Buildings of the future
Angela Royston
This book looks at how buildings will be designed to use less energy and how old buildings can be adapted. It explores ways of saving energy now, in our homes, in schools, and in the workplace.
Read Time: ~1.3 hr
Murals--Cave, Cathedral, to Street
by Michael Capek (1996)
About this book
People have always loved to paint on walls, from caves in ancient times to the sides of modern city buildings. This award-winning, richly illustrated book presents the history of murals, focusing on the stories behind the pictures--how and why they were painted.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreMurals--Cave, Cathedral, to Street Lead Character
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