Structural glass facades and enclosures: a vocabulary of transparency
Patterson, Michael R.
A structural glass facade is a glass wall in which the glass itself is part of the building structure. The fundamental technology of structural façade systems has undergone a transition over the past decade from an emergent, experimental building form to a mature, fully robust technology. Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures documents, defines, and categorizes the current state of the art in long-span glass facade design and construction, with a focus on structural systems, glass cladding options, and implementation strategies for innovative design. A comparative analysis of these various systems is included, along with designs and design practices for enhancing transparency; engineering issues; material, process and fabrication considerations; installation means and methods; and project delivery strategies for implementing innovative building technology in today's construction marketplace. The reader will find information here that is not available together in any single resource
- ISBN: 978-0-470-50243-3
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 304
- Fecha Publicación: 23/03/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés