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Autogenic Structures
Contributor(s): Douglis, Evan (Editor)
ISBN: 0415776902     ISBN-13: 9780415776905
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
OUR PRICE:   $61.70  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2009
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This book offers an alternative vision for the future of architecture. It is a timely and invaluable contribution to the debate on surface structures and proposes new directions for the next generation of building membranes.


An esteemed group of architects and educators discuss new representation and form finding techniques. Topics considered include the future relationship between structure and ornament, the value of a new generation of modular building components and the role that smart materials play in creating a sustainable universe.


Critical essays are combined with cutting-edge student work to form an inspiring reference manual demonstrating a variety of digital and physical modelling techniques. Highly illustrated with over 300 photographs and drawings, Autogenic Structures is for anyone curious to learn about a more innovative and emergent approach to the development of architecture.

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BISAC Categories:
- Architecture | Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation
Dewey: 720
LCCN: 2008027626
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 9.1" W x 9" (2.05 lbs) 256 pages
 
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This book offers an alternative vision for the future of architecture, a timely and invaluable contribution to the debate concerning emergent surfaces and the next generation of building membranes in this era of extreme computational control.

Areas covered include:

  • the future relationship between structure and ornament
  • the value of mass customization for the next generation of modular building components
  • the role of smart materials in creating a sustainable universe.

Critical essays are combined with cutting-edge work to form an inspiring manual of varied digital and analog techniques. Highly illustrated with over 300 photographs, illustrations, and drawings, Autogenic Structures is for anyone curious to learn about a visionary approach to the development of architecture.