This chapter explores the construction process of skyscrapers, focusing on the method of top-down construction. It discusses the structural principles and advantages of this approach, highlighting examples like the tower in Detroit called Exchange. The chapter also mentions the use of hydraulic lift systems and the potential future of top-down construction in tight urban sites.
Our second and final set of mini-stories for the season: We'll be covering upside-down construction, the linguistics of filler and a fire that has been burning for decades.
Check out Lizzie No's latest album Halfsies on Band Camp. She's on tour in 2024. Go see her and say hi for me!
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