Structure and Architecture, Second Edition (Paperback)

~ ANGUS J MACDONALD (Author) "The simplest way of describing the function of an architectural structure is to say that it is the part of a building which resists the..." (more)
Key Phrases: triangulated elements, axial internal forces, purely structural function, Anthony Hunt Associates, Ove Arup, Centre Pompidou (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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' An extremely readable book, far removed from the rather stodgy textbooks familiar to engineers, and made the more pleasing by the effects of the publisher in achieving a consistent and stylish appearance and attractive typeface, good line drawings, and well reproduced photographs.' -- The Structural Engineer

'The author's analysis of high-tech is particularly shrewd.' -- Glass Age Magazine, September 1994

'The author's analysis of high-tech is particularly shrewd.'
Glass Age Magazine, September 1994

' An extremely readable book, far removed from the rather stodgy textbooks
familiar to engineers, and made the more pleasing by the effects of the
publisher in achieving a consistent and stylish appearance and attractive
typeface, good line drawings, and well reproduced photographs.'
The Structural Engineer

...an invaluable and highly recommended addition to any personal, professional, or academic architectural studies collection.
-The Bookwatch, July 2001 -- Review

...an invaluable and highly recommended addition to any personal, professional, or academic architectural studies collection. -- -The Bookwatch, July 2001

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'This book sets out the basics of structures very clearly and helps you to understand the complex world of structures. I recommend it to students studying architecture as well as engineering as it helps explain everything you need to know to design thoughtfully.'
5 star Amazon customer review

'The author's analysis of high-tech is particularly shrewd.'
Glass Age Magazine

' An extremely readable book, far removed from the rather stodgy textbooks familiar to engineers, and made the more pleasing by the effects of the
publisher in achieving a consistent and stylish appearance and attractive typeface, good line drawings, and well reproduced photographs.'
The Structural Engineer

'...an invaluable and highly recommended addition to any personal, professional, or academic architectural studies collection.'
The Bookwatch

Reviews for the first edition:
'People ought to know more about engineering...and Angus J Macdonald's Structure and Architecture is a good place to start. It is a solid introduction to the materials and methods that underpin architecture'
The Washington Times

'Angus Macdonald is particularly good at making the conceptual link between buildings in the real world and the mathematical models of the loads, materials and the structure which engineers work with.'
The Architect's Journal

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Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Architectural Press; 2 edition (April 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750647930
• ISBN-13: 978-0750647939
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #556,127 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enhanced with an expanded and re-written chapter, July 4, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Angus MacDonald's Structure & Architecture showcases the relationship between architecture and structural engineering using both historical and contemporary examples. This new edition is enhanced with an expanded and re-written chapter dealing with structural criticism and the relationship between structure and architectural style; as well as a new section on the relationships between architects, builders and engineers, and the influence which these relationships have on architectural styles and forms. Structure & Architecture is an invaluable and highly recommended addition to any personal, professional, or academic architectural studies collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, April 22, 2007

By	Echobox "Echobox" (Lawrence, KS) - See all my reviews

This book describes the different types of structural elements in buildings (steel, wood, reinforced concrete) and how they are constructed for maximum efficiency. A lot of the book deals with spans and how the efficiency of materials must accomodate different spans and weights. The concepts were very well written and easy to understand (the appendices were a little bit more complex) with lots of examples. I would recommend this for anyone who would like to try framing a structure or who is interested in more than just the picture books of architecture and would actually like to know what's inside the walls and how those objects are functioning.