Portable architecture
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Portable architecture
（Architectural Press new technology series / series editor, Chris Grech）
Architectural Press, 1996
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-136) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Portable buildings have been in use since ancient times but only recently have their architectural qualities been appreciated. This book examines the development of portable architecture and explores the constructional and functional diversity of the type.
Table of Contents
- Definition of the portable building in architectural terms
- current research and development
- future roles for portable architecture
- traditional prototypes
- portable architecture in the 20th century
- technology transfer
- prefabrication and system building
- construction, transport and product manufacture industries
- case studies of significant contemporary built examples - analyzed by constructional and logistical strategy, materials and function.
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