Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture by Mario Salvadori

Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture

Mario Salvadori

323 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

nonfiction science informative slow-paced
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Between a nomad's tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to buildings methods from ancient times to the present day, including recent advances in science a...

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