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The Tensioned Fabric Roof

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This is "one of the kind" book. You have almost no other choice.
It is a book worth your money. Mr. Huntington should be a professor in English with his writing talent. Nonetheless, I personally prefer the straight-to-point writing style in technical books.

The title of this book should be "Introduction to fabric roof structures"..The author addresses in very readable way(very talented writer) main aspects of the design and construction process of tension fabric structures.Unfortunately structural engineers will not gain enough to understand shaping, and will not gain enough about analyzing and calculating forces in fabric roof structures.This book is addressed mainly to architectural public which can learn the possibilities and limitations of these kind of tension structures, as well as the means of achieving successful energy, lighting, acoustical, and fire safety performance; and contractors will receive valuable information related to their fabrication and erection.

This is an excellent volume, reviews historical, structural, and artistic angles. Is contemporary in inspiration.

A wonderful, educational, easy to read book. Helps with understanding of the historical development, form finding, basic and advanced aspects of design of tensile membrane structures.
Unlike some of the other book on the subject is full on insightful and educational graphics, photos and descriptions. Through some of his own and other world-renowned projects, the author allows the reader to grasp the understanding of the engineering and aesthetics of these unique structures.