Futuristic Homes

by Saranne Taylor, Moreno Chiacchiera

Overview

What will houses look like in the future? From space stations to pod living, this innovative title examines how architects design and plan for the world of tomorrow. Readers put concepts to work when they design their own home based around a unique shape.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778714392
Publisher:	Crabtree Classics
Publication date:	09/28/2014
Series:	Young Architect
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	880L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Cube house 4

The rooms 6

Designing the future 8

Running out of space! 10

Area and volume 12

Activity: Design a shape home

A many-sided home 13

Communal living 14

New materials 16

In the sea! 18

Living underwater 20

Safe and friendly 22

Architect's words: Eco-friendly. Disaster proof 22

Dome shelter 24

Climbing cities 26

Another Planet! 28

Glossary 30

Learning more 31

Index 32