Reciprocal Frame Architecture (Hardcover)

In structural terms reciprocal frame structures are 'three dimensional assemblies of mutually supporting beams'. But behind this definition lie some breathtakingly beautiful and complex structures at the heart of buildings both ancient and modern. This new book explores the principles of these apparently simple structures and demonstrates how they can be used in the context of a modern building. Starting with historic designs by de Honnecourt, Da Vinci and Serlio, the book presents the wealth of possible RF morphologies, and investigates the geometrical, structural and practical design issues of reciprocal frames. The case studies look at stunning examples of reciprocal frame architecture that range from low environmental impact buildings and self built examples in the UK and USA, to the fascinating and elegant structures of the Puppet Theatre in Seiwa, Tokyo's Spinning House, Sukiya -Yu house, The Toyoson Stonemason museum and the Life Sciences Laboratory - Torikabuto in Japan. The book is designed to inform and inspire architects and structural engineers alike, and brings to life a structural system whose principles have been used for thousands of years.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2016
Authors:	Olga Popovic Larsen
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	206
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-14224-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Mechanical engineering > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General
LSN:	1-138-14224-7
Barcode:	9781138142244

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