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Staircases can reveal much about the individual architect's approach to design, construction and builidng materials. Despite the ever-widening range of ready-made components on the market, an expertly made staircase aptly fitting thebuilding is still a hallmark of good architecture. In this volume, the state of technology in stair construction is reviewed, providing a comprehensive overview of production methods useful for day-to-day work. Following an introductory essay on the development of staircases, the fundamental principles in building stairs are documented, and essential information is provided on the crucial elements of construction and the creative possibilities of the basic materials - wood, steel and concrete. The theory is illustrated by a large number of international examples which are extensively documented, thus provided a source of inspiration for builders and architects.

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