Modern Construction Series : Modern Construction Envelopes

Systematic approach to facades The second edition of Modern Construction Envelopes was originally based on the two books by Andrew Watts, Modern Construction Roofs and Modern Construction Facades . Both volumes were gathered into one single volume and consolidated in terms of content, which permits the consideration of facades and roofs as envelopes. Using current examples by renowned architects, Watts presents the constructive and material-related details. This presentation is based on a text, photos, and standardized detail drawings, as well as 3D representations of the components. The new edition has 3D views that are easier to understand than the first edition, with sharper images and more key explanations. * Modern construction principles of the buildings’ skin * Combining walls and roofs – material, construction, environmental issues * 2nd updated edition with many new illustrations, photos and in new layout Content: INTRODUCTION Introduction to Second Edition From concept to system design System to digital fabricastion 1 METAL WALLS 1 Sheet metal 2 Profiled metal cladding 3 Composite panels 4 Metal rainscreens 5 Mesh screens 6 Louvre screens 2 GLASS WALLS 1 Stick glazing 2 Unitised glazing 3 Clamped glazing 4 Bolt fixed glazing 5 Glass blocks 6 Steel windows 7 Aluminium and PVC-U windows 8 Timber windows 3 CONCRETE WALLS 1 Cast in situ / cast-in-place 2 Storey height precast panels 3 Small precast/GRC cladding panels 4 MASONRY WALLS. 1 Masonry loadbearing walls: Brick, stone and concrete block2 Masonry cavity walls: Brick 3 Masonry cavity walls: Stone and concrete block 4 Stone cladding 5 Terracotta rainscreens 5 PLASTIC WALLS 1 Sealed panels 2 Rainscreens 6 TIMBER WALLS 1 Cladding the timber frame 2 Cladding panels and rainscreens 7 METAL ROOFS 1 Metal standing seam 2 Profiled metal sheet 3 Composite panels 4 Rainscreens 5 Metal canopies 8 GLASS ROOFS 1 Greenhouse glazing and capped systems 2 Silicone-sealed glazing and rooflights 3 Bolt fixed glazing: small scale rooflights. 4 Bolt fixed glazing: large scale rooflights5 Bonded glass rooflights 9 CONCRETE ROOFS 1 Concealed membrane 2 Exposed membrane 3 Planted 10 TIMBER ROOFS 1 Flat roof: Bitumen-based sheet membranes 2 Pitched roof: Tiles 3 Pitched roof: Slates 4 Pitched roof: Metal 11 PLASTIC ROOFS 1 GRP rooflights 2 GRP panels and shells 12 FABRIC ROOFS 1 ETFE cushions 2 Single membrane: Cone-shaped roof 3 Single membrane: Barrel-shaped roof REFERENCES Authorship Index.

Die zweite Auflage von "Modern Construction Envelopes" basiert eigentlich auf den zwei Büchern "Modern Construction Roofs" und "Modern Construction Facades" von Andrew Watts. Beide Bände wurden zu einem einzigen Buch zusammengefasst und inhaltlich zusammengeführt, was die Betrachtung von Fassaden und Dächern als Hüllen ermöglicht. Das ist von besonderem Interesse für Design und der damit verbundenen kreativen Freiheit.

Andrew Watts stellt die konstruktiven und materialbezogenen Details anhand aktueller Beispiele von renommierten Architekten vor. Diese Präsentation basiert auf einem leicht verständlichen Text, Fotos und standardisierten Detailzeichnungen sowie 3D-Darstellungen der Bauelemente. Dieser Zugang ermöglicht ein einfaches Verständnis der Komplexität von modernen Hüllen und deren Verwendung als Knowhow für die eigenen Bedürfnisse.

Diese neue Auflage beinhaltet 3D-Darstellungen, die dank ihrer Bilder und zusätzlichen wichtigen Erklärungen einfacher zu verstehen sind, als die der ersten Auflage.

Die zweite Auflage von "Modern Construction Envelopes" basiert eigentlich auf den zwei Büchern "Modern Construction Roofs" und "Modern Construction Facades" von Andrew Watts. Beide Bände wurden zu einem einzigen Buch zusammengefasst und inhaltlich zusammengeführt, was die Betrachtung von Fassaden und Dächern als Hüllen ermöglicht. Das ist von besonderem Interesse für Design und der damit verbundenen kreativen Freiheit. Andrew Watts stellt die konstruktiven und materialbezogenen Details anhand aktueller Beispiele von renommierten Architekten vor. Diese Präsentation basiert auf einem leicht verständlichen Text, Fotos und standardisierten Detailzeichnungen sowie 3D-Darstellungen der Bauelemente. Dieser Zugang ermöglicht ein einfaches Verständnis der Komplexität von modernen Hüllen und deren Verwendung als Knowhow für die eigenen Bedürfnisse. Diese neue Auflage beinhaltet 3D-Darstellungen, die dank ihrer Bilder und zusätzlichen wichtigen Erklärungen einfacher zu verstehen sind, als die der ersten Auflage The second edition of Modern Construction Envelopes was originally based on the two books by Andrew Watts, Modern Construction Roofs and Modern Construction Facades. Both volumes were gathered into one single volume and consolidated in terms of content, which permits the consideration of facades and roofs as envelopes. This is of particular interest as to design and its creative freedom. Using current examples by renowned architects, Andrew Watts presents the constructive and material-related details. This presentation is based on an easy-to-understand text, photos, and standardized detail drawings, as well as 3D representations of the components. This approach allows for the easy understanding of the complexity of modern envelopes and offers know-how for one's own needs. The new edition has 3D views that are easier to understand than the first edition, with sharper images and more key explanations The second edition of Modern Construction Envelopes was originally based on the two books by Watts, MC Roofs and MC Facades. Both volumes were gathered into one single volume. Using current examples by renowned architects, Watts presents the constructive and material-related details. It is based on a text, photos, and standardized detail drawings, as well as 3D representations of the components. Abstract: The second edition of Modern Construction Envelopes was originally based on the two books by Watts, MC Roofs and MC Facades. Both volumes were gathered into one single volume. Using current examples by renowned architects, Watts presents the constructive and material-related details. It is based on a text, photos, and standardized detail drawings, as well as 3D representations of the components "Modern Construction Envelopes is based on the two books by Andrew Watts, Modern Construction Roofs and Modern Construction Facades. Both volumes have been gathered into one single volume and unified in terms on content, which permits the consideration of facades and roofs as envelopes. This is of particular interest as to design and its creative freedom."--Publisher