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Could impacts on solar energy systems stop buildings going higher? Possibly.
-Rules have been approved in Washington D.C. that prevent developers from building extensions if they cast shadows on existing solar…
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London’s Pinnacle skyscraper to be rebuilt from scratch
-The construction of the Pinnacle skyscraper in central London is to recommence after a new consortium has acquired the site.…
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Obstacle Limitation Surfaces
-What Are Obstacle Limitation Surfaces? The UK has 129 licensed civil aerodromes (and even more unlicensed aerodromes). In order to…
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Swiss Alps home to Europe’s tallest building?
-Could a skyscraper in the Swiss mountain village of Vals become Europe’s tallest building? The proposed 381m (1,250 feet) tower,…
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eVolo skyscraper competition winner announced: Essence Skyscraper
-A desert, jungle, glaciers and 8 more overlapping natural landscapes all held under one high-rise roof. This is the concept…
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Celebrating the old high-rise tower block: new project underway
-With a modern fascination for new and glassy tall apartment buildings, older establishments can be easy to overlook however not…
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Tall buildings in Brisbane, Australia, could lead to a revision of airspace rules
-The city of Brisbane, eastern Australia, may see a revision to its airspace rules as the city council seeks to…
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Tall buildings in Manchester: can they affect TV reception?
-The development of tall buildings in Manchester can raise TV reception interference concerns. Such concerns are more likely to be raised…
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Airspace revision could see the skyline grow in western Florida
-The developers of a proposed 450ft high-rise in St Petersburg, west Florida (USA), have applied for a revision of airspace…
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Why is the safeguarding for London City Airport different to other airports?
-London City Airport does not follow the standard UK and International physical safeguarding rules for tall buildings. Instead, custom rules…
