Portable Architecture
2nd Edition
Published on 30. November 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7506-2388-9 (ISBN)
Description
Portable buildings have been in use since ancient times but only recently have their architectural qualities been appreciated. This book examines the development of portable architecture and explores the constructional and functional diversity of the type.
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Series
Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Approx. 150 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
574 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-2388-9 (9780750623889)
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Robert Kronenburg
Portable Architecture
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08/1999
2nd Edition
Architectural Press
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Content
Definition of the portable building in architectural terms; current research and development; future roles for portable architecture; traditional prototypes; portable architecture in the 20th century; technology transfer; prefabrication and system building; construction, transport and product manufacture industries; case studies of significant contemporary built examples - analyzed by constructional and logistical strategy, materials and function.