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Tensile Architecture

By:Philip Drew
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
Print ISBN:9780367289867
eText ISBN:9781000314342
Edition:1
Copyright:1980
Format:Reflowable

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This book provides an historical perspective for modern tensile architecture in the 20th century. It explores the tents of nomad cultures, geographical distribution of tent types, the effect of the dromedary on the distribution of the black tent, and seasonal specialization of Eskimo dwellings.