As populations grow and cities become more crowded, there is pressure throughout the world to construct ever taller buildings to provide accommodation and offices. Many people object to such developments citing the social as well as the physical dangers. What benefits do skyscrapers bring? Do you agree with the objections to skyscrapers?

Skyscrapers are a feature of modern cities in the world. They provide much needed accommodation as both homes and

businesses but

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businesses, but

some people feel that we should not build skyscrapers for safety and aesthetic reasons. I think these factors need to be taken into account when planning

such

buildings. Tall buildings can offer a solution to the problem of overcrowding that blights many of our cities today. They can accommodate large numbers of families in a relatively small

area

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area, therefore

therefore

allowing for other amenities

such

as parks and leisure facilities. Businesses can

also

take advantage of skyscrapers as it gives them the opportunity of having their premises located in the centre of a city ensuring that their employees can easily access their work. A final and not insignificant benefit of skyscrapers is that they can provide light and airy spaces for city living and working offering spectacular views of the city which can be beneficial to health and well-being. Despite these advantages, there are many people who object to

this

type of

architecture saying

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architecture, saying

that skyscrapers are dangerous, particularly in places where earthquakes occur. Another concern about tall buildings is the danger of people becoming socially isolated as it is more difficult to meet people than it would be at ground level and with a private garden.

Moreover

,

this

isolation can lead to

further

problems

such

as suicide risks or extra health costs.

Finally people

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Finally, people

feel that the lack of green space afforded to the dwellers of high-rise flats is a distinct disadvantage, especially for children. Given our current rate of population growth world-wide,

however

, I believe that skyscrapers are a necessity rather than an option.

Although

such

tall buildings have obvious disadvantages, if these are well managed

then

the benefits of

this

type of architecture far outweigh the dangers. I personally feel that, having considered the evidence, skyscrapers offer the best way of providing much needed accommodation in many of the world’s cities.