TY - GEN AU - Cruz, Paulo J. S. TI - Structures and architecture: new concepts, applications and challenges SN - 9780415661959 U1 - 624.1762 PY - 2013/// CY - London PB - Taylor & Francis Group N1 - CONTENTS Preface xxi Conference organization xxiii Non financial sponsors xxv KEYNOTE LECTURES A facade roadmap 3 U. Knaack Pier Luigi Nervi: Architecture as challenge 7 M.A. Chiorino & C. Chiorino The great counterintuitive: Re-evaluating historic and contemporary building construction for earthquake collapse prevention 11 R. Langenbach Emilio Perez Piriero: Inventor of deployability 17 F. Escrig TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mini-symposia & special sessions Modern renaissance timber construction Merging seismic and fire design of timber buildings and potential and limitations on going 23 B. Kasal, D. Kruse, N. Riither & T. Polocoser Status of Cross-laminated Timber construction in North-America 25 S. Gagnon & E. Karacabeyli A review on seismic response of timber frames 27 H. Stamatopoulos & K.A. Malo Investigation of seismic performance of multi-storey timber buildings withinthe framework of the SERIES project 29 M. Piazza & R. Tomasi Seismic design of CUT buildings: Definition of the suitable q-factor by numerical and experimental procedures 31 L. Pozza, D. Trutalli, A. Polastri & A. Ceccotti Seismic design of timber buildings with a direct displacement-based design method 33 C. Loss, M. Piazza & D. Zonta Behaviour of moment connections in timber frameworks 35 A. Polastri, R. Tomasi, M. Piazza & I. Smith Seismic performance assessment of a timber log house 37 J.M. Branco, C. Aranha & P.B. Lourenco Better than steel? (Part 2): Tall wooden factories and the invention of "slow-burning"heavy timber construction 39 R. Langenbach Performance-based design for mid-rise wood constructions in Canada 41 C. Dagenais, S. Gagnon & R. Desjardins Predicting force flows in timber light-frame building superstructures 43 G Doudak & I. Smith Is cross-laminated timber suitable for building structures to thirty levels? 45 J.B. Chapman Wind design of timber buildings 47 /. Zisis & T. Stathopoulos Design concepts and principles for tall multi-storey superstructures incorporating timber frameworks 49 I. Smith Vibrations of timber floor beams with end restraints 51 K.A. Malo&J. Kohler Behavior of dowel-type timber connections under cyclic loading 55 S. Zhang, W. Wang, C. Huang &W.Wu Design and production of a heavy timber reaction frame for a laboratory test setup 57 M. Andreolli, P. Grossi, T. Sartori & R. Tomasi Glulam structures: Some Portuguese case studies 59 A.O. Feio, P.J.S. Cruz & A. Pinto On the "tectonics" in architecture—between aesthetics and ethics Shells—Innovation system design by Ildefonso Sanchez (1898-1980) 63 P. Cassinello The DNA of the avant-gardes 65 L.E. Mayo Conceptual design of a pedestrian bridge by means of topology optimization 67 L. Frattari, J.P. Dagg & G. Leoni The nature of tectonic architecture and structural design 69 A. Carter, P.H. Kirkegaard & R. Tyrrell Construction and form-finding of a post-formed timber grid-shell 71 S. Pone, S. Colabella, B. Parenti, D. Lancia, A. Fiore, B. D'Amico, F. Portioli, R. Landolfo, M. D'Aniello & C. Ceraldi Felix Candela between philosophy and engineering: The meaning of shape 73 M. Savorra & G. Fabbrocino The recovery of the ethic of constructions: PL. Nervi vs. S. Musmeci, two structural conceptions compared 75 P. Trovalusci & A. Tinelli Tensegrity tectonics: Structural concept and architectural expression 77 K.A. Liapi The Nervi system: Between complexity and ethic 79 T. lori & S. Poretti The school of bridges in Venice: Teaching bridge design in a University of Architecture 81 A. Zanchettin, E. Siviero & E. Reccia Structural glass: Crossing borders Double skin facades made of glass—aspects of structural design and static analysis 85 B. Siebert Boosting European education on structural glass: COST action TU0905 training school 87 J. Belts, C. Louter, J. Neugebauer & J. Schneider Glass structures, from theory to practice 89 N. Emami Evaluation of the SLG method for applications with adhesive point-fixings 91 J. Dispersyn, K. Calleyl & J. Belts Influence of various factors to mechanical properties of glued joint in glass 93 K. Machalicka & M. Eliasova Cones made of glass for a new entrance of a museum 95 J.Neugebauer Analytic models of adhesively bonded steel-glass beams97 T. Fremr, M. Netusil & M.Eliasova Building integrated photovoltaic—new developments 99 G. Siebert & B. Siebert Stress corrosion parameters for glass with different edge finishing 101 M. Vandebroek, C. Louter, J. Dispersyn, D. Sonck & J. Belis Exploratory experimental investigations on post-tensioned structural glass beams 105 C. Louter, J.H. Nielsen & J. Belis Experimental investigations and numerical modeling of point-fitted glass panes 107 M. Tibolt, O. Hechler & C. Odenbreit Reinforced glass connection—concept, test and detail 111 P.L. Carvalho, P.J.S. Cruz &F.A. Veer From open structures to the cladding of control: A critical call for current tectonic theories and practices in architecture Structural cladding/clad structures: Studies in tectonic building practice A. Beim 115 Tectonics of montage: Architectural positions for a tectonic sustainable building practice 117 C. Bundgaard Wallpaper & tectonics—a critical discussion of the state of the architectural discipline 119 M.F. Hvejsel & P.H. Kirkegaard Architectural assemblages and materializations—changing notions of tectonics and materiality in contemporary architecture 121 F. Nilsson From new tools and methods towards new tasks and ideals: The impact of technology and science in the post-war era The architecture of absence: Building, landscape and the changing character of technology in the post-war era 125 C.P.C. Cabral New French architectural treatises for a new kind of public architecture 127 E. Man in The development of architectural concrete in Belgium during the 1960s and 1970s 129 S. Van de Voorde Working relationships between architects and structural engineers: World War II to the 1970s 131 D. T. Yeomans Finnish architect-engineer cooperation on concrete and shell structures in the 1950s and 1960s 133 A. Niskanen Innovation in reciprocal structures Reciprocal systems based on planar elements 137 O. Baverel & A. Pugnale Reciprocal-frame structures—a digital design instrument 139 U. Thonnissen The proposal of an ancient technique for modern construction: A stone reciprocal structure 141 M. Brocato & L. Mondardini Efficient design and fabrication of free-form reciprocal structures 143 D. Parigi &P.H. Kirkegaard Static and kinematic formulation of planar reciprocal assemblies 145 D. Parigi & PH. Kirkegaard Innovation in timber Wood structures—versatility and innovation 149 F. Jensen Cross-laminated timber: A key material for the future of structural design 151 M. Nevada Cross-laminated timber: Driving forces and innovation 153 A. Folk The wooden cooling tower 155 E. Nozhova MonaLisa Wood Pavilion: Poplar plywood 157 G. Callegari, M. Sassone, A. Spinelli & R. Zanuttini Robustness issues for design of innovative timber structures 161 F. Hold, P.H. Kirkegaard &J.D. Serensen Principles in practice for the analysis, conservation and structural restoration of architectural heritage The ISCARSAH principles in practice 165 S.J. Kelley The building and its structural history (or how the history is the sourceof endless technical knowledge) 167 M.M.S. Lagunes Master Builders' design skills in diagnosing the failures 169 G. Arun Physical evaluation of the endless column 171 R.A. Sofronie Structural evaluation of Kilitbahir castle in Canakkale, Turkey 175 A. Turer Dismantling of foundation system for conservation of masonry structures in Angkor, Cambodia 177 Y. Iwasaki, Y. Akazawa, M. Fukuda, J. Nakazawa, K. Nakagawa, I. Shimoda & T. Nakagawa General contributions Building envelopes Life cycle assessment of Irish residential buildings and typical building envelope analysis 183 A. Armstrong & J. Goggins Proposals for intervention in obsolete building envelopes in Andalusia 185 M. Molina-Huelva, J.M. Rincon-Calderon & P. Fernandez-Ans Integrated design applied in thermal retrofitting solutions for residential buildings 187 A. Ciutina, V. Ungureanu, D. Dubina & D. M. Grecea Modificated plastic materials for a new generation of architecture 189 T. Ries Isostatic lines' study to optimize steel space grid envelope structures for tall buildings according to their solicitations 191 R. Senis Balconies, analysis of constructive technology current state and foresight of new industrial development 193 L. Sierra &J.L. Zamora Expanded cork as building envelope—architectonic and technological aspects 195 P.Sousa&P.J.S. Cruz Computer and digital design tools Modular construction systems for freeform architecture 199 S. Schafer, J. Reising, S. Abedini & A. Ljubas Seismic rehabilitation of RC structures—case study: Educational building with GF + 4 storey height regime 201 M.C. Calin, D. lordan & C.S. Dragomir Thicker funicular: Particle-spring systems for variable-depth form-responding compression-only structures 205 B. Clifford Architectural feedback in the structural optimization process 207 J. Felkner, E. Chatzi & T. Kotnik Multimodal structural optimization for conceptual design 209 K. Martini Investigating a new material practice 211 M. Tamke, P. Nicholas, P. Ayres & M.R. Thomsen Study of the sensitivity of different building structures to tunneling induced settlements 213 C Molins & C. Camos Multi-objective optimization of concrete shells 217 T. Mendez Echenagucia, M. Sassone & A. Pugnale Structures for quality and quantity of natural light in architecture 219 S. Bica, I. M. Cristutiu & O. Micsa Performance assessment of mixed CFRP retrofitting solution for RC slabs 221 S. C. Floruf, V. Stoian, T. Nagy-Gyorgy, D. Dan & D. Diaconu The use of unconventional reinforcements in structures—design aspects 223 K. Jaafar Comprehension and complex forms The dynamic phraseology of structures: Enabling the design of complex systems 227 T.M. Boake Railway stations between infrastructural complexity and architectural form 229 E. Conticelli & S. Tondelli Structural analysis of the Curators' Lab Arena—an impressive ephemeral timber structure 231 P.J.S. Cruz&A.O. Feio Tessellation of Islamic star patterns on complex forms 233 M.C. Fernandez-Cabo & A. Casas-Perez Parametric design and non-linear analysis of a large-scale deployable roof structure based on action origami 235 T.R. Gentry, D. Baerlecken, M. Swarts & N. Wonoto Diagrids for design and construction of freeform tall buildings 237 K.S. Moon Outrigger structures for twisted, tilted and tapered tall buildings 239 K. S. Moon Discretization solutions for the construction of free form complex surface structures 241 H. Giles & A. Berk Architectural topology parametrically defined by digital manufacturing 243 M. G. del Valle Lajas &J.A. Diaz Virtual reality as a multidisciplinary communication tool 247 L. Houck, R. Hassan, T.K. Thiis & K. Solheim Structural form as ornament 249 R.A. Oprifa Concrete and masonry structures Reinforced concrete in the early 20th century: The search for a form language for the material 255 M.B. Dan Technology of thin shells in the German baroque 257 V. Compdn, M. Camara & J. Sanchez Control of conservation works for architectural heritage buildings by microseismic recordings and structural analysis 259 C.S. Dragomir, A. Du(u, C.S. Dragomir & E.S. Georgescu "Reticolatus": An innovative reinforcement for irregular masonry—a numeric model 261 M. Paradiso, S. Galassi, A. Borri & D. Sinicropi Study to evaluate the characteristics of masonry for "Stirbey family chapel"to retrofit the structure 263 C.-L. Matei&R.-C. Matei A critical assessment of concrete and masonry structures for reconstruction after seismic events in developing countries 265 H. McWilliams & C.T. Griffin Funicular forms and earthquake performance of low-strength masonry buildings 269 S. Rihal & J. Edmisten Load-bearing capacity of corroded reinforced concrete joists 271 J. Vercher, E. Gil & A. Mas Determination of residual load-bearing capacity of existing masonry structures 273 J. Witzany, T. Cejka & R. Zigler Structural behaviour of masonry buildings subjected to landslide: Load path method approach 275 F. Palmisano & A. Elia Fabric formed concrete structures and architectural elements 277 R.F. Pedreschi Application of the operational modal analysis method for the control of the intervention in the Roman Theatre (Cadiz, Spain) 279 P. Pachon, E. Rodriguez-Mayorga, J.F. Jimenez, V. Compdn, A. Saez & E. Yanes An approach to patents of prestressed concrete in 20th century architecture 281 M.P.L. Zurdo, J.A. Diaz & M. de Miguel Sanchez Historical concrete structures in Romania and Italy: Exchange in building and conservation 283 M.B. Dan & C.O. Gociman Emerging technologies Monitoring the recovery of the architectural heritage287 P.O. Simal, E.L. Rodriguez, E.L. Burlo&J.L. Diaz The role of spontaneous construction for post-disaster housing 289 D. Felix, A.O. Feio, J.M. Branco &J.S. Machado Comparing the embodied energy of structural systems in parking garages 291 C. T. Griffin, L. Bynum, A. Green, S. Marandyuk, J. Namgung, A. Burkhardt & M. Hoffman Bridge design 2.0: Developments in the field of integrated, sustainable and durable bridge design 293 J. Smits Earth architecture: Ancient and new methods for durability improvement 265 R. Eires, A. Camdes & S. Jalali Daylight in interiors 297 L. Janeckova & D. Bosova Innovative architectural and structural design Design of adaptive structures by kinematic synthesis of mechanisms 301 Y. Akgtin, F. Maden & K. Korkmaz Prestressing, technique and innovation in the 1950-1975 architecture 303 J.A. Diaz Diagrid structures—innovation and detailing 305 T.M. Boake Housing industrialization, success and failure, universal and local: Limits for housing globalization 307 A.L. Correia, V. Murtinho & L.S. da Silva Innovative architectural and structural design to preserve historical centers 309 D. Felix, A. O. Few, J.M. Branco & J.S. Machado Sustainable design of a multistory welded steel structure located in a seismic area 311 M. Georgescu, V. Ungureanu & M. Szitar Concepts for a movable bridge 313 J. Holowaty Partial dismantling of 1960s to 80s housing estates—a sustainable holistic solution 315 S. Huuhka Design of reconfigurable doubly-curved canopy structure 317 F. Maden, K. Korkmaz & Y. Akgtin Natural structures and innovative design 319 N.O. Nawari & A.M. Gutierrez A new building system: Structural aspects of COTaCERO system 321 J.P. Valcarcel, V. Hermo & J.B.R. Cheda Hybrid structures: A case of a pedestrian bridge 323 T. Sophocleous, M. C. Phocas & A. Michael Reciprocal structures in architectural shaping of floors and roofs 325 M. Piekarski Origami based, deployable disaster relief shelter 327 S. Rihal Three-hinged structures in a historical perspective 329 L. Slivnik "Floating Roofs": The Dorton Arena and the development of modern tension roofs 331 T.S. Sprague Dynamic design of slender footbridges 333 E. Caetano & A. Cunha Deployable stage: Proposal of an application with mobile structures 335 N. Torres Naturwall©—timber multifunctional systems in refurbishment sustainable process 337 A. Spinelli & G. Callegari Multi-objective search in the early phase of architectural design 341 T. Mendez Echenagucia, M. Sassone, P. A. Croset & A. Astolfi Using the laser scanning technology in the rehabilitation of existing buildings 343 S. Pescari, D. Dan & V. Stoian Computational morphogenesis in architecture: Structure and light as a multi-objective design/optimization problem 345 A. Liuti, A. Pugnale & A. Erioli Form structure integration 347 E. Mele & M. Toreno Mass-customized architectural design approach: Evaluation and a proposal based on fractal geometry principles 349 M. Asefi & F. Fakourian The legacy of the Modern Movement and its adversities in the face of the current development of changeable housing construction solutions 351 H.J.V. Ferreira, L.S. da Silva & V. Murtinho Nature-inspired structural optimization of freeform shells 353 F. Waitner, R. La Magna & J. Knippers An innovative proposal for a deployable shading system 355 M. Asefi, E.E. Salari, Sh. Valadi&Gh. Kouchenani Interdisciplinary work and educating architects and structural engineers Hybrid architecture: Coupling structural understanding and architectural education 359 R. Balbo, T. Kocaturk & A. Veliz Cultivating the next generation of architects through pattern of structural systems 361 M.P. Callahan & IK. Chang Teaching seismic and wind subjects to architecture students 363 I.K. Chang, M.P. Callahan, P. Lu, H. Y. Chan & S. Luong Embracing the past: Using historical structures to teach engineering fundamentals 365 R.J. Dermody Design engineer construct: Building large scale structures 367 K. Dong & J. Feldman The interdisciplinary design studio—identifying collaboration 369 K. Dong, J. Doerfler & T. Fowler Constructing by creative re-use of unexpected materials 371 PL. Carvalho & P.J.S. Cruz Understanding the interplay between structure and architecture using Building Information Modeling (BIM) 373 N.O. Nawari Force material form—transferring historical construction concepts into contemporary architectural design 375 M. Rinke & J. Schwartz Numerical models of a beam belonging to a tall building: Errors and approximations within ordinary design 377 L. Sgambi, N. Basso, R. Pavani, E. Civelli, C.D. Meroni & M. Pagin Conceptual structural design: An important topic in architectural education 379 L. Sgambi, N. Basso & M. E. Codazzi The advantage of full-size construction as an educational tool in architecture education 381 J. Stem, B. O. Braaten, B. Manum, P. Aalto & A. Gilberg Found in translation: Physical models as a structural design tool for architects 383 Th. Vilquin Reframing structures: Frame experimentation in artistic studies 385 Vrouwe & B. Pak Aesthetics in the education of civil and structural engineers 387 J.M. Songel Lightweight and membrane structures Fold here: Optimizing a disaster relief shelter with prototypes 391 R.M. Arens &E.P. Saliklis Deployable membrane structures: Design proposal for the scissors-type system 393 O. F. Avellaneda & R. Sastre Innovative solutions for ultra-lightweight textile shelters covering archaeological sites 395 A. Zanelli, E. Rosina, R. Maffei, G. Carra & P. Beccarelli Tree like structures and fractals 397 J. S. Sanchez, F. Escrig &T.R. Lean Lightweight architecture: Characteristics for an effective application in case of emergency 399 R. Maffei, A. Zanelli & P. Beccarelli Minimal-surface-T-connections in architecture 401 G.H. Filz Spaceplates Building System 405 A. Romme, I. S0rvin & A. Bagger Qualitative investigation: Efficiency of a membrane roof project 407 E.F. Nunes, J.B.M. de Sousa Jr., A.M.S. de Freitas & B. Baier "Corogami Hut" case study 409 C. Wiebe Surface- and mesh-based approaches towards a materialization of architectural catenoids 411 G.H. Filz, S. Schiefer & Th. Stecher Temporary reticulated membrane at PS1 415 P.O. Endres Special structures Shapes and behavior of triangular grid structures: Current trends in architecture of the 21st century 419 E.G. Meza&J.A. Diaz Elevated pedestrian ways in Japan: A historical view 421 H. Isohata Building on planet Mars student project 423 A. Nussbaumer, P. Zurbruegg, S. Erkman & T. Besson Adaptable hybrid steel structures: Kinetic modeling and simulation study 425 M. Matheou, M. C. Phocas & E. G. Christoforou Analysis of Portadas de Feria subjected to wind loads incorporating nonlinearity of the guys 427 M. T. Rodriguez-Leon, J. S. Sanchez & F. Escrig Foundation Louis Vuitton: Exploring new structural typologies 429 A.M.B. Geli &M.P. Sendra Steel and composite structures Specificity of shaping light gauge steel shells 433 J. Abramczyk Numerical analysis of sliding rigid beam-column joints made from encased tubes for high-rise structures 435 A. A. Vails, A. A. Puigcerver & J.M. Carreras Experimental and theoretical analysis of bridges with encased filler beams 437 V. Kvocak, R. Vargova & P. Beke Shear connection of composite steel and concrete bridge trusses 439 M. Charvat & J. Machacek Experimental study on steel-concrete shear walls with steel encased profiles retrofitted with FRP composites 441 D. Dan, A. Fabian, V. Stoian & T. Nagy-Gyorgy The re-use of disassembled steel structures between architectural design and environmental sustainability 443 M. Pongiglione, C. Calderini & A. Giachetta Theoretical and experimental studies on composite steel-concrete structural shear walls with steel encased profiles 445 A. Fabian, V. Stoian & D. Dan Analysis of composite section columns under axial compression and biaxialbending moments 447 E. Fenollosa & I. Cabrera Great steel structures: The Italian post-war trial 451 M. Zordan & F. Fragnoli Required performance level of an existing building for over roofing 453 Zs. Nagy & M. Cristufiu Innovative conception and design of structural systems for flexible floor spaces 455 C. Odenbreit, O. Hechler & M. Braun Double curved aluminum façade 459 K. Najjar Comparing the seismic performance of concentrically braced frames with and without self-centering behavior 461 G.J. O'Reilly&J. Goggins Efficient solution for large motorways composite bridges 463 E. Petzek, L. Toma & E. Mete§ Technical solutions for rehabilitation of old arch bridges 465 E. Petzek, L. Toma & R. Bancila Reconversion process of an old building into a modern commercial center 467 Zs. Nagy & M. Cristutiu Adapting a historic truss viaduct to modern requirements 469 J. Holowaty Structural solutions for emergency architecture 471 T. Otilia-Alexandra & G.D. Mihai The borderline between architecture and structural engineering The challenges of structure in today's architectural, economic and social context 475 A.B. Larena &J.B. Larena Conceptural planning by the structural engineer 477 A. Gianoli Alpexpo building by Jean Prouve in Grenoble: The specific issue of the suspended façade 479 A. Coste & C. Blachot Great light spans: Geometry and simple structural behaviour—2nd half of the 20th century 481 V.A. Garcia &J.A. Diaz Structure and architecture: The illogical results of considering them two separated entities, after the 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila 483 C. Bartolomucci A concrete prefabricated attic 485 C. Bocan The importance of engineers in the development of modern Spanish architecture: Alejandro de la Sola's industrial architecture 487 M.C Gonzalez & A.S. Estrela Architecture and engineering in the new leaning towers 489 M. Camara, V. Compan & J. Sdnchez Structure as architectural system 491 B. Corotis & A. Daringa Closing the gap while celebrating the divide: Tools for A/E collaborative learning 493 M.K. Donofrio A multi-performance comparison of long-span structural systems 495 C. T. Griffin, E. Douville, B. Thompson & M. Hoffman Timber framed masonry buildings, an earthquake resistance influenced architecture 497 A. Dufu, J.G. Ferreira & C.S. Dragomir Homeostatic patterns 499 A. Erioli, C. Giacobazzi & G. Castellazzi The architecture of the fall: Metamorphosis of structure in the work of Enric Miralles (1988-1997) 501 J.M. Rovira & C.B. Garcia The role of architectural theory in exploiting the potential of iron load-bearing structures 503 M. V. Hdrfa The interaction of architects and structural engineers for the Hellenic World Complex in Athens 505 E.S. Kyriazis A structural language for a conceptual design collaboration 507 L. Luyten Engineers and the role of structures in architecture 509 B. Manum & D. Nilsen On the extension of graphical statics into the 3rd dimension 511 M. Schrems & T. Kotnik Configuration design for collective housing building structure—IFD systems configuration 513 J. Nikolic Architectural taming of infrastructure: Interaction architect—structural engineers 515 R Tarczewski & P. Ogielski Infrastructures and environmental impact: The synergy of architectural and structural design 517 M. Pasca New species of structures 519 J. Perez-Herreras The disappearance of the structural analysis barrier: The Sydney Opera House from a contemporary perspective 523 J.R. Key The role of structures in daylighting retrofits for existing buildings 525 M. Sedor, C. T. Griffin & K. Konis Built environment sustainability—breaking the borderlines between architects and civil engineers 527 M.A. Szitar, T.O. Gheorghiu & D.M. Grecea Examining the architectural engineer 529 M.S. Uihlein Traditional and scientific knowledge for a sustainable vulnerability reduction of rural housing in Haiti 531 A. Caimi, H. Guillaud, O. Moles, F. Vieux-Champagne, P. Gamier, S. Grange, Y. Sieffert & L. Daudeville Experimental tests on steel members with variable I welded section 533 I.M. Cristutiu & D.L. Nunes The evolutionary process of built heritage influenced by the architecture/engineering borderline decisions5 535 A. Tavares, A. Costa & H. Varum Confrontation between building and ground: Notions of force and gravity in the work of Joao Vilanova Artigas 537 L. Borgonovi e Silva & T. Kotnik Structuring geometry and abstraction of structures in architectural synthesis 539 Dz. Bijedic, R. Cahtarevic & S. Halilovic Design of the Brasilia TV Tower 541 E.B.C. Azambuja & J.M.M. Sanchez Energy efficiency upgrading, architectural restyling and structural retrofit of modern buildings by means of "engineered" double skin façade 545 F. Feroldi, A. Marini, B. Badiani, G.A. Plizzari, E. Giuriani, A. Belleri & P. Riva Structural assessment of heritage architecture 547 M. Holicky & M. Sykora Structure and architecture in the design studio 551 P.D. Endres & C. Wetzel Can collaboration within multidisciplinary teamwork be explained using Belbins theory?—a case study 553 A. S. Dederichs & J. Karlshoj Interaction of shape and structural performance: Design of structures using methods of structural optimization 555 /. Lochner The history of the relationship between architects and structural engineers Pier Luigi Nervi in the United States: The height and decline of a master builder 561 A. Bologna & G. Neri Domenico Parma and Guillermo Gonzalez Zuleta: A story of challenges, innovation and development of concrete architecture in Colombia 563 E. C. Cortes & A. Primmer Supporting modern architecture: Sources for the Matosinhos Market structural design 567 J.P. Delgado & P.T. Pinto Structure impact on architectural form of multi-storey factory buildings of industrial revolution 571 T. Senberger & J. Hoficka Memories of Mario: The best structures professor I never knew 573 D.J. Oakley Prefabrication and standardization: Arne Jacobsen's contribution 575 Y.O. Sanz From construct to type—the transformation of constituents in the development of trusses 579 M. Rinke & T. Kotnik Architect and engineer: The collaboration of Louis I. Kahn and August E. Komendant 581 H. Rodriguez-Camilloni What is a steel construction? 583 F.R. Rosenberg Between Le Due and Merimee. Talking about Vezelay 585 A.R.M. de la Plata, J.A. Diaz & P.C. Franco Systems of rationalization: New methods and changes of organization in Swedish building construction around 1970 587 E. Sigge The architect/structural engineer relationship—a symmetrical symbiosis 589 R.A. Oprifa Structural engineering for timber and steel-timber trusses in Italy (1800-1950) 593 E. Zamperini "Arup calling": The engineering gets to Paris—Centre George Pompidou (1971-77) 595 M. Comba Significant pioneers of engineer—architect collaboration in the twentieth century 597 A.J. Macdonald Steel skeleton and terra cotta skin: Engineering and architecture of the Chicago stock exchange by Adler and Sullivan 599 M.A. Chiuini The structural engineer: Finding the philosophy of the profession 601 M.S. Uihlein Anatomy of structures 603 F.H. Selmani The tectonic of architectural solutions AgwA architecture office: Study cases on structure and architecture 607 H. Fallen & B. Vandenbukke Viljo Revell: Tectonic structures 609 J.J.F. Fores The Tectonic meaning in Le Corbusier's architecture the case of Le Cabanon 611 F. Hakonsen Mies' early American work and the Tectonic bond between architecture and structure 613 R.S. Aviles Alternative affordable housing through simulated 3D architectural tectonic: V3 Residence, Putrajaya 615 R. Ab. Rahman & A. A. Dzaharudin Tectonics or reinforced concrete and timber and earthquake vulnerability 617 M.B. Dan Combining shape grammars and BIM in the rehabilitation design process of the bourgeois house of Oporto: The research progress 619 E. Coimbra & V. Riso AgwA architecture office: Addressing structure in architecture competitions 621 H. Fallen & B. Vandenbukke Towards an improved architectural quality in contemporary architecture 623 C. Kristensen & P.H. Kirkegaard The use of new materials Agricultural residues applications in contemporary building industry 627 H. Dahy & J. Knippers The finishing touch for better energy efficiency of episodically used masonry wall single family houses 629 S. T. Djambova & O. Simov Light, colour, form and surface 631 C. Eckhardt How to build the future with limited and finite resources? 633 Y. Sieffert, D. Daudon & J.-M. Huygen Thermal and energy refurbishment of university buildings using phase change materials 635 L.N. Gomes, M.S. Rodrigues, R.S. Vicente &T.R. Silva Cement-bonded particleboards of modified composition with alternative raw sources utilization 637 T. Melichar & J. Bydiovsky Timber structures Connections loaded perpendicular to grain—analysis of the failure behavior and design approach 641 B. Franke & R Quenneville Contribution to the fire resistance of timber construction using boards 645 M. Dufkova & P. Kuklik Low cost construction: State of the art and prospects for using structure wood apartment buildings in Portugal 647 M. Oliveira, J.P. Couto, P. Mendonfa, J.M. Branco, M. Silva & A.P. Reis Embodied information in structural timber 649 E. Jannasch Convertible city: Light wood prefab systems in the extension of built environment 651 A. Spinelli Analysis of the elasto-plastic failure behavior of wood under compression 653 S. Franks Fire-resistance analysis of a novel wood-concrete composite deck 657 R. Meena, M. Schollmayer & S. Hehl Optimized generation of non-standard wood structures based on native irregular components 659 V. Monier, G. Duchanois & J-C. Bignon Development of prefabricated timber-concrete composite floors 661 P. Nechanicky & P. Kuklik Barriers to the design and use of cross-laminated timber structures in high-rise multi-family housing in the United States 663 J. Schmidt & C.T. Griffin A modular timber construction system made with ribbed-box or rather hollow-box elements 665 5. Franke & R. Hausammann The Roman timber framework, a neglected construction method 667 X. Laumain The behavior of toothed-plate connectors under reversed cyclic loading 669 E. Tuhkanen & K. Oiger On seismic response of retrofitted wooden house by collapsing process analysis 671 T. Takatani & H. Nishikawa Author index 675 ER -