
The best of the new office buildings are more practical and convenient to work in than ever before because of sophisticated interior space programming and planning techniques. They are also more comfortable because of improvements in their heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems and their control of heat loss and gain through better types of thermal insulation, and solar heat-reducing glass. There have been other technological advances as well. Architects and engineers continue to improve the design and detailing of glass curtain walls and a report on their progress is included in the high-rise office building technology section of this book. This section also contains a discussion of the thermal insulation for the exterior members of the John Hancock building and a report on new developments in advanced rigid-frame design.
This book investigates the intersection of technological advancement and human-centric design in the creation of modern, high-performance office buildings. Mildred F. Schmertz, an experienced architectural editor, synthesizes technical reports and case studies to demonstrate how interior programming, climate control systems, and structural innovations have evolved to improve workplace efficiency and comfort. The text argues that the integration of sophisticated engineering is the primary driver behind the functional success of contemporary corporate architecture.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this work as a technical reference for mid-century architectural practices and building systems. Readers frequently note the focus on specific engineering components like thermal insulation and curtain wall detailing as the primary value of the text.
Page Count:
207
Publication Date:
1975-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070023204
ISBN-13:
9780070023208
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