Advanced Customization in Architectural Design and Construction
Authors: Naboni, Roberto, Paoletti, Ingrid
Free Preview- Presents the state of the art and key challenges in mass customization within the construction sector
- Describes cutting-edge case studies in digitally fabricated architectural realizations
- Provides a helpful glossary of terms for newcomers to the topic
- Includes comparative tables with specifications for CNC procedures
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- About this book
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This book presents the state of the art in advanced customization within the sector of architectural design and construction, explaining important new technologies that are boosting design, product and process innovation and identifying the challenges to be confronted as we move toward a mass customization construction industry. Advanced machinery and software integration are discussed, as well as an overview of the manufacturing techniques offered through digital methods that are acquiring particular significance within the field of digital architecture. CNC machining, Robotic Fabrication, and Additive Manufacturing processes are all clearly explained, highlighting their ability to produce personalized architectural forms and unique construction components. Cutting-edge case studies in digitally fabricated architectural realizations are described and, looking towards the future, a new model of 100% customized architecture for design and construction is presented. The book is an excellent guide to the profound revolution taking place within the fields of architectural design and construction, characterized by computational tools, advanced fabrication means and custom-made high-performance architecture.
- Table of contents (5 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-5
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The Third Industrial Revolution
Pages 7-27
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Advanced Machinery
Pages 29-75
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How to Build (Almost) Anything Customized
Pages 77-152
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Towards a 100 % Customized Architecture
Pages 153-159
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Table of contents (5 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Advanced Customization in Architectural Design and Construction
- Authors
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- Roberto Naboni
- Ingrid Paoletti
- Series Title
- PoliMI SpringerBriefs
- Copyright
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- The Author(s)
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-04423-1
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-04423-1
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-04422-4
- Series ISSN
- 2282-2577
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- IX, 170
- Number of Illustrations
- 95 b/w illustrations, 15 illustrations in colour
- Topics