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How to Build a Roundhouse Pt1 - Adrian Leaman - BS118

Building Sustainability Podcast

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The Art of Reciprocal Roofs

This chapter explores the design and structural intricacies of reciprocal roofs in roundhouses, tracing their historical origins back to 12th-century China and Japan. It highlights the interplay between architectural aesthetics and functionality, emphasizing teamwork and interdependence among structural elements. Anecdotes and teaching methods illustrate the creative challenges encountered while balancing design choices with the unique characteristics of roundhouse architecture.

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