
Buildings
Stone, Brick or Timber: Reading a Building’s Outer Wall
Reading a building’s outer wall helps you describe its materials, patterns, joints and upkeep clearly, without…
Notice how materials, shapes and uses make northern buildings distinct.

Reading a building’s outer wall helps you describe its materials, patterns, joints and upkeep clearly, without…
We look for the clues in the ground, the built forms and the words people use. Small details can make a familiar place easier to read.