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Structure and Architecture Second EditionEnglish | PDF | 164 Pages | 5.91 Mb 'Structure and Architecture' is an essential textbook for students and practitioners of architecture and structural engineering. MacDonald explains the basic principles of structure and describes the ranges of structure types in current use. Furthermore, the book links these topics directly with the activity of architectural design and criticism. An update of the first edition, 'Structure and Architecture 2ed' includes a revised opening chapter, and a new section that discusses prominent buildings constructed since the last edition was published in 1994. Enables the reader to develop an understanding of how architectural structures function Allows students to acquire a vocabulary covering the entire range of structure types and their appropriate use Generously illustrated with many examples taken from contemporary buildings giving tips on how to evaluate architectural structures
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