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Tensile Architecture in the Urban Context

Tensile Architecture in the Urban Context

Book (06 Aug 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book addresses the development towards urban use of membrane and cable-net structures. Through the study of conventional historical examples which also have non-linear geometrics, the authors show how traditional buildings con be used as an inspirational source when searching for ways to combine rectilinear and curvilinear forms.

Book information

ISBN: 9780750604383
Publisher: Butterworth Architecture
Imprint: Butterworth Architecture
Pub date:
DEWEY: 720.4
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 217
Weight: 885g
Height: 276mm
Width: 219mm
Spine width: 21mm
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