Masters of the Structural Aesthetic

This book highlights aesthetics as pertaining to the structural component in architectural design. This less explored aspect of architecture is discussed and explains the enduring qualities of ten specific buildings from architectural history to present day due to their structural aesthetics. Based...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomas, Derek (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : 2018.
Imprint: Springer,
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Subjects:
Buildings > Design and construction.
Human geography.
Aesthetics.
Engineering design.
Computer-aided engineering.
Mechanics, Applied.
Solids.
Building Construction and Design.
Human Geography.
Engineering Design.
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design.
Solid Mechanics.
Online Access:Full-text access
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Summary:This book highlights aesthetics as pertaining to the structural component in architectural design. This less explored aspect of architecture is discussed and explains the enduring qualities of ten specific buildings from architectural history to present day due to their structural aesthetics. Based on comprehensive research, a critical analysis is presented of the constraints and other influences on architectural and structural design, such as culture, patronage, geometry, available resources and technologies.
Physical Description:XIV, 132 p. 38 illus., 29 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9789811054457
DOI:10.1007/978-981-10-5445-7

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