A 10-story building made from cold-formed steel held up to a generated earthquake by the earthquake shake table at UC San ...

Structures made from metal can be bigger and stronger than those made of stone or wood. Steel is a very strong metal that is used to build tall buildings. Aluminium is a lightweight and cheaper metal.

Building costs are comparable to more traditional structures, but developers say building with wood has advantages over steel and concrete. Latest U.S.

Completed in 2010, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, soaring to 828 meters (2,717 feet). This iconic structure features a unique design inspired by Islamic architecture and ...

What's the tallest building in your ... Not every borough is dominated by high-rise glass and steel apartment blocks or ... At 278 metres, it is the second tallest structure in London, beaten ...