Thinking and Building on Shaky Ground: On Architecture in Seismic Regions

by Yun Fu

Building with earthquakes is a
familiar yet persistent design problem for resilient construction on all
continents. This book elaborates on various factors for
earthquake-resilient architecture in six thematic chapters that explore
the design strategies of lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility,
multiplicity and consistency. These factors allow designers to develop
contextual solutions that marry technical know-how...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3035625581
• ISBN13: 9783035625585
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 3.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.7"