KRDO

Debate over downtown high-rise buildings continues in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A revised proposal for a high-rise apartment project downtown, has renewed the debate among city leaders about whether such a project would be unsightly and lock ...
Lifehacker

Four Downsides to High-Rise Buildings That People Don't Consider

You might think a high-rise apartment is nothing but spectacular views, doorman services, and luxury—but there are some downsides you only learn when you live there. City living comes with a lot of ...
Firehouse

High-Rise Buildings: What to Know Before You Go

As the number of challenges associated with high-rise buildings continue to increase, so too does the responsibility of the fire department to know as much as possible about these buildings’ design, ...
archpaper

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat rebrands as Council on Vertical Urbanism

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the global authority on the world’s tallest towers, has announced a new, much shorter name: the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU). The rebrand ...
Nature

Smoke Movement and Fire Dynamics in High-Rise Buildings

The study of smoke movement and fire dynamics in high-rise buildings is critical for improving fire safety and resilience in modern urban environments. Recent investigations have focussed on the ...