Timber Gridshells
Chilton, John
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Timber Gridshells
by Chilton, John, Gabriel Tang
Published
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
258
ISBN-13
9781317682714
Description
Throughout history, people have constructed simple timber lattice shelters such as the tepee or yurt, covered with animal skins, leaves, grasses and woven fabrics. Over the last fifty years, more sophisticated 'webs of wood' have emerged, with timber gridshells in particular becoming a structurally expressive form of architecture. Recent developments in digital design, 3-D modelling software, timber fabrication technologies as well as trends towards low-carbon construction have further reinforced architects' interest in the use of lightweight timber grids and lattice structures. This timely book charts the origin and evolution of the timber gridshell and its relation to timber lattice architecture. Drawing on a range of international case studies, the authors trace the effect advances in technology have had on design and construction in this field, providing a clear understanding of the structure, morphology, design process, and construction technology, and examining both the application and constraints of timber gridshells in architectural design. 'Timber Gridshells' is a highly illustrated, up-to-date resource which provides detailed answers and inspires new ideas. 0As such, it is essential reading for students of architecture as well as professional architects.
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How many pages are in Timber Gridshells?
This edition of Timber Gridshells has approximately 258 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 Timber Gridshells?
For most readers, Timber Gridshells typically takes between 5h 23m and 3h 35m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,500 words
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What is the word count of Timber Gridshells?
The estimated word count for Timber Gridshells is approximately 64,500 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 Timber Gridshells?
Timber Gridshells was written by Chilton, John, Gabriel Tang.
When was Timber Gridshells published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.