Offsite architecture : constructing the future / edited by Ryan E. Smith and John D. Quale.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Quale, John D. (Architect), editor.

Smith, Ryan E. (Ryan Edward), 1976- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buildings, Prefabricated.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxv, 281 pages)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2017.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

"Architects have been intrigued by prefabricated construction since the early twentieth century. Recent advances in design, engineering and manufacturing processes have led to a significant expansion in the use of pre-assembled components, which are fitted to finished structures on site. Collectively, such processes are becoming known as 'offsite construction.' A ground-breaking text, Offsite Architecture establishes the current - and future - state of thinking in this field. A range of the most highly regarded thinkers and practitioners from around the globe share their ideas and practical findings on offsite prefabrication, examining theory and practice, opportunities and challenges, successes and failures. A timely response to the growing interest in this method, the book provides the fundamental basis for a critical, reflective approach to offsite architecture. Contributions from both academics and professionals make Offsite Architecture required reading for practitioners as well as students taking courses in architecture, prefabrication, construction and engineering"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

pt. A. Offsite theory

pt. B. Offsite practices.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on March 06, 2020)

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781315743332

9781317588825

9781317588801

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.