Materials
Architectural materials such as composite fibre, glass, carbon concrete, steel and wood.Structures
Structural elements such as beams, trusses, plates, tensile cables and shells.Building Envelope
The basic structure of a building that protects it from air, water, noise, wind and excessive temperatures and light. For example, technologies used to insulate a building.Facades
Technologies that have applications for facades such as translucent concrete.Roof
Roofs commonly host green technologies such as rooftop gardens and rainwater harvesting systems.Energy
Systems to generate energy for a building such as solar roofs or walls.HVAC
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning to provide air to a building at a comfortable temperature.Sanitation & Water Systems
Water systems such as interior irrigation systems.Fire Protection
Systems to detect and defend against fire including active systems such as sprinklers and passive systems such as smoke barriers.Earthquake Resistance
Earthquake resistance includes stress resilient structures, base isolation systems and seismic vibration control systems such as tuned mass dampers.Windows
Windows may be designed to improve the energy efficiency of a building with passive techniques or smart windows.Green Spaces
Technologies for rooftop gardens, green walls, vertical gardens and rain gardens.Lighting
Indoor lighting including passive technologies such as sunlight transport and outdoor lighting for night architecture.Transportation
Transportation systems such as elevators.Interiors
Interior elements such as configurable walls or a high tech bathroom.Security
Security systems such as vehicle barriers.Information Systems
Systems such as communication tools and networks that are built into buildings.Building Automation
Systems that control the operation of a building. For example, systems such as passive lighting, energy production and gardens can be managed to reduce a building's environmental footprint.User Interfaces
Giving people control over their environment such as lighting, airflow or reconfiguring rooms.| Overview: Architectural Technology | ||
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Definition | The application of scientific knowledge to the construction of buildings and other structures. | |
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