Book Description: Glas als Tragwerk Entwurf und Konstruktion selbsttragender Hullen German Edition Jan Wurm July 1, 2007 Pages: Format: Hardcover/Paperback Genre: Architecture, Engineering, Technology Synopsis: In this groundbreaking book, [Insert Author's Name] presents a comprehensive guide to the planning and design of glass supporting frameworks, exploring the technological complexity of using flat glass as a building material and its potential for creating innovative, multifunctional self-supporting structures. With a focus on pressure-resistant flat supporting elements as the basic building block, the author illustrates and explains the spatial and constructive forms of these structures, showcasing their unique aesthetic qualities based on the poetry of gleaming and transparent planes. This pioneering work marks a new chapter in the history of glass architecture, offering a fresh perspective on the art and science of building design. Plot Summary: The book begins by highlighting the need to study and understand the process of technology evolution, emphasizing the importance of developing a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological advancements that shape modern knowledge. This foundation is crucial for the survival of humanity and the unification of people in a warring state. The author then delves into the specific challenges of working with flat glass as a building material, discussing the technological complexity of using it and the lack of established structural forms for glass supporting frameworks compared to wood, concrete, and steel.

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