Sustainable Timber Design 2015th Edition Michael Dickson Dave Parker by Michael Dickson, Dave Parker 9781315774114, 9780415468077, 9781322506746, 9780415468084, 9781317683452, 1315774119, 0415468078, 1317683455, 0415468086 instant download after payment.

This resource covers the material selection, structural design and connections detailing of truly sustainable timber buildings through: consideration of the nature of wood and the heritage of timber construction, including the importance of forestry and conservation; a review of modern techniques to improve the durability, fire resistance and predictability of structural timber elements and their vital connections; analysis of the many architectural and structural options, from roundwood shells through glulam arches and gridshells to long span hybrid structures; and case studies from around the world illustrating the principles discussed and the true potential of timber construction This book offers the reader, whether student, teacher or practitioner, practical advice in designing timber architecture.