This book is a fully illustrated snapshot of 101 of today's tallest buildings from around the world.
W lights and ' Sheathed in silver reflective glass form outlined visible during the day , the 72 - story NationsBank Plaza at Dallas Main Center dominates the Dallas skyline as its tallest building . Unlike many of the towers of the 60s ...
Trace the history of the skyscraper from its beginnings in Chicago through the splendour of the Art Deco age all the way to the 21st century.
This guide is intended for anyone working on the design and operation of tall buildings at both the building and urban scales.
In this fascinating work of urban history and design, TED resident Stefan Al—himself an experienced architect—explores the factors that have led to this worldwide boom.
They connect us to feelings of adventure, romance, intrigue, excitement andhappiness. In this volume, a long time resident of Thailand shares useful information and insights about these places.
MEGA STRUCTURES: THE TALLEST BUILDINGS (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition)
Mega Structures: the Tallest Buildings: Easyread Super Large 24pt Edition
A landmark bestseller that "captivates the eye, mind, and imagination," (The New York Times), Skyscrapers is a unique and colossal celebration of the world's most significant and striking super-structures.
This edition profiles the 118 world's tallest buildings, in recognition of the completion of the 679-meter Merdeka118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which is not only the second-tallest structure mankind has ever built, but also the tallest ...