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Discovering Architecture

Discovering Architecture

Hardcover

Series: Discovering Big Ideas

Art & ArchitectureScience & Nature

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ISBN10: 1787080293
ISBN13: 9781787080294
Publisher: Button Books
Published: Sep 1 2019
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.50 Width: 10.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English

Who built the first houses? What is the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper?

If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this entertaining illustrated guide is a perfect introduction to architecture around the world. From the mud huts of ancient history to the towering edifices of today, you can explore iconic buildings and find out more about the people who created them. You will also discover the development of different building materials, from mud and straw to paper, steel, and reinforced concrete.

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