Skyscrapers. Structure And Design.

Wells. Matthew.:

ISBN 10: 1856694038 / ISBN 13: 9781856694032

Published by Lawrence King, 2005

About this Item

Large, heavy hardback book looks at 29 of the most recent Skyscrapers from the perspective of both their architecture and their engineering. 292 illustrations, 156 in colour. Dust jacket edges slightly creased and inside jacket slightly soiled otherwise fine condition in very good dust jacket. 191 pages.

Seller Inventory # 17819

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Skyscrapers. Structure And Design.
• Publisher: Lawrence King
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856694038
• ISBN 13: 9781856694032
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

Ever taller and more dramatic, skyscrapers are being built everywhere. This book looks at contemporary examples, from the perspective of both their architecture and their engineering. The author explains the structural principles behind the creation of tall buildings and how they are designed to withstand earthquakes, high winds, fire and terrorist attack. An introduction covers the architectural and cultural history of the skyscraper, using choice examples to illustrate key engineering developments and the variety of basic design types. The main part of the book then analyzes 29 of the most interesting recent skyscrapers from around the world. Each project is illustrated in full colour, while the text, architects' drawings and details show how the each is constructed and what innovative design features it incorporates. Featured architects include Foster & Partners, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel and Zaha Hadid.

About the Author

Mathew Wells is a practising structural engineer and partner in the London firm Techniker, and the author of 30 Bridges (Laurence King, 2002).