Discovering Architecture

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ISBN9781787080287
AuthorsBerta Bardi i Mila, Eduard Altarriba
PublisherButton Books
FormatHardcover
Number of pages48
Weight (kg)0.486
Publishing Date07/04/2019
Price (excl. tax)€16.89
Tax€1.01
Price (incl. tax)€17.90
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Product Description

Who built the first houses? What’s 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 today’s towering edifices, you can explore iconic buildings and find out more about the people who created them. You’ll also discover the development of different building materials, from mud and straw to paper, steel and reinforced concrete.