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. Angus MacDonald deals with structures holistically; relating detailed topics back to the whole structure and building. He aims to answer the questions: What are architectural structures? How does one define the difference between the structure of a building and all of the other components and elements of which it consists? What are the requirements of structures? What is involved in their design? An understanding of the concepts involved in answering these questions and an appreciation of how the structure of a building functions enhances the ability of an individual to appreciate its architectural quality. This book is unique in that it discusses the structural component of architectural design in the context of visual and stylistic issues.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy George C. HarpoleEverything I expected!8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A memory without pain...By miditraxOf course everybody knows the Oedipus myth. its like something out of a Jerry Springer show {grin}. But what happened afterwards? This adaptation of Sophocles OEDIPUS AT COLONUS by Lee Breuer retains the spirit of the Greek playwrights reflections upon death. while giving it a baptism into the African-American church. But it is Bob Telsons gospel/blues-inflected songs (performed by the Soul Stirrers. Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama. among others) on the cast album (not included here. this is just a paperback. the text of the play) that make this Gospel experience what it is....It only had a short run on Broadway in the 1980s. yet the memories will reverberate long afterwards...Be sure to get the cast CD for maximum enjoyment......Pity the GREAT PERFORMANCES video is out of print...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Super accompaniment to the videoBy liz keoghThis text helps clarify who the participants in the wonderful video are. Makes it a little easier to follow the action in the video.
