The Evolution and Impact of Skyscraper - HMH 5th M6 W1

What architectural development in the 20th century allowed for the construction of skyscrapers?

• Advancements in steel production

• Invention of the elevator

• Development of concrete

• Introduction of glass windows

Which building was the first to use steel-girder construction?

• Home Insurance Company Building

• Seagram Building

• Woolworth Building

• Chrysler Building

What style dominated skyscraper design in the post-World War II era?

• International Style

• Art Deco

• Gothic Revival

• Modernism

What is a key structural consideration in skyscraper design?

• Slenderness ratio

• Color of the building

• Number of windows

• Type of flooring

What was the world's tallest building in 1996?

• Petronas Towers

• Empire State Building

• Burj Khalifa

• Willis Tower