{"product_id":"discovering-architecture-hardcover","title":"Discovering Architecture - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMilá I. Bardí\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAltarriba Eduard\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho 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?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Contents include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pyramids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRome and the Birth of Town Planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Architecture Meets Other Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd much more...!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBerta Bardi i Milá \u003c\/b\u003eis a lecturer at the School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona. She has a PhD in Architectural Design and specializes in modern architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEduard Altarriba\u003c\/b\u003e is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababalà, a studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and practical and fun workbooks for children. He has illustrated a number of books published by GMC Publications including, \u003cem\u003eDiscovering Architecture, Discovering Energy, My First Book of Electromagnetism, My First Book of Microbes, My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of Relativity, My First Book of the Cosmos, What is War?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMigrants, Politics\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEconomics\u003c\/em\u003e. Eduard lives in Barcelona, Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50335966167277,"sku":"9781787080294","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/wrDFwGHjCH9781787080294.webp?v=1785054810","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/discovering-architecture-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}