustrated with case studies, the author draws on his extensive experience in architectural education to provide a detailed description of the development process, acknowledging traditional solutions whilst also encouraging designers to consider innovative alternatives. Attention is paid to materi.