Skrevet af SALVADORI
"Readers will rejoice... in the physical discoveries, ancient
and modern, that create and govern the artifacts inside of which
readers spend most of their natural lives."?New York Times
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 and technology that have had
important effects on the planning and construction of buildings:
improved materials (steel, concrete, plastics), progress in antiseismic
designs, and the revolutionary changes in both architectural and
structural design made possible by the computer. B/W line drawings
