Cover art for Tall and Super Tall Buildings
Published
Mcgraw-Hill Book Co, May 2014
ISBN
9780071818711
Format
Hardcover, 416 pages
Dimensions
23.6cm × 15.8cm × 2.8cm

Tall and Super Tall Buildings Planning and Design by

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In-depth coverage of the latest tall and super tall building designs and examples from around the world

Featuring contributions from 30 global experts involved in the planning and design of the structures covered in this book, Tall and Supertall Buildings describes the technical developments and special design features used for these landmark buildings:

Sears Tower

  • Taipei 101
  • Burj Khalifa *

Petronas Towers Shanghai Tower Kingdom Tower

This authoritative resource addresses HVAC systems, sustainability, geotechnical and foundation engineering, wind engineering, and more. Construction photographs and detailed diagrams are included throughout. This is the definitive guide for engineers, architects, project managers, building inspectors, and anyone involved in the planning and design of tall and supertall buildings.

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