TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wells,Matthew
TI  - Skyscrapers: structure and design 
SN  - 1856694038
U1  - 720.483 22
PY  - 2005///
CY  - London
PB  - Laurence King
KW  - Skyscrapers
KW  - Design and construction
KW  - Case studies
N1  - Includes index
N2  - "An introduction covers the architectural and cultural history of the skyscraper, using choice examples to illustrate key engineering developments and the variety of basic design types. The main part of the book then analyzes 29 of the most interesting recent skyscrapers from around the world. Each project is illustrated in full colour, while the text, architects' drawings and details show how the each is constructed and what innovative design features it incorporates. Featured architects include Foster & Partners, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel and Zaha Hadid."--BOOK JACKET
ER  -