Why America is coming up short in the global skyscraper race

Why America is coming up short in the global skyscraper race

Once the towering giant of skyscraper construction, the US is falling behind Eastern countries — but American architectural ingenuity is still coveted.

In 1956, Frank Lloyd Wright designed The Illinois intended to be the world’s first mile-high skyscraper. Stretching to 528 stories, and with parking for 15,000 cars and 100 helicopters, The Illinois… [+9669 chars]
Why America is coming up short in the global skyscraper race - FHMnews