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The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mario Salvadori
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 177
ISBN/Barcode 9781556520808
ClassificationsDewey:624.1771
Audience
Children / Juvenile
General

Publishing Details

Publisher A Cappella Books
Imprint A Cappella Books
Publication Date 1 March 2000
Publication Country United States

Description

Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house.

Author Biography

Mario Salvadori, author of Why Buildings Stand Up and many other books, was an internationally known architect, mathematician, and teacher whose career spanned more than 60 years. A long-time resident of New York City, Dr. Salvadori died in June, 1997.

Reviews

"A top choice for serious architecture students." -- School Library Journal "An extraordinary book." -- Chicago Tribune "Loaded with projects, this book introduces maturing minds to the principles that guide architects and engineers as they design and construct buildings and bridges." -- School Shop