ABSTRACT
As the ever-changing skylines of cities all over the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution to accommodating growth more sustainably in today’s urban areas. Whether it is residential, a workplace or mixed use, the tower is both a statement of intent and the defining image for the new global city.
The Tall Buildings Reference Book addresses all the issues of building tall, from the procurement stage through the design and construction process to new technologies and the building’s contribution to the urban habitat. A case study section highlights the latest, the most innovative, the greenest and the most inspirational tall buildings being constructed today.
A team of over fifty experts in all aspects of building tall have contributed to the making of the Tall Buildings Reference Book, creating an unparalleled source of information and inspiration for architects, engineers and developers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part One|74 pages
Why Build Tall?
part Two|58 pages
Human, Social and Urban Issues
chapter Chapter 9|11 pages
Islands in the Sky, Cities on the Ground: The Public Realm and Its Impact on Tall Buildings
part Three|52 pages
Sustainable Responsibilities and Risk
part Four|66 pages
Engineering the Tall Building
part Five|102 pages
Enclosure, Servicing and Construction
part Six|124 pages
Case Studies