concept   building height

13 commonsense assertions
Cultures (13) Norway (1) Japan (1) United Arab Emirates (1) United States (1) Switzerland (1) Saudi Arabia (1) global (1) global architecture (1) Eastern countries (1) New York City (1) Sri Lanka (1) Western countries (1) literature (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 building height Norway Norway's emphasis on preserving natural landscapes and traditional architecture results in a preference for lower building heights. 7
2 building height Japan In Japan, there is a cultural preference for low-rise buildings to preserve harmony with nature and to accommodate limited space in urban areas. 6
3 building height United Arab Emirates In the United Arab Emirates, tall buildings symbolize prosperity, modernity, and urban development. 6
4 building height United States In the United States, tall buildings symbolize prosperity and modernity in urban centers. 6
5 building height Switzerland In Swiss culture, preserving natural landscapes and traditional architecture leads to lower building heights. 5
6 building height Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, high-rise buildings represent fast urban development and economic progress. 3
7 building height global Tall buildings globally represent urban development but also present urbanization challenges. 2
8 building height global architecture Architecture across different cultures varies in height preferences, from skyscrapers to low-rise traditional styles. 2
9 building height Eastern countries In Eastern countries, tall buildings are viewed as symbols of wealth and progress. 1
10 building height New York City In New York City, tall buildings are built to address limited land availability and high population density. 1
11 building height Sri Lanka In Sri Lanka, there is a preference for limiting building height to preserve traditional architecture and cultural heritage. 1
12 building height Western countries Tall buildings in Western countries are commonly viewed as symbols of power and success. 1
13 building height literature In literature, tall buildings are often portrayed as impersonal and isolating structures. 1