Arguments against Skyscrapers in Urban Environments
Some people believe that the building of major skyscrapers is an indicator of oncoming financial downturns. The financial institution Barclays even developed the Skyscraper Index in 2012 which suggests that construction booms, highlighted by record-breaking skyscrapers, coincide with the beginning of economic downturns. (1) The list below details some other perceived disadvantages of skyscrapers.
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1. Badkar, Mamta. "Why A New Skyscraper In Saudi Arabia Could Mean Doom For The Global Economy." Business Insider. Business Insider, Inc, 23 Apr. 2014. Web. 1 Mar. 2015. <http://www.businessinsider.com/skyscrapers-that-predicted-financial-crises-2014-4?op=1>.
2. Ali, M.M.; Al-Kodmany, K. Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat of the 21st Century: A Global Perspective. Buildings 2012, 2, 384-423.
3. Mann, T. Building Economics for Architects; John Wiley & Sons: New York, NY, USA, 1992.
4. Al-Kodmany, K.; Ali, M.M. The Future of the City: Tall Buildings and Urban Design; WIT Press: Southampton, UK, 2012.
2. Ali, M.M.; Al-Kodmany, K. Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat of the 21st Century: A Global Perspective. Buildings 2012, 2, 384-423.
3. Mann, T. Building Economics for Architects; John Wiley & Sons: New York, NY, USA, 1992.
4. Al-Kodmany, K.; Ali, M.M. The Future of the City: Tall Buildings and Urban Design; WIT Press: Southampton, UK, 2012.