The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper

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The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper
Author Kate Ascher
LanguageEnglish
SubjectArchitecture, skyscrapers
Genre Non-fiction
Published2011
Publisher Penguin Books
Publication placeUnited States

The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper is a 2011 non-fiction book written by Kate Ascher. [1]

Contents

Overview

A guide into the ways skyscrapers are made and work.

Critical reception

The New York Times ," In this lushly illustrated book, Ms. Ascher meticulously and lucidly deconstructs the design of manmade towers from the foundation on up to the imperatives of physical and psychological security in a terror-conscious society." [2]

The National , "The Heights is a fascinating tome, as comfortable telling us how tall buildings withstand wind as it is detailing the intricate history of tall buildings and their social impact." [3]

References

  1. ↑ "How The World's Tallest Skyscrapers Work". NPR. November 7, 2011.
  2. ↑ Roberts, Sam (November 18, 2011). "Towers, a Tunnel, Noise, Lessons and a Library". The New York Times . Archived from the original on November 21, 2011.
  3. ↑ "New book about skyscrapers offers a view of above". The National . 2011.
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