Science and the city
by Laurie Winkless · first published 2016
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"Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work? Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas--from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that enable communication at the speed of light--but most of us are too busy to notice. Science and the City is your guidebook to that hidden world, helping you to uncover some of the remarkable technologie
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Science and the City by Laurie Winkless was a fun read. Some parts of it are a bit hype-y, and some parts are a bit obvious, but overall it's a great read to find out the mechanics behind things we take for granted
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?” ↗Appreciate the recommendation. I haven't read much on this topic, but the two I've liked so far: Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down by J.E. Gordon https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245344.Structures Science and the City https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28260428-science-and-the...
on “Structural engineers are unsung heroes” ↗