The first skyscraper was the Home Insurance Building in Chicago; it was designed by William Le Baron Jenney and completed in 1885. It was ten stories tall and used a steel frame... Read more »
Skyscrapers are towering structures that dominate skylines around the world. They are marvels of modern engineering and architectural prowess, pushing the boundaries of design and construction. The materials used to construct skyscrapers... Read more »
The invention that made the building and use of skyscrapers feasible is the elevator. Before the invention of the elevator, buildings were limited to a few stories, as people could only climb... Read more »
The development of the steel-framed structure was the technological breakthrough that made it possible to build skyscrapers. Before the late 19th century, buildings were limited in height by the strength of their... Read more »