Modern construction facades
By: Andrew Watts.
Series: Modern construction series
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Wien; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 199
Subjects: Facades -- Design and construction; Exterior walls -- Design and construction; Architecture, Modern -- 20th century; Architecture, Modern -- 21st century
Description: In six chapters Andrew Watt examines facades from the viewpoint of the primary material used in their construction. These materials include: metal, glass, concrete, masonry, plastics and timber. Built examples by high profile designers are depicted to illustrate specific principles.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-197) and index.
Table of contents: title: Metal; title: Glass; title: Concrete; title: Masonry; title: Plastic; title: Timber.