Displaying 1 of 1 2011 Format: Book Author: Ascher, Kate. Title: The heights : anatomy of a skyscraper / Kate Ascher ; art direction by Design Language ; research by Rob Vroman. Publisher, Date: New York : Penguin Press, 2011. Description: 207 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 29 cm Summary: 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. Subjects: Skyscrapers. Other Author: Vroman, Rob. Design Language (Firm) Other Title: Anatomy of a skyscraper Notes: Includes index. Contents: History -- Building it. Design ; Foundations ; Structure ; The skin ; Construction -- Living in it. Elevators ; Power, air, and water ; Communications -- Supporting it. Life safety ; Maintenance ; Sustainability -- Dreaming it. The future. Web Site: 80 LCCN: 2011276231 ISBN: 1594203032 9781594203039 Other Number: 707969129 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 305756 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 720.483 Ascher Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
