Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture

Between a nomad's tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to buildings methods from ancient times to the present day, including recent advances in science and technology that have had important effects on the planning and construction of buildings: improved materials (steel, concrete, plastics), progress in antiseismic designs, and the revolutionary changes in both architectural and structural design made possible by the computer.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 02/17/2002
ISBN: 9780393306767
Pages: 323
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.14w x 0.81d