skyscrapers Posts

10:07

Welcome to Europe's Skyscraper Capital

Skyscrapers obscure historic buildings and rarely mix well with older architecture. Which makes this German city a big standout; it has the highest number of skyscrapers in all of Europe (and no, it's not Berlin).

6:09

This Skyscraper in Brooklyn Is Pretty Special!

Until not so long ago, all super tall skyscrapers in New York City were built in Manhattan. But there's a new project under construction in Brooklyn called 9 Dekalb Avenue, and it's pretty special.

10:05

This Skyscraper Will be the Tallest Garden in the World

This Australian skyscraper in the city of Melbourne will soon become the tallest vertical garden in the world! Called the Southbank by Beulah, the dual supertall tower will be able to sustain itself, feeding all the plants that grow there without any additional care.

7:52

Goldin Finance - The Skyscraper That Remained Unfinished

When construction of the Goldin Finance 117 tower in Tianjin, China, began in 2008, it was supposed to be the fifth tallest skyscraper ever built.

8:10

Taller Doesn't Mean Bigger - the True Size of Skyscrapers

Skyscrapers are massive structures, but oftentimes, we think that height is the only meaningful metric by which we can compare them. This is not necessarily true... If you were to compare skyscrapers by area rather than height, which skyscraper would end up on top?

4:57

Mjøstårnet - The World’s First Wooden Skyscraper

Mjøstårnet, an 18-story-tall wooden skyscraper towering over the Norwegian countryside, proves otherwise. So how does a wooden structure like this compare to traditional steel and concrete skyscrapers? Find out in the video below. Are Wooden Skyscrapers Possible?

19:43

New York City's Lost and Forgotten Skyscraper

The Singer Building was once the most magnificent skyscraper in New York City. The stunning building was one of the first skyscrapers and it was considered extremely modern at the time. What's more, the building shaped and predicted the future of New York's skyline with eerie accuracy.

7:11

This Is Why Skyscrapers Are So Rare in European Cities

The reason for this largely unfavorable attitude towards skyscrapers has a lot to do with history, and the video below will explain all the details you need to know on this topic.

13:21

The Race to Complete the World's Second-Tallest Skyscraper

Kuala Lumpur is no stranger to supertall skyscrapers, but the Merdeka 118 takes things to a whole new level. At 678.9 meters (2,227 ft.), it’s the second tallest building in the world, towering over the skyline with a striking spire that helped it surpass the Shanghai Tower.

5:51

China Banned Building Any New Skyscrapers, Here’s Why

This is a seemingly strange decision, especially given the massive skyscraper building boom observed in the country in the past few decades. What stands behind this seemingly abrupt decision?

6:56

Take a Close Look at the World's Thinnest Skyscraper

When we think of skyscrapers, massive and magnificent structures like the Burj Khalifa and the Empire State Building immediately pop into our minds. However, some skyscrapers are incredibly tall yet remarkably thin.

7:03

The 5 Tallest Skyscrapers Currently Under Construction

From the 472 meter (1550 ft) tall Central Park Tower in New York City to the 405 meter (1330 ft) tall skyscraper in Moscow, one of these five buildings may become the new tallest building in the world, dethroning the Burj Khalifa since it has been proclaimed the tallest structure on Earth in 2009!

11:08

Will We EVER See a 500-Year-Old Skyscraper?

Will We EVER See a 500-Year-Old Skyscraper? video, future, buildings, skyscrapers, design house, last, educational video, tomorrow's build, architectural oddities Will high-rise buildings like the Empire State Building or the Burj Khalifa remain standing or be forever forgotten in 500 years?

10:16

Why Does London Have a Skyscraper Shaped Like a Pickle?

London has a few unique, and even strange-looking, skyscrapers with quirky nicknames. It turns out that these iconic buildings weren’t designed that way just for aesthetic purposes. Learn the real reason London has some of the most oddly shaped skyscrapers in the world.

8:27

Why Is India Against Building Skyscrapers?

However, there are only around 200 skyscrapers in the entire county, most of them in Mumbai. This is highly unusual! This video reveals the rule that is keeping India from building more high-rise buildings. Find out what it is. Why Is India Against Building Skyscrapers?

4:00

How to Build a Skyscraper in Just 19 Days...

By combining energy-efficient methods, prefabricated walls and ceilings, round the clock construction and precise engineering, the Chinese company BSB managed to build a 57-story skyscraper in just 19 days!

8:23

Take a Tour Inside a $1 Billion Skyscraper

The Mercury City Tower in Moscow is one of the most unique skyscrapers in the world.

6:34

How Will the Skyline of Major Cities Change by 2025?

From Shenzhen to Toronto, these major cities in different corners of the globe are experiencing a real skyscraper boom and their skyline is predicted to change dramatically in the next five years.

20:31

Marvel at the World’s Most Impressive Megaprojects

Today, we will look at some of the most remarkable current megaprojects - from stadiums of the future to massive skyscrapers – that are all set to change our world in the coming years. 15 Amazing Current Megaprojects That Will Change The World future, engineering, buildings, baba recommends, construction

8:17

6 Incredible Building Designs That Will Redefine New York

New York is the second city to have started building skyscrapers and has emerged as one of the clear leaders in skyscraper design throughout the years. This trend continues to this day, with new projects ever emerging and changing the skyline of the city.