Soft shells
Hans-Joachim Schock
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Soft shells
Published
1997
Publisher
Birkhäuser Verlag
Pages
176
ISBN-10
376435450X
Description
This book is directed to all those interested in practical architectural applications for fabric and foil membranes. It presents a selection of 30 membrane structures built around the world in the last ten years and gives precise, detailed information on their construction. The projects cover a wide range of different countries, climatic zones, building types and applications. The photographs and detailed scale drawings of the structures are accompanied by in-depth descriptions, giving a full account of the construction method and the characteristics of the materials.
Mies van der Rohe
Innovative surface structures
Light structures, structures of light
Tensile Architecture
Free-standing tension structures
Felt tents and pavilions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Soft shells?
This edition of Soft shells has approximately 176 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Soft shells?
For most readers, Soft shells typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Soft shells?
The estimated word count for Soft shells is approximately 44,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Soft shells?
Soft shells was written by Hans-Joachim Schock.
When was Soft shells published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.