Why Buildings Stand Up - Mario Salvadori.

Why Buildings Stand Up - Mario Salvadori. Between a nomad's tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to buildings methods from ancient times to the present day, including recent advances in science and technology that have had important effects on the planning and construction of buildings: improved materials (steel, concrete, plastics), progress in antiseismic designs, and the revolutionary changes in both architectural and structural design made possible by the computer. Second-hand book. Very good condition (A+). Softcover book. 323 Pages. 072 501 3890. This book will be removed when sold. Non Fiction.