Architecture/machine

What is the nature of the interaction between architecture and machines as key objects in human design, and how does this interplay work?

The contributors to this book explore this multifaceted interchange in its broad thematic manifestations and historical depth, focusing above all on three aspects: machines that assist in the design and construction of buildings, those that perform their tasks inside the walls and structures of buildings, and - in particular - machines that act as models and images of architectural thought.