TALL THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH RISE ARCHITECTURE (PB 2020) Paperback

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to tall building design, covering both the fundamental principles and intricate details. It explores the essential design considerations for architects working on tall office buildings, explaining the reasoning behind construction methods. Featuring numerous clear, simple black and white illustrations that demonstrate how the building's structure and details are put together, this book greatly enhances the reader's understanding of the construction process for a modern office tower. It simplifies the building by dividing it into three key components: the structure, the core, and the facade, discussing and illustrating each in an easily understandable way. By concentrating on the practical aspects of real-world design and construction, it offers a useful guide and desk reference for any architect or architecture student beginning a tall building project.