Just curious how long tall buildings are intended to last. since I have no idea. One hundred years? Five hundred years?
2006-08-16 10:18:58 · 5 answers · asked by major_mel_function_59 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I heard once on the Discovery Channel that they are built to last 75 to a hundred years.
2006-08-16 10:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by sophiest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's difficult to say, it depends on the construction standards and materials. It is well known that American architects criticise British architects for "over engineering" their buildings - but- if the twin towers had been built in the UK they would have stayed up.
2006-08-16 10:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by john b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barring terrorist attacks and earthquakes or other natural disasters....I'd surmise 50 years before they start looking ratty. Maybe it will depend on the quality of the electrical and plumbing utilities.
2006-08-16 10:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by too frisky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hundred bazillion years!!! *pinky finger to lip immitating Dr. Evil* muwahahahahhaha
2006-08-16 10:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by the_thoughtless_ponderer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can last a long time, if no terrorists plan on crashing into it.
2006-08-16 10:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by superboredom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋