Architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler first coined the term "tall office building" in 1896, drawing on the architectural precedent of Italy's Renaissance palazzi. The oversupply of office buildings, the depression of the 1930s and World War II brought an end to the Art Deco boom. This was a radical change in the shape of tall buildings, and the second generation of skyscrapers. The booming insurance businesses of the mid-19th century were among the first enterprises to exploit the technological advancements, which made tall buildings possible. Completion: 2017 Hide Caption 3 of 6 Photos: The 6 tallest buildings set to top out in 2016 4.

Source: CNN June 20, 2016 01:07 UTC