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Why America is coming up short in the global skyscraper race 28 février 2026 à 14:00

Why America is coming up short in the global skyscraper race

Par : Gavin Newsham

28 février 2026 à 14:00

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

Illustration of Frank Lloyd Wright's unbuilt "Mile-High Illinois" skyscraper concept towering over the Chicago skyline.

Illustration of a render of the Burj Azizi skyscraper in Dubai and a chart comparing the heights of skyscrapers under construction globally.

Illustration of the Jeddah Tower, a skyscraper with a pointed top, by a body of water with smaller buildings and palm trees.

The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, stands prominently against a clear sky, with the Dubai Fountain in the foreground.

Illustration of the Tianjin 117 Building, a tall, slender skyscraper with a rounded top, towering over other modern buildings.

Exterior of the Home Insurance Building by architect William Le Baron Jenney in Chicago, Illinois.

The new JPMorgan Chase Building under construction at 270 Park Avenue in New York, NY.

Lower Manhattan skyline at night, with the illuminated One World Trade Center and other buildings visible from across the water.

Illustration of Burj Azizi among other skyscrapers in Dubai at dusk.