On Tuesday, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat officially named the new One World Trade Center as the tallest building in the U.S. At a height of 1,776 feet, it surpasses the 1,451-foot tall Willis Tower in Chicago—you probably know it by its old name, Sears Tower. However, these are minor-league stats in the world of skyscraper design. After a century-long run as home to the world’s tallest buildings, the U.S. has become increasingly irrelevant in the past 15 years. The real action is in the Middle East and Asia. BLOG: Ancient Roman Concrete Is About to Revolutionize Modern Architecture Actually, 1 WTC may be the 17th-tallest skyscraper in the world in the next decade, according to CTBUH data, which include proposed buildings and those under construction. In fact, it will be the only skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere to crack the global top 40. The vast majority—28—will come from China, with the rest scattered across Asia and the Middle East. Here’s what the rankings will look like, with 1 WTC barely a contender. goo.gl/CBMPYL
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 06:12:21 +0000
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