Best Tall Buildings 2008: CTBUH International Award Winning

Best Tall Buildings 2008: CTBUH International Award Winning Projects

The design and construction of tall buildings has taken a global upswing, with the incomplete Burj Dubai already the world's tallest building and projects started or on the boards for the 150-story Chicago Spire; the 1,776-ft. Freedom Tower in New York City; and others for Moscow, Russia; Seoul, South Korea; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Once completed, these buildings will not only dominate their skylines but will also serve as symbols of success and economic power around the world. As the race to transform the world's skylines continues, the criteria for rating these buildings have also evolved. Today, the project teams for these buildings must minimize the building's? effect on the natural environment through proper site utilization, innovative uses of materials, energy reduction, use of alternative energy sources, and reduced emissions and water consumption.

The official guide to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2008 award winning tall building projects, Best Tall Buildings 2008 provides owner/developers, architects, landscape architects, contractors, and structural engineers with a unique look into the latest developments in all areas tall buildings rating and awards criteria. Beginning with the New York Times Building in the United States ending with 181 William Street in Melbourne Australia, this book outlines and recognizes excellence in design, construction, and operations for buildings in specific regions around the world (Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East/Africa, Australia, and New Zealand). The book provides eye-catching two to four page spreads of the award winners and nominees while the accompanying text offers readers valuable insight into the challenges of each project and how they were overcome. Each building is breathtakingly photographed and includes project details such as owner/developers, architectural firm, landscape architectural firm, contractor team, and structural engineering firm.

Offers readers valuable insight into the tall buildings rating and awards criteria
Provides a freeze-frame of tall building activity across the entire globe
Recognizes excellence in design, construction, and operation in specific geographical regions
Provides a unique look into the latest developments in tall buildings around the world
Offers readers valuable insight into the challenges of each project and how they were overcome.
Includes two to four fully illustrated descriptions for each project/individual project

Country	USA
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Architectural Press
EAN	9781856176743
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1856176746
Label	Architectural Press
Manufacturer	Architectural Press
MPN	Approx. 120 illustrations (100 in full c
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	128
PartNumber	Approx. 120 illustrations (100 in full c
PublicationDate	2008-12-03
Publisher	Architectural Press
Studio	Architectural Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Best Tall Buildings 2008: CTBUH International Award Winning Projects

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