Modern Construction Case Studies: Emerging Innovation in Building Techniques

✍ Scribed by Andrew Watts

• Publisher: Birkhäuser
• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 224
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Facade technology in detail

Modern Construction Case Studies focuses on the interface between the design of facades, structures and environments of 12 building projects, all developed by Newtecnic.

The Author compares facade technologies, particularly in the way they interface with structure and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing services) in complex projects, to provide insights into the design process for building envelopes. Each envelope technology is described with an emphasis on one of three aspects: geometry, construction and performance.

The analysis links the 12 case studies by comparing their structural and environmental performance. The aim is achieved by analyzing typical bays which are representative of each project and which illustrate the implications of using different building envelope technologies.

• Complex building envelopes and their connection with structure and MEP
• 12 projects by Newtecnic presented in plans, sections and 3D illustrations

• NEW: 12 augmented reality presentations in the form of videos

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
DESIGN TO PROTOTYPE
Foreword
How to use this book
Comparison of projects
Current and emerging technologies
Design method and project management
Analysis method and scientific foundations
Design implementation and research method
Steps to build a working prototype
Steps to build a working prototype
01 HQ Building, SF Bay Area
02 Transport Hub, Jeddah
03 Workshop Tower, Los Angeles
04 Conference Center, Miami
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION
05 Technology Center, Las Vegas
06 Innovation Campus, Houston
07 Entertainment Complex, Los Angeles
08 International Terminal, Houston
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
09 Laboratory Tower, Riyadh
10 Mixed-use Design District, Hong Kong
11 Domestic Terminal, Las Vegas
12 Baku Airport, Baku
Index
Authorship and validation
Bibliography