The first edition of Architectural Technology was published in 2002 when the architectural technology discipline was rapidly evolving and the undergraduate programmes in architectural technology (AT) were a relatively new phenomenon. The aim was to pull together a number of disparate areas in one book to provide a focus and an inspiration for students of AT. It was the first book to carry the title Architectural Technology and was endorsed by British Institute of Architectural Technologists - now CIAT having gained its royal charter.   Since 2002 undergraduate AT degree programmes in the UK have matured, have larger student numbers and have established a distinct identity.  Today there are 29 undergraduate programmes in the UK (20 fully accredited, 9 accredited in principle), with associated programmes in Europe (e.g. Turkey and Denmark) and Hong Kong. There is also a market for the book at HNC, HND and S/NVQ level.   The combination of an expanding market, greater recognition of the discipline, rising profile of architectural technology and changes in the construction sector justifies a second edition. The first edition is now out of date due to changes in technologies (materials and ICTs), attitudes (greater attention to sustainability) and application in practice (changing methods of procurement and responsibilities).   WHATS NEW in the 2nd edn   Approach: A more positive, up-beat tone; improved structure; rewritten material to simplify the content (without dumbing down); a lot more visual material to help emphasise the importance of design.  The three main themes of the book - Environmental Sustainability; Innovation; and Design - are better emphasised and articulated throughout the text. The focus is on translating conceptual designs into built artefacts.   Structure The revised book is more concise, containing fewer chapters; there is considerably more visual material and the accessibility of the text has been improved. The book is structured to take the reader through the whole life cycle of a building, emphasising sustainability and building performance. Material on digital information, building information modelling (BIM) and information communication technologies has been updated. Most chapters have been re-titled to emphasise the importance of design and make the book more accessible to a wider range of students. Chapters conclude with updated/more extensive links to further reading.   Design Improved - inside and out - to appeal to design-conscious readers: more illustrations; use of 2nd colour.  

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