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Why Humans Build Up

The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers

Gregor Craigie

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  • This book examines why humans build such tall buildings. For hundreds of years it was for security and spirituality, but now sustainability and efficiency are guiding principles.
  • Tall buildings can be good for the planet if they're constructed well. They can be part of the answer to issues such as population growth, climate change, pollution and our environmental footprint.
  • The author is an award-winning journalist with CBC Radio in Victoria.
  • The illustrator has a background in architecture and urban design, with a bachelor of architecture studies from the University of Waterloo.
  • Includes well-known examples, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building, but also lesser-known buildings, such as the Tallwood House residence at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver (building sustainably with wood) and the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe that uses biomimicry in its design.

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