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The science of buildings : the sky-scraping story of structures / written by Alex Woolf.
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9781912537600 (paperback)
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Woolf, Alex, 1964-
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The science of buildings : the sky-scraping story of structures / written by Alex Woolf.
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Brighton, [England] : Book House, a Salariya imprint, 2019.
©2019
Description
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Includes index.
Contents
Ancient buildings -- Medieval buildings -- A building's life cycle -- How are buildings designed and planned? -- Building materials -- How are buildings constructed? -- Skyscrapers -- How do we build in disaster zones? -- How do we build sustainably? -- Demolition -- What is the future of buildings? -- The future of building material.
Summary
This guide to the construction and architecture of buildings through the ages combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful illustrations. From cathedrals to skyscrapers, this is an introduction to how humans have designed buildings to house the myriad different aspects of life. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and handy advice.
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7-10 years.
Subjects
Architecture -- Juvenile literature
Building -- Juvenile literature
Structural engineering -- Juvenile literature
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The science of.
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