Bidspirit auction | Systems Building - An International

Systems Building - An International Survey of Methods - 1969 - by Thomas Schmid and Carlo Testa. London, Pall Mall Press, 1969. A book that called for a fundamental change in traditional construction methods, due to the rapid increase in the world's population. From the description: ”The future holds promise of increasing collaboration among architect, industrial designer, and engineer, who as a team will seek to produce ever more perfect and expand- able systems, related aesthetically, functionally, and socially to a contemporary environment.” Includes hundreds of black and white illustrations. English, 240 pp., 30x22 cm. Good overall condition, slight wear to dust-jacket.