Structural Glass
Spon Press
2nd Edition
Published on 28. September 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-419-19940-3 (ISBN)
Description
Published in English for the first time, this second edition of the popular French original discusses the development of a new method of working with glass.
Peter Rice no longer considers glass an inert material: in his view, it is a material that, when correctly used, reacts to loads. Its structural qualitites can therefore be exploited. The authors describe how the exceptional serres, or greeenhouses, of the Musee des Sciences et de I'Industries at Parc La Villette, Paris were achieved, showing in detail their methods and design philosophy but also the difficulties and obstacles encountered. Structural Glass is a passionate account of the intellectual approach and techniques involved in high-technology projects, where architecture plays a role in the development of an evolving technical culture.
This new English edition, revised and expanded by Hugh Dutton, confirms the success of the innovative system demonstrated at La Villette. With nine new case studies not only from France but from Norway, London and Japan and an eight page colour section, Peter Rice and Hugh Dutton demonstrate possible applications of this new method of working with glass and its adaptation to large-scale projects with very different design and technical constraints.
Peter Rice no longer considers glass an inert material: in his view, it is a material that, when correctly used, reacts to loads. Its structural qualitites can therefore be exploited. The authors describe how the exceptional serres, or greeenhouses, of the Musee des Sciences et de I'Industries at Parc La Villette, Paris were achieved, showing in detail their methods and design philosophy but also the difficulties and obstacles encountered. Structural Glass is a passionate account of the intellectual approach and techniques involved in high-technology projects, where architecture plays a role in the development of an evolving technical culture.
This new English edition, revised and expanded by Hugh Dutton, confirms the success of the innovative system demonstrated at La Villette. With nine new case studies not only from France but from Norway, London and Japan and an eight page colour section, Peter Rice and Hugh Dutton demonstrate possible applications of this new method of working with glass and its adaptation to large-scale projects with very different design and technical constraints.
Reviews / Votes
'This is an exemplary book, and we are very fortunate to be able to buy it in English and in colour. It is another fine testament to Peter Rice's memory and demonstrates that he created, with his partners, a living design enterprise for which we must be grateful.' - The Architect's JournalMore details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Weight
703 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-419-19940-3 (9780419199403)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Dedication. Foreword. Preface. Photographs. Introduction. The Glass and Fixtures. The Suspension System of the Glazing. The Tension of the Cables. The Structure and the Overall Performance of the Greenhouse. Appendices. Postscript. Index