Tiltwallism A Treatise on Architectual Potential of Tiltwall Construction

Written by JeffreyBrown AIA, Tiltwallism is designed to be an introductory resource toarchitects and an inspiration to contractors, developers and structuralconsultants who have encountered the technology of Tilt Wall construction. Thevast amount of trade and technical information available on the subject isinterpreted in a formal treatment for the first time on a subject at theforefront of the architectural role in an era of lowered construction costs.Brown provides afull synthetic treatment of Tilt Wall construction by layingout the design opportunities in engaging in the architectural exploration of alow technology / low cost form of construction. He explains its history,methodology, and relationship to current architectural approaches to meaning. Brownwrites in a balanced style targeted at both architects and academics that willalso be accessible to non-architects and allied professionals. The title isrichly illustrated in an effort to be useful to the many ancillary professionssuch as contractors, developers, and real estate brokers who are driving thisincreasingly prevalent approach to “investment” architecture.