Glass slide skyscraper Dubai refers to a high-rise building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that features a glass slide extending from the top of the tower to the ground level. This unique... Read more »
The early 1900s witnessed a construction boom in major cities across the globe, particularly in the United States. During this period, the development of new building technologies and architectural innovations led to... Read more »
Skyscrapers, towering structures that redefine city skylines, are a testament to architectural prowess and engineering ingenuity. In London, the construction of skyscrapers has been on the rise, transforming the city’s landscape and... Read more »
Skyscraper construction is a complex and dangerous undertaking, and fatalities are a tragic but sometimes unavoidable part of the process. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, there were 37... Read more »
A floating skyscraper in New York City would be a revolutionary concept in architecture and engineering. Such a building would be constructed on a platform that floats on the water, allowing it... Read more »
1932 Lunch atop a Skyscraper is a iconic photograph depicting eleven ironworkers eating lunch while sitting on a girder on the 69th floor of the RCA Building in New York City during... Read more »
The title “the highest skyscraper in the world” is currently held by the Burj Khalifa, a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It stands at an astounding height of 828 meters... Read more »
The term “smallest skyscraper” can refer to a building that holds the record for being the shortest skyscraper in the world or to a general category of skyscrapers that are relatively short... Read more »
The Skyscraper Forum Salt Lake City is an annual event that brings together architects, engineers, developers, and other professionals involved in the design and construction of high-rise buildings. The forum provides a... Read more »
China’s tallest skyscraper is the Shanghai Tower, which stands at 632 meters (2,073 feet) tall. It is a supertall skyscraper, the second-tallest building in the world, and the tallest building in China.... Read more »