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The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper (2011)

by Kate Ascher

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A graphic tour through the inner workings of modern skyscrapers explains how they operate and how sophisticated networks of technologies and utilities are possible within their complex structures.
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An amazing book, interesting from beginning to end and back again. Comprehensive, easy to read, great explanations, well organized, and beautiful illustrations. ( )
  deldevries | Jun 18, 2017 |
For whatever reasons, I find myself fascinated by the history and workings of elevators, so I would recommend this book based just on the elevator chapter. Overall, though, it's an excellent and interesting book, especially as it addresses how ever-taller skyscrapers require new solutions to all aspects of construction and maintenance. (E.g., how do you clean a skyscraper that's too tall for human window washers?)

This book is intended for an adult audience, but I think that even young children who are interested in construction would love looking at the pictures. ( )
  Katya0133 | Oct 9, 2012 |
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