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The first major book on the history of the tent and its use, along with an international survey of the most exciting and wide-ranging contemporary fabric structures.

The tent is one of the oldest man-made structures. Prized for its lightness, mobility, small footprint, and structural elegance, it has been used for centuries by nomadic cultures. With increasing ecological concerns and the new formal possibilities offered by innovative materials and technologies, tent and tensile structures offer exciting and significant solutions to age-old problems.

New Tent Architecture begins with a comprehensive introduction to the origins, contemporary manifestations, and ecological elegance of the tent. The core of the book comprises thirty contemporary projects grouped by theme--ring roofs, atrium covers, small peaks, large waves--each presented in detail through descriptions, photographs, and line drawings. A substantial reference section includes a glossary and bibliography, making this an essential book for architects, engineers, and design professionals. 250+ color illustrations.

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Library Journal Review

Architecture journalist and author Drew (Tensile Architecture) has a long-standing interest in tents, and he sees a bright future for tensile architecture in today's fast-paced, mobile world. Lightweight and flexible, tents seem a natural fit for an urban-nomad culture, but, as this book demonstrates, tensile architecture offers more than just temporary structures. The first section covers the history of the tent, new materials with longer service lives (from 20 to 35 years), the contributions of innovators such as architect Frei Otto, and the influence of software on contemporary tensile design. The second section profiles 30 recent examples of tensile architecture--sports arenas, train stations, exhibition buildings, airports, office buildings, hotels, and other tensile structures are each described, illustrated, and critiqued in four to six pages. The emphasis is on the structures, forms, and materials that make the designs possible, but Drew also includes a historical perspective and critical review. Recommended for architecture collections and large public libraries.--Amy Trendler, Ball State Univ. Libs., Muncie, IN (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

Offering a comprehensive survey of some of the most impressive membrane and tent structures around the world, New Tent Architecture is one of the few recent, major publications to thoroughly examine contemporary tent architecture. Drew (architectural critic and author of several architecture monographs) begins with a thorough explanation of how tent structures fit within the realm of architecture. He presents a broad overview of the origins of tent structures, beginning with the history of nomadic cultures and "cultural resistance zones." The bulk of the work centers on emerging trends in shapes, materials, and design by presenting several recent projects that use membrane structures. These 30 projects are grouped by theme and attractively presented with detailed descriptions, photographs, and drawings. Novices will appreciate the clear, concise writing style and the glossary with terms specific to membrane and tent structures. In addition, an extensive bibliography with books, journals, and case-study Web sites is included. This volume is a necessary acquisition for all libraries that cater to architecture, design, environmental design, and structural engineering students and professionals. Summing Up: Essential. Lower-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners. L. A. Ganster University at Buffalo Libraries

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Philip Drew has been researching tents for several decades. He is the author of monographs on Harry Seidler, Glenn Murcutt, and Arata Isozaki, and is a regular contributor to international architecture and design magazines. He lives in Sydney, Australia.