TIMBER GRIDSHELLS ARCHITECTURE, STRUCTURE AND CRAFT

• Main Authors: Chilton, John (Author), Tang, Gabriel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London New York Routledge 2017
• Subjects: Building, Wooden; Grillages (Structural engineering)
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• Physical Description: xxii, 258 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781138775299; 9781138775305; 9781315773872

This timely book charts the origin and evolution of the timber gridshell and its relation to timber lattice architecture. Drawing on a range of international case studies, the authors trace the effect advances in technology have had on design and construction in this field, providing a clear understanding of the structure, morphology, design process, and construction technology, and examining both the application and constraints of timber gridshell in architectural design. This book is a highly illustrated, up-to-date resource which provides detailed answers and inspires new ideas. As such, it is essential reading for students of architecture as well as professional architects.