{"product_id":"100-of-the-worlds-tallest-buildings-isbn-9780785836384","title":"100 of the World's Tallest Buildings","description":"\u003cb\u003eUpon the release of \u003ci\u003e100 of the World's Tallest Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e, the first 100 of the world's tallest buildings will be more than 985 feet (300 meters) for the first time. This book will showcase many of the new tall buildings across Asia and the Middle East, in particular.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Compiled by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the book begins with insightful introductory essays by renowned tall buildings expert, Georges Binder, on \u003cb\u003ekey trends in the skyscraper typology\u003c\/b\u003e (a preview of the future) and on the \u003cb\u003ehistory of the world's tallest buildings \u003c\/b\u003eby decade. This ambitious and comprehensive text provides \u003cb\u003ein-depth descriptions \u003c\/b\u003eof the buildings' design and significance, accompanied by \u003cb\u003estunning images\u003c\/b\u003e, detailed drawings, and plans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Towering structures are often the subject of \u003cb\u003eadmiration merely for their sheer height\u003c\/b\u003e or skyline silhouette and \u003cb\u003ecriticized for their poor environmental performance\u003c\/b\u003e (not without justification). This book \u003cb\u003eaims to change that impression \u003c\/b\u003eby showing innovations that are particular to this group of tall buildings, in addition to generally good architectural design and engineering prowess.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The CTBUH's Awards series draws from the multi-disciplinary expertise of the practitioners directly involved in bringing these buildings to life. This guide is intended for anyone working on the design and operation of tall buildings at both the building and urban scales.","brand":"Chartwell Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892745892069,"sku":"NP9780785836384","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/100-of-the-worlds-tallest-buildings-isbn-9780785836384","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}