This text attempts to explore the many ways we have of thinking about buildings. In particular it raises questions about the kinds of knowledge we have and will need in designing, making and enjoying our buildings. At the very least this book provides an overview of the fragmented construction industry, making it a useful purchase for all construction-related students. However, the author has written for a wider audience making the book a useful guide for those interested in the form of buildings or the deliberate ways in which people build them.