The Heights

<b>A gorgeous graphic tour of the inner workings of skyscrapers&#151;from the author of <i>The Works</i></b><br><br>Indispensable and unforgettable <i>The Heights</i> is the ultimate guide to the way skyscrapers work&#151;from the bases of their foundations to the peaks of their spires. With skyscrapers becoming essential elements of urban life there has never been a greater need for understanding and embracing these complex structures. Using innovative illustrations to tackle the vast complexity of these buildings <i>The Heights</i> explores with remarkable insight every aspect of designing building and maintaining a modern skyscraper as well as the individuals who build and maintain these architectural cathedrals. In the process <i>The Heights</i> provides a remarkable snapshot of urban life at the dawn of the twenty-first century.