A comprehensive guide to the design and execution of sophisticated exterior building enclosures. Focused on the design process for architects and related professionals, Exterior Building Enclosures: Design Process & Composition for Innovative Facades addresses the design and execution of sophisticated exterior building enclosures for a number of commercial building types and in a variety of building materials. It focuses on the design process by delineating enclosure basics, the participants (owners, architects, engineers, consultants) and their roles and responsibilities through collaboration, and tracking the design process through construction.
This comprehensive handbook covers all of the factors that affect the design of a building enclosure, including function, visual aesthetics, performance requirements, and many other criteria. In-depth case studies of projects of various scales, types, and climate conditions illustrate the successful implementation of exterior wall enclosure solutions in brick masonry, stone, architectural concrete, glass, and metals.
This unique and indispensable guide:
- Defines the functions, physical requirements, design principles, and types of exterior building enclosures
- Identifies the participants in the design and construction process and specifies their roles and responsibilities
- Presents a step-by-step process for the design of exterior enclosures, from defining goals and developing concepts through creating construction documents
- Reviews the construction process from bidding and negotiation through the paper phase to the "brick and mortar" stage
- Provides details on the properties of exterior enclosure materials, including structural considerations, weather protection, fire safety, and more
- Covers a variety of materials, including brick masonry, natural stone masonry, architectural concrete, metal framing and glass, and all-glass enclosures
Written by the technical director of the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Exterior Building Enclosures is an indispensable resource for architects, engineers, facade consultants, and green design consultants working on commercial building projects.
Contents
Chapter 1 Basics
- Understanding the Basics
- Process
- Definition
- Functions
- Elements and Forces on the Exterior Enclosure
- Design Principles
- Basic Types
- Interfaces of Enclosure Types
- Summary
Chapter 2 Participants
- Owner
- Architect
- Engineers
- Design Team Resources: Material Suppliers, System Fabricators, and Specialty Fabricators
- Builders
- Summary
Chapter 3 Design Process
- STEP 1: Define and Establish Enclosure Goals
- STEP 2: Enclosure Concepts
- STEP 3: Research, Collection, and Analysis
- STEP 4: Schematic Design/Design Development: Enclosure System Development
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- STEP 5: Construction Documents
- Summary
Chapter 4 Construction
- STEP 6: Construction Process
- Bidding or Tender: The Step In-Between
- Paper Stage of Construction
- Enclosures Detailed Primarily by the Architect
- "Bricks and Mortar" Stage
- Summary
Chapter 5 Brick Masonry
- Overview
- Design
- Enclosure Structural Considerations
- Weather Protection
- Thermal Design/Vapor Control/Condensation
- Fire Resistance/Life Safety
- Summary
- Masonry – Brick
- Harvard University Northwest Science Building Masonry – Brick
- Rice University BioScience Research Collaborative Masonry – Brick
- UCLA Anderson School of Management
Chapter 6 Natural Stone Masonry
- Overview
- Design
- Enclosure Structural Considerations
- Weather Protection
- Miscellaneous
- Summary
- Masonry – Natural Stone
- The Gas Company Tower Masonry – Natural Stone
- ARCO Tower One Masonry – Natural Stone
- The New Beijing Poly Plaza Masonry – Natural Stone
- Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Chapter 7 Architectural Concrete
- Overview
- Design
- Structural Considerations
- Weather Protection
- Detailing and Specifications
- Summary
- Architectural Concrete
- United States Embassy Beijing Architectural Concrete
- Dallas City Hall
Chapter 8 Metal Framing and Glass
- Overview
- Design
- Enclosure Structural Considerations
- Weather Protection
- Thermal Design/Vapor Control/Condensation
- Fire Safety
- Additional Design Requirements
- Summary
- Metal Framed and Glass
- San Francisco International Airport
- Metal Framed and Glass
- Jinta Tower
- Metal Framed and Glass
- Fountain Place (formerly Allied Bank Tower)
- Metal Framed and Glass
- Shanghai Huawei Technologies Corporate Campus
Chapter 9 All-Glass Enclosures
- Overview
- Design
- All-Glass Enclosure Structural Considerations
- Weather Protection
- Additional Design Requirements
- Summary
- All-Glass Enclosures
- The New Beijing Poly Plaza All-Glass Enclosures
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Farm Research Campus All-Glass Enclosures
- Lenovo/Raycom Building C Entry Pavilion
Chapter 10 Realization
- Putting It All Together
- Emerging Trends and Technology
- Integrated Technologies
- Summary
- Index
About the Authors
- C. KEITH BOSWELL, FAIA, serves as Technical Director of the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), orchestrating and overseeing detailed design and construction documentation for all San Francisco projects. His experience includes high-rise office buildings, museums, retail spaces, government projects, amusement parks, and international and domestic airport passenger terminals.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 616 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (©2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470881275
- ISBN-13: 978-0470881279
- Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
- List Price: $90.00