What do you think of the city of Dubai?
What do you think of Dubai in general? It's best to share your reasons.
How could algorithms be used to improve the planning and construction of skyscrapers, especially with regard to autism?
How can today's algorithms help optimize the design and construction of skyscrapers, especially by taking into account the needs of people with autism?
More skyscrapers in German cities?
With the exception of Frankfurt, German cities are very flat in terms of building heights. Skyscrapers are nowhere to be found, unlike in American or Chinese cities. There are, of course, reasons for this, such as the preservation of historic cityscapes dominated by church steeples, domes, or town halls. Often, the political will to do…
Skyscraper construction?
When skyscrapers are built, the cranes essentially "grow" with the building. But what happens once the building is finished? Do the cranes simply stay up there, or how do they come down again?
How could the integration of efficient light rail systems positively influence urban life around skyscrapers, and what architectural advantages could this entail?
To what extent could the integration of efficient light rail systems positively shape urban life around skyscrapers? What architectural aspects and urban planning considerations would be crucial to create a seamless connection between these two elements and improve the quality of life in a growing city?
What is the rescue plan if a skyscraper burns?
Hello, How do you evacuate a burning skyscraper? There are certainly no rescue ladders of the fire brigade that high And I've never seen stairs on such tall buildings. But you can't eliminate the fire risk 100%. So what do you do when a skyscraper is on fire?
Skyscrapers except in Dubai?
Good evening everyone, I'd love to go to Dubai sometime. However, there are certain things that hold me back. I think about the oppression of people, the slavery, and what happens if you get arrested for whatever reason. I mean, what do you have to do for something so terrible to happen? The real question…
Will more skyscrapers over 250 meters high be built in Frankfurt in the next few decades?
Like the Millennium Tower, which is supposed to be finished by 2030. Just say what you think.
Alternatives in house building – bones and spider silk?
Now, this is completely speculative, but let's assume we could mass-produce bones in the desired shape, as well as spider silk, and then use them to build skyscrapers. The bones would play a supporting role, with the spider silk essentially holding the bones together. We'd have a stable foundation of reinforced concrete, which is what…
Do you think German cities should have skyscrapers like these?
Like in Shanghai https://media.tacdn.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-674×446/06/71/e3/ee.jpg Be it Berlin, Hamburg, Munich or Cologne, should German cities also start building a little more upwards?