Reciprocal Frame Architecture

Larsen, Olga Popovic

ISBN 10: 0750682639 / ISBN 13: 9780750682633

Published by Routledge, New York, NY, 2008

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Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. Routledge, New York, NY 2008. First Edition. 1st Printing. 208 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Size: 4to 9.75 - 12'' tall. Architecture::Architecture General 5962L. Seller Inventory # 138222

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reciprocal Frame Architecture

Publisher: Routledge, New York, NY

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition. 1st Printing.

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Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

By Olga Popovic Larsen, School of Architecture, University of Sheffield, UK