Overview
Through the centuries, European cities have adapted different models to develop density and concentrate services, wealth and culture. A new, vertical dimension is now demonstrating unprecedented possibilities and a variety of models. From the skyscraper clusters of Paris La Defense, the City London or Frankfurt, to the poly-centric clusters of Rotterdam, Madrid or Milan, to isolated towers used to infuse energy into strategic low-rise neighborhoods, tall buildings are now a known commodity on the Continent.
While not setting world records for height, these buildings are distinctive, both in their use phase and in their construction, using low-carbon materials, optimization, and modern technologies to meet a strong market demand and regulations. With the EU aspiration for carbon neutrality by 2050, countries are adopting exceptionally stringent targets to mitigate the environmental impact of buildings.