Supertall : how the world's tallest buildings are reshaping our cities and our lives / Stefan Al.
| Author/creator | Al, Stefan author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, [2022] |
| Description | xii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Super tall |
| Portion of title | How the world's tallest buildings are reshaping our cities and our lives |
| Contents | Introduction: The era of the supertall -- Technology. The building block that binds the world: concrete ; The fight against sway: wind ; The race to the top: elevators ; The cooling effect: air-conditioning -- Society. The rules that shape skylines: London ; The competition for air rights: New York ; The transit system that supports skyscrapers: Hong Kong ; The greening of vertical cities: Singapore -- Conclusion: The future of tall buildings and a more sustainable world. |
| Abstract | "The global boom in skyscrapers-why it's happening now, how they're made, and what they do to cities and people. We are living in a new urban age and its most tangible expression is the "supertall": megastructures that are dramatically bigger, higher, and more ambitious than any in history. In Supertall, TED Resident Stefan Al-himself an experienced architect who has worked on some of the largest buildings in the world-reveals the advancements in engineering, design, and data science that have led to this worldwide boom. Using examples from the past (the Empire State Building, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower) and present (Dubai's Burj Khalifa, London's Shard, Shanghai Tower), he describes how the most remarkable skyscrapers have been designed and built. He explores the ingenious technological innovations-in cement, wind resistance, elevator design, and air-conditioning-that make the latest megastructures a reality. And he examines the risks of wealth inequality, carbon emissions, and contagion they yield while arguing for a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable built environment for everyone"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2021052503 |
| ISBN | 9781324006411 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1324006412 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | NA6230 .A385 2022 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |