Glass in Building

Glass in Building
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Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages : 396
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015047930774
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Book Synopsis Glass in Building by : David Button

Download or read book Glass in Building written by David Button and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1993 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the nature and performance of glass and its relationship with the building occupant. Prepared by a team of expert contributors from Pilkington Glass Ltd., the volume explores the visual, thermal, mechanical, and protective functions so that specifiers of glass can fully understand what they can achieve with it. Numerous line diagrams help to explain relevant points of theory, while built examples are illustrated by color photographs throughout the text. Primarily for architects and design professionals. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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