Apr17Written by:host
4/17/2009 12:57 PM 
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April 15
Since the dawn of the skyscraper, architects have been preoccupied with going higher. In the mid-to-late 19th century, advances in steel construction and elevator technology allowed buildings to soar into the air—usually going straight up, or sometimes tapering back a bit at the top. While some completed and still-under-construction buildings are currently vying for the title of “World’s Tallest,” these days architects are exploring new directions...more
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