The famous observation decks of 20th-century buildings—the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the World Trade Center—were low-tech but thrilling open-air platforms ringed by coin-operated ...

Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density, space ...

A material that’s been around since people built shelters—wood—is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings. As an economist who studies forestry and natural resources, I took an ...

In New York, 520 Fifth Avenue, a supertall tower, has recently topped out. When completed in 2026, the 1,002-foot tower will stand as the tallest mixed-use building on Fifth Avenue, according to the ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — It’s getting harder to keep track of all the high-rise developments in Ann Arbor as more and more keep getting proposed and approved. Several projects that will alter the downtown ...