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Beedle, Lynn S.

The late Dr. Lynn S. Beedle was University Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering at Lehigh University.

Skyscraper and the City (Two Book Set)
2007 0-7734-5333-4
This work is a broad-ranging survey of high-rise architecture which touches on many issues that define the character and social and economic role of this important building type. The history and theory of high-rise design, along with programmatic, structural, social, financial, operational, and urban issues are all covered in a comprehensive and insightful way. This book contains 28 black and white photographs and 12 color photographs.