{"id":110070,"date":"2023-01-28T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=110070"},"modified":"2023-01-27T13:20:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T13:20:43","slug":"skyscrapers-definition-construction-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/skyscrapers-definition-construction-facts.html","title":{"rendered":"Find Out What Makes a Skyscraper An Architectural and Engineering Marvel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"#What-is-a-Skyscraper\">What is a Skyscraper?<\/a><br><a href=\"#How-Tall-Can-a-Skyscraper-Get\">How Tall Can a Skyscraper Get?<\/a><strong><br><\/strong><a href=\"#Brief-History-of-Skyscrapers\">Brief History of Skyscrapers<\/a><strong><br><\/strong><a href=\"#Real-life-Examples-of-Skyscrapers\">Real-life Examples of Skyscrapers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The urban landscape of almost every other modern city in today\u2019s world is dotted with tall buildings and high-rises. Besides beautifying the skylines of their host metropolises, these multistorey buildings have a very crucial role to play. They are built to address the ever-increasing demand for residential and commercial spaces in densely populated metropolitan areas, where scarcity of land has become a common issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of advanced technology in the field of construction has redefined the scope of architecture and engineering in the modern world. Such advancements and easy access to high-tech building equipment have made constructing super and mega tall skyscrapers practically possible. So, let\u2019s find out more about these modern-day architectural and engineering marvels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-is-a-Skyscraper\">What is a Skyscraper?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tall or high-rise building is known as a skyscraper, which reaches a height of at least 100 to 150 metres. It should have a self-supporting structure, which does not require any cables or external support. Also, more than half of the building\u2019s total height should have habitable floors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why not every other tall structure qualifies as a skyscraper. For example, CN Tower in Toronto, which stands at an extraordinary height of about 553 metres, is not considered a skyscraper as only less than 50% of the structure\u2019s height has habitable floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being 100 metres shorter than CN Tower, Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur satisfy the definition of a skyscraper as both of the buildings have habitable floors throughout their entire height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-Tall-Can-a-Skyscraper-Get\">How Tall Can a Skyscraper Get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tall-buildings-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"different heights of skyscrapers\" class=\"wp-image-110080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tall-buildings-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tall-buildings-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tall-buildings-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tall-buildings-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tall-buildings-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tall-buildings.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skyscrapers are categorised according to their height<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Skyscrapers can be tall, super tall, and mega tall buildings, depending on their heights and floor counts. According to the structural engineer of the world\u2019s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, it is entirely possible to build a skyscraper taller than Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain on earth standing at a height of over 8800 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;You could conceivably go higher than the highest mountain, as long as you kept spreading a wider and wider base,&#8221; William Baker says while being interviewed by an international news publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The greater the height, the bigger the challenges. Building a super tall structure is not as easy as building a normal-sized building. It needs to have a super solid foundation. Skyscrapers are literally anchored into the ground beneath them with tonnes of steel and solid concrete. This is to keep the structure safe from natural forces like gale force winds as well as seismic activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Brief-History-of-Skyscrapers\">A Little History&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of skyscrapers dates back to the late 19th century when the world\u2019s first skyscraper was built. The Home Insurance Building was constructed in Chicago, USA, in 1855. Standing at a height of just 55 metres, the building was ten storeys tall, but still, it was the world\u2019s tallest building then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completion in 1931, the Empire State Building emerged as the world\u2019s first tallest building. It fit the technical definition of a skyscraper in today\u2019s world. With 102 storeys, it enjoyed the status of being the highest skyscraper in the world for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Real-life-Examples-of-Skyscrapers\">Some of the Most Extraordinary Skyscrapers in the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scientific techniques of the modern world are constantly pushing the limits of engineering and construction capabilities of mankind. More and more mega tall buildings are being planned and developed in some of the world\u2019s most advanced cities. Around 20 projects based on mega tall skyscrapers have been successfully completed in the last few decades and many more are still under construction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a closer look and learn more about some of the super and mega tall buildings that have transformed the skylines around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burj Khalifa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-01-12-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"burj khalifa is located in Dubai\" class=\"wp-image-110081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-01-12-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-01-12-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-01-12-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-01-12-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-01-12-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-01-12.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Burj Khalifa\u2014the tallest skyscraper in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Dubai, UAE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height: <\/strong>828 m (2,717 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count:<\/strong> 163<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion: <\/strong>2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts: <\/strong>The building is so tall that you would be able to see sunset twice on the same evening from observation decks located at different heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merdeka 118<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merdeka-118-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Merdeka 118\" class=\"wp-image-124087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merdeka-118-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merdeka-118-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merdeka-118-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merdeka-118-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merdeka-118-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merdeka-118.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kuala Lumpur\u2019s Merdeka 118 currently stands as the second-tallest building in the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height:<\/strong> 679 m (2,227 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count:<\/strong> 118 + 2 below ground level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion:<\/strong> 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts:<\/strong> The building boasts a multi-faceted diamond-shaped elevation topped with a unique spire design. Kuala Lumpur\u2019s Merdeka 118 currently stands as the second-tallest building in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shanghai Tower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-03-10-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"shanghai tower is the tallest building in china\" class=\"wp-image-110082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-03-10-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-03-10-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-03-10-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-03-10-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-03-10-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-03-10.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shanghai Tower is the world&#8217;s tallest twisted building, standing right next to Shanghai Financial Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Shanghai, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height: <\/strong>632 m (2,073 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count: <\/strong>128&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion: <\/strong>2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts:<\/strong> It is known as the tallest twisted building in the world because of its unique architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abraj-Al-Bait-Clock-Tower-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Abraj-Al-Bait-Clock-Tower\" class=\"wp-image-124088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abraj-Al-Bait-Clock-Tower-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abraj-Al-Bait-Clock-Tower-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abraj-Al-Bait-Clock-Tower-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abraj-Al-Bait-Clock-Tower-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abraj-Al-Bait-Clock-Tower-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abraj-Al-Bait-Clock-Tower.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It is also the tallest building in the world that hosts a clock tower at its top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Makkah, Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height: <\/strong>601 m (1,971 ft)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count: <\/strong>120&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion: <\/strong>2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts:<\/strong> The building serves as a perfect backdrop for pictures of Masjid-al-Haram in Makkah taken from a certain angle. It is also the tallest building in the world that hosts a clock tower at its top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ping An International Finance Centre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ping-an-finance-centre-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Ping An International Finance Centre\" class=\"wp-image-124089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ping-an-finance-centre-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ping-an-finance-centre-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ping-an-finance-centre-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ping-an-finance-centre-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ping-an-finance-centre-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ping-an-finance-centre.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ping An International Finance Centre serves as the iconic landmark in Shenzhen&#8217;s most ambitious business district<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height:<\/strong> 599 m (1,966 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count:<\/strong> 115 + 5 below ground level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion:<\/strong> 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts:<\/strong> Soaring 115 storeys high in the sky, Ping An International Finance Centre serves as the iconic landmark in Shenzhen&#8217;s most ambitious business district. The durability of this super tall high-rise comes from the eight mega-columns. Made with stone, these columns have diagonal bracing anchored all the way down to the ground level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lotte World Tower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lotte-World-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Lotte World\" class=\"wp-image-124090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lotte-World-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lotte-World-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lotte-World-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lotte-World-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lotte-World-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lotte-World.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The unique facade of Lotte World Tower is inspired by the region\u2019s famed historical arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Seoul, South Korea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height:<\/strong> 555 m (1,819 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count:<\/strong> 123 + 6 below ground level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion:<\/strong> 2017<br><strong>Interesting Facts:<\/strong> The unique facade of Lotte World Tower is inspired by the region\u2019s famed historical arts, mainly based on porcelain, ceramics and calligraphy. Meticulously created by a highly acclaimed architectural firm specialising in high-rises, the extraordinary design of the building also won an international competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One World Trade Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-02-14-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"one world trade centre is USA's tallest building\" class=\"wp-image-110083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-02-14-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-02-14-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-02-14-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-02-14-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-02-14-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-02-14.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One Word Trade Centre in NYC is the tallest skyscraper in the western hemisphere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>New York City, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height: <\/strong>541.3 m (1,776 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count<\/strong>: 104<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion: <\/strong>2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts: <\/strong>It is the tallest skyscraper in the western hemisphere. Recognized as the American Icon of the modern world, One World Trade Centre in New York has been constructed alongside the site of the original World Trade Centre, which was destroyed in the 9\/11 incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taipei 101<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-04-6-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"taipei 101 is the crowning glory of Taipei's skyline.\" class=\"wp-image-110084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-04-6-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-04-6-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-04-6-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-04-6-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-04-6-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1440x900-04-6.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taipei 101 remained the world\u2019s tallest building from 2004 to 2010 before the completion of Burj Khalifa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Taipei, Taiwan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height:<\/strong> 508 m (1,732 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count: <\/strong>101<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion: <\/strong>2004<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts: <\/strong>As the name suggests, Taipei 101 has 101 floors. It was officially given the status of the world\u2019s tallest building from 2004 to 2010 before the completion of Burj Khalifa in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Petronas Towers (aka Twin Towers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height: <\/strong>451.9 m (1,483 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor Count: <\/strong>88<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year of Completion: <\/strong>1998<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts: <\/strong>The Petronas towers remained the tallest twin towers in the world until their height was surpassed by Taipei 101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Fact: <\/strong>Jeddah Tower, which is under construction in Saudi Arabia, is expected to become the world\u2019s tallest skyscraper upon completion. It is going to be 1000 metres tall and will have 168 floors including two basements. The project has faced many unsuspected delays and now with the global pandemic situation, the future of this mega tall tower is hanging by a thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have discussed the history and explained to you some interesting facts about the construction of skyscrapers while giving you some extraordinary real life examples, it\u2019s time for us to wrap up. We hope this post has provided you with all the useful information on the subject.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a skyscraper is the most optimal use of the available space in crowded metropolitan areas, which ultimately reduces urban sprawl. Do you think tall buildings could make our cities more sustainable and help us better preserve the natural environments surrounding them? Let us know your thoughts at <a href=\"mailto:blog@zameen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog@zameen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a side note, you may also like reading our detailed posts on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/sustainable-design-benefits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eco-friendly architecture<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/urban-farming-modern-cities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urban farming<\/a> and the growing concept of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/understanding-sponge-cities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sponge cities and its noteworthy benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to keep learning about the most up-to-date engineering and construction practices? Stay tuned to Zameen Blog, your source for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best real estate blogs in Pakistan<\/a>. You can also keep in touch by subscribing to our weekly newsletter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Skyscraper?How Tall Can a Skyscraper Get?Brief History of SkyscrapersReal-life Examples of Skyscrapers The urban landscape of almost every other modern city in today\u2019s world is dotted with tall buildings and high-rises. Besides beautifying the skylines of their host metropolises, these multistorey buildings have a very crucial role to play. They are built to address the ever-increasing demand for residential and commercial spaces in densely populated metropolitan areas, where scarcity of land has become a common issue. The use of advanced technology in the field of construction has redefined the scope of architecture and engineering in the modern world. Such advancements and easy access to high-tech building equipment have made constructing super and mega tall skyscrapers practically possible. So, let\u2019s find out more about these modern-day architectural and engineering marvels. What is a Skyscraper?&nbsp; A tall or high-rise building is known as a skyscraper, which reaches a height of at least 100 to 150 metres. It should have a self-supporting structure, which does not require any cables or external support. Also, more than half of the building\u2019s total height should have habitable floors.&nbsp; This is why not every other tall structure qualifies as a skyscraper. 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