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"The envelope offers much more than shelter—it is unquestionably a signifer of our technology and our society. Our treatment of building envelopes conveys our collective priorities and aesthetic preferences."
—Randall Stout, FAIA, CCIDC, and Michael Garrison, SBSE, IALD

Explore and learn about the building envelope. No longer limited in design, the outer shell of a structure provides basic needs—shelter, external image, and interior perception of light and space—while also offering technologically savvy functions.

Features

• Written by Randall Stout, FAIA, CCIDC, and Michael Garrison, SBSE, IALD, leading architects who specialize in sustainable practices, BE is a detailed, balanced introduction to the phenomena of building envelopes. The monograph moves through seven related chapters that describe the diverse nature, design, construction, and performance of both traditional and contemporary building envelope types.
• Two case studies highlight specific characteristics of state-of-the-art building envelopes; both projects were designed by Randall Stout Architects.
• Monograph extras include a glossary of terms, a detailed bibliography, and an expansive listing of resources.

Authors
Randall Stout, FAIA, CCIDC, is president of the Los Angeles-based firm, Randall Stout Architects. Stout has completed many projects in the United States and Europe, many of which have been noted for their architecturally unique and technically sophisticated building envelopes.

Michael Garrison, SBSE, IALD, is a professor of architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. He is dedicated to inetgrating sustainable practices into building design and construction.

Continuing Education and Cost Information
Monograph and quiz:
$250 ($150 for current NCARB Record holders)

144 pages/10 PDUs in health, safety, and welfare