Nearly a century ago, the Chrysler Building in New York City became the world’s first “supertall” skyscraper—defined as standing at least 300 meters (984 feet) in height. Since then, the race toward the sky has only accelerated. Today, 249 supertall buildings and four “megatall” buildings (600 meters/1,968 feet or taller) define skylines around the globe. Remarkably, 64 percent of the world’s 100 tallest buildings have been completed in just the past decade1, indicating an exponential demand for super- and megatall buildings.
While these structures are marvels of modern engineering, their unprecedented heights bring unique challenges. One issue that has drawn growing attention is noise within non-structural wall systems. Creaks, clicks, and groans—especially during windy conditions—have long been part of high-rise life, but the growing prevalence of supertall buildings has brought the problem further into focus.
This white paper will examine the underlying cause of these noises and present a proven, innovative solution designed to eliminate the disruptive sounds and improve occupant comfort
in the next generation of high-rise construction. Motion Frame White Paper