The Tall Buildings Reference Book
- ISBN-10
- 1136258035
- ISBN-13
- 9781136258039
- Category
- Architecture
- Pages
- 512
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-04-12
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- David Parker, Antony Wood
Description
As the ever-changing skylines of cities all over the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution to accommodating growth more sustainably in today’s urban areas. Whether it is residential, a workplace or mixed use, the tower is both a statement of intent and the defining image for the new global city. The Tall Buildings Reference Book addresses all the issues of building tall, from the procurement stage through the design and construction process to new technologies and the building’s contribution to the urban habitat. A case study section highlights the latest, the most innovative, the greenest and the most inspirational tall buildings being constructed today. A team of over fifty experts in all aspects of building tall have contributed to the making of the Tall Buildings Reference Book, creating an unparalleled source of information and inspiration for architects, engineers and developers.
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