Facade construction manual - Herzog, Thomas 1941- (DETAIL - Institut für internationale Architektur-Dokumentation GmbH & Co. KG, 2004)
Preface; Envelope, wall, facade – an essay; Part A. Fundamentals; 1 Internal and external conditions; 2 General design principles; 2.1 The structural principles of surfaces; 2.2 Edges, openings; 2.3 Dimensional coordination; 3 Planning advice for the performance of the facade; Part B. Case studies in detail; 1 Facade materials; 1.1 Natural stone; 1.2 Clay; 1.3 Concrete; 1.4 Timber; 1.5 Metal; 1.6 Glass; 1.7 Plastics; 2 Special topics; 2.1 The glass double facade; 2.2 Manipulators; 2.3 Solar energy; Part C. Appendix; Statutory instruments, directives, standards; Picture credits