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Discusses the structure of ancient Roman, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, uses computer modeling to analyze early design methods, and looks at technological mistakes in modern architecture
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" Students of architecture and the history of art, as well as architects, can benefit from this book - one of the most objective historical accounts of structure and form we are likely to find." - Philip Arcidi, "Progressive Architecture" " Guided by a sleuth's compulsion, Mark has left no stone unturned to explain how the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia domes really work, how and why the French Gothic cathedrals evolved, the subtlety of the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the variety of more or less correctly designed high-rise structures of our time. . . . This book should be carefully read." - Mario Salvadori, "Architecture" & quot; Students of architecture and the history of art, as well as architects, can benefit from this book - one of the most objective historical accounts of structure and form we are likely to find.& quot; - Philip Arcidi, Progressive Architecture & quot; Guided by a sleuth's compulsion, Mark has left no stone unturned to explain how the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia domes really work, how and why the French Gothic cathedrals evolved, the subtlety of the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the variety of more or less correctly designed high-rise structures of our time. . . . This book should be carefully read.& quot; - Mario Salvadori, Architecture "Guided by a sleuth's compulsion, Mark has left no stone unturned to explain how the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia domes really work, how and why the French Gothic cathedrals evolved, the subtlety of the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the variety of more or less correctly designed high-rise structures of our time. . . . This book should be carefully read."- Mario Salvadori, "Architecture" "Students of architecture and the history of art, as well as architects, can benefit from this book - one of the most objective historical accounts of structure and form we are likely to find." - Philip Arcidi, "Progressive Architecture"
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Light, Wind and Structure : The Mystery of the Master Builders
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McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 1990
ISBN 10: 0070404038
ISBN 13: 9780070404038
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Light, Wind, and Structure: The Mystery of the Master Builders (New Liberal Arts Series)
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Hardcover. Condition: UsedVeryGood. Hardcover; light fading, light shelf wear to exterior; remainder mark on lower page edge; otherwise in very good condition with clean text, firm binding. Dust jacket, light fading, two small tears at top of spine. Seller Inventory # 68831
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