Andrea Deplazes

The Handbook in Expanded 6th Edition

The expanded German 6th edition of this standard work for building construction has been further developed in content: The newly added chapter "Perspectives on Climate" addresses the fundamentals of climate-friendly construction. Historical and current building types are examined for their architectural, building physics, and building services strategies to develop a foundation for sustainable climate measures.

Systematically structured and didactically prepared, the book continues to provide the necessary technical and constructive foundational knowledge in a single volume to implement a variety of design goals architecturally. Therefore, it has established itself over more than 20 years as an indispensable reference book for students, educators, as well as architects.

• The globally recognized construction book for architecture professionals in expanded edition
• New chapter "Perspectives on Climate"
• Proven systematic structure and didactic preparation, with a world-format poster as a navigation aid
• Also available in softcover as well as in English and French.