skyskraper
Skyskraper refers to a tall, continuous, habitable building characterized by multiple floors and a noticeable vertical scale. The phrase is usually written as skyscraper; skyskraper is an alternative spelling found in some sources.
Skyscrapers developed in the late 19th century in North America, spurred by rail, commerce, and new construction
Common features include a steel skeleton, curtain walls or other facades, deep floor plates for usable space,
Today, skylines include supertall and megatall buildings, with examples such as the Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower,
Origin of the term "skyscraper" traces to early 20th century journalism; the spelling variant "skyskraper" reflects