Tall buildings represent one of the most energy-intensive architectural typologies; while at the same time offering the high density work and living conditions that many believe will an important constituent of future sustainable communities. How; then; can their environmental impact be lessened? This insightful book takes in: an overview of the tall building and its impacts (looking at cityscape; place; mobility; microclimate; energy and economics) design principles and the development of the sustainable tall building global perspectives (covering North and South America; Europe; the Middle East and Asia) detailed; qualitative case studies of buildings in design and operation the future for sustainable tall buildings.Not simply another showcase for future utopian designs and ideals; the information presented here is based on hard research from operating buildings. Highly illustrated and combining analysis with solid detail for practice; this is essential reading for architects; building engineers; design consultants; retrofitters and urban planners interested in or working with tall buildings; and researchers/students in these disciplines.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A very thorough and well illustrated book on Photoshop CS6. I highly recommend it.By James L. LingenfelterI found "Adobe Photoshop CS6 BIBLE" to be even better than I had hoped it would be. It is a very thorough book. and is well illustrated. I have been learning a lot from it and I seriously doubt there will be much if anything I am wanting to know that it doesnt cover. I have already recommended the book to several of my friends who have also ordered it. and I will recommend it to anyone that wants a great tutorial and reference manual covering Photoshop CS6.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What Happened To Color ImagesBy Customer98% of the images are in black-white - pretty stupid for a photography training book0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not not "For Dummmies" Level. but Not Easy EitherBy Gregory W. ChmaraTechnically good but like all these manuals. too dense and hard to parse for occasional user that has specific questions of "how to". But. with time and patience gets everything working OK if you want to understand a basic technical approach to CS6 and use a book you can actually keep open and flip through.
