Describing the nature of wood, masonry, steel and concrete from a philosophical and technical point of view, this book shows the link between material technology and visual expression to help readers understand the ramifications of the design of building materials. The author identifies building forms and detailing that are compatible with the nature of each material.
- ISBN10 0131683454
- ISBN13 9780131683457
- Publish Date November 1989
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 March 1994
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Prentice-Hall
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 356
- Language English