Architecture & Construction in Concrete

Architecture & Construction in Concrete is bursting with fantastically innovative ideas for using concrete in architecture. The proposals demonstrate how concrete, perhaps the most common of construction materials, can create highly original buildings with beautiful finishes that integrate with their surroundings, as well as provide aesthetically pleasing complements to our urban environments. Full-color photographs and detailed explanatory texts allow readers to clearly understand how each project was put together. This is a publication that no professional in the field should do without.

The Book presents an overview of contemporary concrete construction techniques and projects in two parts.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: presents the properties and types of concrete, important issues in designing and building in concrete, typical pathologies, surface treatments and protection of concrete elements as well as a selection of innovative contemporary concrete-based materials and technologies currently available on the market.

CASE STUDIES: includes 20 contemporary projects by well known architects such as Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel and Ben van Berkel. All projects have been selected for their exemplary or innovative use of concrete and their presentation is focused on presenting their technical aspects not only with color photographs but also with project drawings and details.