This book provides a comprehensive guide to the successful use of steel in building and will form a unique source of inspiration and reference for all those concerned with architecture in steel. <p>Preface. Contributors. Introduction. <strong>Part 1:</strong> History of iron and steel construction. <strong>Part 2:</strong> Materials. <strong>Part 3:</strong> Principles of steel framing. <strong>Part 4:</strong> Steel construction. <strong>Part 5:</strong> Secondary steel elements. <strong>Part 6:</strong> Outstanding contemporary steel architecture. Appendices: Relevant codes, standards and general publications. Advisory services for the steel construction industry. Index of architects. Index of buildings. Subject index.</p>