Detailed and eye-catching illustrations by award-winning artist Carl Wiens help make the concepts clear and easy to understand. The book could also be used for studying earth science and the environment, as it promotes sustainability and eco-friendly structures. The emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking make it an excellent choice for science and technology lessons on structures, mechanisms and engineering. Award-winning author Etta Kaner combines science and art in this unique look at nature’s influence on architecture and design. Fun activities throughout add an interactive element, with step-by-step instructions for science experiments and a design-your-own-structure activity. The incredible structures in this book prove that nature and architecture are perfect partners! Sidebar biographies tell us more about these famous architects who have used nature to spectacular effect in their designs. Other examples show how nature provides artistic inspiration, like the famous buildings designed by Frank Gehry that evoke the beauty of moving fish. In some instances, architects looked to nature to solve structural problems, like creating an earthquake-proof bridge by mimicking the long roots of a type of grass known for stabilising riverbanks. From cactuses to birds’ wings, termite towers to honeycombs, this book celebrates more than thirty examples of nature’s influence on building and bridge designs all over the world. The surprising ways nature has influenced architecture.
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