Skyscraper Rankings Redefined: A Tale of Ascent and Descent Among the Top 100 Tallest Buildings

This infographic provides a comprehensive visual exploration of the proposed changes in the CTBUH ranking criteria for skyscrapers, shifting from 'height to architectural top' to 'height to highest occupied floor.' The illustration details not only the proposed new standard but also analyses how this change would affect the rankings of the world's top skyscrapers, highlighting significant shifts such as the highest rises and the deepest drops in ranking positions.

Based on the research findings of: Helal, J., Trabucco, D., & Savovic, D. (2024). Embodied carbon premium for vanity height: a case for the exclusion of decorative spires in the design of tall buildings. Journal of Cleaner Production, 142334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142334