- A fun and engaging introduction to the basic principles of
engineering and architecture - Encourages environmental awareness -
Aimed at the next generation of architects "An excellent resource for
educating and inspiring young minds on the subjects of architecture,
engineering, and the built environment" - Architect's Toy Box Aimed at
young, enquiring minds, An Igloo on the Moon explores how and why we
build. Beginning with the igloo, whose origins are lost in time, and
culminating in the latest 3D-printing technology for lunar habitation,
the book weaves together themes and ideas to create an unfolding visual
story. Illustrated with a sequence of extraordinary collages, specially
created by artist Adrian Buckley, the book ranges through history and
across continents. Underlying the narrative is an awareness of
environmental issues and the need to reconnect with sustainable patterns
of building. It is a book to engage the next generation of architects -
and their parents and teachers. The title has won the DAM Architectural
Book Award 2015 and was exhibited in Frankfurt. Thank you for your
beautiful book it reminds us what architecture is about! Renzo Piano