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A skyscraper is a tall continuously habitable building having multiple floors. Modern sources define skyscrapers as being at least 100 meters (330 ft) [1] or 150 meters (490 ft) [2] in height, though there is no universally accepted definition, other than being very tall high-rise buildings.
Find out the 100 tallest completed buildings in the world in 2024, with detailed information on their height, floors, materials, functions and status. Filter by city, year, structure and more to create your own tallest buildings list.
RankNameCityCompletion A Completed Building Must ...12010220233201542012Apr 17, 2024 · Learn about the origin, development, and design of skyscrapers, very tall multistoried buildings that emerged in the 19th century. Explore the structural systems, architectural styles, and cultural significance of skyscrapers around the world.
RankBuildingLocationYear Completed1Dubai, United Arab Emirates20102Shanghai TowerShanghai, China20153Mecca, Saudi Arabia20124Ping An Finance CenterShenzhen, China2017- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 26, 2023 · The 31 Most Beautiful Skyscrapers in the World. From the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, to the more modestly sized Agbar Tower, these structures all share one common trait—stunning...
May 8, 2024 · A list of the tallest skyscrapers in the world by standard height, with other details like floor count, observation decks, and year built. See the current rankings, locations, and features of the top 20 buildings, including Burj Khalifa, Merdeka 118, and Shanghai Tower.
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The World's Tallest Buildings, surveyed from the Empire State Building, World Trade Center, and Sears Tower to today's Burj Khalifa and 58 Towers Worldwide.