The Ten Books on Architecture

By Morris Hicky Morgan, Vitruvius Pollio, Vitruvius

Book Overview

The Ten Books on Architecture, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Language and Literatures Classical Languages and Literature

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935797718X
• ISBN13: 9789357977180
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Through the eyes of a Roman

This is a wonderful look at the world and its building materials through the eyes of Roman. Great insights into Roman perceptions about how the world worked.

Penn State Student Critique

As a Penn State first year architecture student I have been studying Vitruvius line by line. It is the most inspirational, thought provoking, and interesting book I have ever read. I even hold my own Vitruvian study sessions to review the material and relate all of Vitruvius's topics to the outside world not even related to architecture. If you are at all interested in architecture, construction, philosophy, or if you just want a different type of book to read I urge you to give this a try. It is truly a remarkable book that has revolutioned and standardized many architectural details.

describes the ancient roman traditions of design & building

When I first read this book back in 1991 when I was doing my thesis on courtyard housing I found the descriptions made by Vitruvius on the Roman Domus (courtyard house) invaluable to my understanding.Over the last 8 years it has been a valuable asset in my Library, full of information on lime plasters for walls, ceilings and floors, the makign of Pozzalana concrete, finding water, understanding the winds and energy patterns of the land and a guide to designing better sustainable buildings.Topics include - I -Education of an architect, principles of design, for city, town and homeII The selection of materials - how they are made and used III - The proportions of the Orders, Doric, IonicIV - Applications of the Orders - Temples V -The design of the Public Buildings - Theatres, Basilicas, Baths, Forums, Harbours, Shipyards VI - Design of the Courtyard House VII - Plastering:- technique, materials and application VIII - Water Locating, storage and transportation - aqueducts IX- The stars - Suns moon and 12 planets X - War machines and other instruments At the current Price, this book is a bargain and you will most likely reread it many times, cause its full of useful information.If you are involved in Green building, design, like History, want to build a really nice healthy house, then I suggest this is an ideal book for you.