supertall

But aside from the speed of construction and the building's sheer size, the Burj is "epoch defining" for typifying the "supertall" typology, says Carol Willis, director of The Skyscraper Museum in New York City.

BusinessWeek.com -- 2009

(To be considered "supertall," a skyscraper needs to be at least 1,000 feet high.) ... the project is stuck on the 26th floor, its exposed concrete frame looming over Wacker ... (the project requires more) than $300 million in construction financing to finish the job.

Life In The Great Midwest 2008

"The ICC is a wonderful example of linkage," says Paul Katz, architect of the ICC and many other supertall structures.

Skyscraper, Moneymaker Ron Gluckman 2011

Recent innovations in supertall construction have helped increase the odds of profitability.

Skyscraper, Moneymaker Ron Gluckman 2011

"Every day, we hear about new supertall buildings, in Brazil, Turkey or Vietnam."

Skyscraper, Moneymaker Ron Gluckman 2011

While many believed the era of supertall structures might have ended with 9/11, Mr. Katz says, "We're definitely getting into the next generation of supertall buildings."

Skyscraper, Moneymaker Ron Gluckman 2011

I fought off that feeling, the one you sometimes see in the eyes of the slow-to-catch-on kids and the supertall ones, the kids who stutter and the ones who look way young for their age.

Ancient, Strange, and Lovely Susan Fletcher 2010

January 10th, 2010 at 2:03 am supertall skyscrapers does combat urban sprawl, in the expense of sustainability and going green.. before, going green was sort of optional, but nowadays it should be considered part of the design concept. nevertheless… this is epic.

Tallest Building in the World, The Burj Dubai, Opens | Inhabitat 2010

The Palace of Soviets was planned to be a supertall skyscraper.

Gothic Stalinist Soviet Skyscrapers 2007

The Palace of Soviets was planned to be a supertall skyscraper.

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