Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest structure and building in the world, at 828 meters (2,717 ft) tall. The... Read more »
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass due to its unique, glass-cladded pyramid shape, is a supertall skyscraper in London, England, and the tallest building in the United Kingdom.... Read more »
Careers within the construction industry that involve building skyscrapers demand specialized expertise and a range of skills. These professionals are responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of some of the world’s... Read more »
A “skinny skyscraper” is a term used to describe a supertall skyscraper with a very slender profile. These buildings are often characterized by their high height-to-width ratio, which can make them appear... Read more »
Oklahoma City skyscrapers are high-rise buildings that define the skyline of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They are a symbol of the city’s economic growth and development. The tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma City is... Read more »
The London Walkie Talkie skyscraper, also known as 20 Fenchurch Street, is a commercial skyscraper located in the City of London. It was designed by Uruguayan architect Rafael Violy and completed in... Read more »
The iconic photograph “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” captures eleven construction workers eating lunch while sitting on a girder on the 69th floor of the RCA Building in New York City. The photograph... Read more »
New York City is home to some of the world’s tallest and most iconic skyscrapers. In recent years, there has been a surge in the construction of new skyscrapers in New York... Read more »
The “world’s littlest skyscraper” is a tongue-in-cheek title given to several buildings that are unusually tall and narrow. The most famous example is the Flatiron Building in New York City, which was... Read more »
Skyscrapers in construction are tall buildings that are still under construction. They can be seen in many cities around the world, and they are often used for commercial or residential purposes. Skyscrapers... Read more »