Structure as Architecture: A Source Book for Architects and Structural Engineers

Structure as Architecture: A Source Book for Architects and Structural Engineers
ISBN-10
0750665270
ISBN-13
9780750665278
Category
Architecture
Pages
228
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Andrew Charleson

Description

This text explores the potential of structure, that is beams, columns, frames, struts and other structural members, to enrich architecture.

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