As software skills rise to the forefront of design concerns, the art of structural conceptualization is often minimized. Structural engineering, however, requir

The design of tall buildings and complex structures involves challenging activities, including: scheme design, modelling, structural analysis and detailed desig

Examines structural aspects of high rise buildings, particularly fundamental approaches to the analysis of the behavior of different forms of building structure

The first of its kind, Designing Tall Buildings is an accessible reference that guides you through the fundamental principles of designing high-rises. Each chap

Addresses the Question Frequently Proposed to the Designer by Architects: "Can We Do This? Offering guidance on how to use code-based procedures while at the sa