<p>A transition from traditional building with wood to timber construction engineering took place at the beginning of the 20<sup>th</sup> Century. The development of laminated timber construction and new joining techniques made wood a viable alternative material to steel and concrete, but it was the realisation of a number of awe-inspiring structures in the 1960’s that captured public attention. </p> <p>This publication examines the technical developments in historical context and illustrates these with exemplary applications, thus providing invaluable fundamental knowledge for construction engineers, architects and carpenters.</p> <p>Although focusing on Switzerland, it also includes numerous international projects either built by Swiss architects and engineers, or with a strong influence on the Swiss construction scene.</p>
<p>The author lectures in construction and structural analysis at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.</p>
The author lectures in construction and structural analysis at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.