
Igloo on the Moon
Exploring Architecture
By: David Jenkins , Adrian Buckley
Hardcover | 1 December 2018
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Product Description
Illustrated with a sequence of extraordinary collages, specially created by artist Adrian Buckley, the book ranges through history and across continents. Underlying the narrative is an awareness of environmental issues and the need to reconnect with sustainable patterns of building. It is a book to engage the next generation of architects - and their parents and teachers.
Book features :
- A fun and engaging introduction to the basic principles of engineering and architecture
- Encourages environmental awareness
- Aimed at the next generation of architects
- 56 colour illustrations
About the Authors
David Jenkins is an architect who writes about architecture with insight and wit. He has written and edited numerous critically acclaimed books, including Foster 40 and The Strange Death of Architectural Criticism.
Adrian Buckley is a renowned graphic artist. For An Igloo on the Moon he has created a compelling series of inhabited landscapes, rich with ideas and possibilities.
Industry Reviews
Thank you for your beautiful book it reminds us what architecture is about! Renzo Piano; "An excellent resource for educating and inspiring young minds on the subjects of architecture, engineering, and the built environment" - Architect's Toy Box
ISBN: 9781911422235
ISBN-10: 1911422235
Published: 1st December 2018
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 132
Audience: Children
For Ages: 9 - 11 years old
For Grades: 4 - 6
Publisher: Antique Collectors Agencies
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 25.5 x 25.5 x 1.8
Weight (kg): 1.01
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