New Roofs

"This book includes a fascinating selection of roofs, from the most classical to the most avante-garde, all of which lend style as well as functionality to the buildings they crown. A far cry from merely acting as the final covering of a structure, roofs can define the personality of the architecture as well as providing a multitude of interpretations, not just limited to their task of giving shelter from the elements. The aim of this book is to provide a thorough, up-to-date study of trends in roof design, according to their type, materials used and the respective characteristics they provide."--Back cover.