STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTURE

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Fig. 5.13 Dome of S. Maria del Fiori, Florence, 15th century. Filippo Brunelleschi, architect/master builder. This brick-

work dome has two skins separated by structural diaphragms. This significant innovation - one of several in this very

important structure - allowed a measure of independence to be achieved between the internal and external profiles of

the structure. [Copyright: RIBA Photo Library]