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The Way We Build Now: Form, Scale and Technique

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Way We Build Now: Form, Scale and Technique
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andrew Orton
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:544
Category/GenreArchitectural structure and design
Structural engineering
ISBN/Barcode 9780419157809
ClassificationsDewey:690
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Spon Press
Publication Date 31 October 1987
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book examines the structural and construction design of buildings. The first part presents an overview of materials and structural forms taking the point of view of the designer, architect and engineer. The second part is an extensive examination of over 70 case studies. They have been carefully selected and tightly structured to present a summary of established modern methods of building construction. It contains copious ready-reference charts of design information, numerous photographs and meticulous axonometric drawings. The book is international in scope. Dual units are used throughout (SI and Imperial) and nearly half the case studies are taken from the USA. Cases are also drawn from Canada, Europe, Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong as well as 25 from the UK.