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The science of buildings : the sky-scraping story of structures / written by Alex Woolf ; [artists, Isobel Lundie, Bryan Beach].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: The science ofDescription: pages cmISBN:
  • 9780531131947 (library binding)
  • 9780531133941 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 720 WOO 23
LOC classification:
  • NA2500 .W68 2019
Contents:
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?.
Summary: 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!
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Non Fiction MVS Library Children's Room G- Nonfiction (Juvenile) 720 WOO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4006695

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+

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