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Structural Engineer
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Loves designing structures. And talking about them.
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Here is what MIT professor John Ochsendorf, a structural engineer and archaeologist has to say about how Guastavino and his masons built their jaw dropping structures.

"The Guastavino craftsmen could start at the four walls of a room and build toward the center...
November 24, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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I occasionally come across gems of structures that makes me sit back and admire what I'm seeing. Human creativity shines in different ways. For more reading,you can look up 'Catalan vault staircase" and "Guastavino vaulting technique". Very interesting to learn about.
November 24, 2024 at 4:23 PM