About the Author
The author of 'Building Passions' is Dr Nick von Behr, a researcher, writer and historian who completed his doctoral thesis (link)at the Universities of Kent and Lille in March 2025.
The thesis examined technical building design in the period 1892-1914, using example buildings in and near Paris, Lille and Brussels constructed with novel reinforced concrete and cement systems.
Nick is planning a new book that will incorporate research from 'Building Passions' with his doctoral research and explore new themes within the history of buildings.
