Homes can be tiny, towering, temporary, ancient, futuristic, cozy, clever, and surprising. In How to Build a Home, architect and presenter George Clarke takes you behind the walls, roofs, materials, and big ideas that shape the places people live.
Part of the Little Experts series, this illustrated nonfiction book introduces design and construction in a lively, accessible way for curious readers. You will look at everything from treehouses and skyscrapers to timber, technology, and the future of home building, with facts and challenges that encourage you to think like a designer.
Bright illustrations by Robert Sae-Heng help make architecture feel clear and exciting. This is a strong pick for readers who enjoy buildings, engineering, real-world problem solving, and discovering how everyday spaces are imagined, planned, and made.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
31 Pages
