Jefferis, David.

Extreme structures : mega-construction of the 21st century / David Jefferis. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2006. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Science frontiers. . - Jefferis, David. Science frontiers. .

Includes index.

Examines the ways people's ideas about architecture and engineering are changing, discussing such topics as "eco" structures, luxury and leisure structures, skyscrapers, high-tech domes, the world's biggest and longest bridges, tunnels, and air-, sea-, and spaceports.

ISBN: 0778728587 (rlb : alk. paper) 0778728722 (pb : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005036406

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Structural engineering.
Buildings.

LC Class. No.: TA634 / .J34 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 624.1