Design-Tech is an indispensable holistic approach to architectural technology that shows you in hundreds of drawings & tables the why as well as the how of building science providing you with a comprehensive overview In this expanded edition measurements & examples are listed in both metric & imperial units to reflect the global reality of architectural practice The authors also address digital fabrication construction documentation ultra-high-rise structures & zoning codes And there&s more in-depth coverage of structural design & greater emphasis on environmental forces Numerous case studies demonstrate real-world design implications for each topic so that you can integrate technical material with design sensibilities Short chapters explain each topic from first principles in easy-to-reference formats focusing on what you need to know both at the drawing board & in future discussions with engineers contractors & consultants This new edition incorporates material from continuing curricular experimentation in the SCI-TECH sequence at Iowa State University which has been recognized with awards & funding from the American Institute of Architects the US Green Building Council & the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards