Sustainable Development of High-Rise Building in the Modern City

High-rise buildings play a significant role in shaping the modern urban landscape, and their historical significance goes back centuries. Since their inception, the architectural volumes of skyscrapers have become a symbol of progress and urbanisation, shaping the skyline, giving recognition and symbolising economic prosperity. However, it is not only the economic and social impact that matters and requires a transition to sustainable development practices, but we should not forget about the compositional role of such "active" volumetric and spatial forms. In recent years, the focus on sustainable urban development has also changed the attitude towards the role of tall buildings in the world: on the one hand, they serve not only as symbols of global cities, but also of environmental awareness and urban innovation, and on the other hand, they are very vulnerable and become a target for aggression, so they are dangerous in the event of an emergency or critical situation, such as war or earthquake, or even a cataclysm. The article examines the historical significance of tall buildings in the urban fabric, traces their evolution and explores their current global role in promoting sustainable urbanisation. The integration of technological advances and social considerations emphasises the critical importance of visual information provided by the city, where the mutual intersection of vertical and horizontal lines define its structure at any hierarchical level. Therefore, the combination of all aspects makes it possible to come closer to understanding the issue at hand and bridge the gap between the historical significance and the contemporary role of tall buildings in the city.