Facades [electronic resource] : Principles of Construction
Knaack, Ulrich.
Klein, Tillman.
Bilow, Marcel.
Auer, Thomas.
Dordrecht   : Springer,
2007.
Facades determine the appearance of a building. Thus they have a very important role to play in architecture. At the same time, the building envelope has important functions to fulfill, including lighting, weatherproofing, thermal isolation, load distribution, and sound insulation, to name only the most important. In the last fifteen years, facades have become significantly more complex. For example, ""intelligent, ??? climate-active facades use self-regulating systems to respond to changing light and weather conditions. This book demonstrates the principles of facade construction. Guidelines 
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Front Matter; Introduction; From Wall to Façade; Principles of Construction; Detailing and Tolerances; Climate and Energy; Adaptive Façades; Case Studies; A Look Into the Future; Back Matter
Facades determine the appearance of a building. Thus they have a very important role to play in architecture. At the same time, the building envelope has important functions to fulfill, including lighting, weatherproofing, thermal isolation, load distribution, and sound insulation, to name only the most important. In the last fifteen years, facades have become significantly more complex. For example, ""intelligent, ??? climate-active facades use self-regulating systems to respond to changing light and weather conditions. This book demonstrates the principles of facade construction. Guidelines 
Facades.
Facades
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