Thinking and Building on Shaky Ground: On Architecture in Seismic Regions

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Author: Yun FuBuilding with earthquakes is a familiar yet persistent design problem for resilient construction on all continents. This book elaborates on various factors for earthq uake-resilient architecture in six thematic chapters that explore the design strategies of lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility, multiplicity and consistency. These factors allow designers to develop contextual solutions that marry technical know-how with social and cultural understanding.In 120 case studies from 30 countries it includes the work of Charley and Ray Eames, Shigeru Ban, Toyo Ito, Haswegawa Go, Gaudi, Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers, and many more.ISBN 9783035625585. Birkhauser Verlag. hb. 368 pages. 429 colour ills. 29 x 20 cm.available Show more