Construction Technology

Construction Technology is from the market-leading author of Construction Studies Today. It covers the design and construction of sustainable homes.

Construction Technology – Leaving Certificate Construction Studies

Construction Technology is a textbook from the market-leading author of Construction Studies Today that comprehensively covers the design and construction of sustainable homes to meet both the Building Regulations and the Passive House Standard.

  • Written by Ireland’s leading authority on Construction Studies for Leaving Certificate, Trevor Hickey
  • Completely up to date with current Building Regulations and the Passive House Standard
  • All you need for the Leaving Certificate exam

Why Construction Technology?

  • Provides complete design drawings for three types of new houses demonstrating six structural systems
  • Two themes run through the text:
    • Design – the idea that homes must be consciously designed to ensure they perform as required
    • Sustainability – the idea that the long-term impact of every aspect of home design must be considered
  • The content is divided into three distinct areas with a strong emphasis on design throughout:
    • Context – looks at the bigger picture issues that influence the design of homes, including global and national issues, urban design, rural design and accessibility
    • Structure – looks at how a home is built with a particular emphasis on the external envelope
    • Comfort and low energy – looks at how a comfortable indoor environment is created without the need to consume surplus energy
  • Learning activities get students thinking about and working on relevant concepts
  • Key principles and concepts are highlighted in student-friendly bullet point lists in every chapter
  • Each topic reflects the latest knowledge and best practice design and construction methods being used in Ireland and abroad
  • A detailed index and glossary of key terms included for easy reference