{"title":"Jason M. Barr","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of urban development and architecture with the insightful works of \u003cstrong\u003eJason M. Barr\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for his profound expertise in urban economics, Jason M. Barr offers captivating explorations into how cities and their skylines evolve over time. His work stands as a bridge between economics, architecture, and culture, helping readers understand the ever-changing landscape of urban environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eCities in the Sky\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complex interplay of economic forces and architectural creativity that shapes modern metropolises. This book serves as both an academic resource and an intriguing read for anyone interested in how and why cities grow upward. Barr discusses not just the physical aspects of skyscrapers, but also their cultural and economic impacts on urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of urban studies, an architecture enthusiast, or simply curious about the built environment, Jason M. Barr's collection provides invaluable insights. His approachable writing style makes complex theories accessible, engaging readers in a conversation about the future of our urban landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cities-in-the-sky-by-jason-m-barr-9781982174217","title":"Cities in the Sky","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom one of the world’s top experts on the economics of skyscrapers—a “fascinating” (\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, London) and “informative” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) account of the ever-growing quest for super tall buildings across the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe world’s skyscrapers have brought us awe and wonder, and yet they remain controversial—for their high costs, shadows, and overt grandiosity. But, decade by decade, they keep getting higher and higher. What is driving this global building spree of epic proportions? In \u003ci\u003eCities in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, author Jason Barr “provides an enjoyable, expansive study of a subject he loves” (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e), explaining why they appeal to cities and nations, how they get financed, why they succeed economically, and how they change a city’s skyline, enabling the world’s greatest metropolises to thrive in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Empire State Building (1,250 feet) to the Shanghai Tower (2,073 feet) and everywhere in between, Barr explains the unique architectural and engineering efforts that led to the creation of each structure. Along the way, he visits and unpacks some surprising myths about the earliest skyscrapers and the growth of American skylines after World War II, which incorporated a new suite of technologies that spread to the rest of the world in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarr also explores why London banned skyscrapers at the end of the 19th century but then embraced them in the 21st and explains how Hong Kong created the densest cluster of skyscrapers on the planet. Also covered is the dramatic result of China’s “skyscraper fever” and then on to the Arabian Peninsula to see what drove Dubai to build the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which at 2,717 feet, is higher than the new One World Trade Center in New York by three football fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with fascinating details for urbanists, architecture buffs, and urban design enthusiasts alike, \u003ci\u003eCities in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e “masterfully weaves together the history, myths, economics, and engineering behind the most iconic structures across the world’s skylines” to showcase “the ambition, ingenuity, and vision that encourage us to build higher and bolder” (Grady Hillhouse, creator of Practical Engineering).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832671424748,"sku":"9781982174217","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20351703482893.jpg?v=1758398241"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jason-m-barr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}