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The Way We Build Now

Form, Scale and Technique
By Andrew Orton
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The Way We Build Now explores the structural and construction design of modern buildings from the perspectives of designers, architects, and engineers. The first section offers an insightful overview of materials and structural forms, while the second presents over 70 meticulously detailed case studies showcasing established contemporary building methods across an international spectrum. Enhanced with ready-reference design charts, abundant photographs, and precise axonometric drawings, this comprehensive work bridges theory and practice with clarity and depth.
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Ideal for professionals and students in engineering, architecture, and construction, as well as anyone interested in the technical artistry behind modern building design.

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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.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This book examines the structural and construction design of buildings. The first part presents an overview of materials and structural forms from the perspective of the designer, architect and engineer.

The second part offers an extensive examination of over 70 case studies. These cases have been carefully selected and structured to summarise established modern methods of building construction. It contains copious ready-reference charts of design information, numerous photographs and meticulous axonometric drawings.

The Way We Build Now is international in scope. Dual units are used throughout (SI and Imperial), with nearly half the case studies taken from the USA. Additional cases are drawn from Canada, Europe, Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, as well as 25 from the UK.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780419157809

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 1987

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Spon Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 1340g

Pages: 544

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