LOS ANGELES — In their quest to make tall buildings safe during earthquakes, engineers have for decades relied on calculations that represent the tremors and convulsions that a building can endure.

Jason Barr believes more and more skyscrapers will be built. Growing up in Long Island, New York, 54 miles from Manhattan, Jason Barr became fascinated by the city's skyscrapers. Due to his ...

For almost half a century, New York City held the title for the world’s tallest building. Between 1931 and 1972, the iconic Empire State Building remained the highest — standing at 1,454 feet tall.

The soon-to-be world's tallest building is nearing completion in Saudi Arabia. The Jeddah Tower will be over a kilometer tall, overtaking the current leader in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at ...

Experience the Empire State Building through a calm 3D aerial virtual perspective, revealing one of New York City’s most recognizable skyscrapers as seen from above. From the sky, the tower’s height, ...

What height limits, if any, do other communities have for their downtowns? Here's a look at three Front Range cities: • Boulder: Buildings can be no taller than 55 feet in downtown, as well as ...