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Discusses the construction and different uses of buildings.

The stories behind more than 80 of the world's most extraordinary feats of building.

Describes the construction of the early houses and the later development of structural steel buildings including today's latest developments in poured concrete.

A collection of black-and-white photographs by Stanley Greenberg that reveal skyscrapers and architecture under construction in urban landscapes; and features a critical essay from Joseph Rosa, a curator of architecture and design at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Includes such topics as computer-aided design, new methods of building, new ways to use glass, green buildings, building for leisure and pleasure, floating worlds, and cities for the next century.

Explains how science and technology influence the designs of buildings and structures, describing the forces that act upon bridges, dams, towers, and more, and discussing the energy-efficient aspects of building designs.

A collection of questions and answers about buildings, including houses, skyscrapers, lighthouses, and stadiums.

Describes the job responsibilities of building maintenance workers and explains what is needed to get a position in the field.

"Describes building technology, from ancient methods and materials to modern techniques and plans.