The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780143124085)

A gorgeous graphic tour of the inner workings of skyscrapers--from the author of The Works

Indispensable and unforgettable, The Heights is the ultimate guide to the way skyscrapers work--from the bases of their foundations to the peaks of their spires. With skyscrapers becoming essential elements of urban life, there has never been a greater need for understanding and embracing these complex structures. Using innovative illustrations to tackle the vast complexity of these buildings, The Heights explores with remarkable insight every aspect of designing, building, and maintaining a modern skyscraper, as well as the individuals who build and maintain these architectural cathedrals. In the process, The Heights provides a remarkable snapshot of urban life at the dawn of the twenty-first century.

Author: Kate Ascher
ISBN-10: 0143124080
ISBN-13: 9780143124085
Publisher: Penguin Books
Language: English
Published: 11/05/2013
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.80d