{"product_id":"9780470881279","title":"Exterior Building Enclosures Design Process and Composition for Innovative Facades","description":"\u003ch1\u003eExterior Building Enclosures\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign Process and Composition for Innovative Facades\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeith Boswell\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture \/ Design, Drafting, Drawing \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to the design and execution of sophisticated exterior building enclosures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocused on the design process for architects and related professionals, this book 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unique and indispensable guide:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefines the functions, physical requirements, design principles, and types of exterior building enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies the participants in the design and construction process and specifies their roles and responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a step-by-step process for the design of exterior enclosures, from defining goals and developing concepts through creating construction documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews the construction process from bidding and negotiation through the paper phase to the \"brick and mortar\" stage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides details on the properties of exterior enclosure materials, including structural considerations, weather protection, fire safety, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers a variety of materials, including brick masonry, natural stone masonry, architectural concrete, metal framing and glass, and all-glass enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by the technical director of the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings \u0026amp; Merrill, \u003ci\u003eExterior Building Enclosures\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for architects, engineers, facade consultants, and green design consultants working on commercial building projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. KEITH BOSWELL, FAIA,\u003c\/b\u003e serves as Technical Director of the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 June 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470881279\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e624\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378864910476,"sku":"9780470881279","price":96.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470881279_2a1a4f14-e8aa-4589-98c5-87551db109af.jpg?v=1780110314","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470881279","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}