Fabric Architecture Hardcover by Samuel J Armijos

Product Details

• Publisher: WW Norton (2008-09-30)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 304 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780393732368
• Item Weight: 1587.6 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

A breathtaking view of state-of-the-art technology for projects ranging from simple awnings to dome stadiums.

Architects, landscape architects, interior designers, fabricators, and owner/developers seeking creative, green solutions for a wide array of structures-shelter, shade, and water protection; outdoor and indoor; permanent and temporary-will find a broad array of ideas in this visual catalog of the latest materials and methods for designing canopies, tents, umbrellas, facades, signage, walls, and ceilings.

About the Author

Samuel J. Armijos AIA, is the president of Fabric Architect, and a Fabric Structures Association board member of Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). He has coordinated the design, engineering and construction of a variety of fabric structures around the world, from Costa Rica to Bangkok and New York to California. He is a contributing writer to Fabric Architecture, and was a Visiting Professor in the School of Architecture at Philadelphia University from 1993 to 1996. He has presented his AIA-approved Continuing Education presentation on Architectural Fabric Structures to a number of firms nationwide, and has spoken at many AIA, IFAI and Fabric Structure symposiums.