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Discusses what differentiates architecture from building, focusing not only on the 'great' buildings of the world but also on the whole range of architectural works from indigenous structures to contemporary buildings. This book explores the role of the Roman concepts of durability, utility, and beauty, the heart of what architecture strives for.

Invitation to Architecture

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      Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/15/2014
      ISBN13: 9781621138372, 978-1621138372
      ISBN10: 1621138372
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      Book Synopsis
      Discusses what differentiates architecture from building, focusing not only on the 'great' buildings of the world but also on the whole range of architectural works from indigenous structures to contemporary buildings. This book explores the role of the Roman concepts of durability, utility, and beauty, the heart of what architecture strives for.

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