The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects (Revised)
Mario Salvadori
(Author)
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.Product Details
Price
$16.95
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Publish Date
March 01, 2000
Pages
160
Dimensions
7.48 X 0.42 X 9.95 inches | 0.75 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781556520808
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About the Author
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 longtime 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
"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
