- Paperback: 555 pages
- Publisher: Birkhauser Verlag AG; 2nd Extended edition edition (3 July 2008)
- Language English, German
- ISBN-10: 3764386312
- ISBN-13: 978-3764386313
- Product Dimensions: 29.7 x 24.1 x 5.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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<P>This internationally prizewinning volume now appears in its second, revised and expanded edition. Since the first edition was published in 2005, it has been adopted as a textbook at many universities. </P> <P>Organized into chapters on "Raw Materials/Building Materials (Modules)," "Building Components (Elements)," "Building Methods (Structures)," and "Buildings (Examples)," the book now includes a new section on translucent materials and an article on the use of glass. The chapter on "Building Elements" now includes a discussion of facades, and the chapter on "Structures" has been expanded to cover "Principles of Space Creation." The examples section now includes extensive documentation of current projects whose systematic character is oriented around the production process.</P> <P>Experience with the preceding edition has shown that the book has become an indispensable handbook for reference and reading not only for students and teachers but also for architects.</P>
About the Author
<P>Andrea Deplazes is a professor of architecture and construction at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich). As co-owner of the architectural firm Bearth + Deplazes in Chur, Switzerland, his renown extends far beyond Switzerland s borders.</P>
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book based purely on its weight alone, justifies its RRP, like the first reviewer mentioned.
Of all the books I have had and discarded whilst an Architecture Student - this IS the biggie. If only I had access to or had heard of this book in my first year!
Top 3 Books for Architecture Students are; this one, Data Metric Handbook and one featuring many works/ drawings by your favourite architect.
Constructing Architecture takes you through the history, concepts, design process and backs it all up with many pics.
Oh and I nearly forget - a field of details at 1:10/ 1:20 scale - from roofs, walls, doors, windows, floor-wall junctions, down to ground floor/ basement detailing.
4* because its in b/w - but I'm being picky.
Of all the books I have had and discarded whilst an Architecture Student - this IS the biggie. If only I had access to or had heard of this book in my first year!
Top 3 Books for Architecture Students are; this one, Data Metric Handbook and one featuring many works/ drawings by your favourite architect.
Constructing Architecture takes you through the history, concepts, design process and backs it all up with many pics.
Oh and I nearly forget - a field of details at 1:10/ 1:20 scale - from roofs, walls, doors, windows, floor-wall junctions, down to ground floor/ basement detailing.
4* because its in b/w - but I'm being picky.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"For me, designing and constructing are the same thing" - Andrea Deplazes.
Andea Deplazes is Professor for Architecture & Construction at the ETH Zurich, and an internationally regarded Architect.
Not just another construction manual covering the usual technical and architectural issues, this book is more than the sum of its parts. Its weight alone hints at its substance.
The tradition of fine craftsmanship is evident in Swiss Architecture, and the themes of assembly and construction is clear throughout the book. Unlike other 'construction manuals' this also includes and highlights the consequence of intellectual positions and historic continuity.
Divided into five main sections: Materials, Elements, Structures, Selected Buildings, and Components: Each section contains essays on theory, technical issues, reference, and drawings. All the essays are well written, concise, and read like interesting lectures.
There is a good balance of conceptual sketches, photographs, and technical drawings. The black and white photographs are a little on the small side, however, the written language more than compensates.
The Ten case studies illustrate projects of design and constructional rigor, and provide a good link between education and practice.
Constructing Architecture is compulsory reading for all architecture students, and will prove a good reference for experienced professionals. At this price this book is very good value for money (508 pages).
Highly recommended.
Andea Deplazes is Professor for Architecture & Construction at the ETH Zurich, and an internationally regarded Architect.
Not just another construction manual covering the usual technical and architectural issues, this book is more than the sum of its parts. Its weight alone hints at its substance.
The tradition of fine craftsmanship is evident in Swiss Architecture, and the themes of assembly and construction is clear throughout the book. Unlike other 'construction manuals' this also includes and highlights the consequence of intellectual positions and historic continuity.
Divided into five main sections: Materials, Elements, Structures, Selected Buildings, and Components: Each section contains essays on theory, technical issues, reference, and drawings. All the essays are well written, concise, and read like interesting lectures.
There is a good balance of conceptual sketches, photographs, and technical drawings. The black and white photographs are a little on the small side, however, the written language more than compensates.
The Ten case studies illustrate projects of design and constructional rigor, and provide a good link between education and practice.
Constructing Architecture is compulsory reading for all architecture students, and will prove a good reference for experienced professionals. At this price this book is very good value for money (508 pages).
Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book all architecture students should have handy on their desks. I don't want to repeat the positive things others said so I'll keep it brief and get to my criticism.
This book contains great bits information but it's not always easy to find what you're looking for. It feels like the editor has cobbled it together without really thinking about the order. The information you want might be spread over 2 or 3 chapter headings. The index is not very helpful either. If you want to know about pile foundations, for instance, you won't find it in the index or the contents. It's probably in there somewhere but it'll take you some time to find it, and if it's not why isn't it? The book could be a lot more exhaustive without getting bigger but rather chopping out some of the many interesting but non-essential history excerpts.
This book contains great bits information but it's not always easy to find what you're looking for. It feels like the editor has cobbled it together without really thinking about the order. The information you want might be spread over 2 or 3 chapter headings. The index is not very helpful either. If you want to know about pile foundations, for instance, you won't find it in the index or the contents. It's probably in there somewhere but it'll take you some time to find it, and if it's not why isn't it? The book could be a lot more exhaustive without getting bigger but rather chopping out some of the many interesting but non-essential history excerpts.
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Constructing Architecture - handbook
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Published on 28 April 2010 by C. Nicolini
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