Architectural Technology

This core textbook brings together for the first time the technical, legal, social and philosophical issues under the umbrella of architectural technology.Part I covers the influences that affect the way we build - the environmental agenda, the human factors, buildability, time and costs. Part II takes the reader through the life of a typical building project - from briefing, through design and assembly, to use and eventual disassembly. Part III tackles some of the underlying issues facing the architectural technologist - from the communication of details to technological innovation.Architectural Technology bridges the knowledge gap between design and construction, enabling the architectural technologist to apply their unique skill in a creative an innovative way.