Big cities that want to leave their marks on history build upwards as they build outwards! Skyscrapers have dominated the human imagination (and skyline) since the early 20th century. The Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building are two of the first – and did you know that until the 1980s they were both in the top 10 world-wide? Only recently have new materials and building techniques allowed architects and city planners to soar even higher! For some, it's a matter of competition.
The city with the tallest building can be proud of its achievement – as can the engineers who helped design and create it! Entering the top ten is a sign of pride as well. Governments build skyscrapers as testaments to their power. This infographic compares the top ten over time, from 1940 all the way to predictions for 2020. Check out how long some skyscrapers remained in the top ten from 1940, and how quickly the rankings change as time goes on!
Infographic by: www.alansfactoryoutlet.com
The city with the tallest building can be proud of its achievement – as can the engineers who helped design and create it! Entering the top ten is a sign of pride as well. Governments build skyscrapers as testaments to their power. This infographic compares the top ten over time, from 1940 all the way to predictions for 2020. Check out how long some skyscrapers remained in the top ten from 1940, and how quickly the rankings change as time goes on!
Infographic by: www.alansfactoryoutlet.com
