Iron Framing

Industrial structural system.

Overview

Iron framing, using iron or steel, supports large structures, 19th century–present.

Core Characteristics

• Strong, lightweight framework.
• Enables tall buildings.
• Industrial aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Eiffel Tower (France, 1889).
• Crystal Palace (UK, 1851).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 19th century–present.
• Commercial, Civic: Various typologies.
• Industrial Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Revolutionized skyscraper construction.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Metal Construction (technique), Innovation (theory), Frame (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History