Why are skyscrapers not sustainable?
Why are skyscrapers not sustainable? Environmental disadvantages of skyscrapers Building high means using more materials that must be robust enough to withstand heights of 400, 600 or 800 meters. This substantially increases the carbon footprint.
Can a skyscraper last 1000 years?
According to Bill Baker, the structural engineer behind the Burj Khalifa, the typical building is designed to withstand winds from a 700-year storm, while larger skyscrapers are designed to withstand events that occur just once every two millennia.