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	List of skyscrapers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alternative lists of high buildings are maintained by nongovernmental US organization Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
		Many skyscraper afficianados prefer this measurement to determine tallest building in the world, as "architectural feature" is regarded as a subjective aspect.
		List of tallest structures in the former Soviet Union
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_skyscrapers (414 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : List of skyscrapers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		For other high structures, see List of towers, List of masts, or the all-encompassing List of the world's tallest structures.
		These lists, first defined and compiled in 1996 in order to keep Petronas Towers from topping Sears Tower, rank buildings in four categories: height of structural or architectural top; height of highest occupied floor; height to the top of roof; height to top of any part of the building.
		This is a list of selected buildings in alphabetical order from various places across the world.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /List_of_skyscrapers (435 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Skyscraper
		The skyscraper first emerged in the land-strapped areas of New York City and Chicago toward the end of the 19th century.
		Special consideration must also be given for wind loads.See world's tallest structures for a discussion of the tallest skyscrapers and other man-made structures, as determining the "world's tallest..." depends greatly on matters of definition.
		List of buildings - List of skyscrapers - List of towers - List of masts - List of tallest churches
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Skyscraper (659 words)

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	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /index_198.html (217 words)

	Learn more about Skyscraper in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The word skyscraper was originally a nickname for a tall mast on a sailing ship.
		The other development essential to practical skyscraper development was the invention of the elevator.
		See world's tallest structures for a discussion of the tallest skyscrapers and other man-made structures, as defining the "world's tallest..." depends greatly on matters of definition.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /s/sk/skyscraper.html (222 words)

	Top 20 Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Emporis Data Committee, an international company which maintains lists of tall buildings around the world, defines skyscraper as a building which is 35 meters or greater in height, and is divided at regular intervals into occupiable floors [1].
		Most early skyscrapers emerged in the land-strapped areas of New York City and Chicago toward the end of the 19th century.
		For a list of current rankings of skyscrapers by height go to list of skyscrapers.
	encyc.connectonline.com /index.php/Skyscraper (614 words)

	World's Tallest Skyscrapers :: bdan :: u-blog.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Skyscraperpage.com has an interesting list of skyscrapers currently under construction or development.
		Topping the list is the Taipei 101 building currently under construction in Taiwan.
		In case you were wondering, the CN Tower is considered a free-standing structure, and not a building, so it's therefore not on the list of the tallest buildings.
	www.u-blog.net /bdan/note/16 (236 words)

	World's Tallest Buildings
		Although a number of tall buildings on this list have “Tower”; in their name—the famous Petronas Towers, for example—none are technically towers.
		Height is listed in both meters and feet and is rounded to the nearest integer.
		World's Tallest Skyscrapers: A Brief History - The Empire State Building, built in 1931, was the world's tallest skyscraper for 41 years until it...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0001338.html (791 words)

	List of masts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		There is often crossover in term usage as some skyscraper use the tower term, some towers use the mast term, and ironically skyscraper has some word heritage from references to high sailboat masts.
		Once again, the list includes guyed masts, almost exclusively radio masts though a few for other purposes are present, as the BREN-Tower.
		Self-supporting masts are covered as towers under the List of towers, and the borderline cases are mentioned separately (hybrid designs, under water, etc.) elsewhere on this page.
	list-of-masts.ask.dyndns.dk (1277 words)

	Frankfurt Skyscrapers
		Germany, is often regarded as the skyscraper capital of Europe, because of its large impressive skyline, which within Europe only London and Paris can rival.
		It is the head financial centre for the Euro (currency), and is Europe's second largest financial centre after London.
		Frankfurt is sometimes known as 'the most American city outside the USA', as well as 'Mainhatten', due to its location on the river Main.
	www.geocities.com /chiendemere/frankfurtskyscrapers.html (82 words)

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		However, all list readers are welcome (you don't have to be familiar with the topics to subscribe - just to post).
		The SL4 list is owned and moderated by Eliezer Yudkowsky in his capacity as a private individual, and no other person or organization should be held responsible for his actions in that capacity.
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	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		There are 17 pages of skyscrapers, five designs per page.
		Along side each design there is some commentary about cities, and not necessarily about skyscrapers.
		But since they are in cities, I figured this was as good a place as any to put my commentary about cities.
	www.angelfire.com /zine2/jimsskyscrapers (215 words)

	All About Skyscrapers; Timeline of the Tallest Buildings since 1892 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		But when calculating the official height of a building, antennas aren't counted, so the Petronas Towers spires are taller than the highest 'structure feature' (in this case their highest floor) floor on both the WTC and Sears tower.
		It can be noticed that the majority, about 70%, of the skyscrapers on the list of 100 tallest buildings were built later than 1990.
		There has been a huge boom of skyscrapers due to the extremely fast growth of major cities and the ever improving technology used to make these buildings possible easier.
	www.allaboutskyscrapers.com /history_of_the_tallest_buildings.htm (260 words)

	Tallest Buildings -- History of the Tallest Skyscrapers
		Emporis Data Committee defines skyscraper as a building which is 35 meters or greater in height, and is divided at regular intervals into occupiable levels
		It was impractical to have people walk up so many flights of stairs, and water pressure could only provide running water to about 50 feet (15 m).
		This list measures height of roof of a skyscraper.
	www.edinformatics.com /inventions_inventors/skyscrapers.htm (262 words)

	Wikinfo \| Skyscraper
		Today the word is used exclusively to refer to a tall habitable building, usually higher than 152 metres (500 feet).
		Special consideration must then be given for buildings over 40 stories tall because of the force wind puts on the structure.
		Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Skyscraper (326 words)

	Amazon.com: Skyscrapers: Books: Judith Dupre,Philip Johnson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Organized chronologically, this is not a comprehensive guide but a selective survey: 50 of the most "significant" skyscrapers of the last century.
		But in both Skyscrapers and her follow-up book, Bridges, Dupré moves past the structures themselves to examine the ideals and dreams of the society that created them.
		When I first saw this book, I knew that it had to be on my Christmas "wish list." Upon receiving it, my excitement knew no bounds for this is an exquisitely produced homage to the skyscrapers of the past, present, and future.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1884822452?v=glance (1948 words)

	List of famous sites - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The following are lists of famous sites taken from the list of reference tables.
		This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
		This page was last modified 06:23, 7 June 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_famous_sites (76 words)

	List of skyscrapers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Also the list does not include free-standing that are not classified as high rises as the CN Tower TV masts bridges or oil platforms.
		Updated to and destroyed buildings not included notably the World Trade Center which would be in the top (Note: Height is highest architectural detail and not be highest point on building)
		This is a list of buildings in alphabetical order from various places the world.
	www.freeglossary.com /List_of_skyscrapers (649 words)

	World's Tallest Skyscrapers
		It is based on data standards as outlined by the Emporis Data Committee (EDC).
		This listing is verified and updated continuously and includes high-rise buildings which have been topped out, including those still under construction or on hold.
		All parties are welcome to reproduce this list in part or in its entirety, as long as Emporis is cited as the official source as follows: "© Emporis 6/2006".
	www.emporis.com /en/bu/sk/st/tp/wo (131 words)

	The World's Best Skylines
		This list was compiled from Emporis.com and other sites by Paul Kazmierczak.
		This list is an attempt to rank the impressiveness of city skylines.
		The score of a city is equal to the sum of all building heights (in m, without spires) after substraction of the minimum of 90m/295ft for each building.
	homepages.ipact.nl /~egram/skylines.html (272 words)

	Learn more about List of skyscrapers in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Learn more about List of skyscrapers in the online encyclopedia.
		Hint: Play with putting spaces before and after your words to see the different results you get.
		Milad Tower (also known as the Tehran Communication Tower)
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_skyscrapers.html (159 words)

	SkyscraperCity - AUCKLAND: Skyscrapers List (Part 1)
		I understand the list is always growing and needs updating.
		One thing is for certain: Wellington has far more skyscrapers than the current 20 that are listed.
		Some OZ cities have similar Buildings in their List eg Townsville with buildings of 6- 9 levels
	www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=189356 (499 words)

	SKYSCRAPER FORUM - THREADS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		I am very much interested in the Skyscrapers of NYC.
		I am trying to take a basic list of Skyscrapers from "World Almanac" and upgrade with the architect & builder of each building.
		I have an extensive list of New York Skyscrapers that include the architect on most of the buildings.
	www.greatgridlock.net /NYC/nythr-129.html (216 words)

	Skyscrapers - Hong Kong
		Hong Kong has one of the world's most wealthiest economies.
		Hong Kong has many skyscrapers which serve as popular places to visit and has the highest ranked skyline in the world.
		This is by no means a complete list, so please make additions if you see any major skyscrapers missing.
	hongkong.wikia.com /wiki/Skyscrapers (124 words)

	Diagrams - SkyscraperPage.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		This section enables you to search for different types of buildings distinguished by their main structural differences.
		The listing can be expanded by clicking the "more >" link.
		This section enables you to search for different construction statuses.
	www.skyscraperpage.com /diagrams (462 words)

	Skyscrapers of the World :: Glass Steel and Stone
		Skyscrapers of the World :: Glass Steel and Stone
		You are here: Home > The Buildings > Types of Buildings > Skyscraper
		Photographs and information may not be used without permission.
	www.glasssteelandstone.com /ByTypeResults/Skyscraper.php (52 words)

	SkyscraperCity - -Official List- Wellington Skyscrapers
		SkyscraperCity > Continental Forums > OZScrapers > Skyscrapers and local issues > Projects, Construction, Skyscrapers and Statistics > KiwiScrapers
		There are only 38 Listed at present and we all know there is heaps more !
		Check the list out and add those missing - they need to be at 35 metre's tall - normal floor Heights are 4m office building, 3m apartments and usually a spire or something on top can be counted in, Culwulla will correct me if I'm wrong.
	www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=197283 (582 words)

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