High-Rise Manual : Typology and Design, Construction and Technology

What constitutes a high-rise building? A high-rise is, in fact, any building with more than 9 storeys and not just those striking skyscrapers which shape modern city skylines. In the past architects who designed such structures used to be the exception but in the last 10 years more and more architectural offices have begun to focus on this type of building. However, the sheer complexity of designing and planning the construction of a high-rise as opposed to other building types requires a wealth of specialized experience and expertise. The High-Rise Manual is the first comprehensive reference work on this subject. All relevant aspects of such an undertaking are examined in detail by some 24 specialist authors. Each step is extensively documented including the initial project planning, the building organisation, the laying of the foundations, the supporting structure, the building technology, the office design, and the Facility Management. Theoretical contributions present the basic principles of select

Foreword
A Brief History of the High-Rise
Typology

Chapter 1. : Project Development
Chapter 2. : Project Management
Chapter 3. : Organization of Office Towers
Chapter 4. : Site Operation
Chapter 5. : Geotechnics
Chapter 6. : Load-Bearing Structures
Chapter 7. : Construction and Design
Chapter 8. : Structural Dynamics
Chapter 9. : Effects of Wind
Chapter 10. : Façade Structures
Chapter 11. : Façade Technologies
Chapter 12. : Insolation and Shading
Chapter 13. : Building Systems
Chapter 14. : Integrated Concepts
Chapter 15. : Fire Protection
Chapter 16. : Elevator Installations
Chapter 17. : Facility management

Appendix
Subject Index
Bibliography
Project Index
List of Authors
Picture Credits
Acknowledgements