Buildings of Alaska

Buildings of Alaska traces Alaska's architecture from the earliest dwellings made of sod, whalebone, and driftwood to the glass and metal skyscrapers of modern-day Anchorage. Focusing on the various cultural traditions that have helped shape the state's architecture, the volume also explor...

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Huvudupphovsman: Hoagland, Alison K.
Övriga upphovsmän: Alison K. Hoagland
Språk:Undetermined
English
Publicerad: Oxford,New York Oxford University Press 1993
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Sammanfattning:Buildings of Alaska traces Alaska's architecture from the earliest dwellings made of sod, whalebone, and driftwood to the glass and metal skyscrapers of modern-day Anchorage. Focusing on the various cultural traditions that have helped shape the state's architecture, the volume also explores how Alaska's buildings reflect Alaskan's attempt to adapt to the unique conditions of their environment...
Fysisk beskrivning:338 p.
ill.
24 cm
ISBN:0195093801
9780195093803