The Art in Structural Design
Published on 1. December 1986
Book
Hardback
354 pages
978-0-19-856167-5 (ISBN)
Description
In a novel approach, this book looks at what happens when groups of people with differing outlooks and knowledge come together to design a building project. An initial review discusses the influence political considerations, economics, the traditional organization of the industry, and functional needs of the client have on decisions concerning structure. Architecture and aesthetics are considered together with styles of relationship between architect and engineer. The process of design is examined, and finally, the relevance of these topics to a general philosophy of structural design is considered. In introducing students to the less predictable aspects of design, this book will provide a stimulating contrast to the necessary study of technique. It also offers the layman an accessible introduction to project planning, architecture, and design method.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
numerous figures
ISBN-13
978-0-19-856167-5 (9780198561675)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The Art of Structural Design; Case Study of the Sydney Opera House Design; The Organization of Planning and Design; Financial Planning and Analysis; Functional Planning and Structure; Architects, Architecture, and Aesthetics; The Architect and His Work; The Engineer-Architect Relationship; Architectural Criticism and History; A Chronological Sketch of the History of Architecture; Themes in Architectural Philosophy; Experiencing Architecture: Aesthetics, Psychology, and Semantics; The Design Process: State of the Art; Problem Definition and Clarification; Generation of Trial Solutions; Evaluation and Decision-Making; Design Theories of Practice; Philosophy and Criticism of Structural Engineering; Prescriptions for the Efficient Transmission of Force; Towards a Theory of Criticism of Form in Structures; Epilogue; Suggestions for Assignments and Exercises; Brief Hints on Report Writing; Assignments; Sources for Assignments.