Masters of the Structural Aesthetic

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Thomas, Derek (Συγγραφέας, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2018.
• Θέματα: Buildings-Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Regional planning.; Urban planning.; Aesthetics.; Engineering design.; Computer-aided engineering.; Mechanics.; Mechanics, Applied.; Building Construction and Design.; Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning.; Engineering Design.; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design.; Solid Mechanics.

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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction
• Elemental Determinants
• Aesthetic Appreciation and Symbolism
• Context and sense of place
• Patronage and ethics
• Historical Eras
• Modern Era.- Religion and Secular practices.