Skyscrapers and World's Tallest Building
Your source for information on skyscrapers and other tall buildings, with Net links to the world's highest buildings, tall building photos, tall building statistics, and information archives for skyscrapers and highrises.
Architecture Pictures: World's Tallest Buildings
The skyscrapers in this photo gallery are the tallest of the tall. Click on the pictures for larger views, facts, and building height statistics. For facts about observation towers and other tall structures, follow the links.
The skyscrapers in this photo gallery are the tallest of the tall. Click on the pictures for larger views, facts, and building height statistics. For facts about observation towers and other tall structures, follow the links.
What is the World's Tallest Building?
Skyscraper buffs disagree on building height. They often do not agree on whether features like flagpoles should be included. This short FAQ page discusses the problems we encounter when measuring and comparing building heights.
Skyscraper buffs disagree on building height. They often do not agree on whether features like flagpoles should be included. This short FAQ page discusses the problems we encounter when measuring and comparing building heights.
World's Tallest Buildings
This listing gives engineering statistics for the highest of the high rises. They are not towers, but fully habitable buildings.
This listing gives engineering statistics for the highest of the high rises. They are not towers, but fully habitable buildings.
World's Tallest Buildings: Graph
This graph by Dylan Leblanc compares the six tallest buildings, both built and proposed.
This graph by Dylan Leblanc compares the six tallest buildings, both built and proposed.
Top Skyscraper Gift Books
With glossy photos and fascinating facts and statistics, these books are sure to please the skyscraper enthusiast.
With glossy photos and fascinating facts and statistics, these books are sure to please the skyscraper enthusiast.
Top Skyscraper Videos
Since the dawn of Hollywood, highrises have played leading roles in the movies. Here are our favorite skyscraper films available on video.
Since the dawn of Hollywood, highrises have played leading roles in the movies. Here are our favorite skyscraper films available on video.
Top Skyscraper Web Sites
Compiling skyscraper statistics is tricky -- Construction plans can change from day to day. Also, there is often dispute over what exactly to measure. The mega sites listed here are your best sources for statistics, facts, and photos for tall buildings around the world.
Compiling skyscraper statistics is tricky -- Construction plans can change from day to day. Also, there is often dispute over what exactly to measure. The mega sites listed here are your best sources for statistics, facts, and photos for tall buildings around the world.
China, Hong Kong: Bank of China Tower
Soaring 369 meters high, the Bank of China Tower by I.M. Pei is one of the world's tallest buildings.
Soaring 369 meters high, the Bank of China Tower by I.M. Pei is one of the world's tallest buildings.
USA, Chicago: The Marquette Building
Innovations in tall building design are shown in this highrise by William Holabird and his partners.
Innovations in tall building design are shown in this highrise by William Holabird and his partners.
USA, Chicago: The Old Colony Building
William Holabird and his partners made extensive use of glass for this early skyscraper.
William Holabird and his partners made extensive use of glass for this early skyscraper.
USA, Chicago: The Sears Tower
To provide stablity against high winds, architect Bruce Graham used a new form of tubular construction for this record-breaking skyscraper.
To provide stablity against high winds, architect Bruce Graham used a new form of tubular construction for this record-breaking skyscraper.
USA, Houston: Transco Tower
At 64 stories and 901 feet, the Transco Tower is the world's tallest building in the suburbs.
At 64 stories and 901 feet, the Transco Tower is the world's tallest building in the suburbs.
USA, New York: AT&T Headquarters
Philip Johnson's design for the AT&T Headquarters (now the Sony Building) in New York City was the most controversial of his career.
Philip Johnson's design for the AT&T Headquarters (now the Sony Building) in New York City was the most controversial of his career.
USA, New York: Empire State Building
After the destruction of the World Trade Center, the Empire State Building once again became the tallest building in New York City.
After the destruction of the World Trade Center, the Empire State Building once again became the tallest building in New York City.
USA, New York: The Chrysler Building
For a few months, this Art Deco skyscraper was the tallest structure in the world. It was also one of the first buildings composed of stainless steel over a large exposed surface.
For a few months, this Art Deco skyscraper was the tallest structure in the world. It was also one of the first buildings composed of stainless steel over a large exposed surface.
USA, New York: The Seagram Building
Mies van der Rohe used decorative bronze beams to emphasize the height of this 38-story skyscraper.
Mies van der Rohe used decorative bronze beams to emphasize the height of this 38-story skyscraper.
USA, New York: The Woolworth Building
Cass Gilbert spent two years, drawing thirty different proposals, for this office building commissioned by Frank W. Woolworth, owner of the dime store chain.
Cass Gilbert spent two years, drawing thirty different proposals, for this office building commissioned by Frank W. Woolworth, owner of the dime store chain.
USA, New York: The World Trade Center Twin Towers
Architect Minoru Yamasaki called the World Trade Center "a living symbol of man's dedication to world peace." The towers were destroyed by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
Architect Minoru Yamasaki called the World Trade Center "a living symbol of man's dedication to world peace." The towers were destroyed by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
USA, New York: United Nations Headquarters
Designed by Le Corbusier, the UN buildings are typical of the International Style. Geometric and asymmetrical, they are constructed of concrete, steel, and glass.
Designed by Le Corbusier, the UN buildings are typical of the International Style. Geometric and asymmetrical, they are constructed of concrete, steel, and glass.
USA, Racine, Wisconsin: The Johnson Wax Building
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Johnson Wax Building is constructed of more than 200 sizes and shapes of bricks.
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Johnson Wax Building is constructed of more than 200 sizes and shapes of bricks.
USA, St. Louis, Missouri: The Wainwright Building
Designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, the Wainwright Building revolutionized American architecture when it was built.
Designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, the Wainwright Building revolutionized American architecture when it was built.
Building Big
Television series on building bridges, tunnels, dams, skyscrapers and domes. Lots of good information about Civil Engineering
Television series on building bridges, tunnels, dams, skyscrapers and domes. Lots of good information about Civil Engineering
Building Big: Skyscrapers
From the Public Broadcasting television show "Building Big," an introduction to skyscraper construction with links to information about some of the world's tallest buildings.
From the Public Broadcasting television show "Building Big," an introduction to skyscraper construction with links to information about some of the world's tallest buildings.
How Skyscrapers Work
From "How Stuff Works," a discussion of the design techniques that allow tall buildings to stand up, and the reasons why some fall down.
From "How Stuff Works," a discussion of the design techniques that allow tall buildings to stand up, and the reasons why some fall down.
The Skyscraper Museum
Located in New York City, the Skyscraper Museum celebrates the city's architectural heritage. Through exhibitions, programs, and publications, the museum explores many aspects of tall building design and construction.
Located in New York City, the Skyscraper Museum celebrates the city's architectural heritage. Through exhibitions, programs, and publications, the museum explores many aspects of tall building design and construction.