Robert Courland Bücher

The Fairmont, The First Century of a San Francisco Landmark - story of the historic San Francisco Fairmont hotel

Exploring the history of concrete, this book reveals the intriguing stories behind its creation and development, highlighting the significant figures and events that shaped its role in modern civilization. It uncovers the often-overlooked importance of this ubiquitous material, which underpins our buildings, bridges, and roads, offering insights that challenge readers to appreciate its impact on our daily lives and the environment we inhabit.

Concrete: We use it for our buildings, bridges, dams, and roads. We walk on it, drive on it, and many of us live and work within its walls. But very few of us know what it is. We take for granted this ubiquitous substance, which both literally and figuratively comprises much of modern civilization's constructed environment; yet the story of its creation and development features a cast of fascinating characters and remarkable historical episodes