May 1, 2012
One World Trade Center topping the Empire State Building on the New York City skyline revives questions of what determines the height of tall buildings. Executive Director Antony Wood states that the height of tall buildings is truly a matter of perspective. He discusses the technicality of antennae and spire in determining the overall height of a tall building. At 1776-feet 1WTC will become the tallest building in the western hemisphere when it is completed in the next year.
Run Time: 2:20

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