Typically, when you want to build a high rise, you need iron, steel, cement, concrete; materials that are super strong and durable but also come with a high carbon footprint. Now, some builders are ...

A $450-million residential tower has been proposed on the eastern tip of Beverly Hills, where the developer behind the project intends it to be a striking presence at the entrance to the city on ...

Corey Smedley tells why his department adopted the use of floor-below nozzles and smoke curtains for battling fires in unsprinklered high-rise residential buildings.

Low-rise vs high-rise homes: Homebuyers are often confused whether they should buy a property in a low-rise building or a high-rise building. In the recent years, the demand for low-rise properties is ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s skyline has two notable additions with new high-rises completed in August, including the tallest building the city has seen in over half a century. And several more big ...

Researchers found 35 high-rises along the coasts of Miami-area barrier islands slowly sank by as much as 3 in. between 2016 and 2023. While some settling during and in the months following ...

Fires in high-rise residential towers are among the most dangerous emergencies that affect buildings. Evacuating hundreds of residents from tall buildings is complex, as smoke and flames can spread ...