When did humans start living in houses? How did people live during the Middle Ages? And how is it possible to build massive skyscrapers? In this film, we'll take a closer look at these questions. You’ll follow the development of houses from the very first stone houses sealed with clay, moving on to brick constructions and various techniques for building wooden houses. The film shows how building styles changed with the industrialisation and how new construction techniques and materials made it possible to build taller and larger structures. Finally, the film addresses the environmental impact of building houses.