The Manhattan skyline is one of the great wonders of the modern world. But how and why did it form? Much has been written about the city's architecture and its
Looks at the history of skyscrapers, describes fifty notable structures from around the world, and looks at the technology necessary to build such tall structur
An investigation of thirty skyscrapers from around the world—both recently built and under construction—that explains the structural principles behind their
Soaring high into the sky, giants of glass, metal, steel, and mortar revolutionized urban architecture in the twentieth century. From classics (the Empire State