TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mitchell, Maurice.
TI  - The lemonade stand: exploring the unfamiliar by building large-scale models 
SN  - 1902175778
U1  - 721.044 22
PY  - 1998///
CY  - Machynlleth, Powys
PB  - The centre for alternative Technology
KW  - Building Technology
N1  - 
CONTENTS


lntroduction. Simulation and modelling set in a larger Context
About the book
Culture, limate, technology and building form
The mangle of human aned material agency
Recognition and precedent studies
fEducational exploration using simulation, analogy and modeling

Chapter 1. Earth and stone enclosures
Programme
Process
Thick walled vaulted cell
Gabion plinth
Thin walled earth pepperpot
Precedent
(1) Openings in thick earth and stone walls
(2) Stiffening and weatherprooting earth and
3) Roofing with stone walls earth and stone

Chapter 2. Heavy suspended walls and flat roofs
Programmne
Potential solutions
Process
Precedent
Joist block floors
Stabilised laterite or sand/cement blockwork

Chapter 3. Sprung timber roofs
Programme
Process
Sawn timber humbug
Hammock and canopy from branches, straw and string Precedent
Long flat bendy laths
Long bendy pipes
Woven branches
Size, lightness, mobility, permanence and bending Curved bamboo mantles

Chapter 4. Sawn timber shorts
Programme
Suspended floor
Lamella roof
Process
Suspended floor from scrap timber
Precedent
Roof coffering
Hammer beams
Cruck frames
Hardwood shorts
Lamella

Chapter 5. Frames and joints Programme
Process
Two-Storey trame using sawn timber and round pole timber
Pole frame supporting a water tank ( the Lemonade Stand)
Hazel and willow lattice root canopy
Etc.

Chapter 6. Thin shells of ferrocement
Programme 
Process
Ferrocement domed shell
Ferrocement troughed beam and barrel vault roofing
Ferrocement troughed roofing sheets
Precedent
Ferrocement boats 
Ferrocement and rainwater collection
Etc.

Chapter 7. Sparrow, leaf, blanket and pebble buildings
Programme
Sparrows 
Leaves
Pebbles 
Caves 
Blankets 
Process
The watchtower
Birdwatcher's hide
Woodcutter's kitchen 
Etc.

Chapter 8. Small scale modelling
Programme 
(1) Shell structures (matrix and mesh models) (2) Frame structures (dinosaur models)
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Process 136
(1) Shell structures (matrix and mesh models)
(2) Frame structures (dinosaur models)
Precedent
Shells 
Ribs and stringers 
Tied membranes 
Roofing shells 
The caged monocoque
Suspended parabolic vaults
Soft centred shells
Sailing boats 
Skeletons and tendons

Chapter 9. Ending on a high note
Programme 
Process 
The articulated armadillo's back
Precedent
Log cabin assembly 
Learning by building in the United States; Includes. Bibliography p. 157-167, Glossary p. 169-174 and Index p. 175-179
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