The science of buildings :
Woolf, Alex, 1964-
The science of buildings : the sky-scraping story of structures / written by Alex Woolf ; [artists, Isobel Lundie, Bryan Beach]. - pages cm. - The science of... .
Includes index.
Ancient buildings -- Medieval buildings -- A buildings 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 sustainable? -- Demolition -- What is the future of buildings? -- The future of building material?.
This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by today's architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet. After all, the first kilometer-high building is already under construction!
Ages 7+
9780531131947 (library binding) 9780531133941 (pbk.)
2018031802
NA2500 / .W68 2019
720 WOO
The science of buildings : the sky-scraping story of structures / written by Alex Woolf ; [artists, Isobel Lundie, Bryan Beach]. - pages cm. - The science of... .
Includes index.
Ancient buildings -- Medieval buildings -- A buildings 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 sustainable? -- Demolition -- What is the future of buildings? -- The future of building material?.
This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by today's architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet. After all, the first kilometer-high building is already under construction!
Ages 7+
9780531131947 (library binding) 9780531133941 (pbk.)
2018031802
NA2500 / .W68 2019
720 WOO