Beschreibung:
There is a long tradition of using wood as a distinct and ecologically sound building material. Wooden architecture conveys for today's world the breadth of knowledge held in Western and Eastern cultures about the creative use of this unique material. The typical technique of building with wood, joinery, requires that elements are connected only by the skillful interlocking of the constructive parts.
Contents Introduction to the Third Edition The Material Working with Wood Types and Functions of Wood Joints Wood Joints and Their Evolution Wood Joints as an Expression of Aesthetic Values Wood Constructions in China