High-Rise Manual: Typology and Design, Construction and Technology

what constitutes a high-rise building? A high-rise is, in fact, any building with more than 9 storeys and not just those striking skyscrapers which shape modern city skylines. In the past architects... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3764302747
• ISBN13: 9783764302740
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.2" x 12.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Complete Discussion of High Rise Design & Construction

This is a great book for anyone interested in high rises because it includes information on every topic required. The book tackles various subjects such as development, management, site, soils, structural design, facade, building systems and fire protection. in general, it is a great resource book and i highly recommend it!

A technical manual

This book features great technical information and is very thorough. I was hoping for a few more floor plans showing the design of cores and their relation to floor plates. Nevertheless, very useful to have.