Masters of the Structural Aesthetic

This book highlights aesthetics as pertaining to the structural component in architectural design. This less explored aspect of architecture is discussed and explains the enduring qualities of ten specific buildings from architectural history to present day due to their structural aesthetics. Based on comprehensive research, a critical analysis is presented of the constraints and other influences on architectural and structural design, such as culture, patronage, geometry, available resources and technologies.

List of contents

Introduction.- Elemental Determinants.- Aesthetic Appreciation and Symbolism.- Context and sense of place.- Patronage and ethics.- Historical Eras.- Modern Era.- Religion and Secular practices.

About the author

Derek’s career has been in architectural practice for forty years coupled with engagement with the academic environment at university level – specifically in third and final year architectural studies and environmental science (MA). This experience has provided insights into what attributes constitute the best in architectural design, and with travel has provided me with an overview of architectural examples that are iconic and highly acclaimed. He is a published author of books on architecture (Architectural Press, 2002) and urban design (Routledge, 2016).

Summary

This book highlights aesthetics as pertaining to the structural component in architectural design. This less explored aspect of architecture is discussed and explains the enduring qualities of ten specific buildings from architectural history to present day due to their structural aesthetics. Based on comprehensive research, a critical analysis is presented of the constraints and other influences on architectural and structural design, such as culture, patronage, geometry, available resources and technologies.

Product details

• Authors: Derek Thomas
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9789811054440
• ISBN: 978-981-10-5444-0
• No. of pages: 132
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 242 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 338 g
• Illustrations: XIV, 132 p. 38 illus., 29 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; B, Geography, Aesthetics, Urban Planning, Building, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Construction, engineering, Building Construction and Design, Engineering Design, Philosophy: aesthetics, Regional & area planning, Solid Mechanics, Technical design, Mechanics, Mechanics of solids, Mechanics, Applied, Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning, Regional planning, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design, Heating, lighting, ventilation, Engineering, Architectural, Buildings—Design and construction, Computer-aided engineering