Architecturally exposed structural steel

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This book offers a comprehensive guide for controlling and thoughtfully considering the design of Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel (AESS). It features a detailed categorization of AESS based on design context, building typology, and visual exposure. This unique approach aligns high-quality benchmarks with material efficiency, fabrication methods, workforce considerations, and cost. The popularity of exposed steel has surged globally, aided by advancements in fire safety technology that allow its use under strict regulations. The author, a distinguished scholar in architectural steel design with extensive teaching experience, covers various AESS categories, the interconnectedness of design, fabrication, and erection, as well as coating and protection issues like corrosion and fire safety. Special materials such as weathering and stainless steel are also discussed, along with a checklist for member choices and connection design. The book draws on numerous international examples from contemporary architecture, all personally documented by the author, including notable structures like the Amgen Helix Bridge in Seattle, the Shard Observation Level in London, the New York Times Building, and the Arganquela Footbridge.