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Skyscrapers, Turbines And The Problem Of ‘Horizon Pollution’

Skylines evolve over time, but that doesn’t mean cities like Bremen, Germany should let developers erect whatever kind of tower block they want.

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Future Smarter Cities

Wooden Skyscrapers? A New Market Rising In Eiffel’s Iron Shadow

France has long been an innovator in building materials, from the steel splendor of the Eiffel Tower to concrete to surprisingly resistant wood. Environmental factors hold sway.

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Why These Brand New Chinese Skyscrapers Must Be Razed

TIANJIN — In the frenzy of China’s real estate speculation, what goes up must sometimes come down — right away. Two brand new 31-story buildings and another 65-story skyscraper are set to be demolished in China’s northeast port city of Tianjin after undergoing unauthorized design changes during construction. According to the China Times, the three […]

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