Height is not the only distinguishing feature of the Commerzbank Tower. As this illustrated guide to its design and construction reveals, this iconic structure is also the worlds first ecological ...

For more than a century, Chicago's skyline has included some of the world's most distinctive and inspiring buildings. This history of the Windy City's skyscrapers begins in the key period ...

In 2012, an interdisciplinary team of globally recognised architectural, interiors, sustainability, engineering, and construction experts identified trends, advances and opportunities for potential incorporation into the design of an Office Building ...

This is the fifth volume of a series of monographs dedicated to iconic buildings designed by Renzo Piano. London Bridge Tower, also known as the "Shard", was completed in July ...

Gathering a wide range of art from around the world, Skyscraper: Art and Architecture Against Gravity explores the enduring human desire to build farther and farther into the sky. Examined ...

Every two years, the German Museum of Architecture (DAM) introduces the worlds best high-rises from the previous two years as part of the International Highrise Award. This years nominees, 26 ...

Modern workspaces need to handle organizational complexity while providing the newest technology and equipment. More than that, office buildings are also the architectural calling-cards of modern businesses. Transparency, openness, and ...

Best Tall Buildings 2012 contains overviews of the nominees and winning projects from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats annual awards. The book provides vital statistics, images, plans ...

Una selección de 300 de los mejores proyectos que abarca 6 capítulos y 1.223 páginas Establecido en el año de 2006, el Concurso eVolo Skyscraper Competition se ha convertido en ...

Like once the main towers of the cathedrals, skyscrapers are the dominant landmarks in the cityscape of today and thereby one of the most prestigious building assignments of creative architects. ...

Cómo planificar los espacios de oficinas es una guía práctica dirigida a aquellos directivos y diseñadores que quieran crear entornos laborales que funcionen eficazmente. Para explicar las variables que deben ...

The Twin Towers were a proud symbol of New York's dynamism, energy, and vital importance in international commerce. When they fell on September 11, 2001, killing thousands, a city was ...

This concise work provides a general introduction to the design of buildings which must be resistant to the effect of earthquakes. A major part of this design involves the building ...

This book represents an architectural manual and a survey of Mario Botta's career and provides a fascinating read that will enlighten both professionals and those less well versed in architecture ...

Tall buildings represent a way of the future whichis perceived as necessary despite being environmentally unfriendly This book demonstrates methods to make these energy-consuming buildings as efficient as possible until ...

Abercrombie & Fitch Headquarters in New Albany, USA (Anderson Architects) Stockland in Sydney, Australia (BVN) Daimler Financial Services in Utrecht, The Netherlands (Meyer en Van Schooten) Le Monde Building in ...

Building Type Basics for Banks and Financial Institutions is your one-stop reference for the essential information you need to confidently begin the design process and successfully complete the design for ...

Nowhere in the world is there a greater concentration of significant skyscrapers than in New York City. And though this iconographic American building style has roots in Chicago, New York ...

kadawittfeldarchitektur is a German-based architectural office that moves between the areas of architecture, city building, interior design and urban studies in order to create meaning within the context of public ...

Oficinas es el primer número de la colección Arquitectura Singular presentada en formato Archibox o archivador de proyectos. Se ha realizado un exhaustivo estudio global y o de conjunto de ...