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Apr 23, 2021 · The race skywards began in America, although whether the Equitable Life Building was the world’s first skyscraper remains a matter of contention among historians. (Today, the term usually refers...
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SKYDB is the world’s database about skyscrapers and tall buildings. The project is driven by people with a passion for buildings and the correctness of information. Some of our members help to manage the database, while others share photos or facts.
The Ingalls Building, built in 1903 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the world's first reinforced concrete skyscraper. The 16-story building was designed by the Cincinnati architectural firm Elzner & Anderson and was named for its primary financial investor, Melville E. Ingalls.
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.
A workman on the framework of the Empire State Building. The design and construction of skyscrapers involves creating safe, habitable spaces in very high buildings. The buildings must support their weight, resist wind and earthquakes, and protect occupants from fire.
