Why the World's Tallest Buildings Aren't Being Built in the United States Anymore

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In the modern era of design where advancements in technology and construction have enabled architects to build better, faster, and taller, the sky’s the limit. Every few months, another headline boasts the tallest residential tower or the newly constructed office building that breaks yet another record for its impressive height. But as time goes on and new projects are completed, trends show that the United States is falling out of the spotlight in terms of being able to claim the title of world’s tallest building, and the drawing boards show that no American city will be reclaiming this title any time soon.

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Petronus Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Image © Flickr User Hadi Zaher Licensed Under CC BY 2.0
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Cite: Kaley Overstreet. "Why the World's Tallest Buildings Aren't Being Built in the United States Anymore" 16 Oct 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/949465/why-the-worlds-tallest-buildings-arent-being-built-in-the-united-states-anymore> ISSN 0719-8884

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