New Architecture and Technology by Gyula Sebestyen, Architectural Press

book title: New Architecture and Technology
book topic: Contemporary issues, Technology
series:
author/editor: Gyula Sebestyen
publisher: Architectural Press
published on: May 8, 2003
edition:
language: English
pages: 180
file size: 7.65 MB
ISBN-10: 0750651644
ISBN-13: 978-0750651646

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Review
'New Architecture and Technology has a strong potential role at the intersection of advanced architectural and engineering practice. It can guide architects and engineers on the potentials for new technologies in their projects and on the issues that must be addressed to incorporate these technologies successfully.'
Richard N. Wright - Former Director of the Building and Fire Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA -- Review


Review
'New Architecture and Technology has a strong potential role at the intersection of advanced architectural and engineering practice. It can guide architects and engineers on the potentials for new technologies in their projects and on the issues that must be addressed to incorporate these technologies successfully.'
Richard N. Wright - Former Director of the Building and Fire Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA

Contents:
1 Trends in architecture
2 The impact of technological change on building materials
3 The impact of technological change on buildings and structures
4 The impact of technological change on services
5 The impact of invisible technologies on design
6 The interrelationship of architecture, economy, environment and sustainability
7 Architectural aesthetics
8 The price of progress: defects, damages and failures
9 Conclusion

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