#books #building | Beyond bending : reimagining compression shells

Beyond bending : reimagining compression shells / Philippe Block ... [et al.].
Detail, München : 2017.
190 p. : il.
ISBN 9783955533908
Cubiertas (Construcción).
Curvas en superficies.
Sbc Aprendizaje A-692.4 BEY
http://millennium.ehu.es/record=b1872085~S1*spi

There is much to learn from the forgotten architectural and structural principles developed by the master builders of the past. Novel structural design tools that extend traditional graphical methods to three dimensions allow designers to discover a vast range of possible forms in compression. By better understanding the flow of compressive forces in three dimensions, excess steel can be eliminated, natural resources can be conserved, and humble materials like earth and stone can be reimagined for the future. The book presents the theoretical and methodical foundations of the award-winning Beyond Bending exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2016, giving in-depth analyses, interviews and numerous illustrations and drawings for insight into the making of the exhibition’s centerpiece, the Armadillo Vault. The Block Research Group is the DETAIL Reader Prize Winner for 2016.

#books #construction | Transparent shells: form, topology, structure

Transparent shells: form, topology, structure / Hans Schober.
Ernst & Sohn, Berlin : 2016.
255 p. : il.
ISBN 9783433031216
Construcción de cristal.
Cubiertas (Construcción)
Curvas en superficies.
Sbc Aprendizaje A-692.4 TRA
http://millennium.ehu.es/record=b1866004~S1*spi

This book describes the design, detailing and structural engineering of filigree, double-curved and long-span glazed shells of minimal weight and ingenious details.

Innovative, clear and understandable geometric principles for the design of double-curved shell structures are explained in a practical manner. The principles are simple to apply with the use of functions now available in most CAD programs. The author demonstrates how floating and homogeneous structures can be created on these "free" forms, particularly grid shells of planar rectangles. These are especially suitable for glazing with flat panes and offer structural, economical and architectural advantages. Examples are provided to illustrate in simple ways the latest methods of form finding calculation and holistic optimisation through the complex interaction of structure, form and topology.

Numerous examples built all over the world from 1989 to 2014 offer orientation and assistance in the design of such double-curved shells. Essential design parameters, many details and node connections of constructed projects are presented and evaluated. These structures have been built all over the world in close partnership with renowned architects.