"From private homes to shelters, markets and schools, opera houses to factories, museums and libraries, this book explores how architects of diverse backgrounds and cultures are tackling problems such as climate change, income inequality and declining resources by designing buildings that are as innovative as they are fascinating"--Back cover.
Describes the history of thirteen important buildings around the world, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Tower of London, and the Guggenheim Museum, each with illustrations, photographs, and a time line.
