Wild buildings and bridges : architecture inspired by nature / Etta Kaner and Carl Wiens.

By:

Kaner, Etta [Author]

Contributor(s):

Wiens, Carl [Auhtor]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Canada : Kids Can Press, c2018.Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:

9781771387811

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

NA 2542.35 .K36 2018

Contents:

Inspired by nature.--Learning from nature.--Nature had it first.--The nature of nature.--In harmony with nature.--Design time.--The future is yours.

Summary: Many architects today are looking to plants and animals to help solve their design challenges. Inspired by how nature already works, these architects are coming up with innovative ways to cool buildings, withstand earthquakes and save energy. In Wild Buildings and Bridges, bestselling author Etta Kaner explores these wild and wonderful feats of architecture. Kids will discover buildings and bridges inspired by cacti, beetles, termite towers, trees, grass - and more! In some cases, nature has thought of it first, like a flood-proof house that floats like a water lily leaf. Nature's beauty has also inspired buildings that look like a lotus flower, a bird's nest and even an armadillo. Filled with kid-friendly examples, interactive activities and eye-catching illustrations, this book will fascinate budding architects and makers who love to build and know how things work.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Reference	NU BALIWAG	NU BALIWAG	Architecture	Reference	REF NA 2542.35 .K36 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available		NUBUL000003657

Includes glossary and index.

Inspired by nature.--Learning from nature.--Nature had it first.--The nature of nature.--In harmony with nature.--Design time.--The future is yours.

Many architects today are looking to plants and animals to help solve their design challenges. Inspired by how nature already works, these architects are coming up with innovative ways to cool buildings, withstand earthquakes and save energy. In Wild Buildings and Bridges, bestselling author Etta Kaner explores these wild and wonderful feats of architecture. Kids will discover buildings and bridges inspired by cacti, beetles, termite towers, trees, grass - and more! In some cases, nature has thought of it first, like a flood-proof house that floats like a water lily leaf. Nature's beauty has also inspired buildings that look like a lotus flower, a bird's nest and even an armadillo. Filled with kid-friendly examples, interactive activities and eye-catching illustrations, this book will fascinate budding architects and makers who love to build and know how things work.

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