Chapter 16. Continuous Invention of New Materials and Techniques, 11 / Monocoque Construction

“A Vision of a Living World”, the third volume of “The Nature of Order” series, presents, for the first time, a full spectrum of Alexander’s and CES built and unbuilt works. The book describes hundreds of buildings, plans, neighborhoods, drawings, ...

One of the main topics of research, included in every building project, was to identify, early on in the design process, the material and techniques of construction. This would re-establish building as an art, and allow rapid shaping and adaptation, ...

Construction system with structural members which are large, yet light, efficient and structurally sound; it is based on massive hollow beams and columns, about 24" by 24", built out of plywood and small section lumber, with frequent interior collars, thus ...