This second edition of Designing Tall Buildings; an accessible reference to guide you through the fundamental principles of designing high-rises; features two new chapters; additional sections; 400 images; project examples; and updated US and international codes. Each chapter focuses on a theme central to tall-building design; giving a comprehensive overview of the related architecture and structural engineering concepts. Author Mark Sarkisian; PE; SE; LEEDreg; AP BD+C; provides clear definitions of technical terms and introduces important equations; gradually developing your knowledge. Projects drawn from SOMrsquo;s vast portfolio of built high-rises; many of which Sarkisian engineered; demonstrate these concepts.This book advises you to consider the influence of a particular sites geology; wind conditions; and seismicity. Using this contextual knowledge and analysis; you can determine what types of structural solutions are best suited for a tower on that site. You can then conceptualize and devise efficient structural systems that are not only safe; but also constructible and economical. Sarkisian also addresses the influence of nature in design; urging you to integrate structure and architecture for buildings of superior performance; sustainability; and aesthetic excellence.
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