A documentation of mobile structuresSince the earliest people lived as nomads their buildings were portable constructed in a way that allowed them to be rebuilt as they moved to new locations for better living conditions as the seasons changed This book discusses the forerunners present context and technology of portable architecture It documents numerous international examples organized by areas of application and offers a broad array of suggestions for practical design In the Arts and Culture section Shigeru Ban s Nomadic Museum made of shipping containers in the USA and Japan is examined as is Mark Fisher s event architecture for concert tours by the Rolling Stones and U2 Suggestions for flexible living include Richard Horden s micro compact home and the Container Home Kit from LOT EK The design of mobile structures used in extreme situations such as the Antarctic or in the aftermath of natural catastrophes is explored Exhibition and entertainment facilities are other typical areas of application for light mobile structures Demountable temporary structures allow for exciting architectural experimentation which can then be prototyped for regular use New updated and fully revised edition of the standard work Portable Architecture Numerous spectacular international examples Enhanced documentation of the basic technical principles

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