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This first volume of the new series, DETAIL engineering, will present the philosophy, working methods and interdisciplinary approach used by the engineers at schlaich bergermann und partner. The presentation of current projects in all of their major aspects, as well as specialist articles by a large number of authors, will show clearly why this engineering office operates successfully as one of the most renowned firms of its type in the world, without losing any authenticity in its work.

Publisher: DETAIL
ISBN: 978-3-920034-57-7
Pages: 136 (Large number of graphics and photos )
Format: 23 x 29,7 cm
Language: English

CONTENT
007 Preface
008 Interview with schlaich bergermann und partner
018 It’s the spirit and heart of this office that make the difference

Structural design and form
022 How does the estructure get its form?
025 Architects and engineers working in concert
031 Design variations for a high-rise laboratory building
032 From A to Z – from concept to realisation
039 Processes with minimal interfaces
043 New membranas for the Munich Olympic Pool

Materials and innovation
046 Using the material properly in design and construction
049 Experiments with timber
050 Developing new qualities in materials
058 The courage to be innovative with materials and forms of construction

Perspectives and synergies
062 Sunshine = freedom? – Four decades of solar engineering
068 Potential and trendes in the use of solar energy
070 Synergies between solar and structural engineering
075 Research activities in the solar termal field
076 From movable structure to smart system
081 Intelligent Polymer cushions and self-cooling milk packaging

Cooperation and responsability
084 On the self-image of the responsable structural engineer
089 The desire to do things properly
090 Think globally, act locally
094 Cooperation between Boston, New York and Stuttgart
097 Brazilian passion and German rationalism
098 Daring to experiment – current projects with artists
101 On the art of transforming ideas

The didactics of structures
104 Fundamental design principles
112 A bridge as a hands-on (or feet-on) exhibit

Projects and people
116 Catalogue of projects
133 People
136 Reference, picture credits



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