Steel Framing

Constructing with steel skeletons for support.

Overview

Steel framing uses steel for strong, lightweight skeletons in skyscrapers and modern buildings.

Core Characteristics

• Strong and lightweight.
• Enables tall structures.
• Modern efficiency.

Notable Examples

• Empire State Building (USA, 1931, steel frame).
• Burj Khalifa (UAE, 2010, steel structure).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Structural focus.
• Commercial: Skyscrapers.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by William Le Baron Jenney, it revolutionized skyscraper design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Structural Engineering (technique), Structuralism (theory), Framework (element), International Style (movement)