Form and Forces: Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures

This comprehensive volume equips architects with all the essential knowledge needed to engage in the complete process of structural design for buildings. With an emphasis on Edward Allen’s acclaimed graphical approach, the book empowers architects to swiftly conceptualize and design structures without the necessity of intricate mathematics.

Covering the entire spectrum of structural design, the text guides architects through key steps such as selecting appropriate materials, determining optimal configurations, identifying forces and sizing members, designing suitable connections, and devising feasible construction methods. Each chapter is structured around the design of an entire structure, guiding readers from initial conception to construction planning.