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Function. A single-function tall building is defined as one where 85 percent or more of its total height is dedicated to a single function. A mixed-use tall building contains two or more functions, where each of the functions occupies a significant proportion of the tower’s total space.
Skyscraper enthusiast website featuring buildings database, discussion forum and skyscraper diagrams.
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.
Jul 2, 2024 · Skyscraper, a very tall multistoried building. The term skyscraper originally applied to buildings of 10 to 20 stories, but by the late 20th century the term was used to describe high-rise buildings of unusual height, generally greater than 40 or 50 stories. Learn more about skyscrapers.
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Jul 16, 2024 · The skyscraper was previously planned to be built to a height of 656 meters, to become the tallest building in Southeast Asia and the 2nd tallest building in the world, but the height turned out to be even higher than that.
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.
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...
Located in New York City, the world's first and foremost vertical metropolis, The Skyscraper Museum celebrates the City's rich architectural heritage and examines the historical forces and individuals that have shaped its successive skylines.
World's Tallest Buildings. Visit our comprehensive compendium of detailed data, images & technical information on more than 40,000 tall buildings across the globe.
