Structure As Architecture - 9781138470460

Name: Structure As Architecture - 9781138470460
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Structure As ArchitectureA Source Book for Architects and Structural Engineers\nAuthor(s): Andrew Charleson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138470460, 978-1138470460\nSynopsis\nStructure as Architecture presents a comprehensive analysis of the indispensable role of structure in architecture. An exploration, as well as a celebration, of structure, the book draws on a series of design studies and case study examples to illustrate how structure can be employed to realize a wide range of concepts in contemporary architecture. By examining design principles that relate to both architecture and structural engineering, Andrew Charleson provides new insights into the relationship between both the technical and aesthetic aspects of architecture.\n\nNow in its second edition, the text has been extensively revised and updated throughout. Features include:\n\nA brand new chapter on hidden structure, adding to the material o.