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Terms and conditions applyBuilding: 3000 Years of Design Engineering and Construction
Bill Addis
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Format: Book
Pages: 640
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: Apr 2007
Stock Code: 60211
Binding: Hardback
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Building: 3,000 Years of Design, Engineering, and Construction traces the history of modern building engineering in the Western world from ancient times to the present, bringing to life the key people, buildings and concepts that have influenced engineering and architecture over the millennia. This comprehensive and heavily illustrated volume explores the materials, classic texts, instruments and theories that have propelled modern engineering, and the famous and not-so-famous buildings resulting, from the Parthenon to Chartres Cathedral and the dome of St. Peter`s, from 18th century silk mills in England to the Crystal Palace, and on to the first Chicago high-rises, the Sydney Opera House and the latest 'green' skyscrapers.
Chronologically organised, the book focuses on specific innovations and geographical centres of activity, as well as heroes of engineering history both famous and unsung. Accompanying the narrative are more than 750 photographs, archival plans, drawings and technical diagrams, many from rare and specialised sources. The wealth of information herein is sensibly and appealingly laid out, with sidebars highlighting key developments, colour-coded sections, chapter timelines and appendices.
Excellent for the student or general reader, this will also make a great reference for the construction or engineering professional as well as inspiring them to greater feats.
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