Skyscraper height stunted by elevator technology
Rebecca Morelle Dec 18, 2012
The U.S. may be littered with skyscrapers, but by the end of the year, nearly three-quarters of the world's 100 tallest buildings will be located in Asia and the Middle East.
The art of elevatoring
Kai Ryssdal Dec 4, 2012
How long will you wait for an elevator before becoming frustrated? Elevator expert Theresa Christy says 20 seconds is the industry standard.
Building skyscrapers at record speed
David Brancaccio Mar 22, 2012
A new 30 story building in China went up in just two weeks. How is this possible and more importantly, how can it be safe?
How skyscrapers reflect on economic health
Steve Chiotakis Jan 11, 2012
A new study out by Barcalys Capital explores the ongoing connection between the world's tallest buildings, and the world's biggest financial collapses.
Mid-day Extra: As skyscrapers grow, economy could collapse
Jeremy Hobson Jan 11, 2012
Barclays Capital has produced a new skyscraper index, which finds the correlation between the tallest buildings in the world and economic recessions.
Skyscrapers: Why bigger isn’t always better
Joel Patterson Jan 11, 2012
A report out links building skyscrapers with economic crashes. China, please take note.
