Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture by Mario Salvadori

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Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture

by Mario Salvadori

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Info:	W.W. Norton & Co. (2002), Paperback, 328 pages
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Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0393306763, Paperback)

Between a nomad's tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to building methods from ancient times to the present day. B/W line drawings.

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