Skyscrapers.

Ever taller and more dramatic, skyscrapers are being built everywhere. This book looks at 29 contemporary examples from around the world, from the perspective of both their architecture and their engineering. The author explains the structural principles behind the creation of tall buildings and how they are designed to withstand earthquakes, high winds, fire and terrorist attack. Featured architects include Foster & Partners, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel and Zaha Hadid.

ISBN 9781856694032 | E | HB