@article{1469465,
      recid = {1469465},
      author = {Chilton, John,},
      title = {Michael Balz : shells and visions /},
      pages = {1 online resource :},
      abstract = {This book presents a review of the work of the architect  Michael Balz, pioneer of concrete-shell architecture. It  discusses his projects, both realized and unbuilt, many  being designed in collaboration with the renowned Swiss  engineer Heinz Isler. Profusely illustrated with original  drawings and photographs, Michael Balz: Shells and Visions  caters to the increasing interest in the design and  construction of free-form reinforced concrete shells  consequent on the advent of 3D modelling and form-finding  software. The book describes architectural designs and  practical construction issues to motivate contemporary  shell designers. Balzs experience of dealing with such  difficulties as incompatibility with non-structural  features and the insertion of windows into shells, and the  assessment of buildings long-term performance allow readers  to learn more easily how to cope with such issues in their  own work. The book introduces Michael Balz, his early work  with other architects, including his work on pneumatic  forms with Frei Otto, and his evolution into an exponent of  organic architecture. It then discusses completed projects,  including the outdoor Theater unter den Kuppeln (1976),  Ballettsaal (1979) and Balz House (1981). Competitions Balz  entered and unrealized shell projects also receive  attention, as does his work on the urban scale,  highlighting conceptual designs of mega-cities. His  visionary megastructures encourage the exploration of  innovative solutions for city spaces by architects faced  with todays increased urbanization. Michael Balz: Shells  and Visions will be of interest to students and  professionals in the fields of architecture, structural  engineering, building and urban design. Its reflections on  the cultural and contextual aspects of Balzs work will help  the architectural historian to appreciate its long-term  significance.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1469465},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19264-7},
}