Architectural Technology

it gives me great pleasure to support the first ever publication to specifically address the area of research, and in particular its relationship with practice, in the discipline of architectural technology not only ground breaking because it is the first book of its kind, but also because it provides at long last one of the accepted foundations needed to underpin the emerging academic discipline, namely a recognised research base. CIAT, in supporting this publication, is aware of the need for books such as this to sustain the process of research informed practice, as an aid for both students and those practising within the discipline of architectural technology. Norman Wienand MCIAT, Vice President Education, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Architectural technology is the realisation of architecture through the application of building science, forming the constructive link between the abstract and the physical. Architectural Technology: research and practice demonstrates the importance of research in architectural technology and aims to stimulate further research and debate by enlightening, informing and challenging readers. Chapter authors address the interplay between research and practice in the field of architectural technology, examining the influence of political, economic, social, environmental and technological issues. The focus throughout is on creating sustainable buildings that are constructed economically and function effectively and efficiently within their service life cycle. The book s mix of chapters and case studies bring together a number of different themes and provides invaluable insights into the world of research from the perspective of those working within the architectural technology field - practitioners, academics and students. The underlying message is that architectural technology is not just a profession; it is a way of thinking and a way of acting. This is highlighted by contributions from architects and architectural technologists passionate about architectural technology as a field of knowledge. Contributions range from the theoretical and polemic to the pragmatic and applied, further helping to demonstrate the richness of the field. About the Editor Stephen Emmitt is Professor of Architectural Technology at Loughborough University UK and Visiting Professor of Innovation Sciences at Halmstad University, Sweden and a member of CIAT s Research Group.

... it gives me great pleasure to support the first everpublication to specifically address the area of research, and inparticular its relationship with practice, in the discipline ofarchitectural technology...not only ground breaking because itis the first book of its kind, but also because it provides at longlast one of the accepted foundations needed to underpin theemerging academic discipline, namely a recognised researchbase.CIAT, in supporting this publication, is aware of the needfor books such as this to sustain the process of research informedpractice, as an aid for both students and those practising withinthe discipline of architectural technology.Norman Wienand MCIAT, Vice President Education, CharteredInstitute of Architectural TechnologistsArchitectural technology is the realisation of architecturethrough the application of building science, forming theconstructive link between the abstract and the physical.Architectural Technology: research and practice demonstratesthe importance of research in architectural technology and aims tostimulate further research and debate by enlightening, informingand challenging readers.Chapter authors address the interplay between research andpractice in the field of architectural technology, examining theinfluence of political, economic, social, environmental andtechnological issues. The focus throughout is on creatingsustainable buildings that are constructed economically andfunction effectively and efficiently within their service lifecycle.The book's mix of chapters and case studies bring togethera number of different themes and provides invaluable insights intothe world of research from the perspective of those working withinthe architectural technology field - practitioners, academics andstudents. The underlying message is that architectural technologyis not just a profession; it is a way of thinking and a way ofacting. This is highlighted by contributions from architects andarchitectural technologists passionate about architecturaltechnology as a field of knowledge. Contributions range from thetheoretical and polemic to the pragmatic and applied, furtherhelping to demonstrate the richness of the field.About the Editor Stephen Emmitt is Professor ofArchitectural Technology at Loughborough University UK and VisitingProfessor of Innovation Sciences at Halmstad University, Sweden anda member of CIAT's Research Group.

About the Contributors viiForeword ixIntroduction xi1 Theory and Architectural Technology 1Norman WienandCase Study A Designing to Anticipate Future Climate Change: The Case of an Urban House 19Julian Marsh2 The Morphological Construct 47William ThompsonCase Study B A Sustainable Window: A Process of Development 63John C.M. Olie3 Sustainable Design Analysis and BIM Integration 89Boris CeranicCase Study C Applying Research in Practice: Developing a Specialist Service in the Analysis of Thermal Bridging 121Matthew Peat4 Testing the Thermal Performance of New Dwellings during Construction 141John LittlewoodCase Study D Assessing Retrofitted External Wall Insulation 177Jo Hopper5 Exploring Links between Education, Research and Practice in Architectural Technology 193Gareth Alexander and Colin OrrCase Study E BIM Collaboration in Student Architectural Technologist Learning 213Malachy Mathews6 Research Processes and Practicalities 231Stephen EmmittIndex 247