Focusing on innovations in architecture, this book covers new materials and design methods, advances in computational design practices, innovations in building technologies and construction techniques, and the integration of research with design. Moreover, it discusses strategies for integrating innovation into design practices, risks and economic impacts. Through numerous case studies, it illustrates how innovations have been implemented on actual architectural projects, and how design and technical innovations are used to improve building performance, as well as design practices in cutting-edge architectural and engineering firms.
Projects of all scales and building types are discussed in the book, ranging from small-scale installations, academic and commercial buildings to large-scale mixed-use, healthcare, civic, academic, scientific research and sports facilities. Work from design firms around the globe and of various scales is discussed in the book, including for example Asymptote Architecture, cepezed, CO Architects, Consarc Architects, FAAB Architektura, Gerber Architekten, HOK, IDOM-ACXT, MAD Architects, Morphosis Architects, SDA - Synthesis Design + Architecture, Studiotrope, Perkins+Will, Richter Dahl Rocha & Associés, Snøhetta, Rob Ley Studio, Trahan Architects, UNStudio and Zaha Hadid Architects, among many others.
Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 7FOREWORD 9-11 by Phil Harrison
INTRODUCTION INNOVATION IN ARCHITECTURE (WHAT, WHY AND HOW) 12-19
What is innovation? 13
Why innovate in architectural design? 16
How to innovate in architecture? 17
1 INNOVATIVE MATERIALS 20-59
Advances in concrete 23
Advances in glass 27
Advances in metals 37
Biomaterials 39
Composite materials 41
Electrochromics 45
Shape-memory alloys 45
Self-healing materials 47
Sensors and controls 48
Phase-change materials 49
Photovoltaics 51
Thermoelectrics 55
Conclusion: the impacts of advanced and smart materials on architectural design 57
2 INNOVATIONS IN COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN 60-127
Advances in computational design 63
Tools and methods 77
BIM in design 88
BIM in virtual construction 91
BIM in facility management 95
Environmental simulations and energy analysis 98
Structural analysis 101
CFD analysis 105
Digital fabrication and methods 111
Design to fabrication 121
Conclusion: the integration of advanced computational technologies with design and research 125
3 TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS 128-169
Advances in facade systems 131
Advances in HVAC systems 135
Advances in lighting 145
Building automation systems 151
Prefabrication and modular construction 156
Automation in construction 159
Robotics in construction 162
Smart and responsive buildings 163
Conclusion: the integration of advanced technologies in design and construction 167
4 INNOVATIONS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS AND ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE 170-183
Motives and goals for innovation 171
Organisation and roles 172
Integration of research and design practice 174
Research methods for innovation 176
Financial factors and investments for innovation 177
Value of innovation 179
Innovations in project delivery 179
Risk management in innovative design practice 181
Conclusion: strategies for integrating innovation 183
5 BUILDING INTEGRATED INNOVATIONS AND METHODS (CASE STUDIES) 184-245
Center for Design Research, University of Kansas 187
Umwelt Arena 191
King Fahad National Library 199
Hanjie Wanda Square 205
Collaborative Life Sciences Building and Skourtes Tower 211
Shanghai Natural History Museum 219
The Yas Hotel 229
Health Sciences Education Building, Phoenix Biomedical Campus 233
Conclusion: lessons learned from case studies 243
FUTURE OUTLOOKS: CONCLUDING REMARKS 246-249
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY 250-253
APPENDIX: CASE STUDIES INDEX 254-259
INDEX 260-264
