Manufacturing Architecture

Manufacturing Architecture is the first reference guide to customizing repetitive manufacturing for architects.

Computer-numeric controlled machines have greatly expanded the opportunities for architects to create innovative buildings. While most architects were exposed to CNC equipment when they were students, few of them have in-depth knowledge or experience with using it to create custom components. 

In this book clear diagrams and narratives explain twenty of the most common manufacturing processes for typical building components. Case studies from around the globe show how these processes can be customized in order to create variation, lower costs, decrease production waste and use a wider selection of materials. With over 1,000 images, this highly useful manual provides designers of all levels with all the information they need to make the most of the exciting opportunities offered by custom manufacturing.