In this sweeping volume, Professor Acocella analyzes every type of stone, from those used by the Egyptians to the marble used by Mies van der Rohe Stone as a material is not only analyzed from a historical point of view, it is categorized and examined according to its technological usage The book is based on comparison and confrontation between origins, обэыз archetypes and present-day themes, examining a variety of projects from around the world It provides an in-depth analysis of the enormous potential of building in stone A combination of dense, carefully construed chapters are designed to summarize the essence of the material in its various architectonic roles through a series of specially created technical drawings, and a range of original drawings and photos.  Словарь Маятника2006 г Твердый переплет, 654 стр ISBN 8876246967.