Supersheds: The Architecture of Long-span Large-volume Buildings - Softcover

Wilkinson, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750624906 ISBN 13: 9780750624909

Verlag: Architectural Press, 1995

Inhaltsangabe

This expanded edition addresses the need for large column-free spaces relating to many activities from industrial production lines to art galleries. Demands on structure and the building enclosure for functional, economic, and simple space has generated many architectural and engineering solutions.

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'Copiously illustrated with many familiar photographs and illustrations, the book is a wonderful record of
modern day achievement and a source of inspiration to engineering and architecture students'. RIBA Journal. ' ... as a source book it works beautifully with enough of a taster of the buildings described to excite the reader ...' Building Design. '
... a marvellous addition to the library of any architect, engineer or designer. buildings 'Following its sell-out success, Chris Wilkinson's Supersheds, the book that put the glamour back into the large-volume, clearspan space, is back in print in an
updated form.' - Building Magazine, March 1996
'Recognising the increasing need for large column free spaces, this
intriguing publication traces the early developments in the Crystal Palace,
train sheds and airport hangars. Developments since the second world
war are well described and illustrated covering an impressive range of
building types and outstanding constructional techniques and design
solutions in the UK and overseas.'
The ASI Journal, July 1996

Reseña del editor

Supersheds traces the development of wide span structures and economic enclosuers which has closely followed technological progress. The most significant industrial sheds are examined in detail, illustrating that demands on structure and building enclosure has generated many exciting solutions in both architectural and engineering terms.
Chris Wilkinson has added many new examples for this new and expanded edition of Supersheds, available for the first time in paperback.

The development of the 'well-serviced shed' is explored from its roots in the early 20th century American factories through to the exciting masted structures of the 1980s. The author also looks at 'lightweight structures' in the form of space frames, suspended roof and fabric membranes. This highly interesting and stimulating book, with its numerous illustrations and international coverage, will be invaluable for students and a useful reference source for architects and engineers.

Learn about the development of the technolgy which has brought about the 'supershed'

Discover solutions to the increasing demand for 'space', both past and present

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Architectural Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0750624906
• ISBN 13: 9780750624909
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar