Ideal for those who have been commissioned, or are in competition, who want to learn about the very latest developments and trends in the area. New introductions to each section focus the remit of the book and make it a complete and comprehensive guide to the topic. * Learn about the current and future developments in the field from the authority on portable architecture* Understand the technology behind a wide range high profile projects from the Liebeskind exhibition space in London to the NASA inflatable airlock* Highly illustrated to give full coverage of all the technical aspects in detail Portable Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction and operation of portable buildings. Providing technical and design detail through a series of high profile built projects, this book showcases the very best from a diverse range of designs. Ideal for those who need to design or build a mobile building, this book shows that such projects can be practical, economical and flexible, as well as exciting and enjoyable. Whether you are designing a relocatable office, a stage for an outdoor pop concert, or a hospitality pavilion -- quality portable architecture is a genuinely achievable objective, and the author explains the technology and design principles accordingly. Fully updated throughout, with many new projects and two additional case study chapters, this third edition covers all the latest trends and cutting edge developments. New works featured include the Markies mobile home trailer by Dutch architect Eduard Bohtlingk and the TAG McLaren Group's West McLaren Mercedes Team Communications Centre "A comprehensive guide to the design, construction and operation of portable buildings. Providing technical and design detail through a series of high profile built projects, this book showcases the very best from a diverse range of designs. Ideal for those who need to design or build a mobile building, this book shows that such projects can be practical, economical and flexible, as well as exciting and enjoyable. Whether you are designing a relocatable office, a stage for an outdoor pop concert, or a hospitality pavilion - quality portable architecture is a genuinely achievable objective, and the author explains the technology and design principles accordingly. Fully updated throughout, with many new projects and two additional case study chapters, this third edition covers all the latest trends and cutting edge developments. New works featured include the Markies mobile home trailer by Dutch architect Eduard Böhtlingk and the TAG McLaren Group's West McLaren Mercedes Team Communications Centre"--Back cover Helpful for those who have been commissioned, or are in competition, who want to learn about the developments and trends in the area. The introductions to each section focus the remit of the book and make it a comprehensive guide to the topic. Robert Kronenburg. Previous Eds.: 1996, 2000. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [267]-270) And Index.
