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Creativity and Innovation: The Structural Engineer's Contribution to Design
William Addis
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Format: Book
Pages: 144
Publisher: Architectural Press
Date Published: Aug 2001
Stock Code: 2236
Binding: Paperback
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Rather than being seen as a sobering influence on the creativity of architects, innovative engineers are now recognized as creators in their own right, able to explore the infinite ways of making and joining materials to create structure and form as an integral member of the design team.A poor understanding of building materials and structures can limit an architects ability to use them to their best advantage in design. It can also check the full benefit that the structural engineers skill can bring to design. The author Bill Addis bridges this gap by developing the readers understanding of structure, and explaining the processes involved.In this book the art of the structural engineer is celebrated by example. Over 40 case studies illustrate the wide variety of materials used in buildings an approach which is balanced by a look at a range of philosophical issues concerning structures. Fully up-to-date and international; this book is an essential read for both engineers and architects.
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