9780282781767 - Specifications for Practical Architecture: A Guide to the Architect, Engineer, Surveyor, and Builder, With an Essay on the Structure and Science of Modern Buildings... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a close examination of the structural science employed in modern buildings. It offers practical advice for architects and builders, as well as a thoughtful treatise on the history, evolution, and decline of this vital artistic field. From the authorâs comprehensive knowledge of architecture, the text delves into both the successes and shortcomings of the field, giving particular attention to the degradation of modern architectural practices. The author argues that the pursuit of economy and the use of inferior materials have weakened the structural integrity and aesthetic beauty of modern buildings. This book will change the way you think about architecture and construction. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.