{"product_id":"structural-glass-facades-and-enclosures-hardback-9780470502433","title":"Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures (Hardback) 9780470502433","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStructural Glass Facades and Enclosures\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMic Patterson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470502433, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 April 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages, Photos: 0 B\u0026amp;W, 200 Color; Drawings: 72 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.9 x 19.3 x 2.3 cm, 0.726 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND BUILDERS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce an experimental building form, structural glass facades have matured into a fully robust technology. \u003ci\u003eStructural Glass Facades and Enclosures\u003c\/i\u003e 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, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructural system types and design options, with integrated glass system options and their application on each of the structural types\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn in-depth discussion of design, fabrication, and installation issues relative to each system type, accompanied by illustrations and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA discussion of the challenges of implementing innovative design and technology in the construction industry, and operational practices to improve the probability of success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA series of in-depth case studies documenting representative samples of stunning built works that employ the technology and design principles identified in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStructural Glass Facades and Enclosures\u003c\/i\u003e provides expert content for putting cutting-edge technology into real-life practice, creating new potential for fresh applications embracing both aesthetic and performance solutions, and for the adoption of the technology by architects, builders, and facade practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Context: Glass and Structure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Glass and Glazing Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Linear Structural Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Space Structures and Gridshells.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Cable Structures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Glass as a Structural Material.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 LA Live Tower.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePodium Facades Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Suvarnabhumi Bangkok.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Airport (SBIA).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Terminal Building (MTB) Facade Bangkok, Thailand.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Eli and Edythe Broad Stage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSanta Monica, California.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 300 New Jersey Avenue.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(51 Louisiana Avenue) Atrium Enclosure Washington, D.C.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew York Presbyterian Hospital New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Strasbourg Railway Station Multimodal Hub.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrasbourg, France.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Angeles, California.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Richard J. Klarcheck Information Commons, Loyola University.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChicago, Illinois.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Newseum.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable Mullion Facade Washington, D.C.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York City.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 TKTS Booth and Revitalization of Father Duffy Square.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Glass Grandstand New York City.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEndnotes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFigure Credits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173780484376,"sku":"9780470502433","price":67.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470502433.jpg?v=1781171867","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/structural-glass-facades-and-enclosures-hardback-9780470502433","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}