Staircases Design And Construction

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Despite the ever-widening range of ready-made components on the market, an expertly made staircase aptly fitting the building is still a hallmark of good architecture, and reveals much about an architect's approach to design, construction and materials. This volume reviews the current state of technology in stair construction, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest production methods useful for the day-to-day work. Following an introductory essay on the development of staircases, the fundamental principles in building stairs are documented, and essential information is provided on the crucial elements of construction and the creative possibilities of the basic materials wood, steel and concrete. The theory is illustrated by a large number of extensively documented international examples, providing an invaluable source of inspiration for builders and architects. As a practical aid, the book contains a subject index, glossary, and information on current regulations and norms. Format Hardback | 224 pages Dimensions 230 x 310 x 23.62mm | 1,478.71g Publication date 01 Mar 2003 Publisher Birkhauser Verlag AG Publication City/Country Basel, Switzerland Language English Illustrations note 200 colour and 300 b&w illustrations, glossary, index ISBN10 3764364912 ISBN13 9783764364915 Show more