The Prefabrication of Building Facades

This book compares two buildings with different technologies and distinct environment from the combined viewpoints of civil engineering and architecture.

Allplan 2023 is the connecting platform for interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, engineers, precast manufacturers and construction companies, bringing numerous innovations and improvements. As a multi-material solution, Allplan covers everything: from masonry, in-situ concrete to steel and timber construction and, for the first time, precast concrete parts. The possibility of coordinating different materials and construction methods in a common model enables architects to better consider the economical and sustainable use of building materials earlier and taking environmental regulations into account. Engineers and construction companies can build directly on the architect's design and use it as a basis for statics and construction, building services, prefabrication and construction.

Allplan 2023 is the connecting platform for interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, engineers, precast manufacturers and construction companies, bringing numerous innovations and improvements. As a multi-material solution, Allplan covers everything: from masonry, in-situ concrete to steel and timber construction and, for the first time, precast concrete parts. The possibility of coordinating different materials and construction methods in a common model enables architects to better consider the economical and sustainable use of building materials earlier and taking environmental regulations into account. Engineers and construction companies can build directly on the architect's design and use it as a basis for statics and construction, building services, prefabrication and construction.

The book reflects the current situation in precast concrete construction. Besides general observations regarding building with precast concrete elements, the book focuses first and foremost on the boundary conditions for the design of precast concrete structures, loadbearing elements and façades.