How tall does a building have to be in order to be classified as a skyscraper? ?

Question

How tall does a building have to be in order to be classified as a skyscraper? ?

Answer 1

There is no official definition or a precise cutoff height above which a building may clearly be classified as a skyscraper. However, as per usual practice in most cities, the definition is used empirically, depending on the relative impact of the shape of a building to a city's overall skyline. Thus, depending on the average height of the rest of the buildings and/ or structures in a city, even a building of 80 meters height (approximately 262 ft) may be considered a skyscraper provided that it clearly stands out above its surrounding built environment and significantly changes the overall skyline of that particular city.

Answer 2

Good morning Skycat!

There is no official definition or a precise cutoff height above which a building may clearly be classified as a skyscraper.

However, in most cities, the definition is used depending on the relative impact of the shape of a building to a city's overall skyline.

Thus, depending on the average height of the rest of the buildings in a city, even a building of 80 meters height (approximately 262 ft) may be considered a skyscraper provided that it clearly stands out above its surrounding built environment and significantly changes the overall skyline of that particular city.

Have a great day!