The future of skyscrapers

Authors

  • Haifaa Bani Ismail The University of Jordan
  • Jehad Alameri The University of Jordan
  • Mohammad Wasef The University of Jordan
  • Ehab Mohmmad Abu-Hannoud An-Najah National University

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https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/80.2332

Keywords:

architecture, history, skyscrapers, future, Amman, Jordan

Abstract

High-rise construction has always been at the forefront of construction technology and therefore accompanied by a high degree of risk. Neither the technical, economic nor aesthetic effects of super high-rise buildings can be guaranteed. The authors of this article conducted a survey of professionals in the architectural and construction industry in the city of Amman, Jordan. The purpose of the survey was to identify how the respondents feel about the future of high-rise construction in Amman. Both the prospect of this direction and the need for a more cautious and thoughtful attitude towards it are shown.

How to Cite

Ismail , H. B., Alameri, J., Wasef, M., & Abu-Hannoud, E. M. (2024). The future of skyscrapers. Project Baikal, 21(80), 62–69. https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/80.2332

Published

2024-08-09

Issue

No. 80 (2024): image of the future

Section

refereed articles

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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