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Art of the Skyscraper: The Genius of Fazlur Khan
Published Book
Rizzoli International Publications
January 2001
Author:
Mir Aliki
The Art of the Skyscraper is the first serious study of Khan's work and life¾from the 1950s when he studied at the University of Illinois, to the 1970s when the world watched as his phenomenal designs for the John Hancock Center and Sears Tower rose out of the Chicago skyline, to...
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What does it have to do with engineering?
A good look at skyscrapers and the strutural details behind them. The Art of the Skyscraper is great for students studying engineering and architecture, as well as professionals or anyone interested in finding out about skyscrapers.
The Wright 3
Published Book
Scholastic Press
January 2006
Author:
Blue Balliett
Illustrator:
Brett Helquist
Grade 4-7–Sixth-graders Calder and Petra and Calder's friend, Tommy, form an uneasy triangle, trying to work out how they can all be close friends and trust each other. The trio get caught up in an effort to save Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, when their teacher, Miss Hussey,...
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What does it have to do with engineering?
The Wright 3 is a mystery that uses architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House as the focus. The book is a good way to get children thinking deeper and use problem solving skills to put the pieces together. Information on literature, geometry and codes are just some described that will help provide a well-rounded learning opportunity for your children.
How to Draw Buildings
Published Book
Usborne/EDC Publishing
January 1991
Author:
Pam Beasant
Illustrator:
Ian Ashman
Full of exciting ideas to inspire to create professional-looking pictures. Follow step-by-step instructions to draw buildings ranging from an ancient Egyptian temple to a creepy haunted house. There are masses of artists tips throughout to help you build up your drawing skills, from the...
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What does it have to do with engineering?
A helpful guide that can help anyone become more accustomed to drawing buildings. How to Draw Buildings is great for anyone who has ever thought about architecture as a career and can even be used as an introduction to design classes one would take in college.
Iggy peck, Architect
Published Book
Abrams Books for Young Readers
January 2007
Author:
Andrea Beaty
Illustrator:
David Roberts
Meet Iggy Peck—creative, independent, and not afraid to express himself! In the spirit of David Shannon’s No, David and Rosemary Wells’s Noisy Nora, Iggy Peck will delight readers looking for irreverent, inspired fun. Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of...
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What does it have to do with engineering?
Iggy Peck, Architect is a charming childrens book that sparks the imagination and introduces children to the world of architecture. The use of rhyme, jokes, and fun illustrations will keep young ones having fun while learning about a possible career path. This book is great for story time both at home and in school and can even be turned into a study topic by allowing children to show creativity and create their own buildings.
Metro: The Story of the Underground Railway
Published Book
Mitchell Beazley
January 2006
Author:
David Bennett
Illustrator:
Ryan Hobson
Writer and engineer David Bennett presents the remarkable story of the rise of underground travel over the past 160 years. He traces technological progress and explores the architecture of the most dramatic and inspiring stations ever built, including the Bauhaus-influenced lines of...
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What does it have to do with engineering?
A great visual take on some of the greatest metro stations built. Bennett shows the history and architecture behind these buildings. The book includes information such as system topology and directions as well.
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