Between a nomad's tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in
technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic
introduction to buildings methods from ancient times to the present day,
including recent advances in science and technology that have had
important effects on the planning and construction of buildings:
improved materials (steel, concrete, plastics), progress in antiseismic
designs, and the revolutionary changes in both architectural and
structural design made possible by the computer.