Arthur Lyons studied science at Trinity Hall Cambridge, Warwick and Leicester Universities and has a postgraduate diploma in architectural building conservation. Lyons was honoured with life membership of the Leicestershire and Rutland Society of Architects. Since retiring from teaching in the School of Architecture of De Montfort University, Leicester, where he is an honorary research fellow, he has authored several books on construction materials including Materials for Architects and Builders, now in its sixth edition.

About the Author

Preface

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Chapter 1 Context

Chapter 2 Introduction to Modern Methods of Construction

Chapter 3 Modern Methods of Construction - Categories and Benefits

Chapter 4 Off-Site Modern Methods of Construction

Chapter 5 On-Site Modern Methods of Construction

Chapter 6 Transportation and Installation

Chapter 7 Foundations

Chapter 8 Fire

Chapter 9 Innovative Materials - Introduction

Chapter 10 Masonry and Alternative Units

Chapter 11 Cement, Concrete and Clay

Chapter 12 Timber and Related Products

Chapter 13 Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals

Chapter 14 Glass

Chapter 15 Stone and Ceramics

Chapter 16 Plastics

Chapter 17 Plaster

Chapter 18 Insulation Materials

Chapter 19 Paints and Surface Treatments

Chapter 20 Biophilic Design

Chapter 21 Acoustic Control

Chapter 22 General Recycling

Chapter 23 Carbon Storage

Bibliography

Index