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Tag Archives: buildings
Tallest of the tall by state, province, territory or country in North America
The following list identifies the tallest building in each state, province, and territory in descending order. For nations other than the United States, Canada and Mexico, the tallest building for the entire country is listed. The minimum height for inclusion … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, business, Canada, Caribbean, cities, culture, downtown, economic development, engineering, fun, geography, history, Housing, infrastructure, land use, Latin America, Mexico, North America, pictures, placemaking, planning, product design, skylines, skyscrapers, spatial design, States, Statistics, tourism, Travel, urban design, urban planning, zoning
Tagged buildings, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, cities, fun, history, land use, Mexico, North America, planning, skylines, skyscrapers, torres, towers, travel, USA
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Tallest buildings of Greater New York outside of Manhattan
The following list identifies the tallest buildings in Greater New York City outside of Manhattan,. this includes the other boroughs, as well as other core and suburban cities around the region. Baes on the 51 towers listed, these areas have … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, cities, downtown, economic development, engineering, geography, historic preservation, history, infrastructure, land use, new urbanism, pictures, planning, revitalization, skylines, skyscrapers, spatial design, Statistics, urban design, urban planning
Tagged Brooklyn, buildings, cities, Fort Lee, geography, history, Jersey City, land use, Long Island City, New York City, Newark, planning, Queens, skylines, skyscrapers, towrs, White Plains
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Tall Timbers – World’s tallest wooden skyscrapers
*This is a republished and updated article from 2020. In recent years, a new trend in high-rise construction has emerged – the development of skyscrapers constructed largely of wood products (can also referred to as mass timber, cross-laminate timber, and/or engineered-wood). … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art, Canada, cities, downtown, economic development, environment, Europe, geography, history, Housing, infrastructure, land use, nature, new urbanism, North America, Oceania, placemaking, planning, revitalization, skylines, skyscrapers, spatial design, States, Statistics, sustainability, Travel, urban planning, zoning
Tagged Ascent, Brock Commons, buildings, Carbon 12, cities, cross-laminate timber, engineered wood, fire safety, forte, high-rise, HoHo, Light House, mass timber, Mjøstårnet, Sara cultural Centre, Sensation, SKAIO, skylines, skyscrapers, Terrace House, timber, towers, Treet, wood
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World’s tallest Mormon Temples
The following list identifies the tallest Mormon (LDS) Temples in the world. Many of these stunning structures are architectural masterpieces and regardless of your beliefs, one cannot help but impressed and inspired by their beauty. A minimum height for inclusion … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, architecture, art, Asia, Canada, Caribbean, Cities, culture, economic development, geography, infrastructure, land use, Latin America, Mexico, North America, Oceania, product design, Religion, skylines, skyscrapers, South America, Statistics, third places, tourism, Travel, UK, Uncategorized
Tagged buildings, design, height, Latter-Day Saints, LDS, Mormon, places of worship, religion, spire, spires, Temples, Utah
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Top engineering/design marvels seen to date by state/province
Alabama – U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville Alberta – Calgary’s Light Rail System (CTrain) Alaska – Alaska Railroad between Anchorage and Fairbanks Arkansas – Bobby Hopper Tunnel in NW Arkansas Arizona – Glen Canyon Bridge and Dam in … Continue reading
Posted in airports, architecture, bridges, Canada, cities, downtown, economic development, geography, historic preservation, history, infrastructure, land use, Outer Space, Passenger rail, pictures, placemaking, planning, product design, Railroads, revitalization, skylines, States, third places, tourism, transportation, Travel, urban planning, zoning
Tagged airports, bridges, buildings, cities, design, engineering, infrastructure
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Tallest Suburban Skyscrapers of the Midwest
Criteria for inclusion in this list: Minimum building height of 200 feet. Must be located outside the city limits of the core city(ies) of the metro area – suburban towers within the main city’s limits are not included. Must be … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, cities, downtown, economic development, geography, history, Housing, infrastructure, land use, new urbanism, planning, skylines, skyscrapers, spatial design, sprawl, Statistics, urban planning, zoning
Tagged buildings, Midwest, rankings, skyscrapers, statistics, suburbs
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India graces us with the loveliest skyscraper of all
The Namaste Tower under construction in Mumbai, India may not be the tallest skyscraper in the city or in the world at (301 meters or 988 feet in height), but when completed it sure will be the loveliest. Designed to … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art, Asia, cities, civics, culture, downtown, economic development, geography, infrastructure, land use, pictures, placemaking, planning, skylines, skyscrapers, urban planning
Tagged architecture, buildings, design, henna, namaste, towers, yoga
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Magnificent Baha’i Faith continental Houses of Worship
SOUTH AMERICAN CONTINENT Just seven of these magnificent structures currently exist around the globe to serve the seven plus million members of the Baha’i Faith. An eighth for South America is under development near Santiago, Chile (see image above). Their … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, architecture, art, Asia, cities, culture, diversity, education, Europe, geography, historic preservation, history, inclusiveness, India, land use, North America, Oceania, pictures, placemaking, Religion, South America, Statistics, third places, tourism, Travel
Tagged architecture, art, Baha'i, buildings, Chicago, cities, Delhi, design, faith, Frankfurt, houses of worship, Kampala, land use, Panama City, religion, Samoa, Santiago, structures, Sydney, Wilmette
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A beautiful Buddhist building blossoms
Above and below are images of the magnificent new Nan Tien Institute (a Buddhist educational center) located in Wollongong, Australia. The building’s entrance was designed to resemble the blooming petals of a lotus flower, which has three significant spiritual meanings to … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art, cities, civics, culture, diversity, education, environment, geography, humanity, inclusiveness, infrastructure, land use, landscape architecture, nature, Oceania, peace, pictures, placemaking, planning, product design, Religion, schools, skylines, spatial design, sustainability, tourism, Travel, Wildlife
Tagged architecture, art, Australia, Buddhism, buildings, culture, design, education, flowers, lotus, religion, structures, Wollongong
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