Presented in two parts, this book aims to inspire designers to develop structural forms. The first part is theoretical and investigates source of inspiration for applying our own intuition and the second part is presented through four case studies. It is suitable for architects and engineers, and th[...]
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 appar[...]