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Skyscraper

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Skyscraper History | National Geographic

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Skyscrapers documentary

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Süddeutscher Verlag Headquarters - SV Skyscraper | Construction Documentary

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World’s Greatest Skyscrapers, Documentary - Brian Mitchell Voiceovers

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Skyscraper construction documentary. Full drone footage. DJI mavic pro

A skyscraper is a continuously habitable high-rise building that has over 40 floors and is taller than approximately 150 m (492 ft). Historically, the term first referred to buildings with 10 to 20 floors in the 1880s. The definition shifted with advancing construction technology during the 20th Century. Skyscrapers may host commercial offices or residential space, or both. For buildings above a height of 300 m (984 ft), the term "supertall" can be used, while skyscrapers reaching beyond 600 m (1,969 ft) are classified as "megatall".