Discovering Architecture

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.
Berta Bardí I Milà, Eduard Altarriba (Ill.)
Button Books
2. Cyle (8 à 12 ans)
Bâtiment et structure
Habitat
Infrastructure
Ingénierie
Matériaux et méthodes de construction
Urbanisme
Livre non romanesque (enfants)
construction
chantiers
éléments architecturaux et formes architecturales
gratte-ciel
bâtiments publics
édifices religieux
techniques de construction
statique
structures
béton
bois
pierre naturelle
développement urbain
Emilie Queney
Countdown 2030
Matthias Gnehm
Anne-Sophie Baumann, Didier Balicevic (Ill.)
Germano Zullo & Albertine
Peter Zumthor
Didier Cornille
Géraldine Elschner, Lucie Vandevelde (Ill.)
Konrad Beck
