skyrise
Urban vertical structure
A skyrise is a very tall building, synonymous with high-rise or skyscraper.
The word emphasizes vertical reach toward the sky: The downtown skyline is dominated by glass skyrises.
As an adjective, it describes such buildings: skyrise apartments, skyrise offices.
The term is less common than high-rise but carries the same meaning.
Of imposing height
- soaringRising effortlessly upward
- loftyImpressively high or noble
- supertallOver 300 meters high
- colossalExtremely large in scale
monumental · vertiginous · dizzying · imposing · dominant · looming · ascending · stratospheric
Owned unit, shared grounds
- apartmentRented unit in building
- penthouseTop-floor luxury apartment
- tenantOne who rents property
- leaseTemporary use contract
landlord · doorman · concierge · amenities · view · unit · floor · co-op
View of urban architecture
- downtownCentral business district
- metropolisLarge important city
- megacityUrban area exceeding ten million
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
zoning · landmark · silhouette · panorama · vista · plaza · streetscape · congestion
Deceptive outward appearance
- cantileverBeam supported one end
- spandrelSpace flanking arch curves
- setbackReverse in progress
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
atrium · lobby · penthouse · rooftop · foundation · balcony · terrace · column
Not harming the environment
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- net-zeroBalanced emissions state
- photovoltaicLight-to-electricity converting
towering
Of imposing height
colossal · monumental · vertiginous · dizzying · imposing · dominant · looming · ascending · stratospheric · elevated
condominium
Owned unit, shared grounds
lease · landlord · doorman · concierge · amenities · view · unit · floor · co-op · luxury
cityscape
View of urban architecture
- downtownCentral business district
- metropolisLarge important city
- megacityUrban area exceeding ten million
density · zoning · landmark · silhouette · panorama · vista · plaza · streetscape · congestion · infrastructure
facade
Deceptive outward appearance
- cantileverBeam supported one end
- spandrelSpace flanking arch curves
- setbackReverse in progress
podium · atrium · lobby · penthouse · rooftop · foundation · balcony · terrace · column · load-bearing
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- net-zeroBalanced emissions state
skyrisebungalow
One-story house with porch
low-rise · cottage · ranch house · shack · hut
skyriseunderground
Below ground or countercultural
subterranean · bunker · cellar · basement · subway station