Exploring Frame Buildings: From Iron to Wood, a Modern Architectural Marvel Metal Building Frame Types

What is a frame building? In architecture, frame structure refers to a structural form formed by using steel, wood and other materials to build a frame with a certain strength, and then laying floor slabs, walls and other building components on it. Frame structures are widely used because of their simple structure, convenient construction, and wide range of applications. Types of frame buildings There are many types of frame buildings, and common ones include iron frame structures, Steel structures, wood structures, hybrid structures, etc.

1.Iron frame structure

Iron frame structure, also known as iron frame structure, is composed of a set of large steel rods connected together like a peacock tail. The advantages of iron frame structures are high strength, corrosion resistance, ability to withstand heavy loads and fast construction.

2.Steel structure

Steel structure is a very common type of frame building. The steel structure is mainly composed of welding and connecting steel materials. Its advantages are high strength, corrosion resistance, convenient construction, and strong plasticity. It is widely used in large commercial centers, bridges, large stadiums, etc.

3.Wooden structure

Wooden structure is one of the representatives of traditional Chinese architectural culture. In places such as Europe and the United States, wooden structures are also a relatively common type of frame building. Their advantages are environmental protection, energy saving, and moderate cost. In recent years, the market share of wooden structure buildings in Europe and North America has increased significantly, and they are increasingly favored by people.

4.Hybrid structure

 A hybrid structure combines a variety of materials, such as reinforced concrete, steel, wood and other materials, to form a frame structure with a certain strength. Hybrid structures can make full use of the advantages of various materials while also solving the shortcomings of single materials. Application of frame-type buildings The frame-type structure is becoming one of the mainstream structures in contemporary architecture due to its convenient construction, high strength, and wide range of applications.

Below are examples of 10 common frame building types.

Shanghai World Financial Center

The Shanghai World Financial Center is a structural system that combines steel structure and concrete structure. The tower part uses the "4H" steel structure, which is a huge bracket composed of four H-shaped steels with a cost of US$2.6 billion.

Bank of China Building

The Bank of China Tower is a landmark building in Hong Kong. Its steel structure is a stainless steel-clad iron frame and covered with 100,000 square meters of glass curtain wall. It took only three years to build. New York's Lincoln Center New York's Lincoln Center is a large-scale complex integrating culture, art, and commerce. Its main structure is a combination of reinforced concrete and steel structures.

Forever Museum

The Forever Museum was designed by the famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The main structure of the building is a wooden structure, and the exterior is a white cube covered by transparent glass. The Oslo Opera House is an opera house located in Oslo, the capital of Norway. , which has a unique appearance and is composed of wood and steel structures.

National Library of Jakarta

The National Library of Jakarta was designed by German designer Gunawan Tjahjono. Its architectural system uses steel structure and glass curtain wall. The appearance is very tall and grand, showing a modern atmosphere.

Orly Apartments Amsterdam

Orly Apartments in Amsterdam was designed by the Dutch architecture company MVRDV. Its building structure is a combination of wood structure and steel structure. It is a multi-storey residential complex. Los Angeles Carnival Ballroom The Los Angeles Carnival Ballroom is a building that combines reinforced concrete, steel structure and wooden structure. Its appearance design is unique and has become one of the landmark buildings in Los Angeles.

Jinmao Tower on the Bund, Shanghai

Jinmao Tower on the Bund in Shanghai is a building with a steel structure as the main body. The world's advanced design concepts and technologies were adopted during the construction process, and it has become one of the landmarks of the Bund.

Toronto BC Arena

The Toronto BC Arena is a multi-functional sports venue. Its main structure is a steel structure and a concrete structure. During the construction process, it created Canadian architectural history.

Summarize

Frame buildings are an important part of modern architecture. They have the advantages of simple structure and high strength. They are also suitable for various fields. The types of frame buildings and ten common examples of frame buildings are introduced, showing their full development potential and wide application prospects. With the continuous development of science and technology, frame structures will surely play an increasingly important role in the construction industry and bring a better built environment to mankind.