Conceptual Structural Design: Bridging the Gap between Architects and Engineers

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-7277-3235-4
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 400 g

This book aims to bridge the gap between engineers and architects understanding of structural form. It aims to inspire designers to develop innovative and viable structural forms.This book is presented in two parts. The first part is theoretical and investigates source of inspiration for developing structural form; learning from natural forms; applying our own intuition; seeking inspiration from precedents; applying understanding of structural principles; and developing design through physical models.The second part is presented through four case studies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Popovic Larsen, Olga

Tyas, Andy

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau, Baustatik
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gebäudetypen Öffentliche Gebäude, Gewerbliche Bauten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Lessons from Nature - design through evolution
Primitive Structures - design through intuition
Master builders and beyond - design from precedent
Scientific principles and new materials - design through new possibilities
Learning from physical models - design through experimentation
Case study 1: Clearwater garden pavilion by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects and Jane Wernick Associates
Case study 2: Building with nothing at all: Glass Structures by Dirk Jan Postel and Robert Nijsse
Case study 3: Stacked landscape: Dutch Expo Pavilion 2000 by MVRDV and ABT Consulting Engineer
Case study 4: Capsules of plant life from Plant Earth: The Eden Project by Nicholas Grimshaw Architects and Anthony Hunt Associates
Postscript
Bibliography
Index