The Skyscraper and the City

The Skyscraper and the City Design, Technology and Innovation

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Publisher's Synopsis

A survey of high-rise architecture that covers the issues that define the character and social and economic role of this building type. This work includes the history and theory of high-rise design, along with programmatic, structural, social, financial, operational, and urban issues.

Book information

ISBN: 9780773453333
Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press
Imprint: Edwin Mellen Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 720.483
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 774
Weight: 1632g
Height: 228mm
Width: 158mm
Spine width: 63mm