Complexity in architecture, construction and material manipulation is constantly increasing due to our present ability to design, calculate and fabricate an extending range of geometric shapes and systems. This volume ...

This monograph presents the results of theoretical and experi­mental studies as well as the design and construction ­features of structural systems with rational parameters. It starts by outlining issues around ...

Las estructuras son un elemento esencial del proceso de construcción y constituyen, sin embargo, uno de los conceptos más difíciles de aprehender por parte de los arquitectos. Aunque a menudo ...

Roofs: types, functions and structures A roof over ones head is a basic need'it provides shelter from rain, wind and the cold. In addition to these requirements, the structure must ...

Prefabricated housing is a pressing issue?-?for those looking­ for affordable homes as well as for refugees fleeing wars or natural disasters. In common with politicians, architects were caught unawares by ...

The aim to live in a mini house can have various reasons: for many it stands for a better, more livable existence on the basis of what is necessary, possible ...

Structured Lineages presents a selection of essays and roundtable discussions by internationally prominent structural engineers on the intertwined traditions of architecture and engineering in postwar Japan. Originally delivered as talks ...

En El modo atemporal de construir, Christopher Alexander se propuso contestar a la siguiente pregunta: ¿Qué es lo que hace que un edificio esté adaptado simultáneamente a su función y ...

In the context of tight budgets, complex geometries, high energy efficiency, and tight completion schedules, the requirements for technical details and their execution in modern buildings are very exacting. MCCC ...

In the context of tight budgets, complex geometries, high energy efficiency, and tight completion schedules, the requirements for technical details and their execution in modern buildings are very exacting. MCCC ...

Modern Construction Envelopes deals with the facade and roof as an integral part of the building, allowing a holistic approach to the design of the building envelope and providing greater ...

This book explores the history and significance of rammed earth construction in Central Europe, particularly in Switzerland, using historical examples to investigate the potential of this building technique for contemporary ...

Beyond the many elements that make up a buildings appearance, its physical preconditions remain the most important. Buildings are subject to fundamental and immutable laws that impose shapes, patterns, orders, ...

For everyone who's ever dreamed of simplifying their life and downsizing their home, Micro Living offers an insider's look at what tiny house living is really like. Best-selling author and ...

12 TEMAS DE CONSTRUCCIÓN

Technological choices give us ways to bridge the gap between the technical and the cultural, immersing one within the other. This immersion creates a platform for innovation. The techniques that ...

El autor, cuya vida profesional se desarrolló a lo largo de muchos años en una gran empresa constructora del país, hubo de realizar en su etapa de Jefe de Obras ...

Forget the McMansions; budgets aren t what they used to be, houses are smaller, and lifestyles are changing rapidly. Clients today want to create a home that is easy to ...