Why skyscrapers in my hometown don’t bother me

Higher housing density gets a bad rap from many sensible Australians. But here’s why the alternative is worse for us all.

Building codes are not enough: Lessons from Venezuela’s earthquake

The earthquake that hit Venezuela, a country that sits at the northern end of South America, has also been making headlines ...

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

Crews are expected to finish emergency shoring of a Midtown Manhattan high-rise by Thursday, the building’s developer says.

Life returns to streets around damaged NYC high-rise. Here is what comes next

Crews worked through the night to shore up a massive, under-construction apartment building in Manhattan after columns ...

Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize

Emergency measures to stabilize a Midtown Manhattan high-rise appear to be holding Wednesday, after the under-construction ...