Why Europe Has So Few Skyscrapers

By contrast, smaller European cities that have experienced more modest growth have turned their focus to the environment and improving living standards for citizens.

In recent years, urban areas in Scandinavia and Central Europe have consistently ranked among the highest in the world for sustainability, happiness and well-being while maintaining importance within their national economies.

However, skyscraper construction in the cities of today is no longer driven purely by economic growth or the need for commercial office space.