Construction - 3rd Edition by Daniel Mettler & Daniel Studer (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

People involved in architecture need to
be familiar with construction methods in order to be in control of
their designs. New technical requirements impact on our buildings and
call for up-to-date specialist knowledge, which leads to new forms of
architecture.

This handbook uses clearly comprehensible 3D
isometric diagrams to introduce the world of contemporary construction,
from concept through to the detail; photographs are used to illustrate
the content.

The three main chapters deal with the structure,
the building envelope, and the fit-out, starting with a clear
introduction to the construction principles of modern building methods.
Using drawings of selected built examples at scales of 1:10 and 1:20, a
deeper examination of details is possible.

• Compact design of construction know-how developed at ETH Zurich for the purpose of teaching
• Uses typical examples to convey the basic technical context
• Economical handbook

About the Author

Daniel Mettler and Daniel Studer, Architects, Lecturers at the Department of Building Technology and Construction (BUK), ETH Zurich