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November 17, 2009 • Trump's tower is now world's sixth tallest as council changes standards for tall building height
Donald Trump's just-completed Trump International Hotel & Tower just leaped from the world's seventh tallest building to the world's sixth tallest.
» full article • Chicago Tribune
November 15, 2009 • Desperate climate times call for oddball measures
As global warming concerns grow, scientists are taking seriously some of the seemingly crazy proposals of geo-engineering. One suggestion: Launch a million tiny mirrors into space. Every minute.
» full article • Los Angeles • Los Angeles Times
November 12, 2009 • Phnom Penhs Golden Skyscraper Plans
For a city that twenty years ago had virtually been depopulated, Phnom Penh has been making a come-back ever since, and one that will perhaps be epitomised by its first ever skyscraper, Golden Tower 42.
» full article • Phnom Penh • SkyscraperNews
November 12, 2009 • Is the financial capital, Mumbai ready for skyscrapers?
The only way that we can co-exist , in the limited area, is to vertically stack our work places or residences, one above other.
» full article • Mumbai • Times of India
November 11, 2009 • Living for the furure
HKS design futuristic mixed-use development
» full article • Dallas • World Architecture News
November 10, 2009 • Lighting The Regal Tower
The Regal Tower in Birmingham is a 200 metre plus skyscraper planned by Regal Developments and designed by Aedas Architects to stand in the centre of the city.
» full article • Birmingham • SkyscraperNews
November 9, 2009 • Philadelphia Announces the Tallest LEED Certified Building in US
Located in downtown Philadelphia right above the Suburban rail station, the Comcast Center has been awarded the title of “tallest LEED certified building in the US” after earning a Gold Certification for LEED-CS (Core & Shell).
» full article • Philadelphia • Inhabitat
November 9, 2009 • Sweden: Enough quaint picturesque homes – bring on the high-rise.
When plans for a new high-rise development in downtown Stockholm were unveiled last month, the critics predictably lined up to slam them. But there were also those who enthusiastically embraced the project, indicating a sea change in how Stockholm residents view their city.
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November 6, 2009 • Head and shoulders above the rest...
Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd complete tallest tower at TaiKoo Place
» full article • Hong Kong • World Architecture News
November 6, 2009 • Libeskind packs a green punch
Crystals design becomes largest retail space to achieve LEED®+ Gold Core & Shell
» full article • Las Vegas • World Architecture News
November 5, 2009 • Shenyangs Epic Lotte World
Hot off their ambitious plans for a supertall tower in Korea the conglomerate the Lotte Group is now turning its eyes towards the People's Republic of China and the city of Shenyang.
» full article • Shenyang • SkyscraperNews
November 4, 2009 • Aitch Group Plan Metallic London Hotel Tower
Another planning application has been filed for 82 West India Road in London, presumably to replace the currently approved design that's a 20 storey apartment block.
» full article • London • SkyscraperNews
November 4, 2009 • Waves of creativity
Aqua, the world's tallest building designed by a woman, is one of Chicago boldest--and best--new skyscrapers
» full article • Chicago • Chicago Tribune
November 4, 2009 • Dubai Delays Debut of Tallest Tower to Early 2010
The media office of the city-state's ruler said Wednesday the hulking Burj Dubai will now debut on Jan. 4, a month later than expected. The new opening date is timed to coincide with the fourth anniversary of Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's appointment as ruler of Dubai.
» full article • Dubai • ABC News
November 4, 2009 • At Least 50 Tall Buildings Now on Hold
Construction of at least 50 tall buildings is on hold after initiation of foundation work, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Of the tallest 20, eight are in the Middle East, and six are in Latin America.
» full article • Engineering News-Record
November 3, 2009 • Woolworth Building Stake May Be Purchased By Italian Investor
The Woolworth Building, the neo- Gothic Manhattan skyscraper that was once the world’s tallest building and a symbol of American capitalism, may soon gain Italian owners.
» full article • New York City • Bloomberg
November 2, 2009 • Back with a bang
BT Tower hosts firework display as bosses plan to reopen top-floor revolving restaurant after 30 years
» full article • London • Daily Mail
November 2, 2009 • Taipei 101 seeking to become world's tallest green building
Taiwan's landmark skyscraper Taipei 101 is seeking to become the world's tallest green building, its owner Taipei Financial Center Corporation (TFCC) announced Monday.
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November 2, 2009 • World's tallest building Burj Dubai is crane-free
All the cranes have come down from Burj Dubai, according to a source close to the project.
» full article • Dubai • Business 24/7
November 1, 2009 • DAMAC Properties Twin Tower Project At DIFC Approaches Final Floor
Luxury lifestyle provider DAMAC Properties, has announced that its iconic DIFC twin tower development Park Towers will reach the top floor this month.
» full article • Dubai • Go Wealthy
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