Mario Salvadori

Matthys Levy

Takes readers on a journey through the history of architectural and structural disasters, from the Parthenon to the Tower of Pisa to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

How Structures Fail

Why Buildings Fall Down

Perché gli edifici stanno in piedi

Traces the development of architectural structure, ranging from the nomad's simple tent to the Sears Tower

The Strength of Architecture

Why Buildings Stand Up

Explains how tents, houses, stadiums, and bridges are built, and how to build models of such structures using materials found around the home.

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