100 Of The Worlds Tallest Buildings

Author : Ivan Žaknić
Publisher : Images Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781875498321
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 of the World's Tallest Buildings written by Ivan Žaknić and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a spectacular selection of the tallest and most fascinating skyscrapers that have been constructed around the globe.

Author : Georges Binder
Publisher : Images Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1864701730
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 of the World's Tallest Buildings written by Georges Binder and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat."

Author : Antony Wood
Publisher : Images Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1864706511
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings written by Antony Wood and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upon the release of the 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings, the first 100 of the world’s tallest buildings will be more than 985 feet (300 meters) for the first time. This book will showcase many of the new tall builds across Asia and the Middle East, in particular. Compiled by the CTBUH (Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat), with insightful introductory essays on key trends in the skyscraper typology (a preview of the future) and by renowned tall buildings expert, Georges Binder, on the history of the world’s tallest buildings by decade, this ambitious and comprehensive text provides in-depth descriptions of the buildings’ design and significance, accompanied by stunning images, detailed drawings, and plans. Towering structures are oftentimes the subject of admiration only for their sheer height or skyline silhouette, and oftentimes criticized for their poor environmental performance (and not without justification). This book aims to change that impression by showing innovations that are particular to this group of tall buildings, in addition to generally good architectural design and engineering prowess. The CTBUH’s Awards series draws from the multi-disciplinary expertise of the practitioners directly involved in bringing these buildings to life. This guide is intended for anyone working on the design and operation of tall buildings at both the building and urban scales.

Author : Antony Wood
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780785836384
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 of the World's Tallest Buildings written by Antony Wood and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upon the release of 100 of the World's Tallest Buildings, the first 100 of the world's tallest buildings will be more than 985 feet (300 meters) for the first time. This book will showcase many of the new tall buildings across Asia and the Middle East, in particular. Compiled by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the book begins with insightful introductory essays by renowned tall buildings expert, Georges Binder, on key trends in the skyscraper typology (a preview of the future) and on the history of the world's tallest buildings by decade. This ambitious and comprehensive text provides in-depth descriptions of the buildings' design and significance, accompanied by stunning images, detailed drawings, and plans. Towering structures are often the subject of admiration merely for their sheer height or skyline silhouette and criticized for their poor environmental performance (not without justification). This book aims to change that impression by showing innovations that are particular to this group of tall buildings, in addition to generally good architectural design and engineering prowess. The CTBUH's Awards series draws from the multi-disciplinary expertise of the practitioners directly involved in bringing these buildings to life. This guide is intended for anyone working on the design and operation of tall buildings at both the building and urban scales.

Author : Ivan Zaknic
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781874371403
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 of the World's Tallest Buildings written by Ivan Zaknic and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Georges Binder
Publisher : Images Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1864704128
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tall Buildings of China written by Georges Binder and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This breathtaking new book, compiled by tall buildings specialist, Georges Binder, showcases more than 100 of the tallest buildings in China across more than 25 cities, including those towering over the megacities of Beijing, Shanghai and emerging supercities, such as Chengdu, Guangzhou and Tianjin. Georges Binder summarises the history of the Chinese tall building landscape from the 1930s to the present day, and features the best in contemporary design, including emerging architectural trends, showcasing each project with beautiful imagery and detailed plans. The book also delves into the hard architectural statistics and buildings’ features with gritty detail. These skyscrapers are a fitting symbol of China’s new-found prosperity, ambition and architectural flair.

Author : Jason M. Barr
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199344388
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building the Skyline written by Jason M. Barr and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Manhattan skyline is one of the great wonders of the modern world. But how and why did it form? Much has been written about the city's architecture and its general history, but little work has explored the economic forces that created the skyline. In Building the Skyline, Jason Barr chronicles the economic history of the Manhattan skyline. In the process, he debunks some widely held misconceptions about the city's history. Starting with Manhattan's natural and geological history, Barr moves on to how these formations influenced early land use and the development of neighborhoods, including the dense tenement neighborhoods of Five Points and the Lower East Side, and how these early decisions eventually impacted the location of skyscrapers built during the Skyscraper Revolution at the end of the 19th century. Barr then explores the economic history of skyscrapers and the skyline, investigating the reasons for their heights, frequencies, locations, and shapes. He discusses why skyscrapers emerged downtown and why they appeared three miles to the north in midtown-but not in between the two areas. Contrary to popular belief, this was not due to the depths of Manhattan's bedrock, nor the presence of Grand Central Station. Rather, midtown's emergence was a response to the economic and demographic forces that were taking place north of 14th Street after the Civil War. Building the Skyline also presents the first rigorous investigation of the causes of the building boom during the Roaring Twenties. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the boom was largely a rational response to the economic growth of the nation and city. The last chapter investigates the value of Manhattan Island and the relationship between skyscrapers and land prices. Finally, an Epilogue offers policy recommendations for a resilient and robust future skyline.

Author : Ivan Zacknick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781584231240
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 of the World's Tallest Buildings written by Ivan Zacknick and published by . This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Majestic, awe-inspiring and unique -- these are the words that best describe the 100 fabulously tall buildings selected for publication in this superb new book. Together they embody almost seven decades of engineering and architectural excellence, and each one is a landmark signature on the skyline of its city. From the 1930s splendor of New York City's Chrysler and Empire State Buildings to the dizzying new heights of Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers (the world's tallest), each is a lasting monument to the ingenuity and courage of its builders. Very tall buildings are one of man's most recent achievements and hold the key to making cities of the future. This spectacular book is beautifully illustrated and comprehensive. It includes a table that ranks the skyscrapers by height, a summary and glossary of terms.

Author : A. G. Smith
Publisher : Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780486482354
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tallest Building in the World Cut & Assemble written by A. G. Smith and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 2011-08-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2010, Burj Khalifa achieved the title of Tallest Building in the World. The 2,717-foot structure, located in downtown Dubai, has 160 habitable floors and can accommodate more than 12,000 people. Its 54 elevators take only 60 seconds to reach the world's highest observation deck on the 124th floor. Suitable for ages 10 and up with adult supervision, this two-foot-high replica model of the ultramodern building appeals to hobbyists of all ages and makes a great family activity. Complete, easy-to-follow instructions include detailed diagrams for ease of assembly.

Author : George H. Douglas
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 9780786420308
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skyscrapers written by George H. Douglas and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2004-08-19 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history of skyscrapers examines how these tall buildings affected the cityscape and the people who worked in, lived in, and visited them. Much of the focus is rightly on the architects who had the vision to design and build America's skyscrapers, but attention is also given to the steelworkers who built them, the financiers who put up the money, and the daredevils who attempt to "conquer" them in some inexplicable pursuit of fame. The impact of the skyscraper on popular culture, particularly film and literature, is also explored.