Following the success of the earlier titles in this series,"Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture" provides analysis ofboth the technical and the aesthetic importance of details inmodern glass architecture. Featuring the work of renownedarchitects from around the world, this book presents 50 of the mostrecently completed and influential glass designs for residential,public and commercial architecture. Each project is presented withcolour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as wellas numerous construction details. There is also a descriptive text,detailed captions and in-depth information for each project,including the location, client, architectural project team, mainconsultants and contractors. The projects are presented in clearand concise layouts over four pages. All of the drawings are styledin the same consistent way and presented at standard architecturalscales to allow for easy comparison. There is also a CD-ROM whichcontains all the drawings as printed in the book, in both EPS andDWG (generic CAD) formats. In addition, this book features an indexof architects that includes the name, address and all contactdetails for each architect included. "Detail in Contemporary GlassArchitecture" is an excellent reference work for practisingarchitects as well as architecture and design students.
【作者简介】
Virginia McLeod has worked for a number of private practicesin London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas ofContemporary World Architecture. She currently works as a freelancewriter and editor, specializing in contemporary architecture. Sheis the author of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture,Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture, Detail inContemporary Kitchen Design, Detail in Contemporary BathroomDesign, Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture, andEncyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture
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