High-rise Manual

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What constitutes a high-rise building? A high-rise is, in fact, any building with more than 9 storeys and not just those striking skyscrapers which shape modern city skylines. In the past architects who designed such structures used to be the exception but in the last 10 years more and more architectural offices have begun to focus on this type of building. However, the sheer complexity of designing and planning the construction of a high-rise as opposed to other building types requires a wealth of specialized experience and expertise. The High-Rise Manual is the first comprehensive reference work on this subject. All relevant aspects of such an undertaking are examined in detail by some 24 specialist authors. Each step is extensively documented including the initial project planning, the building organisation, the laying of the foundations, the supporting structure, the building technology, the office design, and the Facility Management. Theoretical contributions present the basic principles of select

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A technical manual.......2007-06-07

This book features great technical information and is very thorough. I was hoping for a few more floor plans showing the design of cores and their relation to floor plates. Nevertheless, very useful to have.

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High-Rise Building Structures
Wolfgang Schueller
Manufacturer: Krieger Pub Co
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 9056620711
Release Date: 1998-04-02

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The perfect high-rise is the holy grail of architecture. This volume presents an overview of high-rise building and design in the Netherlands, where high-rises are just recently transforming the landscape.

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Amsterdam's High-Rise (ARCAM pocket)
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Daytime urban heat island effect in high-rise and high-density residential developments in Hong Kong [An article from: Energy & Buildings]

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Daytime urban heat island effect in high-rise and high-density residential developments in Hong Kong [An article from: Energy & Buildings]
R. Giridharan , S. Ganesan , and S. Lau
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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This digital document is a journal article from Energy & Buildings, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Nearly 60% of electrical energy use in Hong Kong is for space conditioning during summer months. The paper investigates the impact of design-related variables on outdoor micro level daytime heat island effect in residential developments in Hong Kong. The paper hypothesizes that the differences in outdoor temperatures within and between residential developments can be explained by the impact of design-related variables on the overall environment. Case studies of three large housing estates reveal urban heat island effect (UHI) in the order of 1.5^oC within an estate, and 1.0^oC between estates. The results indicate that energy efficient designs can be achieved by manipulating surface albedo, sky view factor and total height to floor area ratio (building massing) while maximizing cross ventilation.

Environmental psychology and sustainability in high-rise structures [An article from: Technology in Society]

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This paper addresses the human elements of sustainable design in urban high-rise buildings. While a number of technical developments have allowed for the minimization of resource consumption, little research has addressed the response of occupants to such facilities, or the degree to which success in reaching sustainability goals is dependent on user behavior. This paper reviews research in related areas and suggests ways in which social, psychological and behavioral issues may be important to sustainable design, as well as how ways attending to psychological needs can improve the success of meeting these and other goals. Social psychological and applied behavior analytical approaches are reviewed as ways to respond to conservation and recycling goals. The psychological and physiological benefits that green buildings confer on their occupants are also addressed, as are areas for future research, and steps that the building industry can take to develop more holistic and sustainable building practices that incorporate occupant behavioral needs.

Factors affecting water-tightness in wet areas of high-rise residential buildings.: An article from: Architectural Science Review

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M.Y.L. Chew , and Nayanthara De Silva
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This digital document is an article from Architectural Science Review, published by University of Sydney, Faculty of Architecture on December 1, 2002. The length of the article is 2891 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Factors affecting water-tightness in wet areas of high-rise residential buildings.
Author: M.Y.L. Chew
Publication: Architectural Science Review (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2002
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