Architectural technology research & practice / edited by Stephen Emmitt, Professor of Architectural Technology, Loughborough University.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Emmitt, Stephen, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture and technology.

Architecture--Technological innovations.

Architecture.

Architecture--Research.

Physical Description:

xvi, 249 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.

Summary:

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. Book jacket.

Contents:

Theory and architectural technology / Norman Wienand

Case study A, Designing to anticipate future climate change: the case of an urban house / Julian Marsh

The morphological construct / William Thompson

Case study B, A sustainable window: a process of development / John C.M. Olie

Sustainable design analysis and BIM integration / Boris Ceranic

Case study C, Applying research in practice: developing a specialist service in the analysis of thermal bridging / Matthew Peat

Testing the thermal performance of new dwellings during construction / John Littlewood

Case study D, Assessing retrofitted external wall insulation / Jo Hopper

Exploring links between education, research and practice in architectural technology / Gareth Alexander and Colin Orr

Case study E, BIM collaboration in student architectural technologist learning / Malachy Mathews

Research processes and practicalities / Stephen Emmitt.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781118292068

1118292065

OCLC:

813415792