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 ...

This blog post was authored by architect and structural engineer Charles F. Bloszies FAIA, SE, LEED. The skyscraper is architecture’s ultimate icon. The term itself conjures images of seemingly ...

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 ...

KTGY, an award-winning design firm focused on architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design, announced that it has acquired GDA Architects, a Dallas-based architectural firm ...

The jury for the 11th International High-Rise Award engaged in extensive discussions about the future of high-rise buildings amid pressing global challenges, including urbanization and post-pandemic ...

Community Board 1 unanimously voted to deny a rezoning application for a 117-unit mixed-use high-rise project in St. George last week, citing concerns about the developer’s proposal of only four ...

The study of smoke movement and fire dynamics in high-rise buildings is critical for improving fire safety and resilience in modern urban environments. Recent investigations have focussed on the ...