Construct a building. Construction techniques, systems and materials
Explaining the construction phases of a building is not a simple thing: architecture has historically always been more of a highly practical discipline than a theoretical one. In the design activity, the professional must be able to combine creativity, aesthetic appearance, comfort, functionality and technical solutions, reaching the definition of the construction details. The objective of this book is to provide an operational tool (both for the designer and for the student) that explains the structural and typological characteristics of buildings (from the foundations to the building envelope, from the vertical and horizontal elevations to the roofs, ending with the systems), construction materials and construction procedures practiced in the broad context of architectural technology (PRG and PGT, Building Regulations, Hygiene Regulations, etc.). The book contains a large repertoire of executive techniques in the construction sector (expanded and integrated for the second edition of this text), focusing on those that are now part of consolidated practice. The iconographic apparatus accompanying the text (functional diagrams and scale construction details) is integrated with a vast series of construction site images that describe the processing phases of the various technological units analysed. Valentina Puglisi, Architect, Researcher and PhD in “Technology and design for the built environment” at the ABC Dept. of the Polytechnic of Milan where she has collaborated since 2008 on research, training and consultancy activities. He is a member of the REC (Real Estate Center) group. He is a professor of Architectural Technology in the Architecture Degree course at the Polytechnic of Milan. He teaches Masters, Executive, training, doctorate and specialization courses. He is a member of the scientific committee of the international conference “Energy Forum”, is a member of the editorial board and reviewer of international journals and is Assistant Editor of TECHNE. She is a speaker and chair at various national and international conferences and is the author of various scientific publications on issues relating to innovative construction technologies, real estate management and the enhancement of the built environment. He collaborates on research activities for public and private bodies. Matteo Cazzaniga, Architect, graduated from the Polytechnic of Milan, is an entrepreneur and freelancer. He is a partner in the family construction company (Cazzaniga Costruzioni Civili ed Industriali srl) within which he carries out technical management, contract control and management and project management activities. He has been carrying out editorial collaboration activities with technical-scientific magazines in the construction sector for years and works as a Teaching Collaborator at the Faculty of Architecture of the Polytechnic of Milan, ABC Department. He is involved in teaching activities for the ITS Foundation – I Cantieri dell’Arte within specialization courses related to the world of construction and organizes a monthly online focus for the Teamsystem Construction spa group. He was Secretary at the Second Board of the Disciplinary Council of the Monza and Brianza Order of Architects.
