Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat: Cities in the Third Millennium : 6th World Congress of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban

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In this new millennium, given the continued expansion of technology, materials science and telecommunication coupled with development of social and geo-political systems, we can expect the design and shape of our urban environment to change enormously. This book is the result of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 6th World Congress: Cities in the Third Millennium, examines the issues which must be addressed if we are to have a common understanding of the forces of change. Experts in architecture, engineering and planning contribute a commentary on the existing condition of urban design, sociology and tall buildings, and expand the boundaries of new construction and engineering technology. These in-depth proceedings, bringing together the world's leading decision makers in urban development, will be essential reading for engineers, architects, planners and others involved with shaping the urban environment of the future. The book includes a free CD-Rom.

'Together, the authors are seeking to shape the city environments for years to come, making the book essential reading for anyone with an interest in the future of urban development.' The Magazine of the American Society of Civil Engineers