The book "Footbridges - Small is Beautiful"

A comprehensive review of European footbridges, including the iconic Old Bridge in Mostar, reveals enduring lessons for modern bridge design. The book 'Footbridges – Small is Beautiful' (2014) compiled by 22 European authors highlights the creative synergy between architecture and engineering required to construct pedestrian bridges, often smaller yet complex structures. By analyzing over 200 footbridges—ranging from ancient to contemporary—the study underscores the historical significance of bridges like Mostar's Old Bridge, Venice's Rialto Bridge, and Ljubljana's Hradeckega Bridge as sources of inspiration for sustainable and aesthetically innovative designs. The research emphasizes the importance of integrating past expertise with modern techniques to enhance both functionality and creativity in bridge construction.

Humar, G., & Siviero, E. (2017). The book “Footbridges - Small is Beautiful”. Footbridge 2017 Berlin - Tell A Story: Conference Proceedings 6-8.9.2017 TU-Berlin. https://doi.org/10.24904/footbridge2017.09685