The rapid increase in globalization, human population, land prices and climate change are forcing cities to build upward. From architecture to engineering and city planning, this comprehensive reference covers the state-of-the-art of advanced research, innovations and future per…
"72" Result
Sort By:
MULTI-PURPOSE HIGH-RISE TOWERS AND TALL BUILDINGS
0
Type: Book
Multi-purpose high-rise towers and tall buildings: proceedings of the third International Conference…
by Tolloczko, J. J. A., Clarke, J. N., Concrete Society, Viswanath, H. R., International Federation of High-Rise Structures, International Conference "Conquest of Vertical Space in the 21st Century", London, England)
0
Type: Book
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Multi-Purpose High-Rise Towers and Tall Buildings under the theme "Conquest of vertical space in the 21st century."
The chaotic proliferation of skyscrapers in many cities around the world is contributing to a decline in placemaking. This book examines the role of skyscrapers and open spaces in promoting placemaking in the city of Chicago. Chicagos skyscrapers tell an epic story of transforma…
"Wood is suitable for use in multi-storey building construction with barely any restrictions. This is new and requires creative rethinking of tried and tested practices in wood construction: classical categories can be replaced by mixed construction methods as necessary within a…
