建筑英语

Unit One　Brief Introduction to Architecture
Text A　What Is Architecture?
Text B　What Do Architects Do?
Text C　The Pritzker Architecture Prize
Unit Two　Architectural History
Text A　The Brief History of World Architecture (Ⅰ)
Text B　The Brief History of World Architecture (Ⅱ)
Text C　The Brief History of Landscape Architecture
Unit Three　Architectural Styles
Text A　Baroque Style
Text B　Architecture and Decorative Art of Neoclassicism
Text C　Chinese Classical Architectural Style
Unit Four　Distinguished Architects
Text A　The Life of Frank Lloyd Wright
Text B　leoh Ming Pei
Text C　Famous Ancient Architects
Unit Five　World-Famous Buildings
Text A　The Greatest Architectures of the Past 1,000 Years
Text B　Fallingwater
Text C　The Grand Louvre Pyramids
Unit Six　Chinese Architecture
Text A　On Chinese Architecture
Text B　Major Forms of Chinese Architecture
Text C　Chinese Religious Architecture
Unit Seven　Tall Buildings
Text A　Skyscrapers
Text B　Architectural Styles of High-Rise Building in the U.S (Ⅰ)
Text C　Architectural Styles of High-Rise Building in the U.S (Ⅱ)
Unit Eight　Architectural Wonders
Text A　Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Text B　New Seven Wonders of the World
Text C　The 13 Candidates of New World Wonders
Unit Nine　Architectural Functions
Text A　A Synthesis of Form and Function
Text B　Castles, Palaces, and Forts
Text C　Safety Factors in Designing a Building
Unit Ten　Building Materials
Text A　Building Materials in Britain
Text B　Brickwork in Britain
Text C　Wood Construction
Appendix Ⅰ: Keys to Exercises
Appendix Ⅱ: Glossary
Appendix Ⅲ: Recommended Books and Websites