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Steepest Streets

Amelia Khatri

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Steepest Streets explores the world's most precipitous streets, examining the fusion of human ambition and environmental constraints that shaped their creation. It's more than just geography; it's about architecture, urban development, and overcoming challenging terrain. Discover how communities adapt to topographical challenges, shaping unique urban landscapes.

 
Intriguing facts include the evolution of construction from cobblestones to modern reinforced concrete, and the social and economic factors driving their creation, such as population density. The book progresses from basic principles of slope and gradient to the history of steep street construction worldwide.

 
Through case studies, it analyzes engineering solutions, community impact, and daily challenges faced by residents. Steepest Streets uses diverse data like gradient measurements, historical records, and interviews, combined with original photography and maps. This book offers a multi-faceted perspective perfect for anyone interested in architecture, urban planning, or the curiosities of the built environment.
Disponibile da: 12/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 66 pagine.

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