Rooted in nature: aesthetics, geometry and structure in the shells of Heinz Isler

Reinforced concrete shells frequently constitute the most visible element of a building envelope. They dominate the architectural expression, yet the three-dimensional form is generally determined by the engineer according to its structural efficiency, rather than by the architect according to aesth...

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Main Authors: Chilton, John, Chuang, Chu-Chun
Format: Article
Published: Springer 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47534/