Bibliograph

Wild buildings and bridges, architecture inspired by nature, Etta Kaner ; [illutrations], Carl Wiens

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Wild buildings and bridges, architecture inspired by nature, Etta Kaner ; [illutrations], Carl Wiens

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Wild buildings and bridges

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Etta Kaner ; [illutrations], Carl Wiens

Sub title

architecture inspired by nature

Summary

The surprising ways nature has influenced architecture. It may come as a surprise to learn that architects have found solutions to all kinds of design challenges in nature! Some have looked to nature to solve a structural problem, like creating an earthquake-proof bridge by mimicking the extremely long roots of a special type of grass. Others have turned to nature for artistic inspiration, designing buildings and bridges that evoke the movement of swimming fish or a bird in flight. When it comes to style and structure, nature and architecture make perfect partners! From cactuses to birds' wings, termite towers to honeycombs, inspiration for ingenious design is everywhere around us!

Target audience

juvenile

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