A skyscraper is a continuously habitable high-rise building that has over 40 floors and is taller than 150 meters or 492 feet. The first skyscraper was the Home Insurance Building in Chicago,... Read more »
The production of glass for skyscrapers involves several key players within the construction industry. Architectural glass manufacturers specialize in the engineering, design, and fabrication of glass facades for high-rise buildings. These companies... Read more »
What makes a building a skyscraper is a question that has been debated for centuries. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) defines a skyscraper as a building that is... Read more »