Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture: Strength of Architecture from the Pyramids to the Skyscraper

Studying Civil Engineering at University and this was on one of the extra reading lists. Looked interesting and had good reviews so thought I would give it a read. Wasn't disappointed. Very informative but also interesting. Was quite an enjoyable read considering it is degree related. Goes very well with the other book Why Buildings Fall Down. I read them both.

The author engages the reader from the outset - not too wordy for the layman and still interesting for a lifetime construction manager like myself - a good book to have on the shelf.

Really interesting book, and entertaining to read. I'm learning a lot about architecture from it. I highly recommend this book.

wonderful book

good book.

Why Buildings Stand Up: Strength of Architecture from the Pyramids to the... Mario Salvadori Good, as expected

Best price at the time for my son who is interested in Civil Engineering.

Great

My architecture teacher suggested it, there is also Japanese translate. I think it is an interesting book for people who likes architecture&construction.

I like the explanations of what actually happened!

In a sentence: There's great beauty in our desire to create grand and amazing structures and it's worth pausing to reflect on the accomplishments of man from time to time. Who should read it: Anyone who has ever built anything or enjoyed viewing great works. The book is an interesting narrative of the how some of the most famous structures were built. No math here just some basic understanding of forces. I won't regale you with details from the book but just know it's an entertaining read with interesting 'today I learned' and it's well written and worth reading if you find general history and architecture interesting. It's not that old, maybe 40 years? But old enough it will give the reader a bit of a time travel into the eyes of someone in the past. I particularly like the section on 'electromagnetic floating buildings of the future' And plastics of course. Once a miracle invention we thought would be used everywhere.

Tardo mucho en llegar y llegó muy maltratado

If you're interested in architecture, this is a good place to start. Architecture hath three qualities, firmness, commodity and delight, so it covers at least 1/3 of what's important about architecture in a delightful way. It is written by a real teacher who can explain complicated subjects simply. It is a wonderful base understanding of structures that should not be missed.