Why are so many tall and supertall buildings being built?
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Very tall buildings are attractive options in cities where land is at a premium, but they come with construction challenges, said University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign architecture professor Abbas Aminmansour.
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Why are so many tall and supertall buildings being built?
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