Hugh Collis was an Associate Director at Arup Transport Planning. He left in 2001 to become a freelance consultant and writer. A Chartered Engineer, he was a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, a Fellow of the Institution of Highways and Transportation, a Member of the Association for European Transport and a Member of the Transport Planning Society. Whilst much of his work was in London (UK), he had worked on projects throughout the UK, in Eastern Europe, Ireland, Germany, France, Turkey, the Netherlands and in the USA. Hugh Collis passed away in 2003.

Transport, Engineering and Architecture is the second book in a series which explores the relationship between engineering and architecture. Divided into chapters devoted to themes such as planning transport systems, bridges, airport and aviation, this book helps today's engineers and architects meet the ongoing challenges of a fast moving and expanding business.

Since the nineteenth century and the arrival of mass travel, the need for transport architecture has spawned some of the most impressive structures of recent times. As all forms of travel - air, rail, road and water - continue to expand, the ever-growing numbers of passengers and carriers moving around the world present new tests for architects and engineers. The book is produced in association with Arup, the largest firm of consulting engineers in the world.

* Unique focus on areas where there is close connection between architecture and engineering

* Detailed technical information is a practical aid to understanding the concepts involved

* High profile case studies illustrate themes and inspire future projects --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.