Architectural Terra Cotta : Design Concepts, Techniques and Applications / Donald Corner, John Rowell
Examines the evolution of terra cotta and prepares architects and builders to make new, creative uses of the timeless material. ...
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Best of DETAIL : Fassaden / Facades / Christian Schittich
The facade serves as the building's public face, allowing rapid assessment of its architecture. 'Best of Detail: Facades' ...
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Bio-based Building Skin
This book provides a compendium of material properties, demonstrates several successful examples of bio-based materials’ ...
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Building Skins / Werner Lang, Roland Krippner, Christian Schittich
Focuses on the wide-ranging aspects of facade design, from the selection and use of materials to the advanced technical possibilities ...
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Facade Construction Manual: 2nd edition - Construction Manuals / Thomas Herzog, Roland Krippner, Werner Lang
In recent years, facades have become more important in architectural practice and in public perception. As well as functioning ...
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Modern construction envelopes / Andrew Watts
Using current examples by renowned architects, Watts presents the constructive and material-related details. It is based ...
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The Architecture of the Façade / Randall Korman
Provides a comprehensive study of the facade as both a physical and cultural artifact, highlighting its significance as a ...
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