Acknowledgments v
Chapter 1 Basics 1
Understanding the Basics 1
Process 2
Definition 2
Functions 3
Elements and Forces on the Exterior Enclosure 23
Design Principles 43
Basic Types 51
Interfaces of Enclosure Types 52
Summary 53
Chapter 2 Participants 55
Owner 58
Architect 62
Engineers 67
Design Team Resources: Material Suppliers, System Fabricators, and Specialty Fabricators 76
Builders 79
Summary 85
Chapter 3 Design Process 87
Step 1: Define and Establish Enclosure Goals 87
Step 2: Enclosure Concepts 89
Step 3: Research, Collection, and Analysis 92
Step 4: Schematic Design/Design Development: Enclosure System Development 97
Schematic Design 98
Design Development 105
Step 5: Construction Documents 117
Summary 134
Chapter 4 Construction 135
Step 6: Construction Process 135
Bidding or Tender: The Step In-Between 137
Paper Stage of Construction 139
Enclosures Detailed Primarily by the Architect 142
“Bricks and Mortar”Stage 144
Summary 149
Chapter 5 Brick Masonry 151
Overview 151