This books comprises various themes around imaginary facades and building envelopes.

This absorbing book details hundreds of examples of interesting and progressive façades from around the world.

For The Making Of - the book title's association to film making - the director must have broad knowledge of the technical aspects of producing a film.

The reader will find information here that is not available together in any single resource, including: Structural system types and design options, with integrated glass system options and their application on each of the structural types ...

Written with boundless intelligence and razor-sharp wit, The Facades is a comic and existential mystery that unfolds at the urgent pace of a thriller.

Featuring a wide selection of architectural examples, the book will be of interest to professionals and students within the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction.

Since façade design, construction and technology are assuming a greater significance in the building industry today, this volume provides an overview of the entire spectrum and shows in how the relationship of interior and exterior must be ...

This volume focuses on the wide-ranging aspects of facade design, from the selection and use of materials to the advanced technical possibilities now open to the architect.

For example, "intelligent,â climate-active facades use self-regulating systems to respond to changing light and weather conditions. This book demonstrates the principles of facade construction. Guidelines are suggested for good detailing.