New Horizons in Architectural Engineering and Building Technology

The term ’Architectural Engineering and Building Technology’ refers to the technical processes and methods used in the planning, designing, construction and operation of buildings. The building technology encompasses; the functioning of components and systems; the principles; procedures, methods and details of building assembly; operating strategies; materials and their applications, management etc. Built on a legacy of thousands of years of gradual innovation in construction technology and scientific advancement, architectural engineering applies the latest scientific knowledge and technologies to the design of buildings. The building construction industry is continuously being updated and upgraded with the latest technologies to improve the cost, safety, efficiency, and quality of construction. The technological progress has introduced many innovations in the field of building construction industry. From reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to the construction of resilient buildings, architects and building engineers are at the forefront of addressing several major challenges of the 21st century. Building Technology adds significant value at every stage of construction, from planning to the commission, by optimizing efficiency and productivity. The goal is to engineer high-performance buildings that are sustainable, efficient, resilient, economically viable, that ensure the safety, health, comfort, and productivity of occupants. The architects, planners, engineers and builders should search for new construction technologies to adopt in future constructions that benefit energy efficiency, resources and water conservation, improved indoor air quality, life cycle cost reduction, durability and low maintenance. This book ’New Horizons in Architectural Engineering and Building Technology’ contains Five chapters that introduces and discusses some state-of-the-art building technologies and scientific methods that may be beneficial to building engineers, architects, students of civil engineering and architecture, research scholars, building scientists and construction industry professionals.