Vitruvius: The Ten Books on Architecture (Bks. I-X)
by Vitruvius

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Book Review: describes the ancient roman traditions of design & building
Summary: 5 Stars

Over the last 8 years it has been a valuable asset in my Library, full of information on lime plasters for walls, ceilings and floors, the makign of Pozzalana concrete, finding water, understanding the winds and energy patterns of the land and a guide to designing better sustainable buildings.

Topics include -

I -Education of an architect, principles of design, for city, town and home

II The selection of materials - how they are made and used

III - The proportions of the Orders, Doric, Ionic

IV - Applications of the Orders - Temples

V -The design of the Public Buildings - Theatres, Basilicas, Baths, Forums, Harbours, Shipyards

VI - Design of the Courtyard House

VII - Plastering:- technique, materials and application

VIII - Water Locating, storage and transportation - aqueducts

IX- The stars - Suns moon and 12 planets

X - War machines and other instruments

At the current Price, this book is a bargain and you will most likely reread it many times, cause its full of useful information.

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Summary of Vitruvius: The Ten Books on Architecture (Bks. I-X)

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