Chapter 1
Engineering the clouds
Chapter 2
Middle Eastern giants
Chapter 3
East Asia's soaring dragons
Chapter 4
Western pioneers and legends
YOUR GOAL
Master of Tallest buildings across the globe
Ch 3 · East Asia's soaring dragons
schopenhauer East Asia's Soaring Dragons
Built to sway, Built to sway! Through the storm, they're built to sway!
schopenhauer The Taiwanese landmark designed to mimic a growing stalk of bamboo while withstanding major earthquakes.
schopenhauer China's tallest building, which twists 120 degrees to slice through typhoon-force winds with ease.
BETA
schopenhauer Sort the world's tallest buildings by country to discover their famous architects and design trivia.
Fun Fact
Shanghai wind power: The Shanghai Tower features 270 wind turbines built near its top, generating green electricity to power the building's exterior lighting.
Glossary
skyscraper (noun)
A very tall building of many stories, typically containing offices or residential apartments. Designed by C.Y. Lee, Taiwan's Taipei 101 became the world's tallest building in 2004.
A very tall building of many stories, typically containing offices or residential apartments. Designed by C.Y. Lee, Taiwan's Taipei 101 became the world's tallest building in 2004.
Quiz
What religious symbol is the foundation footprint of the Petronas Twin Towers based on?
Quiz
Which building is currently the second-tallest building in the world at 678.9 meters?
Quiz
On which floors is the double-decker skybridge of the Petronas Towers located?
Quiz
From 2004 to 2010, which skyscraper held the official title of world's tallest building?
Quiz
How many degrees does the Shanghai Tower twist as it rises to reduce wind load?