sentence: Building is one of the most ancient human skills.
sentences_before: Building' may be a noun or a verb.
sentences_after: It is part of how we have survived and it is the clearest symbol of every civilization. Although some other animals build simple structures, e.g. birds, ants and bees, humans have learned to build in a great many different ways, to suit different needs and local conditions. We build mostly for shelter. Buildings can shelter people, or animals, or machinery, or anything. The simplest building is just a roof, to keep the space beneath dry, or shady.
concept_name: building
headings: Building
categories: Civil engineering