James Acland has put together the best book I’ve seen on buildings of Western Europe. With builder’s eye and scholar’s dedication (14 years gathering material), Acland shows the earliest primitive shelters in various climates, and the evolution of building forms that eventually led to the great Gothic vaults.
It begins with a clearly illustrated history of building: Primitive Frame, which explains early domes, vaults, timber frames, more complicated structures. There is a fascinating account of how rectangular structures were developed in Neolithic (early agricultural) times from the circular earth lodge, retaining central posts. This type structure——greatly enlarged—— now roofs the Gothic vaults.
Good treatment in the rest of the book of all types of vaults: folded, ribbed, cellular; flying buttresses, fan vaults, curvilinear ribs. Outstanding photos and clear drawings that show construction details of the various shapes.
[Lloyd Kahn, Whole Earth Epilog, p.509]

出版年：1972年
言語：英語
ページ数：254ページ
サイズ：23cm×30.5cm×1.8cm

【コンディション】
表紙・背表紙・裏表紙に傷みやシミがあります。内部は概ね良好です。