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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Oxford,New York
Oxford University Press
1993
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| Institutions: | Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh |
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| Summary: | 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... |
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| Physical Description: | 338 p. ill. 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 0195093801 9780195093803 |