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title: "Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture: Strength of Architecture from the Pyramids to the Skyscraper"
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# Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture: Strength of Architecture from the Pyramids to the Skyscraper

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- **What is this?** Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture: Strength of Architecture from the Pyramids to the Skyscraper
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## Description

"Readers will rejoice...in the physical discoveries, ancient and modern, that create and govern the artifacts inside of which readers spend most of their natural lives." The New York Times Between a nomad's tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to buildings methods from ancient times to the present day, including recent advances in science and technology that have had important effects on the planning and construction of buildings: improved materials (steel, concrete, plastics), progress in antiseismic designs, and the revolutionary changes in both architectural and structural design made possible by the computer.

Review: Looked interesting and had good reviews so thought I would give it a read - Studying Civil Engineering at University and this was on one of the extra reading lists. Looked interesting and had good reviews so thought I would give it a read. Wasn't disappointed. Very informative but also interesting. Was quite an enjoyable read considering it is degree related. Goes very well with the other book Why Buildings Fall Down. I read them both.
Review: Well written and engaging book - The author engages the reader from the outset - not too wordy for the layman and still interesting for a lifetime construction manager like myself - a good book to have on the shelf.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 309,791 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 304 in Engineering Teaching Aids 688 in Engineering & Technology References 6,769 in Other Reference by Subject |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (191) |
| Dimensions  | 15.49 x 2.29 x 23.37 cm |
| Edition  | New Ed |
| ISBN-10  | 0393306763 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0393306767 |
| Item weight  | 499 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | 16 Jan. 1991 |
| Publisher  | W. W. Norton & Company |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looked interesting and had good reviews so thought I would give it a read
*by L***B on 2 March 2017*

Studying Civil Engineering at University and this was on one of the extra reading lists. Looked interesting and had good reviews so thought I would give it a read. Wasn't disappointed. Very informative but also interesting. Was quite an enjoyable read considering it is degree related. Goes very well with the other book Why Buildings Fall Down. I read them both.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written and engaging book
*by A***K on 15 November 2018*

The author engages the reader from the outset - not too wordy for the layman and still interesting for a lifetime construction manager like myself - a good book to have on the shelf.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by P***K on 7 June 2013*

Really interesting book, and entertaining to read. I'm learning a lot about architecture from it. I highly recommend this book.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture
- Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail

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