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.

“Architecture cannot be divided, as manifest construction and ecological efficiency have the same importance as functionality and design standards in all buildings. Form and supporting structure are only convincing when they merge in a building into a single entity that cannot be questioned and is understood as a component of a comprehensive building culture.” In the spirit of this maxim by Jörg Schlaich, the Stuttgart-based engineering office, schlaich bergermann und partner, has been working successfully with various architects on the international level and on a very wide range of building projects for over 30 years. Innovative and comprehensible buildings are the focus, also following the shift to a new generation, as are integrated thinking, constructing and acting.

With articles by Annette Bögle, Christian Brensing, Falk Jäger, Roland Pawlitschko and Oliver Schaeffer.

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

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

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