Introduction to architectural technology

Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Structure and Form
	Structural Physics
		Materials Science
			Forces
			Properties od Materials
			Reactions
		Structural Integrity
			Loads
			Stability
		Materials Technology
			Stone
			Wood
			Steel
			Reinforced Concrete
			Glass
			Fabrics
			Fiber-Reinforced Plastic
			Sheet Materials
	Structural Elements
		Bearing Elements
			Bearing Walls
			Columns
			Foundations
		One-Way Spanning Elements
			Beam
			Profiled Plate
		Two-Way Spanning Elements
		Connections and Joints
	Structural Logic
		Compressive Structures
			Two-Dimensional Shapes
			Three-Dimensional Surfaces
			Shell and Monocoque
		Tensile Surfaces
			Membrane
			Cable Net
			Tensegrity
Climate and Shelter
	Human Comfort
		Thermal Comfort
		Solar Geometry
	Building Performance
		Climatic Envelope
			Thermal Mass
			Thermal Insulation
			Air Movement
			Windows and Glazing
			Weathering
		Sound and Light
			Acoustics
			Daylight
		Building Services
			Heating
			Mechanical Ventilation
			Air-Conditioning
			Integrated Systems
			Sanitation
Computational Tools and Techniques
	Building Information Modeling
	Responsive Systems
	Structural Analysis
	Environmental Analysis
Case Studeis
	Mud House
	Tepee
	Igloo
	Obelisk
	The Pantheon
	The Ironbridge
	The Bell Rock Lighthouse
	The Crystal Palace
	Clifton Suspension Bridge
	Tropical House (Pavilion Demontable)
	Kresge Auditorium
	Palazzetto Dello Sport
	The Houston Astrodome
	The German Pavilion
	The USA Pavilion
	Self-Build House
	Sydney Opera House
	HSBC Headquarters
	The Pavilion of the Future
	The Portugal Pavilion
	The Lord’s Media Centre
	30 St Mary Axe
	“D” Tower
	Davies Alpine House
	International Space Station
	Media–ICT
	Stedelijk Museum Extension
Building Codes
	Rules Governing Construction Technology
	World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED)Guidelines on Sustainable Construction
	Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System
Glossary
Further Reading and Resources
Index
Picture Credits
Acknowledgments