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Skyscraper: Reaching New Heights

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Architects and construction engineers are building taller, larger, and smarter by inventing new materials that are lightweight, robust, and sturdy. The 21st-century skyscraper is being tailored to the demanding elements of location-specific environments and ecosystems, including extreme weather.

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