{"product_id":"structural-glass-facades-and-enclosures-9780470502433","title":"Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): MIC Patterson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Design, Drafting, Drawing \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND BUILDERS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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:  *Structural system types and design options, with integrated glass system options and their application on each of the structural types *An in-depth discussion of design, fabrication, and installation issues relative to each system type, accompanied by illustrations and photographs *A discussion of the challenges of implementing innovative design and technology in the construction industry, and operational practices to improve the probability of success *A 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\/p\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","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45201253662871,"sku":"9780470502433","price":6243.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780470502433.webp?v=1769207662","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/structural-glass-facades-and-enclosures-9780470502433","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}