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How is technology shaping our built environment and changing the practice of architecture?

This book explores how buildings and spaces are designed, built, used, and better understood through technology. A practical guide to technical advances including Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, innovative materials and robotics, Smart Buildings also outlines the opportunities for architecture including improved communication, flexibility, wellbeing, productivity and data collection.

Bringing together multidisciplinary contributions and case studies from across the globe, this book provides an inspiring practical guide on how technology can inspire new architectural ideas, improving quality, comfort, health and wellbeing in the built environment.



Table of Contents

Introduction

Innovation

Materials

Geometry

Digital Technology

Conclusion

Smart Buildings: Technology and the Design of the

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      Publisher: RIBA Publishing
      Publication Date: 01/01/2020
      ISBN13: 9781859468708, 978-1859468708
      ISBN10: 1859468705
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      How is technology shaping our built environment and changing the practice of architecture?

      This book explores how buildings and spaces are designed, built, used, and better understood through technology. A practical guide to technical advances including Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, innovative materials and robotics, Smart Buildings also outlines the opportunities for architecture including improved communication, flexibility, wellbeing, productivity and data collection.

      Bringing together multidisciplinary contributions and case studies from across the globe, this book provides an inspiring practical guide on how technology can inspire new architectural ideas, improving quality, comfort, health and wellbeing in the built environment.



      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Innovation

      Materials

      Geometry

      Digital Technology

      Conclusion

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