What Adults Don't Know About Architecture: Inspiring young minds to build a more beautiful world

Children are rarely introduced to architecture, but it is a crucial subject that affects our mood and sense of well-being. This guide aims to help children and adults understand how buildings work and create a better-looking world by discussing what makes a satisfying building, street, city, and how we can build in a way that delights and uplifts us.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Publisher: The School of Life Press

Children are often neglected when it comes to receiving an adequate introduction to architecture, yet this discipline holds immense significance, as the quality of the architectural environment profoundly influences our mood and overall sense of well-being. Regrettably, in contemporary times, we have created a world that is often characterized by ugliness or lack of charm, primarily due to the limited involvement of individuals in shaping the built environment around them. This presents an opportunity for the next generation to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently engage in discussions about architecture. By delving into the intricacies of what constitutes a satisfying building, the allure of a street, the characteristics that make certain cities captivating, and the strategies for designing future environments that can consistently bring delight and uplift, this captivating and visually stunning guide aims to assist children (and their cherished adults) in comprehending the functioning of buildings and the potential to create a more visually appealing world that we all aspire to and deserve.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 162 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912891306