Tensile architecture
by Drew, Philip
Provides a historical perspective for tensile architecture in the 20th century. It explores the tents of nomad cultures, geographical distribution of tent types, the effect of the dromedary on the distribution of the black tent, and seasonal specialization of Eskimo dwellings.
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- Full title :Tensile architecture / Philip Drew.
Summary
Provides a historical perspective for tensile architecture in the 20th century. It explores the tents of nomad cultures, geographical distribution of tent types, the effect of the dromedary on the distribution of the black tent, and seasonal specialization of Eskimo dwellings.
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- Publication Date:2019.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Routledge
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2019.
Notes
Originally published 1979 by Westview Press.
The Physical Object
- Description:xxii, 237 pages : : illustrations ; : 26 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0367289865, 9780367289867
- oclc:on1150030080
- LC Classification:NA4160
Table of Contents
Preface -- Maps -- Part One: Traditional Tensile Architecture: -- The Tents of Nomad Cultures -- Tents and Nomads -- Ice Age Tents -- Conical Tents of Northern Eurasia and Northern America -- Northern Eurasia -- North America -- The Kibitka of Central Asia -- The Black Tent of the Middle East -- The Black Tent -- North Africa -- Arabia -- Iran and Afghanistan -- Tibet -- The Ancient World -- The Middle Ages and Renaissance -- Part Two: Suspension bridges -- Early Suspension Bridges -- Part Three: Modern Suspension Bridges -- Modern tensile architecture -- Early Tension -- Linear Tension -- Surface Tension -- Revival of the Tent -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
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