Tag Archives: skylines

Tall Timbers – World’s tallest wooden skyscrapers

Posted on November 19, 2022 by problogic

*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 →

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New “Austin Towers” will soon be spying over Texas

Posted on November 16, 2022 by problogic

For multiple decades the tallest building in Texas has been located in either Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio. That fact is about to change, as the booming state capital of Austin will soon takeover this vertical leadership role in the … Continue reading →

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Tallest skyscrapers in North American suburbs

Posted on October 30, 2022 by problogic

Skyline of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico – Source: commons.wikimedia.org The following list identifies the tallest skyscrapers found in suburban cities of North America. The list only includes completed skyscrapers and ones that were confirmed to be under construction. Proposed … Continue reading →

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El edificio más alto por país en América Latina

Posted on February 12, 2020 by problogic

(The tallest building by country in Latin America.) Torres Obispado: Monterrey, Mexico = 1,002′ (2020) Gran Torre Costanera: Santiago, Chile = 984′ (2014) J.W. Marriott Hotel: Panama City, Panama = 932′ (2011) Yachthouse Residence Club 1 & 2: Balneario Camboriú, Brazil … Continue reading →

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Smaller Cities with Taller Skylines

Posted on July 15, 2019 by problogic

None of these cities currently exceed 100,000 in population, but they each have a surprising number of tall buildings dotting their downtown area skyline. This post is dedicated to these smaller cities who are reaching for the stars…so to speak. … Continue reading →

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The Motor City soars to new heights

Posted on February 23, 2017 by problogic

Yesterday, it was announced that Dan Gilbert, owner of Quicken Loans will be constructing the tallest building in the State of Michigan on the site of the former Hudson’s Department store in downtown Detroit. The tower is proposed to contain … Continue reading →

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Cities with the most tall buildings in North America

Posted on October 21, 2016 by problogic

The list provided below shows those cities in ranked order which have a minimum of 100 tall buildings. It also depicts the number of skyscrapers in parenthesis. Most surprising to this author is San Francisco not being quite in the … Continue reading →

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Raising the High Line’s influence to new heights

Posted on March 21, 2016 by problogic

It’s not often that you see a skyscraper design that thinks outside the box here in the United States, but I must admit the proposed Spiral in New York City is an eye-catcher. This handsome tower incorporates a stunning … Continue reading →

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A Billionaire’s Row rises above Midtown Manhattan

Posted on December 22, 2015 by problogic

This fascinating, yet troubling video depicts the ongoing development of Billionaire’s Row along and near the south end of Central Park in Midtown Manhattan. As these new super-tall skyscrapers are built they not only impact their adjoining neighbors, but have … Continue reading →

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Seattle may join the super tall skyscraper club

Posted on September 23, 2015 by problogic

While the exact height has yet to be determined, it appears Seattle will soon be joining that elite group of cities that are home to 100-story plus skyscrapers. A 101 story, 1.2 million square foot tower is proposed at the … Continue reading →

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