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People have learned a lot about building since prehistoric times.

自从史前时期，人们就对建筑多有了解。

We’ve learned to use new methods to make buildings taller, stronger and safer.

我们已经学会了使用新方法使建筑更高，更结实，更安全。

We have developed new building materials. We can cool our houses in summer and heat them in winter.

我们研发新的建筑材料。我们能够使建筑冬暖夏凉。

A building generally comprises outer and inner walls, floors, roofs, doors, window frames and so on.

建筑物通常是由内外墙、楼板、房顶、门、窗框等等组成。

Whatever the size is, a building must shelter people from the elements and have some systems for controlling the climate.

无论面积大小，建筑物必须为人们遮风避雨，有一些能调节气候的系统。

It must provide space for specific use and such service as elevators or stairways for its users.

它必须为特殊功能提供用地，例如电梯或者楼梯这样的设施。

As structures, buildings must be able to carry not only their own load, but also the weight of the people and objects within them.

至于结构上，建筑物必须不仅能够承载自身荷载，而且能够承载其内部的人和物体的重量。