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48 pages
colour illustrations.
Contents: Starting out -- Materials -- Sturcture -- Arches and domes -- Designing a building -- Scale and plans -- Perspective -- Ancient buildings -- Greeks and Romans -- Castles and cathedrals -- Hall of fame: architects -- Houses -- Eco-friendly buildings -- Skyscrapers -- Hall of fame: landmarks -- Hall of fame: public buildings -- Bridges -- Hall of fame: bridges -- Tunnels -- When things go wrong -- Hostile conditions.
Summary: Take a look at the buildings that surround us, from their concept and design to their materials and structure. See how buildings and architecture have evolved over time and learn how engineers balance forces to support skyscrapers, bridges and tunnels. (Back cover)
Adventures in STEAM.