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Skyscraper Completions Fall in 2020
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Thursday January 14 2021

Skyscraper Completions Fall in 2020

The number of tall building completions has declined to its lowest level in five years, the latest report has found.

Solving the “Birds vs. Buildings” Dilemma
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Tuesday July 16 2019

Solving the “Birds vs. Buildings” Dilemma

Birds flying into buildings is a growing phenomenon as city skylines continue to change. The continuing desire for skyscrapers and glass buildings means that bird-friendly architecture...

How New York Is Influencing Australian Skyscraper Design
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Sunday July 29 2018

How New York Is Influencing Australian Skyscraper Design

The cities of Melbourne and Sydney are looking for inspiration from New York as they find themselves not only suffering from a glut of decent-sized CBD...

Gold Coast Skyscraper Reaches for the Stars
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Wednesday January 18 2017

Gold Coast Skyscraper Reaches for the Stars

Residential towers in the Gold Coast continue to reach new heights as a development application for one of Australia’s tallest buildings is submitted.

How Can Australia Build Great Skyscrapers?
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Tuesday November 8 2016

How Can Australia Build Great Skyscrapers?

When the City of Sydney released its 20-year growth strategy in July, the centrepiece of the plan revolved around the creation of ‘clusters’ where massive office...

Skyscrapers Not Australia’s Answer to Housing Challenge
Residential
Wednesday September 7 2016

Skyscrapers Not Australia’s Answer to Housing Challenge

As the number of mega apartment complexes being built and under consideration throughout capital cities in Australia grows, a leading architect has warned that skyscrapers are...

Could Skyscrapers Soon Be Held Together with Glue ?
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Wednesday April 6 2016

Could Skyscrapers Soon Be Held Together with Glue ?

Composite materials and adhesives could revolutionise construction and lead to entire towers being glued together, according to American architect Greg Lynn.

Timber Buildings Rise to Record Heights
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Tuesday April 5 2016

Timber Buildings Rise to Record Heights

Engineered timber products are enabling buildings made from wood to rise to unprecedented heights in the 21st century.

Iconic Melbourne Trouser Towers Draw Online Support
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Thursday March 31 2016

Iconic Melbourne Trouser Towers Draw Online Support

An online campaign has accused Victoria's planning regime of being "totalitarian" following the rejection of the latest design proposal for 447 Collins St. in Melbourne.