India is poised to embrace high-rise buildings as it leaves behind traditional low-rises to make room for the growing population. Due to the re-development boom,...

For most of the postwar period, people moved to the suburbs in search of a better life. But if cities can offer them substantial reasons...

Earthquake response of mid-rise to high-rise buildings provided with friction dampers is investigated. The steel buildings are modelled as shear-type structures and the investigation involved...

Sky Towers consists of four high rises - Sky, Sky Forest (Twin Towers) and SKY Suites, 257 to 300+ meters height, under construction in Mumbai,...

Does Residence Antilia, the "world's tallest and most expensive private home" represent a positive addition to the city of Mumbai's skyline?

The history and present status of development of tall buildings in Dhaka City is presented in the background of its evolution and growth. It is...