Fazlur Rahman Khan

Bangladeshi-American engineer (1929–1982), skyscraper innovator.

Biography

Pioneered tube structural systems.

Architectural Philosophy

Emphasized structural efficiency and height.

Core Contributions

• Specialized in structural engineering.
• Notable works:
  • Sears Tower (USA, 1973, skyscraper).

Architectural Connections

• North American: American architecture.
• Commercial: Skyscrapers.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced modern skyscraper design.

Related Architects & Works

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Slab, Modern