Architecture 101: From Frank Gehry to Ziggurats, an Essential Guide to Building Styles and Materials - Nicole Bridge

A manual for designing and constructing buildings, Architecture 101: From Frank Gehry to Ziggurats, an Essential Guide to Building Styles and Materials, offers a hands-on lesson that delves into the world's greatest structures without overwhelming architectural jargon. Whether you're a professional architect or a DIY enthusiast, this book presents the most important facts, building styles, and architects, making the remarkable world of architecture accessible to all.

Inside, you'll find:

• Illustrations of popular building styles, such as Georgian and Greek Revival
• Drawings of the essential parts of different buildings
• Unique profiles of the most inspirational figures in architecture

From Norman Foster and Frank Lloyd Wright to the Beauvais Cathedral and the Empire State Building, Architecture 101 is packed with entertaining architecture tidbits that cater to both professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Author: Bridge, Nicole
Publisher: Adams Media
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Pages: 00256 (Unencrypted )
On Sale: 2015-10-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781440590078
Lib Category: Architecture - History
Lib Category: DESIGN / Reference
Category: Architecture : Reference