skyscraper

skyscraper, modern building of great height, constructed on a steel skeleton. The form originated in the United States.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Outstanding Skyscrapers
• Legal and Aesthetic Refinements
• Development of the Form
• Bibliography

The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2024, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.

See more Encyclopedia articles on: Architecture