Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.57 (654 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470502436 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nick Leahy said Very readable book, well researched and illustrated, the best book out there on the subject today.. This is ,probably, hands down, the best book on the subject of structural glass facades out there right now. The author's depth of experience with the subject from all aspects, design through to fabrication, shines through in a very readable and accesible book,that is well researched and illustrated.I highly recommend this book for everyone involved in construction today.From. "The author really knows his material" according to ARCHITECT. This book was written by a guy that actually worked on dozens of structural glass facades. His company helped design, refine, fabricate and install many of the best known projects. He has decades of direct experience, and wrote the book himself. Everyone in the business knows that Patterson is THE GO-TO guy in this business. The descriptions and case studies are exceptionally. "The best book I've seen on this topic" according to A. Whitacre. As the reviewer above says, this author knows his material -- and what's more, he knows what his readers want to know. This is well illustrated, explains technical information in a good way for a practitioner -- doesn't talk down to his readers, and also doesn't over simplify the material. In addition, the case study aspect of the book is detailed, and includes enough informa
Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures documents, defines, and categorizes the current state of the art in long-span glass facade design and construction, with a focus on structural systems, glass cladding options, and implementation strategies for innovative design. A comparative analysis of these various systems is included, along with designs and design practices for enhancing transparency; engineering issues; material, process, and fabrication considerations; installation means and methods; and project delivery strategies for implementing innovative building technology in today's construction marketplace. The reader will find information here that is not available together in any single resource, including: St
marketplace. He is part of Enclos's Advanced Technology Studio, a design think tank committed to research and development of advanced facade technology. He was a founding principal of Advanced Structures Incorporated (ASI), a design, engineering, product development, and design/build firm that pioneered structural glass facade development in the U.S. . About the AuthorMIC PATTERSON is Director of Strategic Development for Enclos enclos, one of the largest specialty contractors in the United States, with a focu
He is part of Enclos's Advanced Technology Studio, a design think tank committed to research and development of advanced facade technology. Patterson has lectured widely and taught several courses at the university level, most recently an advanced facade course at the University of Southern California entitled Skin and Bones. . MIC PATTERSON is Director of Strategic Development for Enclos enclos, one of the largest specialty contractors in the United States, with a focus on the