Balsa wood usually
If you want the model to be a faithful reflection of the building you should use the same materials as for the full-size building. If a "reasonable representation" is sufficient, depending on the size of the model you could use thin plywood or stiff card, with celluloid (or similar) to represent glass, then paint it.
Model making/building is the hobby that involves the creation of models either from kits or from materials and components acquired by the builder.
yes because he lacked certain building materials
If your looking for materials, or the kinds of materials to construct models of buildings, most hobby stores have craft board (heavy cardboard) or craftwood for building such items. Another area in these stores is the doll-house section, you can interchange many parts for the style building you want.
No elevators are not building materials. they are a system that is fabricated elsewhere and installed in a building.
Organic building materials are any type of materials that originate from living things. Organic building materials include carbon and are able to decay. Wood and straw bales or mud are examples of organic building materials.
Good materials for constructing model airplanes are plastic, and rubber. You could also use a lightweight wood, here is a website that could help you out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_aircraft
Carbon fibre can be bought from companies that sell materials for yacht building. Some suppliers for model builders will also have it.
One could look for materials at home improvement stores, as well as craft stores. Craft stores may be the better choice as they have more selection for model materials.
Insulation and in-wall speakers are building materials.
When building a scale model home, key features to consider include accurate measurements, attention to detail in design and materials, proper scaling of all elements, and realistic representation of textures and colors.
Insulation and in-wall speakers are building materials. They begin with the letter i.