Architecture Technology for Engineers - Paperback

by Kesorn Pechrach Phd (Author)

This Architecture Technology for Engineers book is a basic principles for first year architecture students. The benefit to engineers, this book will help to have a better understanding the reason behind the architecture ideas and design. This book consists of 12 chapters cover overall knowledge of architecture structure such as monolithic, frame and shell, how to conduct a site surveys, sketching, drawings, and diagram, learn about materials, sources of materials, process and manufacturing, the sequence of construction which includes foundation, floor, walls and roof, the affect of the environment, solar energy, thermal control, heat gain and heat loss, the carbon emissions, climate analysis, health and well- being in architecture, the services includes domestic services, fresh water, waste water, hot water, electricity, energy saving, heating and ventilation and how to develop and modify the building to be sustainability. There are exercises and case studies at the end of each chapter.

Author Biography

Dr. Kesorn Pechrach is a R&D Director in Ronsek Ltd. She is a specialist in Electro-Mechanical engineering. She graduated PhD. from University of Southampton, UK. Her expertise includes arc imaging, circuit breakers, smart material piezoelectric and energy harvesting in prosthetic legs. She studies Architecture BA (Hons) RIBA Part 1 at the CASS Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University. In addition, she is an electrical engineer including design, site construction supervision of electrical facilities for industrial plants, oil refinery plants and substation systems.