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050			_aNA 6230 .O54 2006
245		0	_a101 hundred and one of the world's tallest buildings / _cedited by Georges Binder
260			_aVictoria, Australia : _bThe Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd., _cc2006
300			_a240 pages : _bcolor illustrations, plans ; _c31 cm.
365			_bPHP3250
504			_aIncludes index.
520			_aSince the skyscraper's humble beginnings as a 10-story building in Chicago, more than 100 years ago, the super-tall building has been a source of wonder for the layman, and of inspiration, innovation, and fierce competition for architects, engineers, contractors, and the countless others involved with the complex challenge of constructing increasingly higher buildings. Originally built predominantly as stand-alone office buildings, super-tall skyscrapers have evolved into vertical cities, which are often part of a larger urban plan, with most new examples incorporating a mix of uses including residential, hotel, retail, entertainment, and leisure facilities. This book is a fully illustrated snapshot of 101 of today's tallest buildings from around the world. The next wave of super-tall buildings is so impressive that a selection of projects currently under construction is presented in the second part of the book.
650			_aTALL BUILDINGS
700			_aBinder, Georges. _eeditor
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