Skyscrapers: A History of the World's Most Extraordinary Buildings Tapa dura - 2008

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A landmark bestseller that captivates the eye, mind, and imagination, (The New York Times), Skyscrapers is a unique and colossal celebration of the world's most significant and striking super-structures.

Uniquely designed to showcase the full color images of the world's tallest buildings, Skyscrapers explores the architecture, engineering, and cultural impact of more than 60 skyline defining buildings including:

• One World Trade Center
  
• Burj Khalifa
  
• The Empire State Building
  
• The Shanghai World Financial Center
  
• The Petronas Towers
  
• Tribune Tower
  
• The Shard
  
• Shanghai Tower

Beginning with a fascinating interview with Adrian Smith, the master architect responsible for Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the reigning tallest building in the world at 2,717 feet (828 meters), Skyscrapers also includes in-depth looks at compelling topics in skyscraper design, including next steps in creating visionary cities of the future, and information on cutting-edge sustainable materials that help make these structures environmentally friendly.

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