Integrate Architecture—Systematic Elements of Architecture

Author: (American) Bachman, L.R. (Author), Liang Duolin (Translator)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Practical and instructive, providing an in-depth analysis of architectural system integration. System Integration in Architecture: System Elements of Architecture explores the process of architectural integration through systematic research, bridging the gap between design intentions and technical requirements of construction projects. The book employs an analytical approach to explain the value, advantages, and applications of system integration, guiding architects in selecting technical systems during various stages of engineering projects, such as planning, design development, and refinement. Iconic buildings, such as Eero Saarinen’s John Deere Headquarters, Renzo Piano’s Kansai International Airport, Glenn Murcutt’s Magne House, and Richard Rogers’ Lloyd’s Building in London, are organized into seven categories: laboratories, offices, large venues, green buildings, high-tech architecture, airport terminals, and residential buildings. The book further introduces integration methods, including an overview of integration, system elements of architecture, and the integration potential of various building systems. The Pacific Flight Museum by Robson Nelson is presented as a key case study to demonstrate how to identify the process of integration within a building. With 300 illustrations and photographs, the book serves as a valuable reference for architecture and civil engineering students, as well as architects, engineers, and other professionals in the construction industry.
This book systematically elaborates on architectural design methods. From an objective technical perspective, the author analyzes the various components of building systems and comprehensively discusses the significance of "integration" in modern architectural design. Part of the book introduces integration methods, divided into four chapters: Chapter 1 outlines the principles and overview of integration topics. Chapter 2 describes "system thinking" since the Crystal Palace. Chapter 3 explores different models of integration activities and reviews the integration potential of building systems. Chapter 4 proposes an analytical model and an extended case study to trace the traces of integration in any architectural work. The second part is case studies, providing numerous recognized and significant architectural works in chronological order by type. These cases illustrate how technical systems and integration ideas coordinate and develop together. The reasoning presented in the book is clear and accessible, supported by substantial evidence, making it both highly practical and scientifically rigorous. This distinguishes the book and provides significant guidance in clarifying design thinking and direction. The book can serve as a design reference for architects and as a teaching resource for university and college students.