Ever looked up at a city skyline and wondered, What’s next? Forget those boxy, old-school buildings! I’m talking about skyscrapers that shimmer with solar panels, boast rooftop gardens bursting with greenery, and maybe even filter the air we breathe. It’s not just a pipe dream; it’s the direction we’re headed. Imagine buildings that not only… Read More »
In the city of Chicago one of the best-known skyscrapers is located: the Willis Tower. It has 108 storeys and was awarded the title tallest building of the world immediately after it had been completed in 1973, which it held for 24 years. It is still the tallest building of the United States. The modern… Read More »
With the collapse of the World Trade Centre, the interest in skyscrapers has been renewed. By definition, a skyscraper is any high building intended for office or commercial use. There are no figures or guidelines as to the height a skyscraper must be to be classified as such; the only thing of importance is, that… Read More »