Author Krewinkel, Heinz W. Additional authorUnknown Publisher Birkhauser (Basel, 1998) Language(eng) English ISBN9783764356507 SeriesUnknown EditionUnknown SubjectGLASS CONSTRUCTION; NoteIncludes bibliographical references and index; AbstractGlass is a material which renders possible an especially elegant architectural language. This book provides a detailed insight into a world of technically sophisticated structures. Twenty-five projects from the past five years are presented here in a wealth of detail by way of descriptions, photographs and scale drawings. The buildings selected encompass a wide range of different types and functions, providing an intriguing record of the whole spectrum of current developments in glass technology and the role it plays in construction.

Number of pages155 pages Dimension30 cm Other descriptionillustrations