Explore the World of Skyscrapers
Indexing millions of data points across thousands of individual skyscrapers, this interactive database from the Council on Vertical Urbanism allows both professional and non-professional users to access all official information on these modern marvels of engineering.
Building Data
Access detailed information on thousands of individual skyscrapers around the world, and even create custom lists, graphs, and maps.
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Tallest Buildings
Discover the tallest structures on the planet— organized by city, country, region, function, material, and more.
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Building Criteria & Standards
Learn about the Council for Vertical Urbanism's process for determining official building heights and rankings.
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Iconic Skyscrapers
Explore stunning architectural marvels worldwide.
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Bangkok
The Pano
New York City
100 11th Avenue
New York City
Empire State Building
Minneapolis
Nic on Fifth
Browse by location
If you'd rather explore skyscrapers by city or country, we've got you covered. These external tools let you search and compare the worlds tallest buildings by location.
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