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OverviewIn structural terms reciprocal frame structures are 'three dimensional assemblies of mutually supporting beams'. But behind this definition lie some breathtakingly beautiful and complex structures at the heart of buildings both ancient and modern. This new book explores the principles of these apparently simple structures and demonstrates how they can be used in the context of a modern building. Starting with historic designs by de Honnecourt, Da Vinci and Serlio, the book presents the wealth of possible RF morphologies, and investigates the geometrical, structural and practical design issues of reciprocal frames. The case studies look at stunning examples of reciprocal frame architecture that range from low environmental impact buildings and self built examples in the UK and USA, to the fascinating and elegant structures of the Puppet Theatre in Seiwa, Tokyo's Spinning House, Sukiya –Yu house, The Toyoson Stonemason museum and the Life Sciences Laboratory – Torikabuto in Japan. The book is designed to inform and inspire architects and structural engineers alike, and brings to life a structural system whose principles have been used for thousands of years. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Olga Popovic LarsenPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9781138142244ISBN 10: 1138142247 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 11 April 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction; Background – the reciprocal frame historically; Morphology; Geometry; Structural behaviour; Japan – a home of RF structures; The reciprocal frame architecture of Kazuhiro Ishii; Torikabuto – the Life Science Laboratory designed by Yoichi Kan; The Stonemason Museum by Yasufumi Kijima; The reciprocal frame as a spiritual structure – the work of Graham Brown; Built examples; PostscriptReviewsAuthor InformationOlga Popovic Larsen Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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