Skyscraper, Bioclimatically Considered: A Design Primer

Yeang, Ken

ISBN 10: 1854904310 / ISBN 13: 9781854904317

Published by Wiley-Academy, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Skyscraper, Bioclimatically Considered: A Design Primer
• Publisher: Wiley-Academy
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854904310
• ISBN 13: 9781854904317
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 612.3 grams

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Synopsis

The advancement of the tall building began during the latter part of the 19th century when the business corporation emerged as the dominant commercial institution. By the 20th century a pronounced split had occurred between production and administrative facilities with factories relegated to the suburbs as the skyscraper office became the flagship of major corporations. Since its invention, there have been many advances in skyscraper design such as those enabling their construction to greater heights through high-strength concrete, or in creating more electronically-responsive systems.