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Description Structure as Architecture: A source book for architects and structural engineers (2nd Ed) By Andrew Charleson Routledge | September 2014 | ISBN-10: 0415644593 | True PDF | 260 pages | 52.6 mb http://www.amazon.com/Structure-Architecture-Architects-Structural-Engineers/dp/0415644593 Structure 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. Now in its second edition, the text has been extensively revised and updated throughout. Features include: - A brand new chapter on hidden structure, adding to the material on exposed structures - Two new chapters on using structure to realise common architectural concepts through a combination of precedents and creative design - Over 50 new case studies from across the globe - Easy-to-understand diagrams and a highly visual design to aid understanding and accessibility More than two hundred case studies of contemporary buildings from countries such as the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan illustrate how a thorough integration of structure adds layers of richness and enhances the realisation of architectural design concepts. About the Author Andrew Charleson has visited, photographed and analysed almost all of the case-study buildings. He is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Bringing over forty years structural engineering experience to the topic, he has also authored the book Seismic Design for Architects: Outwitting the Quake and published many papers, not only related to the subject of this book, but also to his other areas of research interest, earthquake engineering and earthquake architecture. CONTENTS List of figures viii Preface xx Acknowledgements xxi Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Chapter 2. Two building studies 6 Chapter 3. Relationships between architectural and structural form 14 Chapter 4. Building exterior 41 Chapter 5. Building function 63 Chapter 6. Interior structure 84 Chapter 7. Structural detailing 106 Chapter 8. Structure and light 125 Chapter 9. Representation and symbolism 145 Chapter 10. Hidden structure 161 Chapter 11. Expressing architectural concepts 175 Chapter 12. Facilitating architectural qualities 202 Chapter 13. Conclusions 228 Index 231 Related Torrents
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